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This video has that nostalgic feel to it, and boy did I miss that. Took my back 7-8 years when I first started watching and getting into long range watching your videos. The credit for this fun and expensive hobby goes to you. Thank you Rex for all you do.
I have to say, I own Steyr and Barrett, with Leupold and Steiner glass on them, to Christensen with Steiner glass to CZ with Athlon glass. I've come to the conclusion (after buying into more $ must mean better) that if I can get the job done with less $, I'm all for it. Hearing Rex talk about straining a marriage with arms purchases had me chuckle. I spent in excess of $80 grand (did not go in debt to do it) before Obama took office. When the 2016 "crisis" took place, my wife changed her tune saying, "you have what" as far as AR's. And come covid, she was even more pleased to find out I had 120,000 rounds of AR that I bought at less than $200 per 1000. When I told her, I can do my buddies a solid selling 1000rnd cases for $800, all of a sudden, I became a hero! 😂 I love it when things work out, but I did sweat it at first.
Bergara b14 HMR, 308, 900.00. Swfa 10x42 scope 300.00 Rail, scope rings, rubber cup scope cups.. bypod about 55.00.. so, my set-up shoots under.5 at 100 yards.. So, you can build a good rifle around 1500.00.. Great video, very well done ..
[everyone] "DONT DRINK THE ARKEN COOLAID" [REX] 'shills for Arken' [ME] 'already on Arken train, shoots guud for cheap' Can't hate what works well. Every Arken I have put eyes on or have handled has been excellent. I am sure Outlier will get some of my business soon.
I've not watched your channel for a long time....simply because I've been "off to other channels." thought of you whilst working last night's shift and here I am. TiborasaurusRex THANK YOU, I fine your company most agreeable and thank you for another lovely video.
That Arca-Swiss rail cut right in the chassis is darn genius! I love that! I have Arca-Loc from Area 419, on almost all my precision rigs, and wont go without it now. So the fact that it's built in, is great! I gotta build on of thebrifles youve been showing.
Thanks Rex, this is another one of your best videos. In fact, this is akin to the very style you use to do in your 101 sniper video series. I can shut my eyes and hear you as if you were doing this video back then. Cool beans man!
This is one of the most complete and informative video comparisons I've watched. As a veteran and avid gun enthusiast. I salute 🫡 you for bringing this content to us mere mortals. Thanks Rex!! Continue doing your best.
To piece together a rifle of that performance pretty much in line with an average price with mid to top tier rifle from any manufacturer off the shelf is quite exemplary!
I bought a $600 Ruger American Predator, Vortex Crossfire combo in 6.5 creedmoor just to go play with my buddy, who has a custom built rifle with a Nightforce scope. About $5000 for his rig. After doing a simple ladder to find the right load, it was shooting .75 moa. Good enough for $600.
The old Winchester .308 Varmint rifles in a synthetic HS stock were extremely affordable, had a robust and adjustable trigger and were exceptionally good shooters.
I love when Rex gets nerdy with us. But 19 lbs for a 308 is a brick. I have a Savage 110 Stealth in 338 Lapua and I thought it was heavy at 21 lbs with all the toys.
In my opinion, short answer…yes. Why? Because you know they will. Do I have a sniper rifle? No. Do I have rifles capable of taking targets at over 6-700 yards? Yes. Can I hit my target with certainty at those ranges? Yes, and I could probably stretch that a bit more. How can I say this? Because I go to the range regularly, and have watched and practiced most, if not, all of the sniping videos you put out years ago. I have detailed notes and diagrams from those videos that I review every time I go to the range with the thought of either checking zero for deer season, or just practicing long range shooting. I have tech…range finders, and a ballistic app in both phones, and both tablets. Do I refer to these often? No. I think they’re great for playing with my air rifle, but I rely on my DOPE books for each gun, including ones for my air rifles AND .22’s. Tech will fail at some point.
Rex, this review is a damn fine and useful product. Clearly a ton of work went into this to do a true test with integrity, as is typical from you. Thank you sincerely.
Rex, great video. Very well done. I know a ton of people that think ya gotta spend big bucks for a great rifle. I'm sharing the hell out of this to show them it's not true. Thanks for this info. And BTW, lol, I might be checking out that Outier stuff
My Rem 700 and Savage 110 factory stock rifles shoot .5 moa all day long with my handloads. The only alterations I did was to free float the barrels and trigger adjustment. Both rifles are both sub $1000 in total.
@@peady64no theyre not. Is a bear creek ar a good as a lmt? Of course not. There is more to a rifle than how it shoots. Springs, firing pins, parts quality in general. Not even to mention the glass on most well outfitted precision type guns.
to add to your point .. my brother has a ruger american 6.5 cr. ( 1st gen) he did a trigger job and filled the cheap hollow stock with spray foam … that rifle shoots .5 moa consistently with factory hornady 147gr. it’s a tack driver !!
