Hey everyone, Im about to card out to become a 01 electrician. For finishing my apprenticeship im going to spend some decent money to get a lightweight backcountry rifle as a atta boy to myself. My issue is in everything, overthinking myself into the ground. My budget for the rifle is 2,000. Give or take for the right rifle. I prefer the new verticle style grip. I have it narrowed down to a few paths and could use some insight on what you guys think. It will be in 7 PRC and likely have a can on it when im not going deep. Let me know what you guys think.
Weatherby 307 Alpine ST- Seems to check all the boxes. Comes stock with the Peak 44 bastian stock. Have seen some negatives about the cerakoted action and early production issues with the 307 in general. Not sure if thats still the case but lately ive seen a lot of great reviews.
Bergara crest carbon or cima CF- I prefer the vertical grip but not super picky but I do worry on the crest with the box mag on a backcountry rifle. feel like I read more and more about guys dropping their mags and ending up with a single shot rifle.
Tikka Superlite- This one I would want to put a different stock on and possibly barrel. Seems like a fun project but also not sure how it would stack up price wise and accuracy. ALSO im a big warranty guy and not sure if swapping parts like that, if tikka will still help.
Horizon Vandal 2- Little over budget and a little heavier than im after but ive seen NOTHING but shining reviews and insane accuracy. my question on this one is if the quality and accuracy is worth the extra pound or two and a a couple hundred bucks.
Thanks guys i apperciate the input!
Weatherby 307 Alpine ST- Seems to check all the boxes. Comes stock with the Peak 44 bastian stock. Have seen some negatives about the cerakoted action and early production issues with the 307 in general. Not sure if thats still the case but lately ive seen a lot of great reviews.
Bergara crest carbon or cima CF- I prefer the vertical grip but not super picky but I do worry on the crest with the box mag on a backcountry rifle. feel like I read more and more about guys dropping their mags and ending up with a single shot rifle.
Tikka Superlite- This one I would want to put a different stock on and possibly barrel. Seems like a fun project but also not sure how it would stack up price wise and accuracy. ALSO im a big warranty guy and not sure if swapping parts like that, if tikka will still help.
Horizon Vandal 2- Little over budget and a little heavier than im after but ive seen NOTHING but shining reviews and insane accuracy. my question on this one is if the quality and accuracy is worth the extra pound or two and a a couple hundred bucks.
Thanks guys i apperciate the input!
