Been too long since I did any real shooting and I want to get back into doing what I love. I sold most of what I had years ago to fund my wedding. My budget would be around $3500 for a rifle w/o optics but am entirely open to less if it means a solid platform. For now I want to focus solely on the stick and then optics (and the funds for said optics) later.
I've decided not to rush my purchase and really do things right by saving. I always tend to get carried away and invest too fast into something I may not necessarily want in the long run.
I'm very much open to a 700 5r build but am now weighing my options on what else is out there.
So now I've been considering the Sako TRG-22 or various builders that can get (almost) everything I need done in one swoop. Problem with the Sako is that I'm not sure replacement barrels are an option down the road? What attracts me to this rifle aside from its reputation and looks, is the option of liquidity should I ever need to sell. Although building a rifle is great, it seems like many take a considerable loss at resale because of it being so personalized. Maybe I'm wrong here? If not, then it may benefit me to wait for something good to pop on?
Another option is the AE MkII. Meets my budget and has a solid reputation. I have held an AICS and it fit me well, never shot one, though...
So in a nutshell my options are:
-700 5r build over time.
-Sako TRG 22
-AE MKII
-A built 700 from a custom smith (<span style="font-style: italic">recommendations and links would be great</span> around $3500)
-Hold the money and wait for a classified that fills my criteria <span style="font-style: italic">(btw, I only have enough <span style="font-weight: bold">currently</span> saved for a 7005r out the door, so any links from the classified would be pointless).</span>
My intentions are pretty simple for now... just to have a tactical nail driver for starters. Maybe eventually get into a local club, make some friends and shoot. I don't have time for competition right now considering my profession involves me living and breathing work (chef). Maybe down the road if time and interest peaks? I can cross that bridge if/when I get to it...
Please help a confused buyer in a market filled with unlimited choices.
-Eric
I've decided not to rush my purchase and really do things right by saving. I always tend to get carried away and invest too fast into something I may not necessarily want in the long run.
I'm very much open to a 700 5r build but am now weighing my options on what else is out there.
So now I've been considering the Sako TRG-22 or various builders that can get (almost) everything I need done in one swoop. Problem with the Sako is that I'm not sure replacement barrels are an option down the road? What attracts me to this rifle aside from its reputation and looks, is the option of liquidity should I ever need to sell. Although building a rifle is great, it seems like many take a considerable loss at resale because of it being so personalized. Maybe I'm wrong here? If not, then it may benefit me to wait for something good to pop on?
Another option is the AE MkII. Meets my budget and has a solid reputation. I have held an AICS and it fit me well, never shot one, though...
So in a nutshell my options are:
-700 5r build over time.
-Sako TRG 22
-AE MKII
-A built 700 from a custom smith (<span style="font-style: italic">recommendations and links would be great</span> around $3500)
-Hold the money and wait for a classified that fills my criteria <span style="font-style: italic">(btw, I only have enough <span style="font-weight: bold">currently</span> saved for a 7005r out the door, so any links from the classified would be pointless).</span>
My intentions are pretty simple for now... just to have a tactical nail driver for starters. Maybe eventually get into a local club, make some friends and shoot. I don't have time for competition right now considering my profession involves me living and breathing work (chef). Maybe down the road if time and interest peaks? I can cross that bridge if/when I get to it...
Please help a confused buyer in a market filled with unlimited choices.
-Eric