I am also in the middle of the search. If you are planning on getting into long range shooting, from what I have read, match barrels are only "Match" grade for the first 2500 rounds then they drop to standard grade. (internet stuff I am not a guru). The general suggestion seems to be get something to practice with. Once you can hits the bulls eye at 300m then its time to start thinking about some upgrades.
I am looking at Savage, barrel changes seem easy to do. I have just started to research what model to get to start with. Also looks like you can go from 223 and up to 308, 30-06 with a barrel and maybe a bolt face change. Which appeals to me.
I am looking at Savage, barrel changes seem easy to do. I have just started to research what model to get to start with. Also looks like you can go from 223 and up to 308, 30-06 with a barrel and maybe a bolt face change. Which appeals to me.