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I'm pretty much a diehard .308 fan, but recently came across what I think could be the start of a fun and inexpensive project: a used Savage Model 10 Predator Hunter in .260 Remington in the Max 1 camoflage Accustock for $460 (it comes with two-piece bases of unknown make or quality.)
The rifle has a 24" fluted barrel and detachable box magazine. It also has the older style 'bottom' bolt release (in front of the trigger guard). The action is very smooth and the rifle looks to be in great shape, though I have not been able to inspect the bore or check the trigger.
I'm thinking of dropping it in a Bell & Carlson Medalist M40 stock for $272, topping it with a Redfield Revolution/Tac 3-9x for $190, and getting out the door with a new .260 Remington for just over $900, somewhat closer to $1,000 with taxes and shipping.
Of course I'd also have to buy some .260 Remington dies, brass, bullets and powder -- about $100 in all.
My goal is plinking/paper targets/ backup precision rifle to my Remington 700 LTR in .308. I don't hunt, and only have access to a 100 yard range right now.
Thoughts?
The rifle has a 24" fluted barrel and detachable box magazine. It also has the older style 'bottom' bolt release (in front of the trigger guard). The action is very smooth and the rifle looks to be in great shape, though I have not been able to inspect the bore or check the trigger.
I'm thinking of dropping it in a Bell & Carlson Medalist M40 stock for $272, topping it with a Redfield Revolution/Tac 3-9x for $190, and getting out the door with a new .260 Remington for just over $900, somewhat closer to $1,000 with taxes and shipping.
Of course I'd also have to buy some .260 Remington dies, brass, bullets and powder -- about $100 in all.
My goal is plinking/paper targets/ backup precision rifle to my Remington 700 LTR in .308. I don't hunt, and only have access to a 100 yard range right now.
Thoughts?