HoosierHunter128
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I have decided to sell my Weatherby Weatherguard in 30/06. It's accurate, and a fine rifle, shoots sub MOA and on good days 1/2 MOA, just not what I want. I have it listed on gun broker, and is sitting at my local shop on consignment, and I think someone will buy it. I just don't really have a need for a second 30 caliber. I have a 300 win mag, and I rarely shoot it. I just don't like the recoil. I recently bought an AR in a 6.5 creedmoor and put an APA little bastard on it, and it is very accurate, and the recoil is awesome. It is very heavy though, and I hunt in Indiana, and it is rainy and crappy during deer season and it just doesn't make it out into the woods. I want a rifle that I can take out into the worst weather, and not worry about it. I also want it to balance light weight with recoil, so somewhere between 6.5- 8lbs. I have other rifles that are wood and steel, and they are great, but I want a dedicated poor weather rifle, which tends to be what I use most. I created a spreadsheet of what I'm considering, and the list is long. One of which is a semi-custom build by ER shaw. I'm wondering your guys thoughts. I really want a synthetic stock, stainless or cerekote barrel, and a brake, or at least threaded. I am very happy with the APA brake I have and would have no problem just adding one to this new rifle if its only threaded. What are your thoughts? I'm not a guy to buy several rifles that serve the same purpose, so I want this to be the best all around for accuracy and consistency. I can't spend $3000 on a custom build, and am trying to stay under $2000, and hopefully around $1000. I mostly woods hunt, but have 300-500 yard field shots that I would like to be able to not flinch at. I also plan to take this on Elk hunts in the future. I do not shoot for fun, and am not a weekend warrior at the range. In fact, I didn't renew when Covid hit. I now just set my sights at the farm.
The other thought is to have a smith thread the barrel of my 30/06 and I add a brake. I really just want something nicer and lighter though. I'm going to try and add my spreadsheet.
Please let me know your thoughts on the best long range, semi-light weight, synthetic rifle for accuracy and brand consistency, with a brake or threaded for one, which offers 6.5 creedmoor.
I think sometimes it's just nice to be told what to do, and why...(don't tell my wife)
The other thought is to have a smith thread the barrel of my 30/06 and I add a brake. I really just want something nicer and lighter though. I'm going to try and add my spreadsheet.
Please let me know your thoughts on the best long range, semi-light weight, synthetic rifle for accuracy and brand consistency, with a brake or threaded for one, which offers 6.5 creedmoor.
I think sometimes it's just nice to be told what to do, and why...(don't tell my wife)
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