Semi Custom Rifle(s)?

[Jpron]

If "I" was putting together a 'semi-custom' build (as per the title) this what "I" would do……but I'm a Savage guy. I actually just did this with a 6 BR-A.
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So how's it shoot? What was the wait time?

 

[Victor3Ranger1]

I'd just get these. One order for each rifle and done! No worrying about extra parts that may be needed, other than scope base & rings and scope which is the same either way. Get it home, clean it, mount a scope and go shoot. You may find cheaper prices elsewhere, but probably not by much. According to the descriptions, both have aluminum bedding block stocks. You did mean $1000 each, right? Just remember, if you buy cheap, you get cheap and we all know what happens with that. The quality of the stock is just as important as everything else in the system, unless you want to pull your hair out chasing problems.

https://www.guns.com/firearms/p/remington-700-lr?i=334925&avad=211021_c3e1b3e51&utm_source=AvantLink&utm_campaign=35987&utm_medium=df_NA

Remington 700 Long Range Bolt Action Rifle 308 Winchester 26 Matte

Engineered to make three shots look like one. From extended-range big-game hunting to printing one-ragged-hole groups from the bench, no rifle delivers...

www.midwayusa.com

That's a dang good deal right there

 

[Victor3Ranger1]

If I understand you correctly, is your idea of a semi-custom rifle to have a barreled action and mate it with a choice stock? I guess mine is a little bit different. I start with a donor action, piece it with my choice of barrel and stock, and bed it accordingly. I have done a few DIY budget builds with pre-fits under $1K but went over due to my component choices and afterthought options/upgrades.

If you want to stay with the Howa 1500 action, a few companies now make pre-fit barrels for Howa actions. Here is an example of pre-fit barrel upgrades for you to ponder. A word of caution: this can lead to an addiction. OK, you've been warned.



https://mcgowenbarrel.com/the-howage/

https://carbonsixllc.com/howa-1500-pre-fit-barrels/

https://criterionbarrels.com/product-category/howa/?v=7516fd43adaa

Hmmm you might have started something lol

 

[Deputy819]

So how's it shoot? What was the wait time?

Well, I've settled on a seating depth with Berger 108 Elite Hunters and over the weekend did a 500 yard ladder with H4350…..so it's still a work in progress.

6 BR/6 BR-A Reloaders “Sound Off”!!!

Hey folks! After much consideration (and arm twisting from @Barrelnut 😂) I'm putting together a Savage 6 BR-A build. Snagged a model 12 LRPV in 6 BR off Accurate Shooter a couple weeks ago and immediately ordered a 26" Full Bull 6 BR-A 1-7.5" twist prefit (as well as new lug & nut) from NSS...

www.longrangehunting.com

Once the barrel arrived at my Smith I only had to wait @ a week or so.

 

[emp1953]

Hey all, looking to put together possible a pair of rifles one for me and my girlfriend. I wanted to go barreled action, and a reasonably priced stock. I was looking at a Howa 1500 24" 308 with a heavy barrel for her, but I wanted to try a 300 Win mag for myself however, they don't have one with a heavy barrel as far as I can tell, as well as there being less stock options for a Long action howa 1500.

So for the price range of around $1000, what would people suggest for a barreled action and stock combo? Preferably a stock with a varmint/target style forend and a more traditional style comb and pistol grip. I don't have a problem spending more than that for the 300wm but really like the plan I already had for the 308 as my gf doesn't shoot all that much and the cost would be relatively inexpensive. Any ideas are much appreciated.

This is my first hunting season with a Weatherby Vanguard in 6.5CM. The Vanguards are made by Howa. Excellent quality and handling. under 1" at 225yds. Accounted for 4 whitetails this season. All were 1 shot DRT.