Thinking of building on a budget

Looks like a good buy, still need to think about bottom metal as well. A lot of times if you shop around at pawn shops your can find a complete rifle for the same price then you can part out the barrel and stock to reduce your starting costs.
 
Personally, I'd grab a trued 700 action from Northland Shooters Supply and a Remage style Crietrion barrel with their barrel nut and recoil lug. Doesn't get much easier.
 
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Can anyone tell me if this is good deal? Thinking I might build 6.5 PRC or a 300 PRC rifle. Or should I look for a magnum rifle to start build but hard to find one Left Handed.

Remington 700 Long Action Magnum Left Handed X-Mark Pro Adjustable Trigger Stainless Steel
$400.99

What's your "actual" budget for the entire rifle? Savage action is hard to beat when it comes to DIY.

I just finished a .264 WM budget rifle out of Savage 111F LA action for under $1K as seen below except for rings and scope.

.264 WM scoped at the range.jpg


A factory 6.5 PRC with a Proof barrel for your consideration >>> https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57577

or

For under $500 >>> https://www.eurooptic.com/Mauser-M18-65-PRC-22-Synthetic-5rd-Mag-Bolt-Action-Rifle-M18065P.aspx

Good luck with your project build.
 
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As others have said it's hard to beat a NSS/Criterion barrel paired with a Savage or even a Remington if you go Remage. You might have to send them the reamer of your choice for 6.5PRC or .300PRC as neither one looks to be in their available chamber options.

 
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What's your "actual" budget for the entire rifle? Savage action is hard to beat when it comes to DIY.

I just finished a .264 WM budget rifle out of Savage 111F LA action for under $1K as seen below except for rings and scope.

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A factory 6.5 PRC with a Proof barrel for your consideration >>> https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57577

or

For under $500 >>> https://www.eurooptic.com/Mauser-M18-65-PRC-22-Synthetic-5rd-Mag-Bolt-Action-Rifle-M18065P.aspx

Good luck with your project build.
I have looked at the Mauser 18 but not much in way of aftermarket add ons stocks ect.
and the Savage 110 Ultralite not out yet May just have to wait. Plus none of those are LEFT HANDED.
 
That will work fine for a 300prc. I'd consider a tikka for the 6.5prc. Don't need much truing, has dbm and perfect length. Lots of ways to do it though. Keep us updated
I have a Tikka T3x CTR in 6.5 Creedmoor but is brand new unfired Not sure that 6.5 prc rounds will fit magazine. But Shaen Magan said it should and he would ream barrel and open bolt face up. But it is RH also.
 
I have a Tikka T3x CTR in 6.5 Creedmoor but is brand new unfired Not sure that 6.5 prc rounds will fit magazine. But Shaen Magan said it should and he would ream barrel and open bolt face up. But it is RH also.
Not a big fan of opening up bolt faces, but let us know how it goes.
 
If I were wanting a first custom, I would actually look in our "guns for sale" section. Very good deals to be had plus you always learn what your really want and need from the next .... and the next... :)
 
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