I researched these rifles a bit but don't have any personal experience with them. I like this rifle for several reasons: It's got a Remington 700 footprint, so you get lots of aftermarket support and it uses a barrel nut so you can swap barrels out yourself. Unfortunately, it has to be Bergara barrels, but not that big of a concern for me. The barrels are button-cut and it has a mini-chassis, so depending on your tastes, those might be deal breakers. All-in-all, I think it's a no brainer if you're looking to get a solid rifle for a good price.
Thanks, although the Barrel Nut is on the BMP model and if I go that route I will get the Ruger instead.
To note though the Prices for the B14HMR are reasonable in the $850 plus range.
The reviews are starting to come in and they're all pretty darned good. This looks like it could be THE "budget" rifle to get people into PRS. One thing it has going for it over the CTR is it already uses AI mags.
Magpul no less and I have read those are better than the metal ones from AI...
Does anyone know any LGS that has these? Lots of good press & reviews. I'd like to put my hands on one. Cabelas has been selling these for $949, Bass Pro just started carrying them $999 (not available in store at Arundel Mills). $850 would be better. I'd like to hear real local shooters' opinions of this rifle. A little apprehensive of the shorter barrel length on a "precision" rifle, even if it's a hybrid hunting/match rifle. Looks like a whole lotta rifle for the money, and I have a tough time letting go of "you get what you pay for".
2A Sales in Jessup had one on the wall last week when I stopped in. Give them a ring.Does anyone know any LGS that has these? Lots of good press & reviews. I'd like to put my hands on one. Cabelas has been selling these for $949, Bass Pro just started carrying them $999 (not available in store at Arundel Mills). $850 would be better. I'd like to hear real local shooters' opinions of this rifle. A little apprehensive of the shorter barrel length on a "precision" rifle, even if it's a hybrid hunting/match rifle. Looks like a whole lotta rifle for the money, and I have a tough time letting go of "you get what you pay for".