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Rifle Build Discussion

Mout_Sniper

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Minuteman
Mar 20, 2009
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NC
i currently own a remington 700 sps varminter .308 that i have over $1,500 invested in and as most rifles it shoots on average 3/4 moa withmatch ammo on a good rest. i am thinking of selling to fund another project. i have only owned this one remington all my other bolts have been savage and i guess i am quite partial to them. i have in mind to take a savage precision sporter action, with a shilen stainless select match 26" bull chambered in 30-06. i know this debate comes up alot 06 vs .308 i intend to usa as a hunting rifle but also as my shooting gets better some competition shoots. as it stands i believe that the 06 rounds are the same and sometimes cheaper, i intend to reload, and with everyone buying all the 308 and 223, the 06 seems to be untouched. what is everyone opinion. btw the total i have come up with is around 1,200 for the build.
 
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my intention isnt on the effectiveness of the 308 vs the 30-06 but the potential accuracy, reliability and adaptability of the remington 700 action compared to the savage 110. i think that all variables should be taken into account... the stiffness, reliability, and overall availability of parts for the remington 700. and on the savage side the fact that a competent person can at their discretion change the caliber of the rifle without having to pay the high price of a gunsmith, the new action withthe accutrigger, and the availability of parts for the savage line. and also how accurate the savages have proven to be
 
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here is the round up as of 2000 hrs today...
savage 110 precision sporter actionw/ hinged floorplate- $380
Shilen 26" bull Stainless select match- $380
Hogue Varmint stock w/ aluminum bed block- $279
30-06 go gauge- $28
Savage barrel nut wrench- $39
Barrel wrench- borrowed
total- $1106 +/- for shipping and taxes
built by me which is a plus
 
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I know you are set on the 3006 savage, but I would use a 308 Remington. 308 is more accurate and I have heard bad things about the reliability of savage bolts.

JMO.