Well I know that I wanna go with the 700 but I was wondering what are peoples thoughts on just buying the action vs buying a whole rifle...If either ones better then the other if y'all can please provide links as well and thanks for any info.
New to the forum Action vs Rifle help
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Welcome to the 'Hide.
What are your plans for the rifle? What's your budget? How do you plan on using the rifle? Do you have a good scope yet? How is your shooting experience?
Answer those questions and we'll be better able to help you out.
Welcome to the 'Hide.
What are your plans for the rifle? What's your budget? How do you plan on using the rifle? Do you have a good scope yet? How is your shooting experience?
Answer those questions and we'll be better able to help you out.
Re: New to the forum Action vs Rifle help
Long Rang shooting at the range and a bit of hunting...budget 1K but theres still room. I would like to build one rather then buy say, ACIS or of that sort rifle. Scope, No. Im fresh too this scene. Shot hanguns,ARs few bolt and have always been pretty darn accurate not to brag...And could b cause im young. Im open to any advice.
Long Rang shooting at the range and a bit of hunting...budget 1K but theres still room. I would like to build one rather then buy say, ACIS or of that sort rifle. Scope, No. Im fresh too this scene. Shot hanguns,ARs few bolt and have always been pretty darn accurate not to brag...And could b cause im young. Im open to any advice.
Re: New to the forum Action vs Rifle help
Buying a base rifle will be cheaper than buying the action alone.
Buying a base rifle will be cheaper than buying the action alone.
Re: New to the forum Action vs Rifle help
With a $1000 budget, it would be <span style="font-style: italic">very</span> difficult to purchase a stripped action and perform a proper build. You would be better off by purchasing a complete rifle, and then upgrading it as your budget allows.
With a $1000 budget, it would be <span style="font-style: italic">very</span> difficult to purchase a stripped action and perform a proper build. You would be better off by purchasing a complete rifle, and then upgrading it as your budget allows.
Re: New to the forum Action vs Rifle help
Is there a certant model I should choose?? Ive been looking at the 700 SPS Tactical in 308
Is there a certant model I should choose?? Ive been looking at the 700 SPS Tactical in 308
Re: New to the forum Action vs Rifle help
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Glock Rocker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is there a certant model I should choose?? Ive been looking at the 700 SPS Tactical in 308 </div></div>
Solid choice for a starter rifle. I went with a SPS Varmint in 308 to get started. Take a look at this, LonewolfUSMC from 8541Tactical is here on the 'Hide and has a wealth of information available.
http://www.8541tactical.com/budget%20precision%20article.php
Also consider subscribing to the online training here, it will be well worth the money.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Glock Rocker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is there a certant model I should choose?? Ive been looking at the 700 SPS Tactical in 308 </div></div>
Solid choice for a starter rifle. I went with a SPS Varmint in 308 to get started. Take a look at this, LonewolfUSMC from 8541Tactical is here on the 'Hide and has a wealth of information available.
http://www.8541tactical.com/budget%20precision%20article.php
Also consider subscribing to the online training here, it will be well worth the money.
Re: New to the forum Action vs Rifle help
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Glock Rocker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is there a certant model I should choose?? Ive been looking at the 700 SPS Tactical in 308</div></div>
If you have ~ $1K to spend, then just get yourself a Rem 700 5R, like the one for sale here.. This one has accessories that you would probably end up getting anyway.
Another option to consider is a Rem 700 PSS, like the one here from SSC.
If you're willing to put up around $3.5K, I or several others here can recommend many ways to build a rifle from an action.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Glock Rocker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is there a certant model I should choose?? Ive been looking at the 700 SPS Tactical in 308</div></div>
If you have ~ $1K to spend, then just get yourself a Rem 700 5R, like the one for sale here.. This one has accessories that you would probably end up getting anyway.
Another option to consider is a Rem 700 PSS, like the one here from SSC.
If you're willing to put up around $3.5K, I or several others here can recommend many ways to build a rifle from an action.
Re: New to the forum Action vs Rifle help
Whats so special about the 5R??I was first leaning towards the SPS but now the 5R based on others. I was gunna build one but the money for something I really know nothing about is pointless. I wanna good starter rifle and then Ill biuld one. I have good fundamentals so I just need a stick that'll work out...Ill do all my own work eventually and do have a bit of gunsmithing skills so Im sure I can manage. Thanks everyone for all the help!!! KEEP IT COMING!
Whats so special about the 5R??I was first leaning towards the SPS but now the 5R based on others. I was gunna build one but the money for something I really know nothing about is pointless. I wanna good starter rifle and then Ill biuld one. I have good fundamentals so I just need a stick that'll work out...Ill do all my own work eventually and do have a bit of gunsmithing skills so Im sure I can manage. Thanks everyone for all the help!!! KEEP IT COMING!
