Hello everyone, long time lurker, but first post here!
Looking at getting a cheaper .223 bolt action for something to mess around with. Recently got into reloading and figured a .223 bolt gun would give me a good platform to tinker with for different loads, use to shoot out to 500-600 yards, use as a Varmint gun and possibly as a trainer for when I want to step into a caliber/budget and find a place to shoot 1000+ yards!
Have it narrowed down to two guns. Looking for some real world opinions/accuracy results on two similarly priced guns!
Howa 1500 heavy barrel Hogue
vs
Ruger American Predator
The plan is to top it with a vortex Diamondback tactical, primary arms, Bushnell or similar mid level scope and maybe drop into chassis later!
Thanks in advance for the help on the decision!
(Yes this was also posted on AR15 forums but seems more apropriate here!)
Looking at getting a cheaper .223 bolt action for something to mess around with. Recently got into reloading and figured a .223 bolt gun would give me a good platform to tinker with for different loads, use to shoot out to 500-600 yards, use as a Varmint gun and possibly as a trainer for when I want to step into a caliber/budget and find a place to shoot 1000+ yards!
Have it narrowed down to two guns. Looking for some real world opinions/accuracy results on two similarly priced guns!
Howa 1500 heavy barrel Hogue
vs
Ruger American Predator
The plan is to top it with a vortex Diamondback tactical, primary arms, Bushnell or similar mid level scope and maybe drop into chassis later!
Thanks in advance for the help on the decision!
(Yes this was also posted on AR15 forums but seems more apropriate here!)