Super cheap lighter rifle and scope for comps/field courses...am I crazy?

[Bass Ackwardz]

So, I have not shot any matches in the last 5 years, but now my daughter is wanting to train and start shooting a match or two a year. We prefer field courses rather than PRS type matches. She has a nice rifle built by a former GA smith that is perfect for her. It is chambered in the ancient caliber of 260, but shoots really well. I sold the scope on her rifle and both of my rifles so, I need to buy a couple of scopes and a rifle for myself. Now I know what you are thinking, I am made of money...lol, well you would be wrong. The daughter is in college and costs me more money now than she did when I was shooting a full match schedule.

So this is what I am thinking....

I am going to buy a couple of the Vortex Viper PST Gen II’s in 3-15x44. They are on clearance for $599 each. Seems to be a decent option. I really have no need for super high magnification as when I had 5-25’s I never turned them up past 16-18 anyway. I prefer a bigger field of view. Will this affect me on some of the farther targets, maybe, but I am willing to sacrifice.

As far as a rifle for me, I am wanting to go with something around $1k. So my options are limited. I want it chambered in 260 as well so loading for both rifles won’t be difficult at all. I have plenty of components already including tons of once fired or new brass. Being that my options are severely limited, I have decided to look at a Remington 700 Magpul in 260 that I can buy for right around that $1k mark NIB on GB. Yes, I could probably find an action used and spin up a barrel, but then I still need a stock and such to put it in. I am not trying to win any matches, just have fun with my daughter and compete a little bit.

Ok, tell me, am I crazy?

 

[High Desert duck]

I think the scopes will work out pretty well. But I’d hold off and look for a different rifle. The Remington might shoot sub MOA it might do 3 MOA. Bergara would be a good way to go but I don’t think they do a 260. Tikka does do a 260 and is a great rifle for the money.

edited for misspelling Bergara

 

[Newbie2020]

Only thing I’d change is get the vortex strike Eagle 5-25 for around the same price. Lots of positive reviews on here. Not that you need more magnification but Higher max power means your lower power will have better clarity.

 

[Downtown]

My Tikka Tx3 in .260 cost $800 new, admittedly on a good sale. It's accurate enough to be competitive with only a trigger spring. Factory 10 round mags are a little pricey, but readily available and function great.

 

[Bass Ackwardz]

I think the scopes will work out pretty well. But I’d hold off and look for a different rifle. The Remington might shoot sub MOA it might do 3 MOA. Bergara would be a good way to go but I don’t think they do a 260. Tikka does do a 260 and is a great rifle for the money.

edited for misspelling Bergara

Yeah, I thought about that. If I was shooting factory ammo of some sort, I would definitely hesitate, but I figure handloading I can get it into the moa-sub moa area. If not, I do have a Schneider 6.5 blank I can spin up. My other thought was to buy a Mack Bros Evo stainless and spin that barrel up and then spring for a used stock/chassis. I am torn. But the positive is I can shoot that Remington in the NRL hunter factory division.

 

[CUBUFF89]

I think these are a great deal. I have a Bushnell Elite tactical and a Vortex Razor Gen II. The DMR II isn't in the class of the Razor but still a very nice scope.

Bushnell Elite Tactical DMR II Rifle Scope 34mm Tube 3.5-21x 50mm Side

Long-range shooters demand accuracy, precision and repeatability when engaging distant targets. Designed for serious long-range and precision shooters,...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[texag0842]

Bushnell Elite Tactical DMR II Rifle Scope 34mm Tube 3.5-21x50mm $800 at Midway

Tikka in .260