I just sold my 308 ar while the market was hot and am looking for a nice bolt action to learn the long range game. I have shot out too 600 yards with my ar and we are currently clearing more land on the family ranch to try to get 1000 yds but looks like we will be around 900.
Gun will mostly be used you shooting steel and paper, and possibly in the future try my hand at a tactical match. The import and things to me are consistency so I know it's me pulling shots not the gun so I can learn, resale value, and initial value performance for the dollar. I have fondled the sako trg22, savage hs precision, kimber tactical, and various remingtons. My favorite feeling gun is the trg followed by the savage and kimber tied for second. I have not liked the feel of the Remington action so not really considering them. I really like the look of the accuracy international ae, and the fnh a3g, as well as the many customs.
My budget for rifle is 3000-3500. I have sent a few pms to people selling guns on here and have been to the local stores. My current options are sac custom build $3500, trg 22 $3200, fnh a3g $2300, savage hs precision $1100, accuracy international ae $3500, tikka t3 in roedale stock $2100, savage 260 in Xlr chassis with vortex pst and reloading goods$3000.
What would you wise men recommend to a noob this will probably not be my last rifle but I like quality and want something that will hold value which I fear the savages won't? I like the sac, trg, and ai but are they really worth 3x the price what will I gain by going this route? The fn is tempting because I grew up hunting with winchesters and like the actions but the price seems kinda high for what it is ( I know it's bedded by gap and guarantees 1/2 moa). Help put me into the gun I need please explain your reasoning so I can learn why to go that direction.
Gun will mostly be used you shooting steel and paper, and possibly in the future try my hand at a tactical match. The import and things to me are consistency so I know it's me pulling shots not the gun so I can learn, resale value, and initial value performance for the dollar. I have fondled the sako trg22, savage hs precision, kimber tactical, and various remingtons. My favorite feeling gun is the trg followed by the savage and kimber tied for second. I have not liked the feel of the Remington action so not really considering them. I really like the look of the accuracy international ae, and the fnh a3g, as well as the many customs.
My budget for rifle is 3000-3500. I have sent a few pms to people selling guns on here and have been to the local stores. My current options are sac custom build $3500, trg 22 $3200, fnh a3g $2300, savage hs precision $1100, accuracy international ae $3500, tikka t3 in roedale stock $2100, savage 260 in Xlr chassis with vortex pst and reloading goods$3000.
What would you wise men recommend to a noob this will probably not be my last rifle but I like quality and want something that will hold value which I fear the savages won't? I like the sac, trg, and ai but are they really worth 3x the price what will I gain by going this route? The fn is tempting because I grew up hunting with winchesters and like the actions but the price seems kinda high for what it is ( I know it's bedded by gap and guarantees 1/2 moa). Help put me into the gun I need please explain your reasoning so I can learn why to go that direction.