So an update:
Kept doing research and consistently came up disappointed in what I was finding. CA is too much of a gamble, Bergara’s warranty is voided by hand loads, and I just couldn’t justify spending over 2k on a customized Tikka. I get that they’re great rifles, but that’s a lot of money...
My father in law just offered to sell me one of those for $1500. Optic (Vortex Viper), pelican case, swagger bipod, all included. I am seriously considering that.
Nothing back from Unknown Munitions yet, I reached out to a couple of gunsmiths in the Billings area as well. One is putting...
I've seen the Roughtech Tikkas and I like them if it weren't for the barrel length and the stocks/magazines. Bolts are smooth and triggers feel good. The stocks on them are better but I still don't love them and the plastic magazines just don't feel good to me. I know that they work great, but I...
I've heard the same horror stories which is what makes me leery. I know a couple of people who have excellent experience with CA rifles, but I would hate to spend $2,000 on a rifle and have to send it back to them for bedding, rebarreling, anything...
I just reached out to Unknown Munitions to...
Thanks for the suggestion! The Tikas that I have handled in the past shoot great, but I haven't been all that impressed with the build quality of the stock and magazine. Add that onto the relative lack of different barrel lengths and threaded options and I had pretty much dismissed them. I...
Hi all, longtime lurker but this is my first time posting after making an account. I am getting ready to pull the trigger on a new rifle and have come down to three options. It'll get used for coyote, deer, and antelope hunting here in eastern MT with some occasional elk hunting too. Planning on...