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Can’t really see that Bergara Premier gaining much traction when the well vetted Tikka CTR can be had at half the price with better mags.

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Grice has new Remington 700 short actions for 299...

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Grice has new Remington 700 short actions for 299...


I can get the PH1 for $1600-$1800. Do you think a similar quality custom could be built for that?

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I am not the guy to ask as I am venturing down the custom road for the first time myself right now. Honestly I would think not but since customs were brought up I figured I would throw that out there because it does seem like a deal.

I don't think you could go wrong with the Seekins stocked PH1, though I will bring Fierce up again as one to take a hard look at.

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Originally Posted by evans1010
Grice has new Remington 700 short actions for 299...


I can get the PH1 for $1600-$1800. Do you think a similar quality custom could be built for that?
I bet a Kimber MT in WSM could be rebarreled and come in under that price. I had one to do that with, but sold it to partially fund a couple of tags I drew unexpectedly in ID. I was planning on doing just that, but going with the modified contour Lilja has so as to not have to alter the stock. I still think this would be a slick route to take.

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I have twice rebarreled Montana’s. Very good option for a lightweight.


I am very much considering a 6mm Havak as a light recoiling mid-weight play/coyote/mid-range deer rifle. Can’t build one for the price they are selling....


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Who did your Kimber rebarrels? I would love to hear details. I am currently considering having one done.

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Only thing I don't like about the PH1 is the flutes. I'm not convinced that a fluted barrel is as stable as an unfluted barrel, with regard to heating, but I understand that you're concerned with weight. The HP1 is unfluted, but comes with a different stock.

I also think you're going down the wrong road with a lightweight 6.5 PRC. If you're just getting started in medium to longrange, having lower recoil and/or more mass would be a good thing. Unless you plan to be braked and rely on a spotter calling for you. Just my 2 cents.

As mentioned earlier, the PVA seems like a killer deal.

I'm considering a 700 Remage. NSS has Criterion barrels, and there are people who will thread and chamber any blank that you supply.

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Originally Posted by 4th_point
Only thing I don't like about the PH1 is the flutes. I'm not convinced that a fluted barrel is as stable as an unfluted barrel, with regard to heating, but I understand that you're concerned with weight. The HP1 is unfluted, but comes with a different stock.

I also think you're going down the wrong road with a lightweight 6.5 PRC. If you're just getting started in medium to longrange, having lower recoil and/or more mass would be a good thing. Unless you plan to be braked and rely on a spotter calling for you. Just my 2 cents.

As mentioned earlier, the PVA seems like a killer deal.

I'm considering a 700 Remage. NSS has Criterion barrels, and there are people who will thread and chamber any blank that you supply.

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Jason,I've actually been thinking along those lines lately. Yes, the John Hancock rifle seems like more rifle than I could get for the money anywhere else. I guess it's hard to curb a lifetime of lighter weight rifle use and start thinking about shooting a 13 lb rifle. I can see it as a fun range toy and that may be enough. I might also use it on some stands over big fields and cut overs but that's just not how I do most of my hunting. Then again I do have several rifles already to fit any of those needs.

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