@@jacobdeem8499 The only thing that really hurts the Savage is its action isn't smooth. It works but isn't smooth. The Savage Elite precision rifles are pretty good and if you oil the bolt with some Friction guard and grease the lugs its actually smooths it up pretty good but the cam over is still stiff though compared to custom 700 actions. I had a Savage LRP in 6.5 that would shoot .25 inch groups with handloads and like an idiot I sold it to a buddy. I also have some other more expensive rifles but for the money a Savage LRP or Elite precision are great guns if the action isn't an issue. Now I can't speak on the other less expensive Savage rifles. Tikka's are a good option as well.
@@jacobdeem8499 Well my 1998 savage 110 sporter barrel wood stock has over 5k rounds through it with 0 malfunctions/parts breaking. I'm on my 3rd barrel in it and needs another as it is in .243 Winchester. On the first sporter barrel it came from the factory with it shot 10 rounds into .4" group with the very first handloads I ever made(70 gr sierra HPBT matchkings) So my experience says other wise. Also my action is butter smooth now lol. Also the BSA contender on it 6-24x50 is still going strong for a 100$ scope lmao.
I have quite a few Steyrs, most double trigger, ALL shoot same hole, ALL were purchased here there and yonder for $1,500 or below. Some of ya'll live in a firearms dream world with absolutely no reality. Having said that, anyone that has $13,000 burning a hole in your pocket, meet me at the gunshow.
i guess the only difference i’ve noticed in cost is durability. it may perform similar but i had a 300$ bolt action a while ago that wouldnt shoot an inch anymore after a few hundred rounds. will it last in a storm? banging off trees? snow? thats the difference. materials not short term performance
I LOVE IT!! Thats what have…although, admittedly, not as pretty. I have the Savage Axis in ..308, pretty much stock, although I broke the barrel in the way you showed in one of your older videos. Didn’t have a ton of money when I bought it, but I took the Bushnell scope off,dropped a Monstrom 6x24 or 6? on it. Wanting to drop that same Arken on it in the next few months. Very accurate, especially for the price point. For all the negative reviews on it, the Remington model, and the Ruger American, it has been my favorite deer rifle. I’ve shot Winchester and Marlin .30-.30’s, .243 Savage 110, .223 SU-16, .556 AR that built with a 14” heavy barrel, currently my .270 Ruger M77, and my Savage Axis .308. Ive been given s#!t my whole life about owning a s#!t gun. I had an SKS, Russian, that hit a target, open sites at 6-700 yrds within 3 rounds and a buddy spotting for me, on a bet against 2 Remington 700’s in 7mm mag, after they called my gun a “gook gun”. Then a .7.63x54R Mosin Nagant, scoped, at 7-800yrds. I’m not a sniper, but it’s a tool. Just about ANY tool properly set up will do the job in the hands of someone who knows it and it quirks. Awesome video Rex. Very accurate, well thought out and executed. Very objective. 😁👍
I loved that review awesome, and what you stated at the beginning it's the loose nut behind the gun that makes the biggest variance that's not word for word. 100% true I've seen rifles that the owner claimed they were junk. I was able to shoot under one inch for five shots. And some days I can shoot like a pro other days I shoot like a ho. Anyway great video 👍👍
Outstanding review sir . Great information about both setups. I have been wanting to get involved in a local long range competition. But I seen the very expensive rifles I would be competing against. And my budget just wouldn't let me invest in that in that price range. But you have opened my eyes to the reality it is obtainable goal . again thanks for your for your time to make these videos. And you are obviously a very good marksman
When I first got into doing long range shooting I didn't have much money at the time, so I found a Savage model 10 tactical in 6.5cm with a 24inch bull barrel for $300. I then purchased the MDT LSS gen 1 chassi with there fixed SRS stock and the glass I went with was from an up an coming veteran company by the name of Arken Optics. I went with there EP5 that only cost me $400 and was absolutely amazing until I picked up there EP5 gen2 a few months ago for the same price, the turrets are much more tighter and precise. In all the rifle with my 140gr Berger VLD handloads gave me the accuracy and enjoyment that every shooter is looking for and only for around $1,500
Thanks Rex for the method breakdown. Interesting weight values. I thought my WM was heavy at 15 pounds. Noted in the video, the recoil might have been slightly less on the Savage? Thanks mate. Andrew Nz
A couple of observations: 1.) First thing is the exchange rate between the Euro and USD for the Steyr/Steiner. There's about a 6% difference between the 2, so you automatically inflate the price by 6% for the Steyr/Steiner/Tier 1 mount just by importing it. 2.) Military design requirements add cost. Things like folding stocks, ability to change calibers, configure for LH or RH, etc all add to the price because they require components that won't be used by any other models from that company, so the production volumes are relatively low which drive up the cost. 3.) Probably the most important, is the accuracy standard for factory sniper rifles for thousands of units produced along with the interchangeability of parts. You could pull the bolt and barrel from another SSG, place it in another chassis and get the same accuracy. 4.) You mention durability, but it's not just from rough handling or field use. Imagine adjusting the stock over and over again for different shooters for YEARS. Folding and unfolding the stock for YEARS. Thousands and thousands of dry fire cycles. Rifles that get dropped over and over again for YEARS. That's the true measure of durability for military arms which adds to the cost. Think about how many times a military optic will get adjusted during it's lifecycle. With that said, you're absolutely correct that most sporting users (competition/hunters) don't need any of those features or the associated cost. It's great to see what precision is possible even on a budget.
