Affordable sub moa 30 cal

[OG-danimal]

Hey all, looking for my next elk gun… all im really looking for is something that doesn't break the bank, and can shoot sub moa with had loads. What would yall go with? Caliber and rifle. Trying to keep it under $2k for the gun. Most likely going to be shooting some heavy hammer bullets (199HH) so I'll need a 1:9 twist barrel. Thanks!

 

[wasskeet]

I had a Bergara Ridge .300 PRC (cheapest Bergara) that would put 3 shots regularly in 3/4" with Berger 205 EH or Hammer 199's - after I bedded the recoil lug. More like 1-1 1/4" prior to that.
With a $2k budget, I'd probably look at a Seekins.

 

[K.E.C. Darkside]

Weatherbys, has a Mark V Hunter Model.
That sales for around 1500.00.
Chambered in various 30 cals.

 

[Lee7588]

If you use 196 hh or 199 sh you can use a 1:10 barrel that will make picking a gun much easier. If you do that then I'd look at 300 weatherby in mark v hunter like K.E.C. recommended

 

[jpd676]

Seekins is a1/10 unless you go custom shop. I would get a Seekins Havak in 300 PRC (have one) or a 300 wm.

 

[Laguna Freak]

Hey all, looking for my next elk gun… all im really looking for is something that doesn't break the bank, and can shoot sub moa with had loads. What would yall go with? Caliber and rifle. Trying to keep it under $2k for the gun. Most likely going to be shooting some heavy hammer bullets (199HH) so I'll need a 1:9 twist barrel. Thanks!

Steyr! Pick a caliber. I've never heard of a Steyr that does not produce repeatable point of impact. Its the only bolt action I've ever cycled that makes Defiance feel sloppy loose in comparison. Their 120,000 psi proof testing is second to none and that radial cold hammer forged barrel is just sexy…

Classic II | Steyr Arms USA

A classic with a heritage of adventure, boasting Steyr’s reputation for elegance and durability. With the Safe Bolt System, two-stage magazine and other features, the CLII is an ideal platform for any shooter.

steyr-arms.us

My 25 yr old 30-06 Steyr Pro Hunter in tupperware abs stock consistently does this which is a load development result after changing brass. 3,4,5 are 0.1gr powder charge increments.

It is painted and bedded at the recoil lug.

 

[adam32+P]

Howa, Bergara, Remington, Browning, Savage, Ruger... basically any factory rifle "should" be capable of MOA at 100 with handloads.

 

[Stk]

Tikka, Sako, Seekins

 

[middleofnowhere]

Christensen Mesa in 300 PRC

Mesa FFT | Christensen Arms

The new Mesa FFT is one of the lightest, most accurate Stainless Steel-barreled rifles on the market. It starts at just 5.5 pounds.

christensenarms.com

 

[trout004]

IMO the Seekins PH2 is a great option. If something isn't right, Seekins will take care of you. The three that I have loaded for all shot around 1/2 MOA or less with hand loads.

 

[bultinkle]

sako, tikka, x bolt

Since you want to shoot heavy coppers I'd go xbolt due to twist rate (on some models) being fast.


forgot about seekins, probably up there too!

 

[338 dude]

Hey all, looking for my next elk gun… all im really looking for is something that doesn't break the bank, and can shoot sub moa with had loads. What would yall go with? Caliber and rifle. Trying to keep it under $2k for the gun. Most likely going to be shooting some heavy hammer bullets (199HH) so I'll need a 1:9 twist barrel. Thanks!

The 3006 Springfield has been proving itself for over 100 years now

 

[terry 338rum]

if you can find a Sabatti EVO. they make some great claims and are in your price range.