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[FfNJGTFO]

Originally Posted by Caleb

Both Savage and Tikka make good rifles. Don’t count out Howa and Beragara. The best bang for your buck out of the box is the Ruger Precision Rifle, IMHO


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And that's precisely on what I've settled. The RPR in .308 Win. I should acquire it within the next month or two. I'm a little busy scoring some ammo to do my test/check firings of my new inventory.


But a question... how much should I "pimp my RPR?" That is, what accessories are good to add and which aren't worth the trouble? I'm considering:

1. Timeny 2 Stage Trigger group;
2. Anarchy Outdoors Titanium bolt shroud;
3. MAGPUL MOE+ PRS Stock
4. MAGPUL Pistol Grip (I that on my home built AR-15;
5. Catalyst Arms Mag release Extension;
6. Anarchy Heat Treated firing pin;
7. Catalyst Arms Fast track Hand guard Allows me to slide the bipod back and forth;
8. Anarchy Scope base with bubble level;
9. Catalyst Arms Enhanced Bolt knob.

Which of these are "worth it" and which are rubbish? Of course, I'm going to go with a Timiney 2 stage trigger group as well as the Catalyst Arms Enhanced bolt knob....


And a month after I acquire the RPR, I'll go for the optic- I've seen both a Leupold and a Vortex in the $900.00 range that looks pretty good.



Thanks

[Caleb]

What else you got that’s C&R?


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[FfNJGTFO]

Originally Posted by Caleb

What else you got that’s C&R?


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Sorry... was kinda busy... but to answer the question.


1) Hand guns - Take a look at this thread I started 5 years ago. I have them all still except the SW Model 15 snubbie.



2) Long Guns -

1. Ithaca 12G SxS Double Barrel;
2. Remington 12G Model II Semi-Auto (I think it's 5+1);
3. Savage Arms .22 x .410 UL rifle (one barrel each);
4. Mossberg .22LR Bolt action Rifle with a magazine weld;
5. "Un-named" .22 LR single shot bolt action rifle (with pull safety tab).

I intend to have them all cleaned and refurbished, eventually. Some of them are, actually, capable of firing at present, but I want them restored before I try.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by FfNJGTFO

Sorry... was kinda busy... but to answer the question.


1) Hand guns - Take a look at this thread I started 5 years ago. I have them all still except the SW Model 15 snubbie.



2) Long Guns -

1. Ithaca 12G SxS Double Barrel;
2. Remington 12G Model II Semi-Auto (I think it's 5+1);
3. Savage Arms .22 x .410 UL rifle (one barrel each);
4. Mossberg .22LR Bolt action Rifle with a magazine weld;
5. "Un-named" .22 LR single shot bolt action rifle (with pull safety tab).

I intend to have them all cleaned and refurbished, eventually. Some of them are, actually, capable of firing at present, but I want them restored before I try.

Nice! I remember now, it’s been a while. Do you know AFJuvat? I’m sure he would be glad to work on those for ya.


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[FfNJGTFO]

Originally Posted by Caleb

Nice! I remember now, it’s been a while. Do you know AFJuvat? I’m sure he would be glad to work on those for ya.


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I do, indeed! He was the C & R FFL I used to come get the weapons from my Aunt's house. I will also have him restore some of them as well.

[Caleb]

Perfect. Gotta keep that history around a bit longer.


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[Caleb]

Congratulations. It’s your rifle so you can trick it out however you want. But, I see no need to swap out the stock as the one it comes with will do everything you want it to do. The pistol grip is ok but I prefer a more vertical style for precision shooting. Bolt knob is a “want”, not needed to be swapped out. The factory trigger is ok but the Timney will be 10 times better. Look at Athlon scopes... really good bang for your buck. I have a Vortex $900 scope on the 308 and an Athlon $400 on the 6.5cm. Honestly, the Athlon out performs the Vortex in my opinion.


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[BlackKnight]

Originally Posted by Caleb

Congratulations. It’s your rifle so you can trick it out however you want. But, I see no need to swap out the stock as the one it comes with will do everything you want it to do. The pistol grip is ok but I prefer a more vertical style for precision shooting. Bolt knob is a “want”, not needed to be swapped out. The factory trigger is ok but the Timney will be 10 times better. Look at Athlon scopes... really good bang for your buck. I have a Vortex $900 scope on the 308 and an Athlon $400 on the 6.5cm. Honestly, the Athlon out performs the Vortex in my opinion.


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I agree. I would leave the stock as is.
I have a Timmney single stage trigger I installed it on my Remy 700. It’s set at about 3lbs. Love it.
I also lean towards Leupold, but that’s because all my training including sniper school was on a Leupold. There are good as or better out there. I’m just not experienced enough with them. So I go with what I’m comfortable.

Now, you blokes got me thinking about adding a 6.5 to my collection. Sigh! More money!


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[Caleb]

Originally Posted by BlackKnight

I agree. I would leave the stock as is.
I have a Timmney single stage trigger I installed it on my Remy 700. It’s set at about 3lbs. Love it.
I also lean towards Leupold, but that’s because all my training including sniper school was on a Leupold. There are good as or better out there. I’m just not experienced enough with them. So I go with what I’m comfortable.

Now, you blokes got me thinking about adding a 6.5 to my collection. Sigh! More money!


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Meh, it’s just a 223 that can hit MOA (with the right equipment on and off the gun) at 1200yds. Who wants that in their arsenal?


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[BlackKnight]

Originally Posted by Caleb

Meh, it’s just a 223 that can hit MOA (with the right equipment on and off the gun) at 1200yds. Who wants that in their arsenal?


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Well, it’s either that or a .338 Lapua. Always liked that round. But the 6.5 would be cheaper.


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