Once in a while Remington 700 barreled actions come available to purchase. These days modern manufacturing methods have improved and look for Howa to become a household name. Howa used to be referred to as the poor mans Remington 700. If a suitable used rifle can’t be located you can buy a brand new Howa barreled action for very competitive prices.
Look for a model 10/110 made in the past 5 years or so. I make this point because if you locate a Savage try to determine it’s age. Savage rifles used to be low end and inexpensive. If you can locate a Remington 700 with a 5R barrel for a deal jump on it. My taste would be for heavy barrel, matte black. For the Remington 700 there are many great options. For used rifles your best choices are Remington 700 and Savage 10/110 rifles. The next progression up the cost spectrum is either to locate a solid used bolt action rifle or purchase a barreled action. I chose the MDT HS3 chassis a replacement for the factory stock of my Remington 700 heavy barrel varmint in 22-250. For $100 theres the option of the MDT HS3. Mounting holes on the forend are compatible with Magpul L5 and 元 rails.
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Also, with the generous spacing on the handguard, standard and bull barrels will free float easily. Rifle receiver will only make contact with the chassis on the V-Shape bedding and recoil lug area, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability. Machined out of aluminum and hardcoat anodized, the LSS is ready to accept standard AR-15 grips and collapsible stocks. This drop-in chassis accepts AICS style detachable magazines. The MDT LSS Chassis provides a lightweight and versatile platform for your Bolt Action Rifle. My suggestion for a low cost entry level chassis that is equally suited for hunting and precision shooting is the $399 MDT LSS. Savage rifle barrels can be easily changed with proper tools and knowledge. The Savage may actually provide you with an advantage in the future. If you own a Savage model 10/110 rifle you will have nearly as many options as the Remington 700. If you have a Tikka or a Howa you will also have some great entry level options. These drop-in rifle chassis are also some of the least expensive.
Most if not all rifle chassis manufacturers offer drop-in Remington 700 chassis. If you own a Remington 700 or clone you will be in good shape.
The lowest cost way to get into a chassis based rifle is to utilize the barreled action of a rifle you already own. Like the old song says “love the one your with”.