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I'm saving up for a mid/long range target rifle. I know what I want (I think), but I'm not sure which route would be the best to take.
Here's what I'm wanting....
Savage Model 12 LRPV - Right bolt, left port in .260 Rem
Here's the problem.... Savage doesn't make the LRPV (Long Range Precision Varminter) chambered in .260 Rem. They make it in the LRP (Long Range Precision), but the LRP has a detachable box magazine which I don't want. I would like for the action to be the single shot, right bolt left port. Well.....Savage will put that combo together for me, but it has a MSRP of $1,741. I can buy the action like I want, sooo how much cheaper could I build a rifle for? I figure with a MSRP of $1,741, I'll be paying $1,200 or $1,300??? Surely I can build a rifle with the exact Savage action I want, a 26" heavy barrel and a good stock for a lot less than that. Any rifle builders in the house? Oh yeah, the LRPV is in stainless....I'd be perfectly happy with a blued rifle.
Any insight into the cost of building your own rifle will be much appreciated.
Here's what I'm wanting....
Savage Model 12 LRPV - Right bolt, left port in .260 Rem
Here's the problem.... Savage doesn't make the LRPV (Long Range Precision Varminter) chambered in .260 Rem. They make it in the LRP (Long Range Precision), but the LRP has a detachable box magazine which I don't want. I would like for the action to be the single shot, right bolt left port. Well.....Savage will put that combo together for me, but it has a MSRP of $1,741. I can buy the action like I want, sooo how much cheaper could I build a rifle for? I figure with a MSRP of $1,741, I'll be paying $1,200 or $1,300??? Surely I can build a rifle with the exact Savage action I want, a 26" heavy barrel and a good stock for a lot less than that. Any rifle builders in the house? Oh yeah, the LRPV is in stainless....I'd be perfectly happy with a blued rifle.
Any insight into the cost of building your own rifle will be much appreciated.