This may ramble a bit. Sorry in advance. Looking for a LH rifle for a noob that wants something that that he will be happy with for a while has been an adventure.
If Beretta imported the Tikka T3x CTR to the US I would probably already have a rifle and not be posting this. I had hoped to get in at a reasonable price point and have something I could upgrade later. I still might possibly buy the Bergara HMR LH in 6.5.
I seem to have encountered a scenario where I can buy an entry level rifle / action (Savage / Ruger / Tikka Lite) and a chassis which turns my entry level purchase into $1500 in a hurry.
I have read many times, no matter what you do to a Savage its still a Savage. I have heeded those stories of folks who said to avoid buying something I would soon become less enchanted with really quickly. (thanks for that advice)
I already have the optic (Vortex PST 6-24x50)
This brings us to the 3 rifles that "cost more than I wanted to spend to dip toes in the water".
MPA PMR in 6.5 $2000
Badrock Southfork $2000
APO Snipers Hide Edition $2000
I have seen these all discussed individually but have not seen them compared and contrasted.
In the esteemed opinion of those who have experience in Precision rifles I would like to know what you think of these and if there is something else you would recommend instead that I haven't considered.
Thanks in advance for your input and taking it easy on the new guy who did at least do a little research before asking his question.
If Beretta imported the Tikka T3x CTR to the US I would probably already have a rifle and not be posting this. I had hoped to get in at a reasonable price point and have something I could upgrade later. I still might possibly buy the Bergara HMR LH in 6.5.
I seem to have encountered a scenario where I can buy an entry level rifle / action (Savage / Ruger / Tikka Lite) and a chassis which turns my entry level purchase into $1500 in a hurry.
I have read many times, no matter what you do to a Savage its still a Savage. I have heeded those stories of folks who said to avoid buying something I would soon become less enchanted with really quickly. (thanks for that advice)
I already have the optic (Vortex PST 6-24x50)
This brings us to the 3 rifles that "cost more than I wanted to spend to dip toes in the water".
MPA PMR in 6.5 $2000
Badrock Southfork $2000
APO Snipers Hide Edition $2000
I have seen these all discussed individually but have not seen them compared and contrasted.
In the esteemed opinion of those who have experience in Precision rifles I would like to know what you think of these and if there is something else you would recommend instead that I haven't considered.
Thanks in advance for your input and taking it easy on the new guy who did at least do a little research before asking his question.