Action to run 6.5prc hunting and 223 in the offseason

[bwp]

Just wanting some ideas. I’m currently running two tikkas in 6.5 and 223. I’ve got the itch to put together a custom rifle. Is it reasonable to go all out on a custom action like an impact and have a 2 barrel setup for it. One for practice and one for hunting season? This would keep me in the exact same stock/feel for all of my shooting. Or am I better off just sticking with my dual Tikka setup?

 

[MuleyFever]

Every time this gets asked the consensus is to just stick with 2 rifles.

J

Post in thread '1 Action - 2 Bolts - 2 Barrels - what would you build?'

May 16, 2026

You’re going to have $11k in one rifle with 2 barrels?

Yep. Or $19,000 for two. We pay $1.40 for 1.00 USD. Not good up here. Thats the price.

I am looking at a switch barrel set up as 2 rifles for $11K. It get cheaper as you buy more barrels.

• jayquiver

 

[43.6N]

I’ve got to think the prices of two identical stocks would be less than any switch barrel rifle that’s actually worth owning.
Plus you don’t have to re-zero every time you change the barrel.

I’m scanning the web right now, and the 223 bolt face seems to be the hard one to find.