My Last Rifle, what is your thoughts?

[butchlambert]

Thanks. I have a line

Thanks I have a line on one in Canada. Waiting for the importer to get back to me on their cost to bring it in. They are called Boarder View. I'm afraid going this way is going to be cost prohibitive.

Check your PMs

 

[Peter Ryan]

National match High Master, top 3% w/Grand and Springfield at Perry, oh the glory days! Those days have passed and because of nerve damage from surgery I can no longer get into position and even shooting at the bench can be a challenge sometimes. I can’t believe this happened to me in my prime (65 LOL). I would like to find something in 223 since I have enough components to last a lifetime. I want to shoot off the bench to 300 yards and offhand when I can. I don’t enjoy shooting something that isn’t very accurate so I’m not sure a “hunter” profile barrel will do. I would prefer something with nice wood if possible, I know laminate or a polymer stock would be more stable but I don’t like the looks but I do want it free floated. I have been intrigued with the idea of owning a Tikka or Sako but Im hoping to keep it around $2500. I know Savages can be accurate out of the box but want something a bit more refined. Am I being unreasonable or am I looking for a unicorn? I respect the opinion of the experts here and wonder what you think.
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National match High Master, top 3% w/Grand and Springfield at Perry, oh the glory days! Those days have passed and because of nerve damage from surgery I can no longer get into position and even shooting at the bench can be a challenge sometimes. I can’t believe this happened to me in my prime (65 LOL). I would like to find something in 223 since I have enough components to last a lifetime. I want to shoot off the bench to 300 yards and offhand when I can. I don’t enjoy shooting something that isn’t very accurate so I’m not sure a “hunter” profile barrel will do. I would prefer something with nice wood if possible, I know laminate or a polymer stock would be more stable but I don’t like the looks but I do want it free floated. I have been intrigued with the idea of owning a Tikka or Sako but Im hoping to keep it around $2500. I know Savages can be accurate out of the box but want something a bit more refined. Am I being unreasonable or am I looking for a unicorn? I respect the opinion of the experts here and wonder what you think.

Thank you for your time reading this long post.
Bumped to $2500

Chet

I don't know about your wooden stock preference, but I believe a Christensen rifle, at about $1200 to $1500 wood please you in all your other desires. I shoot a 6.5 Creedmoor by that gun maker out to 1000 yards with .4 MOA hand loaded ammo, and consistently shoot 7 inch groups. Good luck....

 

[joshb]

Check your PMs

You’re a nice guy, Butch, doing a nice deed. I looked around some at various sites and couldn’t find one.

 

[ChesterS]

Thanks Butch!

 

[butchlambert]

Thanks Butch!

Let me know if you want me to pursue it. The price I gave you will plus shipping to your FFL.

 

[ben lurkin]

Cooper Rifles might fit.https://cooperfirearms.com/pages/our-rifles
Don’t let MSRP scare you off before you talk to a dealer!

Chet, this would be my recommendation too if you aren’t doing a custom build.

 

[ChesterS]

I need to take step back. I tried to assemble a patio set yesterday and it didn't go well. I need to make sure I can shoot at the bench long enough to enjoy it. I'll slowly work with my rimfire rifles to see how it goes.
Thank you for everyones responses.
Chet

 

[urbanrifleman]

I would love to help you put a rifle together.

Could do a chassis, HS Precision stock, or a Revolution benchrest stock. We could use a Mack Bros or Big Horn action, or my favorite the ARC Nucleus.

I could get that build done for less just about anyone. I figure scope ready for about $1600. If you have a Remington action we could get as low as $1400 all total (this would include a $500 budget for the action).