Savage 110 Trail Hunter 308. I got it for $388 after rebate. Works for my purposes using BDC out to 700y. Nikon 3-9x40❤😁 0.5moa using a variety of cartridges. Repeats well, too. Heavier rifle and heavier barrel. Fully weatherproof. 308 rings steel so good. 🎉 Happy Thanksgiving. God bless our people 🙏
Personally any rifel can be a sniper rifle . Here me out they shoot 22 LR matches 600+yrds i shoot my CZ-457 22 LR ,22 mag , 24.5in at 300 yrds on targets , jack- rabbits, prairie dogs exc. Now you can take a cheap Ruger American and shoot MOA at 1000yrds consistently. My point is dont get cought up in all the Hype and pressure from these big companies and influencers that are getting big kick backs . They try to make you believe if you dont have this $2-10,000 dollar rifle you wont be able to shoot like them BS . You can buy a cheap savage/ruger exc then buy a good barrel from $100-900 dollars your choice and get you a affordable stock or chassis $150-1500 dollars again your choice. Get a trigger anywhere from $50-500 dollars. And you potentially have depending on your shooting abilities 1 MOA or less rifle with factory ammo and especially if you Reload . My point you can build your own rifle for $1,000 or less that will most likely shoot way better than that $4,000 rifle . God bless you and your family God-bless America 🇺🇸 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱
My daughter shoot 1000rnds or so a month through their Begara B14R .22lr with EP5 scope. Regualry out to 500 yards in the wind. They have a 40 moa rail on it so they are usually need the end of travel for turret, and sometime have to hold a mil of elevation.
Its funny, I have a Rem.597 22lr that can hang with a lot of bolt guns. After the optic, bipod, and other accessories it's probably around 700 bucks worth of gear. Scope makes up 75% of the cost. Shoots sub MOA at times out to 100. I also have a KSA 722PT chasis rifle. Bolt action, match chamber, and barrel. After scope and bipod, around 1,200 bucks. So far, not a sub moa rifle. Not even at 50! Point being, no, it doesn't matter how much $$$ you spend. I automatically thought the KSA would out-shoot the 597, just not the case!
Carlos hathcock used (among others) a Winchester model 70. Now, I’m not claiming to be anything remotely close to a sniper, but that tells me it’s more about the shooter than the rifle.
And a “deer” rifle. 😁. It was also the round in the 1903? Springfield. One of our first sniper rifles. I got a hold of one back in the 90’s and regret selling it every time I go to the range.
The only thing I can say bad about the Arken is the Allen cap screws. They come loose. There is some kind of locktight that would help hold them, it like a blue light but I've never seen it. My daughter's sight in their rifles about 5 times a month.
Vibra-Tite will give you some insurance, but I have never had any of my hex turret screws come loose and I run around 25 Arkens and have been using them for 5 years... snug them tight and they will stay.
Love the content. With that said, you don't need a $10,000 dollar rifle to be an affective sniper. Just checkout what the Beltway Snipers did. You honestly have the best channel on RUclips. Just my 2 cents. I have learned a ton from you.
I get the point of the video. If you are an active SF sniper, the Steyr might be what is assigned or what you need for no fail. As well, of course, the Barrett MRAD if you need the different calibers. And even that had to different sets. One was barrels and parts for .30 Win, .300 Norma Mag, and .338 Norma Mag. The other one was ..308 Win, .300 win Mag, and .338 Lapua Mag. And one might need those. But if shooting state side and not in an armed conflict, the budget rifle is going to work just fine. It also helps to remember the job of a military sniper. The sniper's job is not to shoot a pinkie finger at 1.5 miles, like they portray in "The Shooter." It is to get a center mass hit in an IPSC size target out to about 600 yards, at most. Most sniper engagements in theater are less than 600 yards, a majority, at least in urban environments, less than 300 yards. So, yeah, build what you can afford and get really good at it. Maybe later you can enjoy the gucci gun, if even then. But, for now, learn what you can on really good equipment that does not drive you into debt.
The main difference in a sniper rifle and a target rifle is its intended use. Hathcock used a model 70 Winchester in Nam. The first sniper rifles were just really accurate hunting rifles. Iv got multiple light barreled hunting rifles that are sub 1/2 MOA and will maintain that accuracy for 10 shots. A sniper will generally take one shot with maybe a follow up shot within 2 seconds of first shot then move. No need generally for a barrel that holds accuracy for 50 rounds in quick succession. Optics are as important as the rifle. Modern scopes have greatly increased quality even in the lower cost scopes. And most of all… rifle set up and an experienced long range shooter. You can take just about any quality rifle and find the right bullet and right hand load and make it into a sub .5 MOA rifle.
