Which one do I buy!

[wraithen]

Yeah, the axis is not a good choice. Its not a bad rifle but it's not worth that price tag. It should be another 100 - 150 cheaper than what you posted. Are you looking at pawn shops possibly? These prices are Cabelasesque.

If you can find a savage stevens its a way better deal and should still be less than that price point. The Remmy is by far a better deal than the Axis. The American is also looking like a decent rifle. Don't forget that marlin also has a decent entry level rifle. If you aren't into accessorizing, their all about the same in getting the job done. 

[doyourtime89]

Sorry about adding more choices I know you could put tons of rifles on the list to look at.  But in that same arena as what you started this thread with and then the one person putting the American in the mix.  Which my dad just got one of those this year in 30.06 and LOVES it.  But have you looked at the Thompson Center Venture?

[BULLBLASTER]

Remington IMO still outdoes all others. I own rem win and river and much prefer the rem.

[Roperfive88]

 

I'm a diehard savage fan..not familiar with the axis though.  Still my vote is for savage.  They are extremely straight shooters.

[drysideshooter]

Be sure to check out galleryofguns.com and click on the gun genie. You can enter your zip code and it will give you a special order price for several dealers in your area. Some times the price is hard to beat. I've used it a few times and the guns usually get to the dealer within a week.  I just checked and they aren't showing any Americans in stock right now though. 

I picked up an American in 30-06 a few months ago only because Wholesale Sports had them on sale for $249.  I would have bought every one they had in stock for that price, but the local store only had one.  After spending time working up a load for it I have to say I'm pretty impressed with it. It doesn't have the finish and overall refinement of some of my more expensive 06's, but I think it represents an incredible value.  Most of my other 06's prefer 4064 with the Barnes 168gr TTSX bullets, but the American prefers RL19 and shoots very nice groups with that combo.

One of my favorite coyote bolt guns is a Remington 700 though (in 22-250).  Nothing at all wrong with a 700, and they are super easy to upgrade if you choose to down the line.  I tend to believe that if you ever want to sell it you will do much better on the 700 than an Axis.  Used 700's are pretty easy to sell. 

[ac_156]

look at the Weatherby vanguard it is a better gun

[elkoholic1]

REM!!!!!!!   

[blacktailcody]

Neither. Buy a tikka.

[drysideshooter]

look at the Weatherby vanguard it is a better gun

I am a big Weatherby fan, especially the Mark V's, but the S2 Vanguards seem to be a strong value.  I have an 06 Mark V Ultralight that I like a lot.  I just checked on galleryofguns.com and a Vanguard in 243 delivered to a local dealer would be $508 plus tax.  That is a bit more than the original prices you posted.  I think all of the S2 Vanguards come with a sub moa guarantee now, but I have little doubt that you could expect similar accuracy from the 700.  If it were me I would buy the 700 or an American and spend the extra money on a scope.

[Snipe]

!!@$#@@!!&^%%! I knew this would happen.
OK, I now have $600 to do this including scope and will use all of your valuable input. Thanks for all of the info.
I am going to go "handle" the main recomendations I received.

[wraithen]

With that price range buy a savage with the nikon scope on it. 

[ac_156]

look at the Weatherby vanguard it is a better gun

I am a big Weatherby fan, especially the Mark V's, but the S2 Vanguards seem to be a strong value.  I have an 06 Mark V Ultralight that I like a lot.  I just checked on galleryofguns.com and a Vanguard in 243 delivered to a local dealer would be $508 plus tax.  That is a bit more than the original prices you posted.  I think all of the S2 Vanguards come with a sub moa guarantee now, but I have little doubt that you could expect similar accuracy from the 700.  If it were me I would buy the 700 or an American and spend the extra money on a scope.

1just bought a 270 from sportsmans warehouse in puyallup came in just under $500 otd. Best gun i have ever had. have owned rugers, winchester, browning and a remington. hands down the weatherby is much nicer gun then most of them

[Snipe]

It is going to be....
Savage Model 16 Trophy Hunter XP Package in .243
Thank you everyone.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How do I close this thread?

[Curly]

Congrats.   

No need to close the thread (you can't anyway).  People will eventually just stop posting in it.

[hendog]

Remington 700!