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<blockquote data-quote="Rifleman97" data-source="post: 1548689" data-attributes="member: 103996"><p>So basically I'm wanting to buy a reasonably cheap 300 WSM (already have reloading stuff and brass for it so cartridge is not going to change) and mount a fairly high power scope for 1000 yard steel and paper shooting.</p><p>After I've had the gun a while, I want to replace the stock with a benchrest type stock, better trigger (if need be) and eventually a full length bull barrel in 300 wsm (or maybe something different, but sticking with 30 cal short action)</p><p>Essentially it will start out as a makeshift long range practice gun, and morph into a benchrest gun over time.</p><p></p><p>Criteria</p><p>Price $750 or less for rifle (gun only)</p><p>Stainless Action and barrel (high humidity most of the year)</p><p>Stock that isn't so bad you have to replace it the day you buy it (not flimsy)</p><p>Factory chambered in 300 WSM, I don't want to have to change the barrel right away.</p><p>Good action for benchrest as I'd like to use it to see what I can do at a couple local 1000 yard competitions locally so if the action is inherently bad at BR than its a no no.</p><p></p><p>I've never done a benchrest competition or even been to a 1000 yard comp so I don't know the norm, however I have narrowed my choices down to a few. Feel free to mention others but these are the main ones I'm considering at the moment.</p><p></p><p>Savage 16 Weather Warrior</p><p>Tikka T3X Lite</p><p>Remington 700 SPS Stainless </p><p>Remington Seven Stainless</p><p>Or pony up a little more money for a Winchester 70 extreme weather or coyote light, although I'd rather stay under $750.</p><p></p><p>I know none are really ideal, Remington has kinda gone to crap, I've never heard of a Tikka action being used for a benchrest rifle, although I've seen a few savages for benchrest people complain about bolt lift, and I'd rather not pay $900 (buds guns cash price for the win 70 extreme weather) and even if I do spend more on the winchester, I'd be spending more on barrels down the road due to the slot that has to be cut into them for the extractor. </p><p></p><p>Any ideas? Won't be making a purchase for another month or two.</p><p></p><p>Setting up a poll, choose what you think are the best two options.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rifleman97, post: 1548689, member: 103996"] So basically I'm wanting to buy a reasonably cheap 300 WSM (already have reloading stuff and brass for it so cartridge is not going to change) and mount a fairly high power scope for 1000 yard steel and paper shooting. After I've had the gun a while, I want to replace the stock with a benchrest type stock, better trigger (if need be) and eventually a full length bull barrel in 300 wsm (or maybe something different, but sticking with 30 cal short action) Essentially it will start out as a makeshift long range practice gun, and morph into a benchrest gun over time. Criteria Price $750 or less for rifle (gun only) Stainless Action and barrel (high humidity most of the year) Stock that isn't so bad you have to replace it the day you buy it (not flimsy) Factory chambered in 300 WSM, I don't want to have to change the barrel right away. Good action for benchrest as I'd like to use it to see what I can do at a couple local 1000 yard competitions locally so if the action is inherently bad at BR than its a no no. I've never done a benchrest competition or even been to a 1000 yard comp so I don't know the norm, however I have narrowed my choices down to a few. Feel free to mention others but these are the main ones I'm considering at the moment. Savage 16 Weather Warrior Tikka T3X Lite Remington 700 SPS Stainless Remington Seven Stainless Or pony up a little more money for a Winchester 70 extreme weather or coyote light, although I'd rather stay under $750. I know none are really ideal, Remington has kinda gone to crap, I've never heard of a Tikka action being used for a benchrest rifle, although I've seen a few savages for benchrest people complain about bolt lift, and I'd rather not pay $900 (buds guns cash price for the win 70 extreme weather) and even if I do spend more on the winchester, I'd be spending more on barrels down the road due to the slot that has to be cut into them for the extractor. Any ideas? Won't be making a purchase for another month or two. Setting up a poll, choose what you think are the best two options. [/QUOTE]
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