G’day from Down Under 🇦🇺 Rex. Great video as always mate. But I’m gunna have to ding ya, for being a bit of a copy cat 🐈⬛…!! Because Ray from the X-Ring RUclips channel posted a video about a month or so ago of pretty much the exact same build. The only differences were that it was a 6.5 CM and he changed out the bolt handle. Other then that it was identical…!?? 🤷🏻♂️ Anywho I’ll let ya go this time. Lol and I hope the you and all the Rex family have a very Merry Christmas 🎄 and safe and prosperous New Year’s 🥳 Cheers 🍻 mate. I’ll be cya when ya bum cracks 😉👍
In the price you have to take into consideration that the manufacturing taxes in Europe is way way higher than in the US. So a Steyr made in the US should be at least 30% less.
I've got a Tikka Tac A1 and Delta Stryker. It's not the limiting factor. Is it as good as an AI for military use? I'm sure it's not, but I'm not "military grade" either 😉
EP5 om my M77 MKII in 300 WM. Finicky dam rifle to get sub MOA had to play with Seating depths so I shot 80-100 rounds through it. The scope had not moved one iota, wait is that on the dials? I'm gonna switch over to Berger Bullets 185 classics and start with Berger's recommended seating depths, If it tracks with the last loads they will be longer by .015" Two thumbs up for the Arken and the Zulus is friggin amazing.
Good stuff Rex. Did you leave that Axis trigger stock or did you do a trigger job? I got one of those M Carbo budget trigger fixes for my Axis 308 but haven't installed it yet. The stock trigger is pretty heavy and varies with each individual gun.
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If I didn't already have that covered, I'd be on that sale like white on rice.
Just to say, the mount is wrong mounted. It is 180° flipped around. The level is in the front and the mirage band holder on the shooters side 😮
The Steyr 1:10 twist barrel is not made for 175gr bullets, the 1:8 Outlier is
The test should contain different ammo with different grains
Did you ordered the savage axis short chassis 3.0 acis or long 3.56 magwell for your build?
One of the few GunTubers that actually engages with the scientific method. Thank you. Very refreshing.
Absolutely. Been learning from Rex for years. Top notch guy
Brings me back to the days of the sniper 101 series. Great review Rex.
I miss those
These are the videos that once made RUclips such a cool place. Thank you Rex
Agreed, rex was the channel that got me on watching YT.
Man I started watching Rex in 2012 was just checking in. The stuff is way cheaper and better than then.
This video has that nostalgic feel to it, and boy did I miss that. Took my back 7-8 years when I first started watching and getting into long range watching your videos. The credit for this fun and expensive hobby goes to you.
Thank you Rex for all you do.
I have to say, I own Steyr and Barrett, with Leupold and Steiner glass on them, to Christensen with Steiner glass to CZ with Athlon glass. I've come to the conclusion (after buying into more $ must mean better) that if I can get the job done with less $, I'm all for it.
Hearing Rex talk about straining a marriage with arms purchases had me chuckle. I spent in excess of $80 grand (did not go in debt to do it) before Obama took office. When the 2016 "crisis" took place, my wife changed her tune saying, "you have what" as far as AR's. And come covid, she was even more pleased to find out I had 120,000 rounds of AR that I bought at less than $200 per 1000. When I told her, I can do my buddies a solid selling 1000rnd cases for $800, all of a sudden, I became a hero! 😂 I love it when things work out, but I did sweat it at first.
I learned to keep that information secret. When dealing with these quantities at this budget things get uncomfortable fast! Lol
Bergara b14 HMR, 308, 900.00.
Swfa 10x42 scope 300.00
Rail, scope rings, rubber cup scope cups.. bypod about 55.00.. so, my set-up shoots under.5 at 100 yards..
So, you can build a good rifle around 1500.00..
Great video, very well done ..
i did 1000 yds for 1000 with a howa 1500 and a PA scope. eat my shorts.
For $900 you can buy a Browning X-Bolt.
[everyone] "DONT DRINK THE ARKEN COOLAID"
[REX] 'shills for Arken'
[ME] 'already on Arken train, shoots guud for cheap'
Can't hate what works well. Every Arken I have put eyes on or have handled has been excellent. I am sure Outlier will get some of my business soon.
I love you, too, man.
I've not watched your channel for a long time....simply because I've been "off to other channels." thought of you whilst working last night's shift and here I am. TiborasaurusRex THANK YOU, I fine your company most agreeable and thank you for another lovely video.
This was great. Thank you for your time. Happy to see some old school Tibor.
That Arca-Swiss rail cut right in the chassis is darn genius! I love that!
