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<blockquote data-quote="7magcreedmoor" data-source="post: 1032768" data-attributes="member: 48559"><p>I like Rugers, and have an M77 mk2 with a custom 6.5 Creedmoor barrel- BUT, if you are starting out from scratch, go with the Savage. When you either wear out or grow tired of the Creedmoor and decide you want to step up to more power you can replace the barrel yourself. I have two Savages, one built by professionals, the second I just did myself in 2014. The earlier one is chambered in 6.5/284, the latest in 280 Ackley. As a do-it-yourself unit the Savage is pretty easy to work with, you just need to get the appropriate tools, no machine-shop needed. Barrels can be purchased from many good makers pre-fit and chambered in whatever caliber you wish, go-gauges, barrel-nut wrenches and barrel vises are reasonably priced. Good aftermarket triggers are easy to install and adjust to your preference. If you want a caliber with a different bolt-face diameter, the bolts are modular and changing the head is not hard to do. The current center-feed magazines are also easy to change for different cartridge size if needed. Its almost like "lego" for guns...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="7magcreedmoor, post: 1032768, member: 48559"] I like Rugers, and have an M77 mk2 with a custom 6.5 Creedmoor barrel- BUT, if you are starting out from scratch, go with the Savage. When you either wear out or grow tired of the Creedmoor and decide you want to step up to more power you can replace the barrel yourself. I have two Savages, one built by professionals, the second I just did myself in 2014. The earlier one is chambered in 6.5/284, the latest in 280 Ackley. As a do-it-yourself unit the Savage is pretty easy to work with, you just need to get the appropriate tools, no machine-shop needed. Barrels can be purchased from many good makers pre-fit and chambered in whatever caliber you wish, go-gauges, barrel-nut wrenches and barrel vises are reasonably priced. Good aftermarket triggers are easy to install and adjust to your preference. If you want a caliber with a different bolt-face diameter, the bolts are modular and changing the head is not hard to do. The current center-feed magazines are also easy to change for different cartridge size if needed. Its almost like "lego" for guns... [/QUOTE]
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