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<blockquote data-quote="westcliffe01" data-source="post: 927178" data-attributes="member: 35183"><p>If you would fill out a bit of info on your profile, like your location, you may get offers to help you look over the rifle from members close to you.</p><p></p><p>I have several Savage rifles and they will never subjectively feel like a Remington or a custom action, but all of mine have worked just fine and they are the least expensive to re-barrel and have a pretty decent trigger. Those 2 items will typically run you close to $1000 to improve on a Remington. Rugers and Browning rifles have far fewer aftermarket parts available and once you depend on the factory, it is possible that they will refuse to sell you a part, like a bolt that you need for a different cartridge if you rebarrel.</p><p></p><p>It sounds like you are planning to sink a lot of money into your scope, which is not a bad thing, but only if it does not leave you lacking for other essential items as follows:</p><p></p><p>1) Quality rangefinder ($650+)</p><p>2) Reloading equipment and supplies - no long range rifle can live on factory ammo. ($500+ add supplies)</p><p>3) a Bipod and rear bag for shooting off ($80+ for bipod $50+ for bag)</p><p>4) Decent rifle case</p><p>5) good quality cleaning rod, bore guide and supplies and knowing how to avoid damaging your throat and crown</p><p></p><p>May I suggest that you look at a Vortex Viper PST scope or even the HS-T 4-16x50 which for your suggested 500 yard range will be fine. Even out to 1000 yards will be fine. $550-$800</p><p></p><p>You will need a good quality scope base and rings = $150+ I use Warne Maxima steel 20MOA scope base and steel Maxima rings. Some aluminium rings and bases may be OK, but I no longer trust any of them.</p><p></p><p>Have you looked at the price of new rifles at Buds or Wideners ? Typical new Savage long action rifles are about $735 for a brand new 6.5x284 which is a highly competitive rifle. No issues, full warranty.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="westcliffe01, post: 927178, member: 35183"] If you would fill out a bit of info on your profile, like your location, you may get offers to help you look over the rifle from members close to you. I have several Savage rifles and they will never subjectively feel like a Remington or a custom action, but all of mine have worked just fine and they are the least expensive to re-barrel and have a pretty decent trigger. Those 2 items will typically run you close to $1000 to improve on a Remington. Rugers and Browning rifles have far fewer aftermarket parts available and once you depend on the factory, it is possible that they will refuse to sell you a part, like a bolt that you need for a different cartridge if you rebarrel. It sounds like you are planning to sink a lot of money into your scope, which is not a bad thing, but only if it does not leave you lacking for other essential items as follows: 1) Quality rangefinder ($650+) 2) Reloading equipment and supplies - no long range rifle can live on factory ammo. ($500+ add supplies) 3) a Bipod and rear bag for shooting off ($80+ for bipod $50+ for bag) 4) Decent rifle case 5) good quality cleaning rod, bore guide and supplies and knowing how to avoid damaging your throat and crown May I suggest that you look at a Vortex Viper PST scope or even the HS-T 4-16x50 which for your suggested 500 yard range will be fine. Even out to 1000 yards will be fine. $550-$800 You will need a good quality scope base and rings = $150+ I use Warne Maxima steel 20MOA scope base and steel Maxima rings. Some aluminium rings and bases may be OK, but I no longer trust any of them. Have you looked at the price of new rifles at Buds or Wideners ? Typical new Savage long action rifles are about $735 for a brand new 6.5x284 which is a highly competitive rifle. No issues, full warranty. [/QUOTE]
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