ID_Matt
WKR
You can get the HNT26 with an arca rail, if that is what the $50 was referring to. I am probably in the minority, but I'd get a blank and have a good gunsmith chamber the barrel over a prefit just to hopefully avoid any headaches.Reviewing all these options from the thread here’s where I’m landing based on all the great feedback. Please continue to share your thoughts as this has been extremely helpful. Note, with further researching 1) I’m not as sold on the 700 clone action and Tikka would be nice 2) I’m more sold on the hnt26 chassis immediately rather than waiting 3) A compromise of a 22” barrel is okay… would still like a 20” though.
Here is a comparison of buy/build options… missing anything? Better deals on components out there or alternatives?
BUILD option…
Action, bolt, trigger: Tikka TX3, $655
https://jaoutdoors.com/product/t3x-magnum-long-action-2/
Bolt Handle: Lumley titanium black with intermediate carbon fiber knob, $65
https://lumleyarms.us/titanium-bolt-handles/t3-t3x-superlite-bolt-handle
Barrel: Tikka Proof Research 22” $939
https://jaoutdoors.com/product/proof-research-tikka-carbon-fiber-pre-fit-barrels/
Chassis: HNT26 $1699
https://mdttac.com/hnt26-chassis-system/
Rail: $50?
Magazine: $80?
Labor: $500?
Estimated cost = $4000 before suppressor, scope, and scope rings.
VS BUY option…
Weatherby Model 207 Alpine, $2999
https://weatherby.com/store/model-307-alpine-mdt/
Estimated cost = $2999 before suppressor, scope and rings which would be same regardless of build.
Or of course the Proof Research Elevation MTR previously mentioned at $3800 but does not have a <24” barrel or the foldable chassis.