Newby Question on Rifle Buy/Build

[TXChoctaw]

New at long range shooting. I have been pouring over your fine forum for the past several days and have come to a point that I must ask some critical questions before I make my purchase.

I want the most rifle for my money as everyone odes, I don't want to do too much upgrading too soon, however I see that will not last...LOL

Here's my dilemma...

I can buy a new Rem AAC-SD for $550. and a take-off H-C stock for around $225. I think this will perform well for my desires for a good long time. Or I can buy a new 5R for $960.

I don't plan on shooting matches anytime soon if ever, but as I said I want the best in this category. I read where everyone says the 5R is the only way to go, but with the difference in price is the 5R really that much better?

Is the 5R worth the extra money for an average shooter with no goals of competition?

What would you do?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[JCH]

Re: Newby Question on Rifle Buy/Build

Either way you go you will be able to upgrade the rifle later. What kind of shooting are you going to do with this rifle? The 5R has a longer barrel and will give you a little better speed (not a whole lot but some) I like the shorter barrels in the 308. I'm not much of a fan of the 308 but I do like the fact that you can chop the barrel to 18" or 20" and still run it out to 1000 yards.

If you see a suppressor in your future then the AAC is threaded and ready to go. The 5R is nice because if you build off of it in the future you have a stainless action to start with.

If it were me, I'd grab the AAC and drop it into a non-adjustable A5 McMillan ($550 if you hurry and buy from 3rd Generation Shooters Supply before the end of the month) and run that set up for a while.

 

[ss10ring]

Re: Newby Question on Rifle Buy/Build

I was having that same decision and then Rem came out with the 5R in a 20" threaded version and that base has evolved to this over the past few months.

 

[Trigger Monkey]

Re: Newby Question on Rifle Buy/Build

I'd get the AAC-SD, $550 is a pretty good price for that rifle, it's about $120 more around here, when they're around. From what I've read in reviews and range reports they appear to be a solid shooter. All in all you can have a pretty kick ass rig for around $1000, minus the scope and rings.

Another option to look instead of the HS precision stock is a B&C Light Tactical or M40-style stock. I used to have a Light Tactical and thought it was a fantastic value with better features and ergonomics compared to the HS Precision stocks that I had. Depending on the finish the stocks are cheaper than the HS Precision take-off stocks or right around the same price. Drop it in, torque it down, and hit the range with something that is head over heels better than the Hogue stock.

 

[TXChoctaw]

Re: Newby Question on Rifle Buy/Build

Thanks, I am leaning towards the AAC.

As far as the stock goes, I've not read any actual bad experiences with the B&C stocks, just lots of rumors of them not being on par with H-C.

The B&C A2 Medalist is actually the style of stock I want.

Thanks again!

 

[Uhlan]

Re: Newby Question on Rifle Buy/Build

I have 2 B&C A2's and my brother the HS PSS on various sticks. Everyone who has gotten behind both so far prefers the B&C including my brother. My only complaint on the B&C is that I wish they would make an A2 w/ an HS style forearm instead of the bench rest flat.