new build on budget ?

[cjmac]

so if you only had 1200 $ to start with . where would you start ? i would to build on a tikka action buy thats 600 just for a action. rem 700 can be had for a few hundred bucks . I'm thinking maby 6.5x55 or 243 win ..not sure yet . or i could spend the money on having my 1in12 308 barrel chambered and installed . and maby order a blank for my 223.. how good are shilen pre fit barrels ?

 

[civil82]

My last "cheap" build was on a Rem 721 that I picked up for $300. Only change was a Holland bolt handle. A low round count Shilen select match in 6 AI was found on this forum, then dropped it in a Richard's stock. If I remember right, there's somewhere around $850 invested in the complete rifle.

 

[cjmac]

wow thats not bad ! my local smith said he could get me in a rem 700 action trued , lugs lapped . shilen match heavy target barrel . in 243, 7mm08 , or any 6mm . with trigger job for about 1,100 $

 

[spitfire_er]

sent you a PM!

 

[nastynatesfish]

Just look at pawn shops. Not sure where you are but www.backpage.com is another good place to look. In sporting goods. I've done a few and they are in the 800-1000 range minus scope. Savage can be done cheaper and easier.

 

[half]

Gotta agree with nastynate. If you go with a savage lots a places make prefit barrels. Buy the wrench for the nut, and a go gauge. You can build a barrel vise easy. I have put a few rifles together for less than 1,000. There are lots of used parts around and a ton of knowledge on this sight. Good luck

 

[JCardenas]

If your looking at shilen barrels, look at the barrel man. He has some really good prices. And if you decide to go with a savage he can accommodate you with a pre fit as well.

http://thebarrelman.com/

 

[nastynatesfish]

If savage I'd use www.gunshack.com
Ship fast and barrels shoot good. Have them in stock. I've also bought barrels from 3rdgss.com

 

[Thauglor]

Look at the new Tikka T3 CTR, euro optics has them.for $948 in 308 or 260. I have the T3 Sporter and you will not be disappointed with the T3 action or their factory (made by Sako) barrels.

Myself I am still undecided between a 243 or 6.5x55 T3 for silhouette shooting.

It also depends on what you want it for, what type of shooting and how many accessories you like to put on a rifle.