I currently own the Ruger Precision Rifles Chambered in .308; 6cm; 6.5cm; and .338 Lapua. I also have a Savage A10 Ashbury 6.5cm. I like the RPR's but haven't shot them all nor the Savage (too many guns and not enough outdoor range time). All the RPR's came in at $1300 or so (the 6.5 was $1250 with bi-pod thrown in while the .338 was $1400). The Savage was $1500 but they ran a rebate offer and I got $150 back. Then came the next phase of buying scopes for these beauties which can cost more than the rifle themselves.
I was contemplating .308 because it's tried and true. I'm breaking into the precision rifle world soon.
I appreciate the input! Do you have any experience with the Thompson center LRR?
No, but I believe I looked into them once. I even looked into a custom company Marcus Luttrell recommended for long range shooting that he buys from. I forget the name, but the cost was very high as it all custom made guns. My wallet and Credit cards are starting to say "no mas" to my current buying spree, so I'm trying to cut back to save a little (I emphasize trying
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Yeah I can see why! You seem to have a decent collection already. I'm just trying to get into precision rifle. I would prefer a bullpup.No, but I believe I looked into them once. I even looked into a custom company Marcus Luttrell recommended for long range shooting that he buys from. I forget the name, but the cost was very high as it all custom made guns. My wallet and Credit cards are starting to say "no mas" to my current buying spree, so I'm trying to cut back to save a little (I emphasize trying
I've been always been intrigued with the old Jeff Cooper designed Steyr scout from the 90s with the bipod foregrip. That video you posted definitely peaks my interest. Thanks for the response!Have you looked at any Steyrs?
I have a 308 Elite (discontinued) that is a laser out to 1k yd. It may be a little more but it is well worth it. I can imagine the 6.5 would be more so.
I believe the THB has the same action.
My best group was 8 inches @ 1011yd.
You cant beat the fit finish and performance for that price.
My reasoning was why not pay what I will inevitably end up paying (if not more) to get a comparable rifle.
THB 308 $1,200
Or a scout if you want to go light weight in 6.5 $1,512
This is all great feedback which will weigh on my final decision.
The scout is under 7 pounds sounds good to me! I do prefer lightweight.Have you looked at any Steyrs?
I have a 308 Elite (discontinued) that is a laser out to 1k yd. It may be a little more but it is well worth it. I can imagine the 6.5 would be more so.
I believe the THB has the same action.
My best group was 8 inches @ 1011yd.
You cant beat the fit finish and performance for that price.
My reasoning was why not pay what I will inevitably end up paying (if not more) to get a comparable rifle.
THB 308 $1,200
Or a scout if you want to go light weight in 6.5 $1,512
If I could get away with it I would snag one of those Scouts. It was what I originally intended to get but I found a sale and the Elite was only 100 more and has a bull barrel (that was 2008).
I got a decent bonus from work that's burning a hole in my pocket for a new rifle.
Just keep in mind, the scout has a thin barrel. Unless its been upgraded with a bull barrel. So it may start stringing after a long session. The Elite is basically a Scout with a bull barrel. So if you are willing to add a little weight its worth it. I like that they all come with threaded barrels now, saves you a little. Like I said, if you run the numbers at the end of the day you most likely spend less with one of these. No stock and trigger to replace, and you dont need to thread the barrel.
Why are you still here typing?
LolWhy are you still here typing?
As much as i enjoy learning from others we have enough ND/AD stories. Not about to recommend a 700, besides you need to spend another $1k to get them right.
