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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 2934169" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>It depends on what you want to use the new rifle for and what your expectations and abilities are. No rifle or ammunition is going to turn you into a super star hunter without your ability and lots of practice. Examine what it is that you need and want to accomplish your goals. Be realistic.</p><p></p><p>The Christensen Arms receiver is a basic run-of-the-mill Remington 700 design like a dozen others. This doesn't make it a bad choice, it's just not a more top-of-the-line refined action. If you're looking for an improvement overall, a rifle to keep for a while, I'd look at the Borden or BAT actions especially after a short talk with Jim Borden. Do your homework first then do some soul searching for what really makes sense. Build what you want not just a rifle to be a stand in. </p><p></p><p>The barrel choice gets complicated today as there are more than the top 3 manufacturers which make decent quality barrels. It pays to shop around and discuss this with your gunsmith. I have and will continue to use Bartlein barrels hands down, although there are a couple of others which might suffice. Krieger still builds good barrels.</p><p></p><p>Stocks can be tricky based on how they really fit you and <u>your wardrobe</u>. The traditional generic 13-1/2" LOP is not necessarily the best fit for everyone. Adjustable cheek pieces are great to get just the right height for your scope position but they add weight. Check with your gunsmith to see what he has in stock first. Try them out with hunting apparel for fit.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy the process!</p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 2934169, member: 27307"] It depends on what you want to use the new rifle for and what your expectations and abilities are. No rifle or ammunition is going to turn you into a super star hunter without your ability and lots of practice. Examine what it is that you need and want to accomplish your goals. Be realistic. The Christensen Arms receiver is a basic run-of-the-mill Remington 700 design like a dozen others. This doesn't make it a bad choice, it's just not a more top-of-the-line refined action. If you're looking for an improvement overall, a rifle to keep for a while, I'd look at the Borden or BAT actions especially after a short talk with Jim Borden. Do your homework first then do some soul searching for what really makes sense. Build what you want not just a rifle to be a stand in. The barrel choice gets complicated today as there are more than the top 3 manufacturers which make decent quality barrels. It pays to shop around and discuss this with your gunsmith. I have and will continue to use Bartlein barrels hands down, although there are a couple of others which might suffice. Krieger still builds good barrels. Stocks can be tricky based on how they really fit you and [U]your wardrobe[/U]. The traditional generic 13-1/2" LOP is not necessarily the best fit for everyone. Adjustable cheek pieces are great to get just the right height for your scope position but they add weight. Check with your gunsmith to see what he has in stock first. Try them out with hunting apparel for fit. Enjoy the process! :) [/QUOTE]
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