Need Advice ... 300 WinMag Purchase ....Which One?

[RoosterShooter]

I'm wanting to buy an entry level 300 WM chambered rifle for my stepson to shoot, and possibly build on it as time goes on.

I've looked over several brands in this caliber, and it has left my head spinning with all of the available brands and variants.

I <span style="text-decoration: underline">do not</span> want to buy a top dollar rifle at this time, but wish to purchase an entry level rifle, with good reviews, to build on later.

Can some of you please point me in the right direction? As I stated earlier, I'm literally dizzy from all of the options available in this caliber. I only wish to purchase a base model, with minimal extras, in order to get him shooting.

I looked at some Savage 300 Win Mag rifles, but didn't know how they were on quality, and availability of aftermarket / upgrade parts. Most of the stock makers I've dealt with in the past strictly work with Winchester or Remington stocks.

Thanks in advance.

 

[OutlawTen5]

Re: Need Advice ... 300 WinMag Purchase ....Which One?

Rem 700 Sendero .300WM --- Good choice to build on

 

[RebelYell]

Re: Need Advice ... 300 WinMag Purchase ....Which One?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OutlawTen5</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rem 700 Sendero .300WM --- Good choice to build on </div></div>

+1

 

[Dirty D]

Re: Need Advice ... 300 WinMag Purchase ....Which One?

McMillan, HS Precision, McRee, XLR, Choate and alot of other stock makers that I am forgetting will gladly sell you a stock for a long action Savage.

 

[Mn_Shooter]

Re: Need Advice ... 300 WinMag Purchase ....Which One?

I went R700P for my .300WM. Mine is kind of an ongoing project. My new lust is for a AICS chassis...

 

[berzerkrobot]

Re: Need Advice ... 300 WinMag Purchase ....Which One?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mn_Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I went R700P for my .300WM. Mine is kind of an ongoing project. My new lust is for a AICS chassis... </div></div>

Great rifle, affordable. gets my choice here.

 

[winxp_man]

Re: Need Advice ... 300 WinMag Purchase ....Which One?

I just got a Sendero II in 300 Win Mag will have it in hands in about two weeks.

second choice would be a 700P 300 Win Mag.

 

[RoosterShooter]

Re: Need Advice ... 300 WinMag Purchase ....Which One?

I see that the Sendero gets a lot of votes. However, I'm looking for something a little cheaper.

Why couldn't I just go with a Remington 700 SPS base model in .300 WM, and build on it down the line? After all ... I would only need the Rem700 Action from the original rifle to complete a new rifle in time. The Remington 700 action would only need to be trued in order to make it benchrest ready.

Am I wrong in assuming this?

The reason I ask is that I can get an SPS for around $500 new, and the Sendero is around $625. I will be replacing the original stock and barrel anyway, so why not go with the base model?

Your thoughts?

 

[slothlacrosse]

Re: Need Advice ... 300 WinMag Purchase ....Which One?

i've always liked HS stocks and the 700P comes with an HS stock.

you can get a 700P in 300 WM for less than $1000 and you're not going to have to spend $300 replacing the stock later.

the 700P also comes with a 40-X trigger (which a good gunsmith can turn into a work of art) so you won't have to spend money on an aftermarket trigger.

if you hate HS stocks... forget everything i just typed

 

[stefan73]

Re: Need Advice ... 300 WinMag Purchase ....Which One?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OutlawTen5</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rem 700 Sendero .300WM --- Good choice to build on </div></div>
+1
I have a Remington Sendero in .300WM! I recently changed out the stock (McRees) and put a Jewel trigger on there. I threaded the muzzle for a suppressor (whenever it gets approved) and am running a Sako TRG brake on it (which makes it so much more pleasent to shoot). They love the heavier rounds! My rifle loves Berger 210 VLD's and Dust_Remover has seen it.

Its a great rifle to build on.

 

[exhogflyer]

Re: Need Advice ... 300 WinMag Purchase ....Which One?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RoosterShooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I see that the Sendero gets a lot of votes. However, I'm looking for something a little cheaper.

Why couldn't I just go with a Remington 700 SPS base model in .300 WM, and build on it down the line? After all ... I would only need the Rem700 Action from the original rifle to complete a new rifle in time. The Remington 700 action would only need to be trued in order to make it benchrest ready.

Am I wrong in assuming this?

The reason I ask is that <span style="color: #FF0000">nI can get an SPS for around $500 ew, and the Sendero is around $625. I will be replacing the </span>original stock and barrel anyway, so why not go with the base model?

Your thoughts? </div></div>

Can you please get me one for that price? Hell maybe 2 !