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also, If you want to use a Remington 700 action, you could look into West Texas Ordnance switch lugs. With those, you can do a barrel swap at the range with just a Torx wrench. The only downside is that the barrels need to be spun and head spaced to your action.

Depending on budget, I’d suggest going with going with something like a Defiance, Big Horn, or Defiance action so that you can easily swap out the barrel if you decide you want to switch out caliber or barrel length in your garage with a few tools and a vise. If I recall correctly, the Big Horn TL3 allows you to swap out bolt heads so you could run a .223 barrel with a quick swap

Not sure if it sold yet, but Howell Gun Works has/had an SCR for sale on consignment a week or so ago - it may be worth giving them a call to see if its still available

If you don't have your heart set on a P320 compact, Howell Gun Works has a P320 M17 available. It was still available as of 3pm yesterday (5/15) when I saw it on their Facebook page

+1 for Rem 700 in .308 I've had a Ruger Precision and I've had a Tikka TAC-A1. They're both great guns but I'm glad that I switched over to the Rem 700 (.308) in the end.

+1 for the ACSS prism scopes. I've used them on several guns in the past and I've never been disappointed.

Yep - they usually come with one Magpul

The 716 uses standard LR308/SR25 pattern magazines. These are the true 10 round ones that I used with the 716 that I've currently got up for sale. They functioned perfectly https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2319925981/magpul-pmag-lr-sr-gen-m3-magazine-lr-308-sr-25-ruger-precision-rifle-308-winchester-polymer

If you don't want a RPR, take a look at the Tikka TAC A1. It's just a little over your stated budget but it's a great gun. https://www.eurooptic.com/Tikka-T3x-TAC-A1-308-Win-24-.aspx https://www.eurooptic.com/Tikka-T3x-TAC-A1-65-Creedmoor-24-.aspx Pros: Just and a scope and bipod and you're ready to go Cons: Spare magazines are pricey

It was like the end of the world at Wegmans in West Windsor this afternoon. It's almost cliche, but the bread aisle was being overrun.

https://gizmodo.com/what-dna-testing-companies-terrifying-privacy-policies-1819158337 This article does a good job of explaining the privacy policies and (potential issues with them) for the major players in the DNA test market

I've shot some of their stuff out of my 45-70 and my shoulder still hasn't forgiven me

Yes - the shop is by appointment only and Mike is exceptionally easy to work with. You can arrange the transfer on his website

Tier 1 Defense is right by you in Union

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I could be wrong, but I think that they hold most of their pistol courses at the Franklin Township police range

@NJSigfan check your inbox. I just sent you a message about a Vortex 6-24x50 that I'm looking to find a new home for

I could be wrong but I thought that NJ didnt consider rivets alone as "permanently" blocked since they can be relatively easy to remove or break

Scratching my head at the 1:12 twist. I guess FN has something against heavy bullets? That having been said, I still want to see pictures, because "gun porn"

I have a similar Leupold scope that I've got mounted to my AR using an American Defense Recon QD mount. It puts the reticle at the perfect height (for me anyway). I've taken the scope on and off several times and have never seen any scratches https://www.primaryarms.com/american-defense-recon-scope-mount-30mm-ad-recon-30

The .223 RPR also takes AICS pattern mags but Ruger gives you the polymer version for that rifle (they probably give you the same mags for the .223 Scout as well I imagine). Speaking of which, that would also be a great option for the OP if he wants to just dip his toe into the .223 precision gun world. As of a few months ago, CDNN was practically giving away the last of the Gen 2 (keymod) .223 RPRs for around $800. That's a great option since it can handle .223 and 5.56 according to Ruger and there is a ton of aftermarket support

The Ruger Scout takes AICS pattern single stack magazines which are a real pain for .308 due to the length. The saving grace for the .308 version is that you can use Magpul poly AICS mags. The AICS mags for .223 are actually the same .308 magazines with an insert fitted inside the frame to hold the smaller cartridge and are very expensive for what they are (around $70/per mag). MDT is now making polymer AICS mags in .223 which are significantly less expensive - I just bought a few recently and haven't tried them out though.

+1 on the Mossberg MVP Patrol being somewhat of a clunker. I tried one out when I was looking for a "practical" type .223/5.56 bolt action and hated every minute with that gun. The overall quality has a relatively flimsy feel to it and the action itself leaves a lot to be desired. I never tried out the .223 Ruger Scout but I did have the .308 Scout for about awhile until I sold it recently. The quality of the Ruger is what you'd expect from Ruger but it was a beast in terms of weight. I could never get used to the long-eye relief scope on the scout mount, so I ended up dropping another $100 or so to replace that with a full length rail and a standard mounted 1-6x. To the OP, spend some time figuring out exactly what you want to do with the rifle before you dive in. If you just want to plink out to 200 yards or so and not spend too much money (and be able to shoot .223 and 5.56) then the Mossberg or Ruger may be the right option for you, but I would try out both before you buy. Otherwise, If you want to keep the AR ergonomics (and be able to shoot .223 and 5.56) then maybe consider the idea of building or buying a straight-pull version with a .223 Wylde chamber. Just an idea for you to consider: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/09/29/potd-ar-15-inspired-cousins-across-pond/

If you're dead-set on buying a factory .223 precision bolt gun, then I'd go with a Ruger Precision. CDNN has them for $849.00 right now: https://www.cdnnsports.com/rugerr-precision-rifle-556-hybrid-mb-gen-2.html?___SID=U#.W80dNRNKjUI These are excellent guns and you can easily upgrade them since there's a lot of aftermarket support. Oh, and you'd have the option of shooting .233 or 5.56 out of it.

Your best bet is to do a custom build with a .223 Wylde chamber or purchasing a Ruger Precision Rifle in .223 since they (Ruger) state that the chamber can handle 5.56 rounds. You could also do a Ruger scout in 223 as well I went the RPR path originally but ended up selling it to fund a custom build using a Bartlein barrel that was chambered for 223 Wylde. The big question to ask yourself is why choose the Wylde chambering because its really a compromise chambering between 223 and 5.56. If you're wanting to do straight precision work, then I'd go 223. If you want to build a "practical" gun that can shoot both, then consider the Wylde