I have Arca-Loc from Area 419, on almost all my precision rigs, and wont go without it now. So the fact that it's built in, is great!
I gotta build on of thebrifles youve been showing.
Thanks Rex, this is another one of your best videos. In fact, this is akin to the very style you use to do in your 101 sniper video series. I can shut my eyes and hear you as if you were doing this video back then. Cool beans man!
This is one of the most complete and informative video comparisons I've watched. As a veteran and avid gun enthusiast. I salute 🫡 you for bringing this content to us mere mortals. Thanks Rex!! Continue doing your best.
To piece together a rifle of that performance pretty much in line with an average price with mid to top tier rifle from any manufacturer off the shelf is quite exemplary!
Big THANK YOU again, Rex. My pocket will be 2k lighter this December but I’ll definitely be a happier person this Christmas.
Thanks Rex, I really enjoyed this. I've been kicking around building a precision rifle for some time now.
I bought a $600 Ruger American Predator, Vortex Crossfire combo in 6.5 creedmoor just to go play with my buddy, who has a custom built rifle with a Nightforce scope. About $5000 for his rig. After doing a simple ladder to find the right load, it was shooting .75 moa. Good enough for $600.
I like pricey toys but I have a Rem 700 in .308 with a magpul hunter stock and a Leopold vx2 and it shoots just under an inch with my reloads. 1200$
I really apreciate you, Tib Rex. Long time viewer/observer/learner. Thanks for being real. Keep the faith brother.
The old Winchester .308 Varmint rifles in a synthetic HS stock were extremely affordable, had a robust and adjustable trigger and were exceptionally good shooters.
I love when Rex gets nerdy with us. But 19 lbs for a 308 is a brick. I have a Savage 110 Stealth in 338 Lapua and I thought it was heavy at 21 lbs with all the toys.
Rex, as usual, great stuff!
I have a savage 10 and it’s sub .75 MOA in an oryx chassis. Incredible rifle and stock trigger for the price. Total under $1000 without optics.
Wait...what? The ammo used was produced by the barrel maker on the budget build? Which was 11% heavier...
Oh, yeah...that sounds fair.😂
I have a Steyr SSG04, have had it for 15 years. Its a beast! I do want the 08 though, might upgrade but the 04 is still very good.
Merry Christmas to you Rex and Family, God Bless
Thank you for the kind words, continue to follow His WORD to Truth 🙏☝🏼❤️
In my opinion, short answer…yes. Why? Because you know they will. Do I have a sniper rifle? No. Do I have rifles capable of taking targets at over 6-700 yards? Yes. Can I hit my target with certainty at those ranges? Yes, and I could probably stretch that a bit more. How can I say this? Because I go to the range regularly, and have watched and practiced most, if not, all of the sniping videos you put out years ago. I have detailed notes and diagrams from those videos that I review every time I go to the range with the thought of either checking zero for deer season, or just practicing long range shooting. I have tech…range finders, and a ballistic app in both phones, and both tablets. Do I refer to these often? No. I think they’re great for playing with my air rifle, but I rely on my DOPE books for each gun, including ones for my air rifles AND .22’s. Tech will fail at some point.
Rex, this review is a damn fine and useful product. Clearly a ton of work went into this to do a true test with integrity, as is typical from you. Thank you sincerely.
Awesome video, thanks Rex. "Beware of the man with one gun"
Rex, great video. Very well done. I know a ton of people that think ya gotta spend big bucks for a great rifle. I'm sharing the hell out of this to show them it's not true. Thanks for this info. And BTW, lol, I might be checking out that Outier stuff
Need? It’s never been about need.
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Wow that rifle shoots! And with just moderately ok ammo. im impressed
My Rem 700 and Savage 110 factory stock rifles shoot .5 moa all day long with my handloads. The only alterations I did was to free float the barrels and trigger adjustment. Both rifles are both sub $1000 in total.
Totally agree. The Savage 110 is as good as big-ticket rigs with just a few upgrades.
@@peady64no theyre not. Is a bear creek ar a good as a lmt? Of course not. There is more to a rifle than how it shoots. Springs, firing pins, parts quality in general. Not even to mention the glass on most well outfitted precision type guns.
to add to your point .. my brother has a ruger american 6.5 cr. ( 1st gen) he did a trigger job and filled the cheap hollow stock with spray foam … that rifle shoots .5 moa consistently with factory hornady 147gr. it’s a tack driver !!
@@jacobdeem8499 The only thing that really hurts the Savage is its action isn't smooth. It works but isn't smooth. The Savage Elite precision rifles are pretty good and if you oil the bolt with some Friction guard and grease the lugs its actually smooths it up pretty good but the cam over is still stiff though compared to custom 700 actions. I had a Savage LRP in 6.5 that would shoot .25 inch groups with handloads and like an idiot I sold it to a buddy. I also have some other more expensive rifles but for the money a Savage LRP or Elite precision are great guns if the action isn't an issue. Now I can't speak on the other less expensive Savage rifles. Tikka's are a good option as well.
