Howdy yall,
I am looking for a 300WM rifle to get into long range shooting (paper and steel), as well as a good big game gun (elk etc). I want to be able to reach out to 1000 and also use it hunting. I already have acquired nightforce glass, so that isn't a factor in my budgeting. Weight also isn't a big issue, within reason. I have hiked around the Rockies with a pretty heavy gun and it doesn't bother me. I have a MDT chassis for build as well. I would like to get shooting fairly quick, ideally not waiting 2 months for custom parts etc, unless that is the definite way to go.
I want something that is going to be very accurate (sub moa), reliable, and repeatable mainly. I have been looking at the Bergara HMR pro as well as the standard HMR but have seen many people suggesting to go full custom. The HMR pro is appealing due to the factory good trigger, fluted bolt, smooth action, and stainless barrel. With that being said, if I were to go fully custom, how much difference would I see in accuracy, smooth action, reliability and repeatability? Is getting a barrel from Lilja, Kreiger, or Bartlein and putting in an "custom" action worth the difference there might be? I know a factory rifle will inherently not be as good as a custom built and spec'd rifle, but I am wondering if there is a difference between a ~$2000 factory rifle vs ~$2000 custom build. Any advice or other options would be greatly appreciated. If custom is the way to go, what parts should I go for? TIA for all the help, its greatly appreciated.
I am looking for a 300WM rifle to get into long range shooting (paper and steel), as well as a good big game gun (elk etc). I want to be able to reach out to 1000 and also use it hunting. I already have acquired nightforce glass, so that isn't a factor in my budgeting. Weight also isn't a big issue, within reason. I have hiked around the Rockies with a pretty heavy gun and it doesn't bother me. I have a MDT chassis for build as well. I would like to get shooting fairly quick, ideally not waiting 2 months for custom parts etc, unless that is the definite way to go.
I want something that is going to be very accurate (sub moa), reliable, and repeatable mainly. I have been looking at the Bergara HMR pro as well as the standard HMR but have seen many people suggesting to go full custom. The HMR pro is appealing due to the factory good trigger, fluted bolt, smooth action, and stainless barrel. With that being said, if I were to go fully custom, how much difference would I see in accuracy, smooth action, reliability and repeatability? Is getting a barrel from Lilja, Kreiger, or Bartlein and putting in an "custom" action worth the difference there might be? I know a factory rifle will inherently not be as good as a custom built and spec'd rifle, but I am wondering if there is a difference between a ~$2000 factory rifle vs ~$2000 custom build. Any advice or other options would be greatly appreciated. If custom is the way to go, what parts should I go for? TIA for all the help, its greatly appreciated.
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