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Posted: 11/20/2012 7:56:53 AM EDT

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1k would just cover the optics..

Not even at distributor pricing for the stuff we use.

Posted: 11/20/2012 7:57:22 AM EDT

[#2]

My brother gave me a sporterized Swedish Mauser. The thing came with a synthetic stock and I believe he paid about $150 for it.

The piece shoots sub MOA groups with ease. I think that it would provide the basis for a cheap sniper rifle if one were to add the right scope.

Posted: 11/20/2012 7:57:49 AM EDT

[#3]

Not much out there at that price point. I would look at a 700P, FN TSR XP or Patrol rifle which is an Winchester action or maybe a Savage. Lots of guys always brag about how cheap they are but supposedly are also still good shooters. I don't have any experience with them personally though so I cant tell you. Both the 700P and FN are solid guns out of the box that both allow you to upgrade as finances allow.

Posted: 11/20/2012 8:07:44 AM EDT

[#4]

Savage/Stevens 200

Posted: 11/20/2012 8:24:08 AM EDT

[#5]

$1k should come close to buying a Savage 10FP or Remington 700 SPS Varmint and a Leupold VX-2 Rifle Scope 4-12x 40mm Adjustable Objective.

Not perfect, but a good balanced combo.

Posted: 11/20/2012 8:27:00 AM EDT

[#6]

Remington 700 7mm mag.

Posted: 11/20/2012 8:29:09 AM EDT

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My suggestion for the most efficient route: Buy a $1000 worth of scope, put it on one of your ARs and and limit yourself to 6-700 yards for awhile (assuming your ARs are 5.56 guns). Then save up another $1000 (or more) and buy a really nice rifle, and put your really nice scope on it.

Not always true. I bought a used Model 700 varmit synthetic and Luepold for under $800.00. It shoots less than
MoA.

Posted: 11/20/2012 8:29:36 AM EDT

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hmm better off waiting....1000$ isn't going to get you what you really want

Posted: 11/20/2012 8:31:18 AM EDT

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I think the 5R route is where I'm going, and I'll just save up for a nice scope. thanks for the suggestions

Aren't all the 5Rs stainless? Nothing wrong with stainless, but a shinny sniper rifle never made much sense to me

My 700P right after I bought if from a member here(thanks Old School!)
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n477/mackattack2005/Rem%20700%20w%20SS/rem700wSS0021.jpg

After I did a bunch of work to it
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n477/mackattack2005/Rem700%20progress/27.jpg

after the fluted bolt, bolt knob and trigger
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n477/mackattack2005/Rem700%20progress/IMG_6083edited.jpg

No fair, that bolt probs cost a grand

Posted: 11/20/2012 8:32:06 AM EDT

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I think the 5R route is where I'm going, and I'll just save up for a nice scope. thanks for the suggestions

I have a 5r in .308 and it is great. I like it so much I am saving my pennies for one in .300wm

There is now a 5R 300WM 24" w/threaded barrel out now..........bud's has them.

My .308 5R
http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo157/Furyataurus/003-35.jpg

My setup is very similar. What drag bag/mat is that?

Cheap blackhawk! soft case/mat from midway usa.

Posted: 11/20/2012 8:36:11 AM EDT

[#11]

Posted: 11/20/2012 8:43:15 AM EDT

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Savage 10FP .308 and Nikon Buckmaster 6-18 Mil Dot from Midway.

This

Savage!!

Yes....get the Savage 10FP. It will bring you much happiness.

Posted: 11/20/2012 9:12:47 AM EDT

[#13]

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I think the 5R route is where I'm going, and I'll just save up for a nice scope. thanks for the suggestions

Aren't all the 5Rs stainless? Nothing wrong with stainless, but a shinny sniper rifle never made much sense to me

My 700P right after I bought if from a member here(thanks Old School!)
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n477/mackattack2005/Rem%20700%20w%20SS/rem700wSS0021.jpg

After I did a bunch of work to it
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n477/mackattack2005/Rem700%20progress/27.jpg

after the fluted bolt, bolt knob and trigger
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n477/mackattack2005/Rem700%20progress/IMG_6083edited.jpg

Where would one find a stock like that? Very nice set up..

Posted: 11/20/2012 9:24:42 AM EDT

[#14]

Finnish M39 Nagant with good mount and bent bolt handle will run you $450.00'ish. Add a good scope mount and $450.00 scope to finish up.

Posted: 11/20/2012 9:48:41 AM EDT

[#15]

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I think the 5R route is where I'm going, and I'll just save up for a nice scope. thanks for the suggestions

Aren't all the 5Rs stainless? Nothing wrong with stainless, but a shinny sniper rifle never made much sense to me

My 700P right after I bought if from a member here(thanks Old School!)
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n477/mackattack2005/Rem%20700%20w%20SS/rem700wSS0021.jpg

After I did a bunch of work to it
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n477/mackattack2005/Rem700%20progress/27.jpg

after the fluted bolt, bolt knob and trigger
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n477/mackattack2005/Rem700%20progress/IMG_6083edited.jpg

What did you use to replace the bottom metal for the detachable mag?

The bottom metal is from CDI. I did the inletting and bedding myself. Wasn't very difficult to do. I think they do it for something like $60 if you buy the DBM from them. Can't remember the guys name, but he has a good reputation and was quite helpful to me.

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Where would one find a stock like that? Very nice set up..[/quote]

Its a McMillian something or other that I bought off a friend. The paint job is duracoat that I did myself. Had to learn how to airbrush

I did a big write-up in the refinishing section a year or so ago.

Posted: 11/20/2012 9:52:43 AM EDT

[#16]

Savage and a SWFA SS.

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