First precision rifle purchase question

[morrcarr67]

So I am now looking at giving this a go. Did some light research and saw that Turners was going to have a sale soon so it might be a good time to jump in.

What is everyone's opinion on the Howa M1500 Tactical on sale, front page of their Fall flyer?

What about the Remington 783?

The R700 is a bit of a stretch, eyeing $500 ball park. Not trying to get .5 MOA.

I saw that some of the gun come in .308 or 6.5cm, but cost per round is a factor as I won't be reloading.

Thoughts? Likely only going out to 300yards. I know I could just use a .223 and call it a day, but I kinda already can do that with an AR. Just want something different and capable to add to the collection.

I already do have a Swiss K31 I take out every now and then, but that's more of a collector's thing with irons.

This is what I'm saving my pennies for. I too am not going to really shoot past 300 yards so the .223 Remington will work just fine for my needs. Plus I can reload it with the press I already own.



Here are the part numbers:
HCRA70222 20" barrel https://vizardsgunsandammo.com/howa-...-t-c-223-4420/
HCRA70202 24" barrel

[kcheung2]

For a slightly different direction, I think you could take your existing K31, add a Swiss Products scope mount (it clamps on, so no permanent mods & no gunsmithing required, but it's still very secure), then a quality scope of your choice, and finally a stockpile of GP11.

You view it as a collector gun, but there's no reason why it can't see regular service as a precision shooter, esp since you'll only be using it at a range & not lugging it through the woods hunting with it.

But if you just want to buy another gun, nothing wrong with that either.

[baih777]

This is what I'm saving my pennies for. I too am not going to really shoot past 300 yards so the .223 Remington will work just fine for my needs. Plus I can reload it with the press I already own.



Here are the part numbers:
HCRA70222 20" barrel https://vizardsgunsandammo.com/howa-...-t-c-223-4420/
HCRA70202 24" barrel

If you go on Gunbroker. You can find the Ruger RPR in 556. I picked one up three months ago. I like it a lot.

[BucDan]

That's the goal as well, build into a chassis.

For a slightly different direction, I think you could take your existing K31, add a Swiss Products scope mount (it clamps on, so no permanent mods & no gunsmithing required, but it's still very secure), then a quality scope of your choice, and finally a stockpile of GP11.

You view it as a collector gun, but there's no reason why it can't see regular service as a precision shooter, esp since you'll only be using it at a range & not lugging it through the woods hunting with it.

But if you just want to buy another gun, nothing wrong with that either.

All things considered, we'll see!

I have about 600 rounds of GP11 stocked up. I kinda want to leave it as is and enjoy the rifle with irons.

[morrcarr67]

If you go on Gunbroker. You can find the Ruger RPR in 556. I picked one up three months ago. I like it a lot.

Yeah, but how much did you pay for it?

[Tere_Hanges]

That's the goal as well, build into a chassis.

If you are interested in a chassis for the Howa, this is a pretty good one and they accept offers. Even if you pay full price for it you'll have a chassis gun for around $700:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F113827511961

[SemperInExcretiaSumus]

I also checked Brownells, they have just the Howa action and barrel for $300. So, if you miss the Turner's deal, there's always that.

[Tere_Hanges]

I also checked Brownells, they have just the Howa action and barrel for $300. So, if you miss the Turner's deal, there's always that.

Yeah, thats why the Turners deal is so good because if its in stock you dont have to pay a transfer fee to get an action shipped from Brownells to a dealer.

[BucDan]

If you are interested in a chassis for the Howa, this is a pretty good one and they accept offers. Even if you pay full price for it you'll have a chassis gun for around $700:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F113827511961

Great! But let's make sure I can get the rifle, first.

[sigstroker]

Don't be in too much of a hurry to get a chassis. The Hogue stock it comes with is pillar bedded and the barrel is free floated. Plenty fine for 300 yards off a bench. If you want to shoot PRS/NRL where you have to build positions and like that you might want a chassis.

[downdiver2]

Get a 270 Win for your first IMO - nothing fancy. You can shoot it, you can hunt with it - you can take 90% of the game in the US with it. At wally world and most places you can find $0.80 or $0.86 cents per round.

Then - hone your skills and buy a precision rifle in what caliber you desire. Who knows, as you grow in the sport you might start reloading - then caliber wont be an issue.

[RaffiD]

Some of you guys are really smoking crack.. My completely stock Howa 1500 heavy barrel 308 (like the one on sale now) hits steel 10/10 times at 300yds. They are very accurate, solid rifles.

[BucDan]

Don't be in too much of a hurry to get a chassis. The Hogue stock it comes with is pillar bedded and the barrel is free floated. Plenty fine for 300 yards off a bench. If you want to shoot PRS/NRL where you have to build positions and like that you might want a chassis.

Too late. I'm a sucker for the cool factor of chassis.

Get a 270 Win for your first IMO - nothing fancy. You can shoot it, you can hunt with it - you can take 90% of the game in the US with it. At wally world and most places you can find $0.80 or $0.86 cents per round.

Then - hone your skills and buy a precision rifle in what caliber you desire. Who knows, as you grow in the sport you might start reloading - then caliber wont be an issue.

I'd prefer a one and done. I've been between the common 308 and the sleeker 6.5CM. I have a general understanding of each round's limits. A 6.5CM hits like 90% of what I'm looking for, and a 308 hits like 85% of what I'm looking for. Just the price wins here for me.

[Tere_Hanges]

I bet Turner's will offer the exact same rifle in 6.5CM in a sale sometime this year.

[jimmykan]

I guess my point is, I'm eyeing for something different from .223, but nothing bigger than .308, and nothing more expensive than $2 per round. I was really eyeing 6.5CM, but .308 can be had for about $1 per round from the store.

6.5 Creedmoor can be had for around $1/round.

Hornady American Gunner 140 grain Hollow Point Boat Tail
MidwayUSA - $1.20/round
Target Sports USA - $0.80/round