@@jacobdeem8499 Well my 1998 savage 110 sporter barrel wood stock has over 5k rounds through it with 0 malfunctions/parts breaking. I'm on my 3rd barrel in it and needs another as it is in .243 Winchester. On the first sporter barrel it came from the factory with it shot 10 rounds into .4" group with the very first handloads I ever made(70 gr sierra HPBT matchkings) So my experience says other wise. Also my action is butter smooth now lol. Also the BSA contender on it 6-24x50 is still going strong for a 100$ scope lmao.
So 13K - 2K => 11K. Thats a LOT of ammo, barrels, training classes, optics, etc. that will help you reach your goals.
I have quite a few Steyrs, most double trigger, ALL shoot same hole, ALL were purchased here there and yonder for $1,500 or below. Some of ya'll live in a firearms dream world with absolutely no reality. Having said that, anyone that has $13,000 burning a hole in your pocket, meet me at the gunshow.
Really great analysis. Thanks for breaking it down.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for your video and the information.
i guess the only difference i’ve noticed in cost is durability. it may perform similar but i had a 300$ bolt action a while ago that wouldnt shoot an inch anymore after a few hundred rounds. will it last in a storm? banging off trees? snow? thats the difference. materials not short term performance
I LOVE IT!! Thats what have…although, admittedly, not as pretty. I have the Savage Axis in ..308, pretty much stock, although I broke the barrel in the way you showed in one of your older videos. Didn’t have a ton of money when I bought it, but I took the Bushnell scope off,dropped a Monstrom 6x24 or 6? on it. Wanting to drop that same Arken on it in the next few months. Very accurate, especially for the price point. For all the negative reviews on it, the Remington model, and the Ruger American, it has been my favorite deer rifle. I’ve shot Winchester and Marlin .30-.30’s, .243 Savage 110, .223 SU-16, .556 AR that built with a 14” heavy barrel, currently my .270 Ruger M77, and my Savage Axis .308. Ive been given s#!t my whole life about owning a s#!t gun. I had an SKS, Russian, that hit a target, open sites at 6-700 yrds within 3 rounds and a buddy spotting for me, on a bet against 2 Remington 700’s in 7mm mag, after they called my gun a “gook gun”. Then a .7.63x54R Mosin Nagant, scoped, at 7-800yrds. I’m not a sniper, but it’s a tool. Just about ANY tool properly set up will do the job in the hands of someone who knows it and it quirks. Awesome video Rex. Very accurate, well thought out and executed. Very objective. 😁👍
Digging the new video Rex 👍🏻😁
Great test!!
I loved that review awesome, and what you stated at the beginning it's the loose nut behind the gun that makes the biggest variance that's not word for word. 100% true I've seen rifles that the owner claimed they were junk. I was able to shoot under one inch for five shots. And some days I can shoot like a pro other days I shoot like a ho. Anyway great video 👍👍
Outstanding review sir .
Great information about both setups. I have been wanting to get involved in a local long range competition.
But I seen the very expensive rifles I would be competing against. And my budget just wouldn't let me invest in that in that price range. But you have opened my eyes to the reality it is obtainable goal . again thanks for your for your time to make these videos. And you are obviously a very good marksman
now that sir is how you press the trigger
Styer bringing back the magazine cut off feature from 100 years ago lol😂
When I first got into doing long range shooting I didn't have much money at the time, so I found a Savage model 10 tactical in 6.5cm with a 24inch bull barrel for $300. I then purchased the MDT LSS gen 1 chassi with there fixed SRS stock and the glass I went with was from an up an coming veteran company by the name of Arken Optics. I went with there EP5 that only cost me $400 and was absolutely amazing until I picked up there EP5 gen2 a few months ago for the same price, the turrets are much more tighter and precise. In all the rifle with my 140gr Berger VLD handloads gave me the accuracy and enjoyment that every shooter is looking for and only for around $1,500
Thanks Rex for the method breakdown. Interesting weight values.
I thought my WM was heavy at 15 pounds.
Noted in the video, the recoil might have been slightly less on the Savage?
Thanks mate.
Andrew Nz
Those outlier are wild, arken finally shows on there website there outlier barrels
Great Video Rex. Good to see you out there behind the rig.
Very informative test. Was quite the surprise to see that Axis perform. Thanks REX QSL...
That was good shooting even in the cold. I don't like shooting in the winter here...too cold. Looking at getting an Outlier barrel. Thanks.
Pretty much could just look at the barrel and say yeah the Outlier will shoot better. Thank you!
QSL. Thank you Rex and Saw for this helpful info. Shalom.
