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[etwinam]

So I guess I'm looking for a sale on a Rem 700 and then I'll eventually get a nicer stock and scope down the road. Thanks for all the input everyone.

[scotty99]

[codypaint77]

Tikka uses plastic parts

i did some searching on this subject, found a few people recommend a Tikka T3 Lite (or T3x Lite for their current model but likely a bit more)

They use plastic parts in the past, no sure if they still do though.

If you have a little more to spend, look at the Browning Hells Canyon.

I have one in 300 wm, it's an awesome shooter.

[etwinam]

If there is a Sportsmans Warehouse near you, I saw Rem 700 ADLs for sale under $400 last Saturday. I don't know if they're still on sale.

No sportsman Warehouse near me. I'm in San diego

[ar15barrels]

Dicks sporting goods usually has $400 ADL's as well.

[OneFunGuy]

+1 on the Howa.
I have one each in .223 and 7.62X39, couldn't be happier.
Still working on "fixing them up" to my tastes.

Tommy

[etwinam]

Dicks sporting goods usually has $400 ADL's as well.

I saw some good deals at Dicks. Problem is their whole anti 2nd amendment stance. Well really it's anti AR stance. I think I'd rather pay more and support my local store, or wait for a better deal on a store that supports our rights a little better.

[BrokerB]

Get some style. Finnish Mosin m27 or m28

[sigstroker]

Well I'll admit I guess I got a little overzealous with options.

I am looking for a cheaper beater gun that I can take hunting. I don't want another bench gun I already have one and it's working great for me. I intend to set this rifle up for prone not bench anyways. I would however like some versatility and I would like to eventually have it be a respectable gun. The stock plastic that comes on the base model guns it's just too much Flex for me. I was thinking a decent upgrade would help the rifle a lot. I didn't think I needed to blueprint the action or anyting, just a stock and scope.

I didn't realize putting an HS Precision aftermarket stock on a lower end action was so frowned upon. I guess I considered a Savage 110 a little bit nicer than a rem 783.

It's not like I'm looking to bed manners stock with a base model action.

I just want something to start off with around 500 and be able to slowly upgraded into a decent rifle at the end. my beginning budgets about 500 bucks right now so I was thinking I could buy the action and then slowly put money and time into it. Am I mistaken on that idea?

This is why I come to Calguns, so I can learn without making expensive mistakes down the road or at least try to.

Looks like I'll be better off with the Remington 700 action and then I can slowly upgraded as I go. I was under the impression The Savage 110 or Ruger action would be similar but I guess I was wrong.

Okay, so it sounds like you got $500, and you want a hunting rifle. And then sometime in the future you want to put an HS Precision stock (you know they're over $400, right?) on it?

I'd probably get a Weatherby Vanguard or a Howa complete rifle. The stock isn't great on either of them, but the Vanguard is guaranteed 1 moa, so it's more than good enough for hunting. I think Howa has a similar guarantee, and the stock on it is a pillar bedded Hogue. You may end up deciding to just keep the stock.

Those may end up slightly over $500, depending on the deal you find. The new Savage 110's are probably a little steeper, but they are improved a lot this year.

BTW, I wouldn't worry about not having aftermarket support like the Remington fanbois. Check the HS Precision website - they make stocks for lots of different makes.

[CinnamonBear723]

Although I do not personally own one, I hear great things about the Ruger American.

[etwinam]

Okay, so it sounds like you got $500, and you want a hunting rifle. And then sometime in the future you want to put an HS Precision stock (you know they're over $400, right?) on it?

I'd probably get a Weatherby Vanguard or a Howa complete rifle. The stock isn't great on either of them, but the Vanguard is guaranteed 1 moa, so it's more than good enough for hunting. I think Howa has a similar guarantee, and the stock on it is a pillar bedded Hogue. You may end up deciding to just keep the stock.

Those may end up slightly over $500, depending on the deal you find. The new Savage 110's are probably a little steeper, but they are improved a lot this year.

BTW, I wouldn't worry about not having aftermarket support like the Remington fanbois. Check the HS Precision website - they make stocks for lots of different makes.

Good looking out. I'm not married to HS precision, I have a friend with a Savage 110 6.5 CM that has an HS Precision stock on his rifle and its a tack drive. Super comfortable to shoot and really rigid. Yes I know how much they cost but just like good glass I feel it will make a big difference.

I could potentially do a Magpul stock but they're nowhere near the quality of HS precision. I love a McMillan A5 but those are even more expensive. So I decided to settle right in the middle on an HS precision, at least that's kind of how my logic got me there.

Sounds like I need a rem 700, Savage 110, Vanguard or similiar rifle. Then I can put a stock on it later and maybe a nicer trigger.

[etwinam]

Although I do not personally own one, I hear great things about the Ruger American.

Does the Ruger American have the same bolt angle as the Ruger precision?

[Tere_Hanges]

If there is a Sportsmans Warehouse near you, I saw Rem 700 ADLs for sale under $400 last Saturday. I don't know if they're still on sale.

Thats how I got my R700 SPS tactical a few years back. Cant beat a $400 R700.

[WartHog]

Thompson Center Compass, $300 and below all day long. No having to worry with Ruger fitment issues or Rustington quality control.

Boyd's has a variety of stocks for them too. My brother and I both bought 308's and plan to ditch the plastic stocks for Boyds. The trigger pull is a little heavy but there's a spring mod that lightens it up yet is still impact safe.

[ar15barrels]

Does the Ruger American have the same bolt angle as the Ruger precision?

Both the American and the RPR have 3 lug bolts which means they both have a 60 degree bolt lift.