Trumpet
SCSC/NRA life member. MSI member
- Oct 29, 2005
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Ok. So I was going to get back into precision rifles, but things happened (including SCSC losing it's range), and I never got around to it.
Anywho, I'ma thinking about it again. Since last time I had a dedicated precision rig (GAP SCLE w/Leupy 3.5-10 M3), I've had kids, bought a house, etc. sooooo I'm on a more strict budget.
That being said, I've been looking at a Rem AAC-SD, Tikka CTR, FN SPR A1A, Other? All in .308.
Here's how I see things...
Remington 700 AAC SD
PROS
CONS
Tikka CTR
PROS
CONS
FNH SPR A1A
PROS
CONS
Now, as for "other" I was thinking of either finding a used Rem 700 (or a Walmart special) and gradually getting the parts together and have a 'smith put it together. The other alternative was a Howa, but I really don't know much about them.
Savage rifles just don't do it for me.
Now, I'm thinking that if I go with the AAC, by the time I get it to the level of the Tikka or the FNH, I could very possibly end up spending more than if I got either of the other rifles. Or, are my Remington concerns overblown, and it's a great rifle "as is"?
The only thing I could see replacing on the Tikka would be the stock, which also puts it in the FNH price point.
IMO, the FN would pretty much only need a scope and ammo.
What are your thoughts on the notion of getting a used Rem 700 "donor" and building it up? I figure a "Walmart special", sell the factory stock and barrel, a decent barrel, and Magpul stock (or maybe choate or bell and carlson) and I could be into it for less than a grand.
Thoughts? Recommendations?
Anywho, I'ma thinking about it again. Since last time I had a dedicated precision rig (GAP SCLE w/Leupy 3.5-10 M3), I've had kids, bought a house, etc. sooooo I'm on a more strict budget.
That being said, I've been looking at a Rem AAC-SD, Tikka CTR, FN SPR A1A, Other? All in .308.
Here's how I see things...
Remington 700 AAC SD
PROS
Parts etc. everywhere
Good rep for accuracy
Price point
CONS
It's a "new" Remington (J Lock, spotty QC, etc)
Crappy stock that will get replaced
Need to buy mounts
Trigger work will be needed
Tikka CTR
PROS
Great action
Very high quality barrel
Good trigger
Built-in Pic rail
Threaded barrel (should I ever get a can)
Bottom metal that's actually metal
TRG 22 mags that will take "long" reloads (even though I don't reload yet)
CONS
Harder to find
A couple $100 more expensive than the Remington
Stock seems kind of "meh", but from all I've read there are no problems with it
FNH SPR A1A
PROS
Proven action
High quality barrel that will pretty much outlast me
McMillan A5 stock
Pic rail included
CONS
EXPENSIVE
Now, as for "other" I was thinking of either finding a used Rem 700 (or a Walmart special) and gradually getting the parts together and have a 'smith put it together. The other alternative was a Howa, but I really don't know much about them.
Savage rifles just don't do it for me.
Now, I'm thinking that if I go with the AAC, by the time I get it to the level of the Tikka or the FNH, I could very possibly end up spending more than if I got either of the other rifles. Or, are my Remington concerns overblown, and it's a great rifle "as is"?
The only thing I could see replacing on the Tikka would be the stock, which also puts it in the FNH price point.
IMO, the FN would pretty much only need a scope and ammo.
What are your thoughts on the notion of getting a used Rem 700 "donor" and building it up? I figure a "Walmart special", sell the factory stock and barrel, a decent barrel, and Magpul stock (or maybe choate or bell and carlson) and I could be into it for less than a grand.
Thoughts? Recommendations?
