Custom Sporter vs Trophy Grade

[Eicio]

I'm going to buy a .308 from Nosler. I started looking at the Custom Sporter and now am looking at the Trophy Grade. I know the barrel, stock and mag floor are different. My question is whether they are worth the cost differential. Are there accuracy or functional differences? Life of rifle?

I'd appreciate the opinion of this group.

 

[balew6254]

Eicio,
I don't own one yet, but my research indicates the Custom Sporter features that are important to me are stainless barrel, hinged magazine floorplate, a stronger stock and the 3/4" 3 shot accuracy guarantee. If you are an NRA member, the Custom Sporter is $2195 versus the Trophy Grade retail price of $1795. Granted there is a sale on the Trophy Grade at $1495 until 12/13/2010, but the Custom Sporter at $800 off for NRA members until 12/31/2010 is, in my opinion, a better buy.

I plan to order a Custom Sporter before the end of the year. My only dilemma is whether to get a 30-06 for which I already have dies, lots of bullets and CMP brass, or invest in a 280 AI and have to buy dies, bullets and brass which is expensive. I addition if I don't buy 280 AI brass, I will still have to invest in 280 Rem. brass and fireform it. Come to think of it, I probably have talked myself into the 30-06 and wait until I win Lotto to buy the 280 AI. :lol:

YMMV :wink:

Bruce

 

[SJB358]

I like them both alot. I would probably opt for the Custom Sporter myself, but that is just me and what my eye likes. It seems like they would both be excellent rifles and give you lifetimes of service! Scotty

 

[Anonymous]

I've had my Sporter in .300WSM for three years now. Great rifle. Too good in fact. I just keep shooting it and shooting it and killing critters with it and I've stopped seriously looking for other rifles to mess with.

Rifle monogamy.

 

[FOTIS]

Get the one you can afford and like. Performance will be the same.

 

[Guy Miner]

Hodgeman - I have to tell you, there have been a number of times over the past few years that I've considered selling off most of my hunting rifles and just getting one really nice rifle, perhaps a Nosler, in some sort of all-around cartridge, like a .300 WSM... It's very tempting...

Guy

 

[SJB358]

I know it makes sense, but I COULD not do it! Man, that would be like sending my kids to the Air Force! Scotty

 

[DrMike]

that would be like sending my kids to the Air Force!

Oooooh! That'll stir some discussion! :lol:

 

[6mm Remington]

Eicio,
It's REALLY HARD to go wrong with the 30-06 as it's one of the best out there ever made! 8) :grin: I think that's a wise choice you are making. Oh but there are so many temptations like the 280 AI or the 300 WSM and it just goes on and on! 30-06 and either 165 or 180 gr. AccuBond, which ever your rifle likes best! Let us know what happens.

 

[Anonymous]

Hodgeman - I have to tell you, there have been a number of times over the past few years that I've considered selling off most of my hunting rifles and just getting one really nice rifle, perhaps a Nosler, in some sort of all-around cartridge, like a .300 WSM... It's very tempting...

Guy

I hate to think about the guns I parted with to fund my M48...a couple of Rugers, a couple of Kimbers, a Glock, a Benelli. I can only hunt with one rifle at a time...might as well be a darn nice one. I've got to say...I've not had much remorse over the decision (well a little) and the M48 shoots better than all of them combined and is lighter to boot. I had a very successful carribou hunt this year and it was a pleasure to hunt with in foul weather and when the shooting chores came it performed with aplomb. One shot and DRT at 200yds and change.

I picked up the rifle, a 4x Leupold and a case of the Trophy Grade ammo. Sub MOA with boring regularity from prone and sitting positions. Critter crushing bullet performance. No tinkering or reloading required.

Effective and BORING...in a real good way.

 

[Guy Miner]

That sounds real good. Simple & effective...