New guy here..maybe not new to shooting as I've shot several different disciplines over the years but new to the long range / precision rifle game. I've got the LR bug with a mind towards shooting PRS matches. Wasn't really considering chassis guns until I got my head around them and I'm really liking the versatility they offer.
I'm currently considering these three in 6.5 Creedmore:
Tikka T3 TAC A1
Bergara B-14 BMP
Bergara Premier LRP
I originally thought the Tikka offered everything I wanted but the more I looked I saw that the Bergara's, especially the Premier LRP have a lot to offer . The LRP having the Trigger Tech trigger system as well as the ability to use AICS pattern mags are big pluses in my mind but with that said I know the Tikka triggers have a lot of fans.
I know they all have their (supposed) drawbacks such as the Tikka having slow barrels and feeding issues in the chassis guns and the Bergara having the firing pin hole issue. Seems all have more than acceptable accuracy. I subscribe to the Indian versus Arrow thought process as the guys who used to scare me the most at matches were the ones with the well worn but well maintained guns, not the guys with the latest cool kid toy.
Is there anything else that I need to consider that I haven't? All are readily available (at the moment) and all are within my price range. Optics will come next but I think I'm set on a Night Force NXS at the moment. I will reload if that matters at all.
What say ye?
I'm currently considering these three in 6.5 Creedmore:
Tikka T3 TAC A1
Bergara B-14 BMP
Bergara Premier LRP
I originally thought the Tikka offered everything I wanted but the more I looked I saw that the Bergara's, especially the Premier LRP have a lot to offer . The LRP having the Trigger Tech trigger system as well as the ability to use AICS pattern mags are big pluses in my mind but with that said I know the Tikka triggers have a lot of fans.
I know they all have their (supposed) drawbacks such as the Tikka having slow barrels and feeding issues in the chassis guns and the Bergara having the firing pin hole issue. Seems all have more than acceptable accuracy. I subscribe to the Indian versus Arrow thought process as the guys who used to scare me the most at matches were the ones with the well worn but well maintained guns, not the guys with the latest cool kid toy.
Is there anything else that I need to consider that I haven't? All are readily available (at the moment) and all are within my price range. Optics will come next but I think I'm set on a Night Force NXS at the moment. I will reload if that matters at all.
What say ye?