Didn't want to hijack the "do everything" thread, so started a new one specific to my question.
Find myself in unfamiliar territory. For first time in a long time, thinking of adding another rifle to the fleet. For concept, it would be something like a Tikka T3X laminate stainless in 6mm Creedmoor. Use will be for hunting, and target shooting along the line of PRC targets, but without the competition. A trainer for younger shooters. So an easy shooting gun with high accuracy potential. By accurate, lets go with 1/2" to 3/4" MOA. A rifle with potential to print 5 holes that you can cover with nickle at 100 yards is the goal. I've never owned anything but a factory gun along lines of old school Remington 700.
I tend to think in terms of analogies. So one would be with autos. At reasonable top end, lets say a Mercedes or BMW = GA Precision. At bottom end.......and entry level Chevy, Ford or Dodge = Mossberg or cheap entry level Savage. I'm thinking high end Toyota. Ergo the Tikka reference. Then if need be trick it out.
First thought was a bespoke gun from a custom maker. Outfits like GA Precision offer 3/8" MOA guarantee, but they run over $5000. But eventually, reality sets in and you realize guns good enough for what I want to do can be had for a fraction of that. That last 1/4" of accuracy comes at a cost.....that goes straight up. Going from a quarter to a nickle to a dime gets pricey fast.
My guess is unless someone has a safe queen that is no longer needed, my best option is to find an action, then start in on it. But if not careful, back to the bespoke gun and $5000 plus.
So when you guys are looking to do something similar, what process do you follow?
What is reasonable cost for what I want? What is process? I see guys who build guns that shoot bug holes, but just as many probably won't shoot 2" groups. Nobody brags about those.
As for finding the donor or base, I'm certain hundreds of them are sitting idle within 10 miles of me right now. How does one go about finding them?
Find myself in unfamiliar territory. For first time in a long time, thinking of adding another rifle to the fleet. For concept, it would be something like a Tikka T3X laminate stainless in 6mm Creedmoor. Use will be for hunting, and target shooting along the line of PRC targets, but without the competition. A trainer for younger shooters. So an easy shooting gun with high accuracy potential. By accurate, lets go with 1/2" to 3/4" MOA. A rifle with potential to print 5 holes that you can cover with nickle at 100 yards is the goal. I've never owned anything but a factory gun along lines of old school Remington 700.
I tend to think in terms of analogies. So one would be with autos. At reasonable top end, lets say a Mercedes or BMW = GA Precision. At bottom end.......and entry level Chevy, Ford or Dodge = Mossberg or cheap entry level Savage. I'm thinking high end Toyota. Ergo the Tikka reference. Then if need be trick it out.
First thought was a bespoke gun from a custom maker. Outfits like GA Precision offer 3/8" MOA guarantee, but they run over $5000. But eventually, reality sets in and you realize guns good enough for what I want to do can be had for a fraction of that. That last 1/4" of accuracy comes at a cost.....that goes straight up. Going from a quarter to a nickle to a dime gets pricey fast.
My guess is unless someone has a safe queen that is no longer needed, my best option is to find an action, then start in on it. But if not careful, back to the bespoke gun and $5000 plus.
So when you guys are looking to do something similar, what process do you follow?
What is reasonable cost for what I want? What is process? I see guys who build guns that shoot bug holes, but just as many probably won't shoot 2" groups. Nobody brags about those.
As for finding the donor or base, I'm certain hundreds of them are sitting idle within 10 miles of me right now. How does one go about finding them?