First post! Im looking to build my first PRS style rifle. My plan was to find a used Tikka T3 and have it barreled in 6cm. Put it in a krg bravo chassis (only chassis I like, I'm more of a stock kinda guy), and put an triggertech trigger in. I posted my plan on one of my fb groups and had so many different opinions that now im second guessing. One member on here said he could get me a trued 700 with a criterion barrel for 1250 with an xmark trigger. Many suggested to keep saving and go full custom. And a couple suggested I come here and look for used stuff. My original budget was 2k without glass but including Smith work, im willing to adjust that if suggested. I don't shoot competition and mainly just want to learn the art of long distance shooting. I don't want to spend the money on something I don't need but also don't want to go to cheap and regret not spending a little more. My first goal is to shoot I moa at 500 and work up to 1000. I do handload and chose 6cr because of brass availability but will consider different calibers. I like the 6 because i will be shooting suppressed instead of breaked and won't have a spotter most of the time so recoil managment is important. I am open to different calibers tho. Thanks for your help and i appreciate any feedback. What would you spend your money on in my situation?
First PRS Rifle
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You may want to get rid of your duplicate post (or this one).
Also you're the one who creates a poll.
Additionally Triggertech doesn't currently make a model for the Tikka. I don't think an aftermarket trigger is even necessary with a Tikka, if you need a lower pull weight just get a replacement spring for $10. (I'm a Tikka fan)
If the $1250 price is just the barreled action for the Rem 700, I would say that's not a good deal. Go here and literally build one yourself for less. http://northlandshooterssupply.com/
If 2k is your rifle budget, what's your optics budget? I'd rather spend more on the optic than rifle (personally)
In general, I would recommend minimizing your rifle budget. Tons of modern off the shelf rifles will perform well and fill your needs.
FYI: Ammo cost/gear/other periphals will quickly rival the your cost of rifle/optics, so may need to adjust your budget to include those.
Also you're the one who creates a poll.
Additionally Triggertech doesn't currently make a model for the Tikka. I don't think an aftermarket trigger is even necessary with a Tikka, if you need a lower pull weight just get a replacement spring for $10. (I'm a Tikka fan)
If the $1250 price is just the barreled action for the Rem 700, I would say that's not a good deal. Go here and literally build one yourself for less. http://northlandshooterssupply.com/
If 2k is your rifle budget, what's your optics budget? I'd rather spend more on the optic than rifle (personally)
In general, I would recommend minimizing your rifle budget. Tons of modern off the shelf rifles will perform well and fill your needs.
FYI: Ammo cost/gear/other periphals will quickly rival the your cost of rifle/optics, so may need to adjust your budget to include those.
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