Can you build a 25-06 Varmint rig in $750

Full-choke · August 22, 2007, 10:17 AM

Alrighty guys, I'm on a quest for an amazing varmint rig. I am going to set it up for long range on yotes and down. I want to do a build on this rifle, so I don't care how we start. I want a shopping list as to how you would set up a 25-06 rifle in $750. Mind you, this $$$ mark DOES NOT INCLUDE optics, I already have that picked out and bought a long time ago.

So, shop away and tell me what you would do on this build!

F-C

Scorch · August 22, 2007, 04:05 PM

Sure. Buy a used plain-Jane vanilla Remington 700BDL, send it to ER Shaw for a new barrel (about $400), there's your 25-06 heavy-barreled varminter.

Eghad · August 22, 2007, 04:18 PM

Or a mauser 98 action which can be had a numrich. A barrel could also be found there I bet and a composite stock and get it parkerized.

taylorce1 · August 22, 2007, 09:22 PM

It is hard, I'm already $2000 into mine and it still isn't done yet. I spent over $600 just on the action and stock alone. I'm sure it could be done if you do the work yourself. I'm pretty sure you can buy a Savage or Ruger for around that new.

http://www.forthehunt.com/Auction/Vi...?Item=78890348
http://www.forthehunt.com/Auction/Vi...?Item=78274855
http://www.forthehunt.com/Auction/Vi...?Item=78661828
Last one is used but I thought worth looking at.

Bigfatts · August 23, 2007, 08:34 PM

I don't know if Savage makes one in .25-06 but if not: Base Savage or Stevens for $300 or less. Drop in bbl with gauges and wrench for $300 or so and the rest is glass. Not much for $150 but a Mueller APV would be pretty good for that. You could even go cheaper than that if you went with an A&B bbl. I have one in .358 Win and it is remarkably good quality and accuracy for the money. Could shave $100 or so off the price. If they do make one in that caliber: one of their Varmint models and a scope.

FirstFreedom · August 23, 2007, 08:54 PM

Yes.

http://www.savagearms.com/112varminter.htm

Quote:

12 Series Varmint
Model 112 Varminter Low Profile – with AccuTrigger™
Action Long
Caliber 25-06 Rem, 300 Win Mag
Overall Length 46.25"
Barrel Length 26"
Weight 10 lbs
Magazine Capacity 4 rounds
Stock Dual pillar bedded,low profile, laminated stock with extra-wide beavertail forend
Sights Drilled and tapped for scope mounts
Rifling Rate of Twist 25-06 Rem (1 in 10")
300 Win Mag (1 in 10")
Features AccuTrigger™, oversized bolt handle, stainless barreled action, heavy fluted, free-floating and button-rifled barrel, internal box magazine and swivel studs.
Suggested Retail $806.00

Done.

Next question.

FirstFreedom · August 23, 2007, 09:57 PM

Oh yeah, that last link taylorce provides is even better - a 112 BVSS - they don't offer that one anymore - I'd be on that like white on rice if I were looking for your parameters in a gun, well if I could look at the bore/throat anyway.

August 22, 2007, 10:17 AM	#1
Full-choke Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 617	Can you build a 25-06 Varmint rig in $750 Alrighty guys, I'm on a quest for an amazing varmint rig. I am going to set it up for long range on yotes and down. I want to do a build on this rifle, so I don't care how we start. I want a shopping list as to how you would set up a 25-06 rifle in $750. Mind you, this $$$ mark DOES NOT INCLUDE optics, I already have that picked out and bought a long time ago. So, shop away and tell me what you would do on this build! F-C __________________ TC Encore -6mm Rem Rifle; Ruger 10/22; Ruger 10/22 Ultimate; Stoeger Condor 20; ; Remington 1100 12; Stoeger 22 Luger; Taurus PT1911; Ruger SR40c God gave us the gift of life. It is the most precious gift ever. To be unarmed is to be helpless to protect that gift; that is outright irresponsible. - Ted Nugent

August 22, 2007, 04:05 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Sure. Buy a used plain-Jane vanilla Remington 700BDL, send it to ER Shaw for a new barrel (about $400), there's your 25-06 heavy-barreled varminter. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

August 22, 2007, 04:18 PM	#3
Eghad Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 6,231	Or a mauser 98 action which can be had a numrich. A barrel could also be found there I bet and a composite stock and get it parkerized. __________________ Have a nice day at the range NRA Life Member

August 22, 2007, 09:22 PM	#4
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,249	It is hard, I'm already $2000 into mine and it still isn't done yet. I spent over $600 just on the action and stock alone. I'm sure it could be done if you do the work yourself. I'm pretty sure you can buy a Savage or Ruger for around that new. http://www.forthehunt.com/Auction/Vi...?Item=78890348 http://www.forthehunt.com/Auction/Vi...?Item=78274855 http://www.forthehunt.com/Auction/Vi...?Item=78661828 Last one is used but I thought worth looking at.

August 23, 2007, 08:34 PM	#5
Bigfatts Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2005 Location: Lutz Posts: 1,528	I don't know if Savage makes one in .25-06 but if not: Base Savage or Stevens for $300 or less. Drop in bbl with gauges and wrench for $300 or so and the rest is glass. Not much for $150 but a Mueller APV would be pretty good for that. You could even go cheaper than that if you went with an A&B bbl. I have one in .358 Win and it is remarkably good quality and accuracy for the money. Could shave $100 or so off the price. If they do make one in that caliber: one of their Varmint models and a scope.

August 23, 2007, 09:57 PM	#7
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	Oh yeah, that last link taylorce provides is even better - a 112 BVSS - they don't offer that one anymore - I'd be on that like white on rice if I were looking for your parameters in a gun, well if I could look at the bore/throat anyway.