Considering new rifle

[xtreme]

The Browning A-Bolt Stainless Stalker with BOSS and brake suits me. No gun will shoot with a BOSS equipped gun that is tuned. Mine is at 1/2 MOA and I haven't tried to get it any better. I have two and the WSSM 243 is at 1/4. Short light and quick what's not to like? The Z-5 is as clear as you would want. The 7mm has a Leupold VX-7 on it. The scope is just awesome in low light. As soon as the clock ticks, season open, that scope will allow you to shoot with confidence. If Browning cost $4,000. it would be the must have gun. I do own Remington 700 and several Savage rifles. My truck gun is a Savage 22.250 with a long range Nikon. If I was looking for a showgun I would just go custom, maybe using the Remington 700.

 

[swampokie]

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The Browning A-Bolt Stainless Stalker with BOSS and brake suits me. No gun will shoot with a BOSS equipped gun that is tuned. Mine is at 1/2 MOA and I haven't tried to get it any better. I have two and the WSSM 243 is at 1/4. Short light and quick what's not to like? The Z-5 is as clear as you would want. The 7mm has a Leupold VX-7 on it. The scope is just awesome in low light. As soon as the clock ticks, season open, that scope will allow you to shoot with confidence. If Browning cost $4,000. it would be the must have gun. I do own Remington 700 and several Savage rifles. My truck gun is a Savage 22.250 with a long range Nikon. If I was looking for a showgun I would just go custom, maybe using the Remington 700.

 

[Vikingload]

I've got two abolts and I love them. The tikka' are great for the price point also. I haven't ever had a Weatherby so I can't comment on them.


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[Silentstalker]

I own a Weatherby Vanguard S2 Backcountry. I bought it in .270 Win. With very little effort I have it shooting well under 1 moa with two different bullets. Mild recoil, accurate, and fun to shoot! I would not hesitate to buy another one.

Good luck in your search!

 

[6mm Remington]

Might want to look at a Montana Rifle Company product called the X2 I believe with the synthetic stock. Very well made and designed and the price is reasonable. They are made here in Montana USA!

 

[xtreme]

Okay now, try again Swampokie.

 

[go_deep]

A-bolt, you can pick up a used one for a pretty good price if your on a budget.

 

[swampokie]

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Okay now, try again Swampokie.

 

[Mustang06]

If you want a gun that will flat out shoot with the best at a decent price, you couldn't go wrong with a Savage. I have a Savage 116fcss (detachable magazine) stainless synthetic in .300 win mag, and it is remarkable how well it shoots. Topped it with a leupold 3.5-10 vx3. Reloaded a couple batches and found it likes 71grains of 4831sc pushing 180 grn accubonds. I can cut bullet holes all day long.

 

[missjordan]

If you want a gun that will flat out shoot with the best at a decent price, you couldn't go wrong with a Savage. I have a Savage 116fcss (detachable magazine) stainless synthetic in .300 win mag, and it is remarkable how well it shoots. Topped it with a leupold 3.5-10 vx3. Reloaded a couple batches and found it likes 71grains of 4831sc pushing 180 grn accubonds. I can cut bullet holes all day long.

Agreed!!! I have a savage 116 in a .338 win mag and I love it. Was easy to find loads for and it shoots great.


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[GKPrice]

Might want to look at a Montana Rifle Company product called the X2 I believe with the synthetic stock. Very well made and designed and the price is reasonable. They are made here in Montana USA!

On another forum there's a guy who's been getting the runaround for months now on a new gun order from MRC - Don't own one but they have a "pretty good" rep - this story isn't gonna help them any .....

 

[Slugz]

On another forum there's a guy who's been getting the runaround for months now on a new gun order from MRC - Don't own one but they have a "pretty good" rep - this story isn't gonna help them any .....

Is that Proof Research or a different company?

 

[GKPrice]

I've got two abolts and I love them. The tikka' are great for the price point also. I haven't ever had a Weatherby so I can't comment on them.


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I used to be a stalwart "Browning A Bolt man" for years .... then I had 2 trigger/action freeze ups on 2 different hunts with 2 different rifles and it spooked me enough that I switched for good - I had been looking into much more lightweight rifles anyway so I tried Kimber Montana and Tikka T3's - For the most part I'm a Tikka guy now although I still love the Model 70 safety AND trigger (the Kimber trigger AIN'T a Model 70 trigger, more like a Model 700)

 

[SansSouci]

Complete confidence in one's rifle is of paramount importance when one has a lot of $$$ invested in a hunt, especially where one might have a realistic shot at an authentic trophy. Objectively, a rifle must be 100% reliable, accurate, and perfectly fit a hunter. Aesthetically, appearance might add to confidence.

I have a Sako AV that's around 30 years old. It still has a beautiful stock on it, but I add nicks at scratches to it with every hunt. Sure, I'd love to keep its stock beautiful, but it's a hunting rifle. I do take excellent care of my guns so they'll work when I take them hunting. But if nicks and scratches accumulate on its stock, it means that it worked as intended: to hunt big game.

Were I to buy a new rifle, I'd look for a pristine condition Sako AV. I'd also look at Montana Rifle Company. However, if your Ruger works as intended, hunt with it.

To my way of looking at it, a rifle with the most gorgeous wood in the world would be an ornament if it weren't used to kill big game. If it's used to kill big game, its stock will show nicks and scratches as it should.

 

[marshmstr]

I've been using a Sako A7 7mm for the last 2 years and absolutely love it.


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