Zak Smith
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Euro Optics has a batch of Sako TRG-22's in .260 right now. You can also buy an AE or AW with a .260 barrel.
Notably accurate out of box factory rifles in .260?
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Coal Dragger
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Are you going to spot the guy the extra $2000-$4000 he will need to buy either of those to keep his costs at or below $1000?
Mark-Smith
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Yes, Zak is so kind to us long range n00bs that he's even started a gun lending library just for us! Heloooo Sako TRG!
But seriously though, until that happens, my budget for the gun is at $1,000.
But seriously though, until that happens, my budget for the gun is at $1,000.
Zak Smith
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Obviously an answer to the first question and not the second.
Coal Dragger
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Fair enough. In your experience how would answer question number 1, within the stipulation of question number 2?
Zak Smith
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If spending my own money I'd look at the Tikka T3 and the Savage.
Mark-Smith
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Are there any Tikka T3 or Savage long range shooters here?
Zak Smith
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I have a T3 in the safe, but its barrel is not factory and I haven't shot it yet-- upcoming article gun.
Mark-Smith
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How much would it have run you without the trade in?
bigedp51
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Rifle accuracy is controlled by barrel vibrations.
Ten rifles made by the same company in the same caliber will shoot ten different size groups.
The most accurate rifle "OUT OF THE BOX" I ever owned was a Winchester model 70 feather weight. This rifle came with the BOSS adjustable tuning weight attached to the end of the barrel. First time to the range and three adjustments later the rifle was shooting 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards.
A non-reloader can try different types and brands of ammo to see what shoots the best.
A reloader can vary and change the amount of powder in the case to get the best accuracy.
On a military rifle with issued ammunition you "tune" the rifle to shoot that ammunition accurately.
Stock Savage/Stevens rifles are noted for their out of the box accuracy, they can be customized and "tuned" to shoot even more accurately. And they cost half the price as their competitors.
On any rifle just changing the torque value of the action screws can be used to "tune" a rifle.
Below is the most common way for the factory to "tune" their rifles, up pressure at the fore end tip controls barrel vibrations and thus accuracy.
The up pressure points above are no different than my model 70 with BOSS and are used to control barrel vibrations.
You can drive any new car off the lot and cross your fingers that you don't get a lemon, but you just don't know until you drive it............
Ten rifles made by the same company in the same caliber will shoot ten different size groups.
The most accurate rifle "OUT OF THE BOX" I ever owned was a Winchester model 70 feather weight. This rifle came with the BOSS adjustable tuning weight attached to the end of the barrel. First time to the range and three adjustments later the rifle was shooting 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards.
A non-reloader can try different types and brands of ammo to see what shoots the best.
A reloader can vary and change the amount of powder in the case to get the best accuracy.
On a military rifle with issued ammunition you "tune" the rifle to shoot that ammunition accurately.
Stock Savage/Stevens rifles are noted for their out of the box accuracy, they can be customized and "tuned" to shoot even more accurately. And they cost half the price as their competitors.
On any rifle just changing the torque value of the action screws can be used to "tune" a rifle.
Below is the most common way for the factory to "tune" their rifles, up pressure at the fore end tip controls barrel vibrations and thus accuracy.
The up pressure points above are no different than my model 70 with BOSS and are used to control barrel vibrations.
You can drive any new car off the lot and cross your fingers that you don't get a lemon, but you just don't know until you drive it............
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