Ok guys,
I realize that for some, this is a touchy subject, but only if we make it that way, so please try not to.
I'm shopping for my next bolt gun and am very disappointed with the current options that I'm aware of. I want an accurate and reliable .308 that doesn't weigh a ton. My last gun was an AIAE MK II and it was perfect in the first two categories, but was too heavy for my taste.
Remington 700s can be accurate and light enough but of the 4 I've owned, three had "lawsuit triggers" (safety on -- press trigger -- gun will fire immediately when safety is moved to "off or fire"). All were factory new with no adjustment and one was x-mark or x-mark pro. I'm obviously hesitant to trust another Remington trigger. <span style="font-weight: bold">First question:</span> Is there a <span style="text-decoration: underline">super reliable</span> aftermarket trigger for the 700?
I looked at the Sako TRG but it has a weak trigger (too many stories of multiple returns to Beretta) and there are multiple reports of broken stocks (toward the butt)(they are plastic, not fiberglass).
I had a custom build by the biggest name in the business on a custom (Rem 700 footprint) action, and had to return the bolt to get it to reliably ignite primers.
I'm willing to spend what it takes, but it seems pretty stupid to spend 2.5-5k for a Sako or a custom and not be able to expect 100% reliability.
<span style="font-weight: bold">Second question:</span> Is there another manufacturer I should be considering?
I can consider FN/Winchester but I like DBM/AICS mags and some sources say the FN action shouldn't be opened up as much as is needed.
Thanks for the help guys. This will be for hunting/comps/and possibly LE work.
FWIW, My priorities are:
<ul style="list-style-type: disc">[*]110% Reliability[*]Weight [*]Accuracy [/list]
I realize that for some, this is a touchy subject, but only if we make it that way, so please try not to.
I'm shopping for my next bolt gun and am very disappointed with the current options that I'm aware of. I want an accurate and reliable .308 that doesn't weigh a ton. My last gun was an AIAE MK II and it was perfect in the first two categories, but was too heavy for my taste.
Remington 700s can be accurate and light enough but of the 4 I've owned, three had "lawsuit triggers" (safety on -- press trigger -- gun will fire immediately when safety is moved to "off or fire"). All were factory new with no adjustment and one was x-mark or x-mark pro. I'm obviously hesitant to trust another Remington trigger. <span style="font-weight: bold">First question:</span> Is there a <span style="text-decoration: underline">super reliable</span> aftermarket trigger for the 700?
I looked at the Sako TRG but it has a weak trigger (too many stories of multiple returns to Beretta) and there are multiple reports of broken stocks (toward the butt)(they are plastic, not fiberglass).
I had a custom build by the biggest name in the business on a custom (Rem 700 footprint) action, and had to return the bolt to get it to reliably ignite primers.
I'm willing to spend what it takes, but it seems pretty stupid to spend 2.5-5k for a Sako or a custom and not be able to expect 100% reliability.
<span style="font-weight: bold">Second question:</span> Is there another manufacturer I should be considering?
I can consider FN/Winchester but I like DBM/AICS mags and some sources say the FN action shouldn't be opened up as much as is needed.
Thanks for the help guys. This will be for hunting/comps/and possibly LE work.
FWIW, My priorities are:
<ul style="list-style-type: disc">[*]110% Reliability[*]Weight [*]Accuracy [/list]