A couple of observations: 1.) First thing is the exchange rate between the Euro and USD for the Steyr/Steiner. There's about a 6% difference between the 2, so you automatically inflate the price by 6% for the Steyr/Steiner/Tier 1 mount just by importing it. 2.) Military design requirements add cost. Things like folding stocks, ability to change calibers, configure for LH or RH, etc all add to the price because they require components that won't be used by any other models from that company, so the production volumes are relatively low which drive up the cost. 3.) Probably the most important, is the accuracy standard for factory sniper rifles for thousands of units produced along with the interchangeability of parts. You could pull the bolt and barrel from another SSG, place it in another chassis and get the same accuracy. 4.) You mention durability, but it's not just from rough handling or field use. Imagine adjusting the stock over and over again for different shooters for YEARS. Folding and unfolding the stock for YEARS. Thousands and thousands of dry fire cycles. Rifles that get dropped over and over again for YEARS. That's the true measure of durability for military arms which adds to the cost. Think about how many times a military optic will get adjusted during it's lifecycle.
With that said, you're absolutely correct that most sporting users (competition/hunters) don't need any of those features or the associated cost. It's great to see what precision is possible even on a budget.
Thank you REX and SAW. Not a Sniper Rifle but sure as heck would get the job done. Ill be checking your links.
HANDLOADING will tighten the groups of that Styer
Savage 110 Trail Hunter 308. I got it for $388 after rebate. Works for my purposes using BDC out to 700y. Nikon 3-9x40❤😁 0.5moa using a variety of cartridges. Repeats well, too. Heavier rifle and heavier barrel. Fully weatherproof. 308 rings steel so good. 🎉 Happy Thanksgiving. God bless our people 🙏
Rex i really like your old videos where you were teaching long range shooting
Personally any rifel can be a sniper rifle . Here me out they shoot 22 LR matches 600+yrds i shoot my CZ-457 22 LR ,22 mag , 24.5in at 300 yrds on targets , jack- rabbits, prairie dogs exc. Now you can take a cheap Ruger American and shoot MOA at 1000yrds consistently. My point is dont get cought up in all the Hype and pressure from these big companies and influencers that are getting big kick backs . They try to make you believe if you dont have this $2-10,000 dollar rifle you wont be able to shoot like them BS . You can buy a cheap savage/ruger exc then buy a good barrel from $100-900 dollars your choice and get you a affordable stock or chassis $150-1500 dollars again your choice. Get a trigger anywhere from $50-500 dollars. And you potentially have depending on your shooting abilities 1 MOA or less rifle with factory ammo and especially if you Reload . My point you can build your own rifle for $1,000 or less that will most likely shoot way better than that $4,000 rifle . God bless you and your family God-bless America 🇺🇸 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱
My daughter shoot 1000rnds or so a month through their Begara B14R .22lr with EP5 scope. Regualry out to 500 yards in the wind. They have a 40 moa rail on it so they are usually need the end of travel for turret, and sometime have to hold a mil of elevation.
Its funny, I have a Rem.597 22lr that can hang with a lot of bolt guns. After the optic, bipod, and other accessories it's probably around 700 bucks worth of gear. Scope makes up 75% of the cost. Shoots sub MOA at times out to 100.
I also have a KSA 722PT chasis rifle. Bolt action, match chamber, and barrel. After scope and bipod, around 1,200 bucks. So far, not a sub moa rifle. Not even at 50!
Point being, no, it doesn't matter how much $$$ you spend.
I automatically thought the KSA would out-shoot the 597, just not the case!
Great review Rex!🔫🔫🔫
Thanks for a great video!
Full specs on the Outlier build?
Barrel length, forend length, stock weight, bag rider style/weight, Halo Ti rings height...
Carlos hathcock used (among others) a Winchester model 70. Now, I’m not claiming to be anything remotely close to a sniper, but that tells me it’s more about the shooter than the rifle.
Haven’t seen you for a while. Great review. Can’t fault my arkens. Other than the ep5 being a bit heavy.
Outlier ammunition? Has that hit the market? Or something will see soon?
The Action on the Outlier does not appear to be all that smooth, is that the case or not.
wow, what a comparison !
Looking for a Steyr SSG PII with the double set triggers. Had one when I was young…
I get the same exact barrel in the ssg-08 when I buy a 1200 dollar THB SX. EXACTLY THE SAME.
Awesome! Thanks, Rex and SAWS!
The old Rem 700 30.06 is a dear rifle.
@@Capricorn-One-1977 I have had mine since 1976.
And a “deer” rifle. 😁. It was also the round in the 1903? Springfield. One of our first sniper rifles. I got a hold of one back in the 90’s and regret selling it every time I go to the range.
+1 sub to SAWS, thanks for the reference Rex ! Come on guys, he only has 5.4k subs at the moment, let's bump that number up !!!
The only thing I can say bad about the Arken is the Allen cap screws. They come loose.
There is some kind of locktight that would help hold them, it like a blue light but I've never seen it.
My daughter's sight in their rifles about 5 times a month.
Vibra-Tite will give you some insurance, but I have never had any of my hex turret screws come loose and I run around 25 Arkens and have been using them for 5 years... snug them tight and they will stay.