Re: New to the forum Action vs Rifle help
My advise with that budget is also to buy an SPS or PSS and then build off of that platform. If you start out with a stripped action and spend $400 for the action, $325 for a barrel and the pay a smith $250 to chamber, install, crown etc. and you don't even have a stock or a trigger yet let alone have them installed if you cannot do them yourself.
5R is the term used to describe the rifling in the barrel. 5R rifling is how the rifling is designed/cut in the barrel and they shoot very well (Thank you! Boots).
Just my opinion If I had $1000 I would buy the SPS and build when I had the cash.
My advise with that budget is also to buy an SPS or PSS and then build off of that platform. If you start out with a stripped action and spend $400 for the action, $325 for a barrel and the pay a smith $250 to chamber, install, crown etc. and you don't even have a stock or a trigger yet let alone have them installed if you cannot do them yourself.
5R is the term used to describe the rifling in the barrel. 5R rifling is how the rifling is designed/cut in the barrel and they shoot very well (Thank you! Boots).
Just my opinion If I had $1000 I would buy the SPS and build when I had the cash.
Re: New to the forum Action vs Rifle help
you could also go with an AAC if you prefer a 20 inch barrel and a 1in10 twist.
SPS Tac has a 20 inch barrel but a 1in12 twist.
if you never plan on reloading and wan the ability top shoot match ammo with different bullet weights and still stay sub moa then the 5R would be a good choice. i saw a guy at the range with one testing out factory match ammo. he had 1 box of each kind and each one was a different grain bullet and he still shot sub moa with each type.
my AAC shoots well with 168gn SMKs, 175gn SMKs, and i shot 20 rounds of 180gn Fusions at the 600 yard line and hit the plate each time even when the wind picked up (just wanted to test out how accurate the hunting bullet was).
either way you go I'm sure you will enjoy your rifle and you will find a lot of great advice here
you could also go with an AAC if you prefer a 20 inch barrel and a 1in10 twist.
SPS Tac has a 20 inch barrel but a 1in12 twist.
if you never plan on reloading and wan the ability top shoot match ammo with different bullet weights and still stay sub moa then the 5R would be a good choice. i saw a guy at the range with one testing out factory match ammo. he had 1 box of each kind and each one was a different grain bullet and he still shot sub moa with each type.
my AAC shoots well with 168gn SMKs, 175gn SMKs, and i shot 20 rounds of 180gn Fusions at the 600 yard line and hit the plate each time even when the wind picked up (just wanted to test out how accurate the hunting bullet was).
either way you go I'm sure you will enjoy your rifle and you will find a lot of great advice here
Re: New to the forum Action vs Rifle help
+1 Rem 5R, you can get a 24" or a threaded 20" (which is what I got) I haven't.
yet seen a 5R that wouldn't shoot factory 168SMK's sub MOA, and with a reloading set up and some Varget this is the norm for 3 shots
Another reason is that they are SS, I like that fact due to hunting in all conditions, but if your a Varmint hunter you may wanna ceracoat it
This is my 20" before I installed a Brake. If your wanting to buy an action, you can forget the 1K range, you should have that or more in your optic if your gonna put it in a chasis. It will do what you want it to with factory, and better with reloading. I have a cpl custom rigs that won't outshoot it, but I also have a custom that will smoke it. Scopes... Weaver Tactical, Vortex, Mk4, and on up to the USO's, SM, etc. But if you want to buy one click this link, and tell Scott, I sent ya. Youll love it.
http://www.snipercountrypx.com/c-836-700ss-r5-mil-spec.aspx
+1 Rem 5R, you can get a 24" or a threaded 20" (which is what I got) I haven't.
yet seen a 5R that wouldn't shoot factory 168SMK's sub MOA, and with a reloading set up and some Varget this is the norm for 3 shots
Another reason is that they are SS, I like that fact due to hunting in all conditions, but if your a Varmint hunter you may wanna ceracoat it
This is my 20" before I installed a Brake. If your wanting to buy an action, you can forget the 1K range, you should have that or more in your optic if your gonna put it in a chasis. It will do what you want it to with factory, and better with reloading. I have a cpl custom rigs that won't outshoot it, but I also have a custom that will smoke it. Scopes... Weaver Tactical, Vortex, Mk4, and on up to the USO's, SM, etc. But if you want to buy one click this link, and tell Scott, I sent ya. Youll love it.
http://www.snipercountrypx.com/c-836-700ss-r5-mil-spec.aspx
Re: New to the forum Action vs Rifle help
how do I get ahold of scott?? I think I want the 5R! Now just gotta find a good deal. If he can help then thatd be the plan.
how do I get ahold of scott?? I think I want the 5R! Now just gotta find a good deal. If he can help then thatd be the plan.
Re: New to the forum Action vs Rifle help
CLICK THE LINK! That's his site. How you get a hold of him is up to you. Send him a letter, text him, or CALL him.
CLICK THE LINK! That's his site. How you get a hold of him is up to you. Send him a letter, text him, or CALL him.
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