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Howa 1500 vs Bergara B14 for 300 PRC?
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<blockquote data-quote="brcfo_outdoors" data-source="post: 1994449" data-attributes="member: 113623"><p>I have never been that impressed by the Howa 1500 action, but admittedly it has been a while since I played with one. The Bergara B14 is pretty smooth for a factory rifle, it locks up like a Remington 700 with the two locking lugs but the body of the bolt is chromed like a Tikka so you kind of get a mix of both worlds. If I had to pick between the two you mentioned, I would go with the Bergara. If you want a detachable magazine then I would go for the HMR, throw on some glass and perhaps a better brake and be done with it. This would probably be a lighter option than an MDT chassis, depending on which one you are looking at.</p><p></p><p>If you are wanting to go with an MDT or other chassis, you could get a Bergara Ridge or something with a tupperware stock but the barrel profile you want. Ditch the stock on ebay for $40, and sell the bottom metal on here.</p><p></p><p>The RPR is head and shoulders above nothing. Ignore its existence unless you have to have fake AR ergonomics, like cheap casting, and want to pay extra money for a glorified Ruger American action.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brcfo_outdoors, post: 1994449, member: 113623"] I have never been that impressed by the Howa 1500 action, but admittedly it has been a while since I played with one. The Bergara B14 is pretty smooth for a factory rifle, it locks up like a Remington 700 with the two locking lugs but the body of the bolt is chromed like a Tikka so you kind of get a mix of both worlds. If I had to pick between the two you mentioned, I would go with the Bergara. If you want a detachable magazine then I would go for the HMR, throw on some glass and perhaps a better brake and be done with it. This would probably be a lighter option than an MDT chassis, depending on which one you are looking at. If you are wanting to go with an MDT or other chassis, you could get a Bergara Ridge or something with a tupperware stock but the barrel profile you want. Ditch the stock on ebay for $40, and sell the bottom metal on here. The RPR is head and shoulders above nothing. Ignore its existence unless you have to have fake AR ergonomics, like cheap casting, and want to pay extra money for a glorified Ruger American action. [/QUOTE]
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