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<blockquote data-quote="archangel485" data-source="post: 1916228" data-attributes="member: 97905"><p> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bighorn Origin action (lowest cost of the custom actions that I know of at around $825 for SA)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Shouldered</strong> prefit barrel from a reputable gunsmith (3 best pricing wise I've seen are PVA, Preferred Barrel Blanks and Keystone) so you don't have to deal with headspacing with a barrel nut, just need an action wrench, torque wrench and barrel vice.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bell and Carlson stock or a Grayboe stock with the M5 bottom metal combo they offer (sometimes you can get the combo for like $360 depending on sales).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Quality used scope, or else a new what I call "high value scope". The higher end Athlons, Vortexs and Sightrons (probably others) all are really nice considering the price tag against a Schmidt or a Nightforce etc. I personally prefer Sightron over Vortex but Vortex is way more popular, good support from both. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Previous year model or lower model or used Leica rangefinder (can get the CRF-2400 for like $550 new). Don't worry about getting one with the ballistics engine built in, I think you'll find you don't use it unless it's one of the custom programmable ones. Even then if you're shooting 1k yards and beyond you're probably using a ballistic app anyways. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Quality rings, I like Seekins rings and they are a value ring in my mind. $120 and they're awesome, there are more expensive rings out there for sure, but it's hard to imagine any better quality. Seekins rings also have a very sleek design that I love, keeps them from snagging on stuff as it doesn't have a big hex sticking out. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Trigger, since Origin is an R700 clone there are a LOT of options. Timney is a low cost option. Much nicer (IMO) options if you're willing to get into the $200 range. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Scope bubble level, pick one</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ballistics app, 4dof is free.</li> </ul><p>You'd be able to be in the $3500-$4k range with all that. Don't forget ammo, need more for dies and components. I like Redding FL bushing dies and Forster bench rest seater dies, just my preferences, several good options. </p><p></p><p>Others have mentioned a few of them, but with the PRS making the production class, many rifle builders went to work building a rifle that would be super high quality yet right under $2k. There are lots of these out there, so you could start with that, then buy a scope and rings and rangefinder. You'd probably end up about the same or slightly higher cost than what I laid out above, and have less options on your chamber, but it would probably come together quicker, maybe.</p><p></p><p>Shouldered prefits are becoming much more readily available, and I think that's a fantastic thing. I'd really lean towards one of the custom actions just to make sure I could get a shouldered prefit and to ensure when I was ready to change barrels I could get another. You won't have that ability with Tikka, R700 and other mass produced actions. Something to think about. Good luck and have fun!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="archangel485, post: 1916228, member: 97905"] [LIST] [*]Bighorn Origin action (lowest cost of the custom actions that I know of at around $825 for SA) [*][B]Shouldered[/B] prefit barrel from a reputable gunsmith (3 best pricing wise I've seen are PVA, Preferred Barrel Blanks and Keystone) so you don't have to deal with headspacing with a barrel nut, just need an action wrench, torque wrench and barrel vice. [*]Bell and Carlson stock or a Grayboe stock with the M5 bottom metal combo they offer (sometimes you can get the combo for like $360 depending on sales). [*]Quality used scope, or else a new what I call "high value scope". The higher end Athlons, Vortexs and Sightrons (probably others) all are really nice considering the price tag against a Schmidt or a Nightforce etc. I personally prefer Sightron over Vortex but Vortex is way more popular, good support from both. [*]Previous year model or lower model or used Leica rangefinder (can get the CRF-2400 for like $550 new). Don't worry about getting one with the ballistics engine built in, I think you'll find you don't use it unless it's one of the custom programmable ones. Even then if you're shooting 1k yards and beyond you're probably using a ballistic app anyways. [*]Quality rings, I like Seekins rings and they are a value ring in my mind. $120 and they're awesome, there are more expensive rings out there for sure, but it's hard to imagine any better quality. Seekins rings also have a very sleek design that I love, keeps them from snagging on stuff as it doesn't have a big hex sticking out. [*]Trigger, since Origin is an R700 clone there are a LOT of options. Timney is a low cost option. Much nicer (IMO) options if you're willing to get into the $200 range. [*]Scope bubble level, pick one [*]Ballistics app, 4dof is free. [/LIST] You'd be able to be in the $3500-$4k range with all that. Don't forget ammo, need more for dies and components. I like Redding FL bushing dies and Forster bench rest seater dies, just my preferences, several good options. Others have mentioned a few of them, but with the PRS making the production class, many rifle builders went to work building a rifle that would be super high quality yet right under $2k. There are lots of these out there, so you could start with that, then buy a scope and rings and rangefinder. You'd probably end up about the same or slightly higher cost than what I laid out above, and have less options on your chamber, but it would probably come together quicker, maybe. Shouldered prefits are becoming much more readily available, and I think that's a fantastic thing. I'd really lean towards one of the custom actions just to make sure I could get a shouldered prefit and to ensure when I was ready to change barrels I could get another. You won't have that ability with Tikka, R700 and other mass produced actions. Something to think about. Good luck and have fun! [/QUOTE]
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