Hey guys, posting this more to think out loud, but would appreciate any input if you feel so inclined. I have the itch to put something together that will be more of a long range rifle than anything else. I don't get out to the rifle range very often, but would like to start shooting at Fouled Bore.
Here's where I'm trying to make a couple decisions. Do I start with something I already have or start from the ground up? I have a Howa 1500 6.5 CM as well as a MDT HS3 chassis that I still have never shot (it's not even set in the chassis yet, still need a Magpul PRS) which was originally my choice to start with. I've also got a Savage 12 varmint in 308 currently in a Boyd's stock, so I'd swap that out if I go with it. Both of these rifles are stock and unfired.
So, do I run with what I have or do I pick up something else and start from scratch? I was looking at a PTG 700 clone action and having somebody install a barrel but I don't know if I want to drop that kind of coin on this build since I don't get to shoot as often as I'd like...
Anybody have any thoughts? Currently I'm leaning to shooting the Howa for now, possibly picking up a McMillan A5 stock for the Savage to figure out which platform I prefer. I would really like to do a build off of a PTG action but it would be quite a while before I'd have the cash to complete it... I have a Rem700 LSS in 30.06 that I was considering re-barreling but I think I'd be better off selling it and using the cash to put towards a build. So, with those options, anybody have any opinions in direction to go from here? Anybody have an A5 stock for Savage receiver you're looking to sell? Or anybody have an FDE Magpul PRS? Anybody have any experience with the PTG receiver? Suggestions on who to have install a barrel if I go that route (and rough estimate on cost?)?
Too many damn options!
Here's where I'm trying to make a couple decisions. Do I start with something I already have or start from the ground up? I have a Howa 1500 6.5 CM as well as a MDT HS3 chassis that I still have never shot (it's not even set in the chassis yet, still need a Magpul PRS) which was originally my choice to start with. I've also got a Savage 12 varmint in 308 currently in a Boyd's stock, so I'd swap that out if I go with it. Both of these rifles are stock and unfired.
So, do I run with what I have or do I pick up something else and start from scratch? I was looking at a PTG 700 clone action and having somebody install a barrel but I don't know if I want to drop that kind of coin on this build since I don't get to shoot as often as I'd like...
Anybody have any thoughts? Currently I'm leaning to shooting the Howa for now, possibly picking up a McMillan A5 stock for the Savage to figure out which platform I prefer. I would really like to do a build off of a PTG action but it would be quite a while before I'd have the cash to complete it... I have a Rem700 LSS in 30.06 that I was considering re-barreling but I think I'd be better off selling it and using the cash to put towards a build. So, with those options, anybody have any opinions in direction to go from here? Anybody have an A5 stock for Savage receiver you're looking to sell? Or anybody have an FDE Magpul PRS? Anybody have any experience with the PTG receiver? Suggestions on who to have install a barrel if I go that route (and rough estimate on cost?)?
Too many damn options!