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Thinking about a new rifle/build..some help please
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<blockquote data-quote="catorres1" data-source="post: 1004371" data-attributes="member: 80699"><p>I have hit the local stores, nothing just now. Cabelas sometimes blows out S2's later in the year, or at least they did last year. Still, I can pick one up right now new for 500, I doubt I'll ever beat that.</p><p></p><p>As for Howa and VGD, sorta. Howa make the actions, but not sure on the barrels. And the triggers are very different. The VGD's I have looked at seemed better finished. Plus, the key thing here is the accuracy guarantee. I am basically choosing a manufacturer that gives me that guarantee as insurance. That's why the gun will go back to Weatherby for the stock. I can buy that same stock for $250. Local smith will probably charge me $100 or so to bed it. But if I send it to WBY, they will charge a little more, but the accuracy guarantee stays intact.</p><p></p><p>This all may sound a little paranoid, but the last rifle I got has a 'reputation' for accuracy, but no guarantee. The rifle cost me about $1200. Add in extending the length of pull, having it properly bedded (was not right from the factory), plus other work and load testing etc.....I have sunk a bunch (for me) into it and still can not quite get to where I am trying to. It shoots okay, but not quite well enough for my needs. So now I am here and will likely loose a lot of the cash I put into trying to get that other rifle to shoot. </p><p></p><p>I could rebarrel it, but there is no guarantee there either. So considering my luck lately on purchases....I want a guarantee.</p><p></p><p>Tikkas and Sako's I also considered. But per the last post I put up, in 300 win mag, I plan to shoot heavier bullets, so I want the faster twist.</p><p></p><p>But if I come upon an S2 with a torn up stock or whatever at a good price...that would be great. I somehow doubt I am going to be my $500 delivered price though.</p><p></p><p>I'll call WBY on Monday and see if there is a economical way to have a RC S2 with a BC stock put together.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="catorres1, post: 1004371, member: 80699"] I have hit the local stores, nothing just now. Cabelas sometimes blows out S2's later in the year, or at least they did last year. Still, I can pick one up right now new for 500, I doubt I'll ever beat that. As for Howa and VGD, sorta. Howa make the actions, but not sure on the barrels. And the triggers are very different. The VGD's I have looked at seemed better finished. Plus, the key thing here is the accuracy guarantee. I am basically choosing a manufacturer that gives me that guarantee as insurance. That's why the gun will go back to Weatherby for the stock. I can buy that same stock for $250. Local smith will probably charge me $100 or so to bed it. But if I send it to WBY, they will charge a little more, but the accuracy guarantee stays intact. This all may sound a little paranoid, but the last rifle I got has a 'reputation' for accuracy, but no guarantee. The rifle cost me about $1200. Add in extending the length of pull, having it properly bedded (was not right from the factory), plus other work and load testing etc.....I have sunk a bunch (for me) into it and still can not quite get to where I am trying to. It shoots okay, but not quite well enough for my needs. So now I am here and will likely loose a lot of the cash I put into trying to get that other rifle to shoot. I could rebarrel it, but there is no guarantee there either. So considering my luck lately on purchases....I want a guarantee. Tikkas and Sako's I also considered. But per the last post I put up, in 300 win mag, I plan to shoot heavier bullets, so I want the faster twist. But if I come upon an S2 with a torn up stock or whatever at a good price...that would be great. I somehow doubt I am going to be my $500 delivered price though. I'll call WBY on Monday and see if there is a economical way to have a RC S2 with a BC stock put together. [/QUOTE]
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