03-24-2021, 02:01 AM
I spent 5 years trying different factory rifles. I had the thought process of "good enough" and I can do xyz over time. When I began that journey I knew I wanted a custom rifle.
After 5 years and 5 rifles I realized I was never going to be happy until I knew for myself the difference between custom and factory.
There is a difference. The "worth" of the difference is subjective to every person.
My advice? Buy a custom action and build.
The pros to the Howa are appropriate size and price.
If you have the funds, go custom. If you don't like it you can always sell it easier than most.
I recommend the Zermatt Arms Bighorn Origin. Many people run this action with BR sized cartridges and Grendel based cartridges without issue.
The bolt lift is nice, but mine was tuned by Zermatt to be zero cock on close - keeps you on target.
As far as a factory action? Nothing I have ever felt comes close to a Tikka t3.
I can expand on the "why" in regards to the Origin if you would like, but don't want to waste your time if you already know.
After 5 years and 5 rifles I realized I was never going to be happy until I knew for myself the difference between custom and factory.
There is a difference. The "worth" of the difference is subjective to every person.
My advice? Buy a custom action and build.
The pros to the Howa are appropriate size and price.
If you have the funds, go custom. If you don't like it you can always sell it easier than most.
I recommend the Zermatt Arms Bighorn Origin. Many people run this action with BR sized cartridges and Grendel based cartridges without issue.
The bolt lift is nice, but mine was tuned by Zermatt to be zero cock on close - keeps you on target.
As far as a factory action? Nothing I have ever felt comes close to a Tikka t3.
I can expand on the "why" in regards to the Origin if you would like, but don't want to waste your time if you already know.