Spring has sprung and the Wuhan troubles are fading. I have gained access to a 400 yard range and I do not have a rifle that can play at that distance; not to mention that I don't have experience at that range.
I would like to set up a rifle that will enjoyable at that range and help me build skill.
Additionally, I am left hand. So my choices of bolt guns, while much better than in years past when I just lived with RH guns, is still limited; and I want to work with a LH rifle this time.
I have been reading about the Begara's B14 HMR and think that would nice. But, they are on back order right now.
I have found a Savage Tactical in LH that is only around 700.00. The Begara is a few hundred more.
Euro optics is taking back orders but demand payment up front without giving a time frame for shipment. That seems sub-optimal to me.
I think I may settle for the Savage Tactical and make due until the situation clears up a little. I don't want to be waiting months without a rifle to shoot.
The Savage Tactical seems to be adequate for my skill and experience levels to get started now. I can improve my skills and re-evaluate equipment later. Perhaps the Begara will become more readily available later.
I am not sufficiently skilled that I can utilize one of the advanced rifles at this point, so this may be a choice that includes a distinction without a difference.
I was also thinking about buying of the half price CT optics to put on this rifle as a starter unit.
Caliber would be 6.5 Credmoor. I have some access to ammo for it for now in a personal network.
Is my thinking here sound? Is any difference between the Savage and the Begara worth wait if it is reasonable in length?
Any idea when the Begara's are going to be available again?
Thank you for any input.