Difference between revisions of "Sub-MOA 300 Winchester Magnum Rifle Research"

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Considerations

• Lock Time - modern speed lock mechanisms on newer rifles are superior to slow lock times found on older rifles. with good shooter follow though the lock time speed is not as relevant.
• Barrel centering in stock barrel groove
• shot grouping - MOA is an acronym for Minutes of Angle, which is a way to measure accuracy. A minute of angle is 1/60th of a degree; it subtends 1.047" per 100 yards of range.
• options and accessories
• how cartridges fed (mag, drop down,)

Howa / Legacy Sports 1500

Howa rifles, like modern Browning rifles, are manufactured in Japan. These are considered among the best entry level rifles on the market today. The popular Weatherby Vanguard Sporter rifle is built by Howa. The new Howa rifles feature a 3 position safety design that is considered superior to the Remington 700 model rifles.

• Howa Machinery Ltd. of Japan
• Scheels carries the 1500SMU Pkg for $630 which includes a scope. 10-4590 1110426N
• There was a recall on model 1500, 1550, and 1700LS rifles made between 1970-1993 due to a design defect in the bolt.

Tikka T3 TAC

Weatherby Vanguard SUB-MOA

The manufacturer claims they GUARANTEED ACCURACY with .99" or less group at 100 yds in writing. 24" barreled action pillar bedded to a Monte Carlo, injection-molded composite PG stock. Fully adjustable trigger lets you achieve the most accuracy potent. The Sub MOA are hand picked where Weatherby selects a rifle whose test target measures .75 MOA or less. The barreled action is pillar-bedded in a strong, rigid Fiberguard stock (made of Aramid, fiberglass and unidirectional graphite according to the catalogue). The muzzle gets a carefully finished radius crown.

7.75 lbs. 3 + 1 capacity. 1:10 twist. LOP = 13.5". L = 44.5". Win. Mag

$700 - $800