Best deal for 1600

[Captramrod01]

Ok guys somebody offered to buy my semi built 700 308 tactical for quite a bit more then I had into so it was hard to say no. Anyways I have a budget of 1600 for my next rifle and it seems this here might be the best for my money. Seems like for the stock alone its a killer deal. What do you guys think?

 

[Alderleet]

Re: Best deal for 1600

FN SPR A2/A4 (FLP) FLUTTED MSRP $2,070.00 YOUR PRICE $1,549.00

DO it.

 

[Captramrod01]

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Thats what i figured, I guess the seller is doing a bedding job on it before delivery as well. Was pretty set on a 5r before I stumbled on this but now I'm not so sure.

 

[winxp_man]

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If you get a 5R you will have some scope cash though......... my 2 cents

 

[Shooter21]

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Get the FN. can't go wrong

 

[neeley205]

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+1 FN

 

[stiletto raggio]

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I am doing my own build on a CDNN-bought action. I could barely buy the action, barrel and stock for what the complete gun will cost you. Do it.

 

[BOL556]

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Another for the FN. Have the A3G and havent regreted getting it at all.

 

[jcallan]

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+1 for 5r and cash left for scope

 

[mahiman]

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I agree with MR Monkey on this, get the FN you can not go wrong there. I love my FN SPR- it shoots lights out!

 

[Captramrod01]

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Thanks guys, put my order in for the fluted this morning. Should have it by Thursday.

 

[--BLACKOUT--]

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Good call on the FN, everything you need and nothing to upgrade for a long while. Put a good scope on top, you'll be good to go.

 

[mahiman]

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My brother has an FN SPR too. He just got a new bolt handle installed, it is a nice addition. Not to many will do them on a FN. If you want the info. I will get it for you. You have made a great investment there! Chrome barrel that you will never wear out. Once you get her in and ready post your range report. I had a post a month ago now when I painted mine. Yes a Krylon bath. Check it out you will see some nice FN's. It was called "Yet another painted FN SPR BEAST!!"

 

[el gordo2]

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Mark Gordon of Short Action Customs does fantastic bolt knob work for the FN's.

Here is one he did for me.

 

[mahiman]

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That's who I was going to recommend. Nice pic too! EL gordo- what lupe is that- I run a 6.5X20X50 on mine.

 

[bondoscustomz1]

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Since he has opted for the FN and everyone agree's, I have a question. Is the FN designed as a push feed like the Win 70? Just curious...

 

[offroadr1]

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its a crf design on the spr action

 

[stiletto raggio]

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Damn, this has got me thinking. I am nowhere near needing another .308 bolt gun... ugh.

 

[el gordo2]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mahiman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's who I was going to recommend. Nice pic too! EL gordo- what lupe is that- I run a 6.5X20X50 on mine. </div></div>

Thanks, It's a MK IV 4.5x14x50 Illuminated TMR

 

[stiletto raggio]

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After ref;ecting on my own post (about how I could not build one myself for cheaper) I decided to take the plunge as well. I went with the floorplate fluted version. This website has cost me $2900 in the last 12 hours.

 

[Captramrod01]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stiletto raggio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">After ref;ecting on my own post (about how I could not build one myself for cheaper) I decided to take the plunge as well. I went with the floorplate fluted version. This website has cost me $2900 in the last 12 hours. </div></div>

It seems like a solid choice...I will be picking mine up friday hopefully. Fluted with detach. I also impulse bought a used sps tactical in 308 (guy was giving it away), damn thing shot 3 groups just over .5 moa today in that crappy hogue stock with my 175smk load. Figures, an off the shelf rifle shot better then my semi custom remmy I just sold.

 

[DieTrying310]

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I'm thinking real hard about picking up one of the FN's after seeing this thread. Question though, the DBM, does anyone know if it uses the standard AICS mags or it is something proprietary?

 

[WhiteDingo]

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The FN drop box uses their proprietary magazines.

 

[Stick Around]

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FN SPR DBM's,are of lesser COAL than a 700 box,which is a glaring void on a 3" COAL capable platform.

For 1600 clams I'd be building,though I am a C/L tube fan.

My FN SPR DBM 308 did nice things and the knob is a nice touch there,like anywhere else except a boomer. A 308 longer than 22",is simply a concession.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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OMG....thanks for the laugh today.

 

[223ai]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stick Around</div><div class="ubbcode-body">FN SPR DBM's,are of lesser COAL than a 700 box,which is a glaring void on a 3" COAL capable platform.

For 1600 clams I'd be building,though I am a C/L tube fan.

My FN SPR DBM 308 did nice things and the knob is a nice touch there,like anywhere else except a boomer. A 308 longer than 22",is simply a concession.

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