I own a couple Ruger American center fire Rifles (Gen1) with the basic stocks. I also have a savage 110 Classic that is new and a weatherby vangaurd (the basic edition). Of these guns which one would be better to or get the most benefit out of custom trigger, after market stock, and possibly a carbon or at least a better barrel. Also in doing so which stock should I go with to get the most benefit out of. This gun would be fire hunting. I don’t shoot competition so I am not looking for bench only options.
I am a savage guy, but it really depends if it is already a shooter. I have a 243 that was a 1 MOA gun and put in on the UD3 and now it’s sub quarter.
I wouldn’t build on a Ruger American Gen 1. The action just isn’t the type of quality worth working on.
A savage could be a good option. Lots of aftermarket support.
The Vanguard has less support but still decent since it often works with Howa 1500 parts.
How do they shoot?
Ok so probably use the savage 110. Jim can you tell me what after market stock and barrel you would use for this project and why?
I actually like how the Ruger American shoots about 1 1/4 inch groups at 100 consistently. The savage I haven’t shot but the classic is heavy. It has a cool adjustable stock but it’s much heavier than I thought it would be. I haven’t shot it yet, I won it at an NRA dinner. I just want to build up a gun to see if it will make a difference and how much it will improve it. Ultimately I think my wife will be using the savage.
Yeah, if you told me I had to shoot a gun straight out of the box as it is I would definitely pick a Ruger over a Savage. I’ve just not had any good luck with Savages.
But in terms of aftermarket support and improving the rifle with a better barrel, trigger, etc, The Savage definitely wins out because of the sheer amount of offerings from different companies.
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If you have your heart set on DIY, then this recommendation wouldn’t be a good option. However, If you don’t mind spending a little more (I don’t know what budget you have set for yourself on this project) on a great rifle right out of the box, then I recommend to take a look at Beretta BRX1. The prices have dropped a lot since I bought mine for $1309. Now, you can pick one up, depending on the caliber for $1279:
How are you liking yours?
They made a big splash when they were released, but since then, very little press or videos.
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I love the straight bolt pull . So smooth, you can’t beat it. Once you tried it you don’t want to go back. I don’t understand why more manufacturers don’t design theirs that way. But, if I had a choice, that is what I would go for every time. One of my better investments I say.
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Jim, what do you think of Chris “Evoke” rifles? Do you have any experience with any of the calibers?
Kinda off my topic guys
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Apologies.