Try Loctite 222 or 222MS, they are purple.
Saw the barrel plug you did and ordered a pre-fit in 300 PRC. We shall see. Where are you getting the Outlier ammo? Didn't see any on their site.
Love the content. With that said, you don't need a $10,000 dollar rifle to be an affective sniper. Just checkout what the Beltway Snipers did. You honestly have the best channel on RUclips. Just my 2 cents. I have learned a ton from you.
Great video
I'm curious how a stock savage axis barrel would do, all else being the same.
So i went with a delta 5 dd figure thats the best modular barrel action. Because i can change barrels without headspacing
I get the point of the video. If you are an active SF sniper, the Steyr might be what is assigned or what you need for no fail. As well, of course, the Barrett MRAD if you need the different calibers. And even that had to different sets. One was barrels and parts for .30 Win, .300 Norma Mag, and .338 Norma Mag.
The other one was ..308 Win, .300 win Mag, and .338 Lapua Mag.
And one might need those.
But if shooting state side and not in an armed conflict, the budget rifle is going to work just fine. It also helps to remember the job of a military sniper. The sniper's job is not to shoot a pinkie finger at 1.5 miles, like they portray in "The Shooter."
It is to get a center mass hit in an IPSC size target out to about 600 yards, at most. Most sniper engagements in theater are less than 600 yards, a majority, at least in urban environments, less than 300 yards.
So, yeah, build what you can afford and get really good at it. Maybe later you can enjoy the gucci gun, if even then. But, for now, learn what you can on really good equipment that does not drive you into debt.
The main difference in a sniper rifle and a target rifle is its intended use.
Hathcock used a model 70 Winchester in Nam.
The first sniper rifles were just really accurate hunting rifles.
Iv got multiple light barreled hunting rifles that are sub 1/2 MOA and will maintain that accuracy for 10 shots.
A sniper will generally take one shot with maybe a follow up shot within 2 seconds of first shot then move.
No need generally for a barrel that holds accuracy for 50 rounds in quick succession.
Optics are as important as the rifle.
Modern scopes have greatly increased quality even in the lower cost scopes.
And most of all… rifle set up and an experienced long range shooter.
You can take just about any quality rifle and find the right bullet and right hand load and make it into a sub .5 MOA rifle.
Thank you 😊
G’day from Down Under 🇦🇺 Rex.
Great video as always mate. But I’m gunna have to ding ya, for being a bit of a copy cat 🐈⬛…!! Because Ray from the X-Ring RUclips channel posted a video about a month or so ago of pretty much the exact same build. The only differences were that it was a 6.5 CM and he changed out the bolt handle. Other then that it was identical…!?? 🤷🏻♂️
Anywho I’ll let ya go this time. Lol and I hope the you and all the Rex family have a very Merry Christmas 🎄 and safe and prosperous New Year’s 🥳 Cheers 🍻 mate. I’ll be cya when ya bum cracks 😉👍
Very good video, thank you!
I had a Steyr SBS tactical. Paid $1300 new.. same action and barrel as ssg
Thanks Rex
Shalom
In the price you have to take into consideration that the manufacturing taxes in Europe is way way higher than in the US. So a Steyr made in the US should be at least 30% less.
Steyr are some of the best rifles and hand guns🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I've got a Tikka Tac A1 and Delta Stryker. It's not the limiting factor. Is it as good as an AI for military use? I'm sure it's not, but I'm not "military grade" either 😉
EP5 om my M77 MKII in 300 WM. Finicky dam rifle to get sub MOA had to play with Seating depths so I shot 80-100 rounds through it. The scope had not moved one iota, wait is that on the dials? I'm gonna switch over to Berger Bullets 185 classics and start with Berger's recommended seating depths, If it tracks with the last loads they will be longer by .015" Two thumbs up for the Arken and the Zulus is friggin amazing.
Wouldve been shocked if the Savage didnt keep up ,they always punch above their weight
Don't know where you got your prices...$4500 for SSG08 from WTPARMS, ROEBUCK SC
Good stuff Rex. Did you leave that Axis trigger stock or did you do a trigger job? I got one of those M Carbo budget trigger fixes for my Axis 308 but haven't installed it yet. The stock trigger is pretty heavy and varies with each individual gun.
When you say a 'barrel blank' you mean without rifling & chamber?
A quick trip to Outlier's website will answer your questions.
Hey Rex. Do you prefer the Schmidt bender 5-25 or that Steiner you have on your Steyr?
how long was that outlier barrel ???????
Now i am going to have to build me a 6 creed.
Rex. I love you man. 🦅🇺🇸
Starting to sound like a car salesman. Definitely some useful insight though comparing military vs civilian.
Government contracts make everthing more expensive.
What happened to the Zulus? Its gone from the Arken website? I went with the Bergara HMR in 6.5 with a Leupold. Going to the Ep-5 soon.
I think it's sold by DNT now
@@kc751R I am not familiar with them.
What about durability in the field?