Originally Posted by Nomercy448

I originally wrote a much longer reply than what I posted above, but retracted it to that simple question, rather than answering my standard boiler plate "worry about the shooter before you worry about the rifle."

Given you actually can deliver 1/2MOA consistently as the shooter, then the next question:

Are you a reloader?

If not, then I'd place my bets favoring none of the rifles you mentioned would deliver consistent 1/2MOA. Lots of guys post online with tiny little bug-hope groups, but not many can legitimately keep it up for group after group. Any rifle can shoot ONE 3 or 5 shot 1/2MOA group, but not many can deliver 5 in a row, or more. Especially with factory ammunition, even match quality stuff.

Keep in mind - you're comparing an $1,800 semi-custom rifle to a pair of budget-friendly, mass produced, $450-650 entry level factory rifles. The Christensen is the only one of the 3 I would expect would deliver consistent 1/2moa groups, with proper hand loads. I never like to bet against Savage, but if I picked 10 off of the shelf, I would expect only one, or maybe NONE, out of the 10 to consistently push 1/2moa or better groups with any factory load. The Ruger American Predator shouldn't even be on the list for 1/2MOA rifles.

The Savage TR's bedding block is a start, but still not a very rigid and consistent platform. It brings their Tupperware about up to even with their wood stocks once both are free floated, and frankly, a blocked and bedded rifle will tend to shoot better than the Accustock. The Predator's action V-block system is a good idea for a hunting rifle, but the good times end there. It's not well fit enough, in my book, nor are the forends stiff enough for real precision work, especially in varied field positions.

Change your expectation to 3/4-1MOA and you'd be happy with any of the 3. The Christensen is the only one I would expect to be able to come close to your desire.

You'll also need to be spending a good amount on your optics as well. Putting a $100 optic on top of a Christensen Ridgeline and expecting bug-holes at 100 and sub-MOA past 500 is just a dream.

All that said - if you really have $1,800-2,000 to drop on the Christensen, you have lots of options for building a custom rifle which will shoot lights out. A Stiller Predator or Defiance action for about $900-1000, or a ptg blueprinted Rem 700 action for $750, a Remage barrel for $400, an HS or B&C stock for $350-600, and an odd and end few hundred bucks for bottom metal and bedding will get you an incredibly accurate platform.