Help spend my money on a hunting rifle build

[jsthntn247]

Seekins Havoc

 

[moosemeat]

PVA Origin barreled action. KRG bravo. Trigger Tech Special. $2200. Done.

 

[FuhQ]

I’m currently looking into putting a 7mm mag together for all around deer/elk hunting. I initially was going to convert my Tikka T3 .270 into a 280ai. Because of the ammo situation (I do not currently reload) I decided the just go to a 7mm mag as it is readily available around me. I want to shoot this suppressed so I am looking for a max barrel length of 24”, preferably 22”.

Do I pick up a Tikka T3 lite in 7mm and rebarrel it with a prefit or buy a custom action and piece it together? Or is there a better factory rifle that fits my criteria for $2k or so? I’m wanting to be able to do all of the work at home, so a prefit barrel for the action is a must. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

For $2K you can get a Christensen Arms Ridgeline in .280 AI with a threaded carbon fiber barrel. I just bought one a couple weeks ago when they were running the $350 rebate that ended on Sept. 30th. My local shop only had 1 in stock, so I bought it. But you can buy them online anytime.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/415007109/christensen+riglne+280ai+26b+green+bb

Christensen Arms Ridgeline Gray / Black .280 ACK 26" Barrel 3-Rounds

The Christensen Arms Ridgeline offers good long-range precision and performance in a lightweight, durable, and lightweight rifle design. It comes chambered in .280 Ackley with a 26 inch barrel. Features include a synthetic stock, a carbon fiber wrapped barrel, and a 3 round magazine. Get this...

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https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/145968/christensen+arms+chris+801-06141-00+rdgln+fft+280a+bk+gry+22

I got really lucky and found a brand new older model Ridgeline in .280 AI that has the 24” threaded barrel.