Best out of box rifle under 1000.00?

[Wingin it]

Hey guys and gals, I am looking for opinions and reasons for them. I have already decided on 300 wsm for the cartridge so no need to debate all that. So, if you had 1000 bucks what would you buy and why? Thanks in advance. As a sidenote I am not opposed to having some work done to the rifle but it should still fit into the same budget. Don't take optics into consideration as I have a separate budget for that.

[ellensburgpo]

A used kimber. I got my used kimber Montana in 300wsm for well under 1k. But I suppose it would depend on what you were planning on using for

[dye7barrel]

Tikka. Now go kill something with it.

[Wingin it]

It will be used for open country hunting. Shots in this area range between 200-500 yards. I would like to be able to shoot out to 800 yards or so for fun though!

[zwickeyman]

Another for the Tikka. Tikka T3 lite, great out of the box shooter. Got mine new for 550.00 and scoped is right at 7#

[X-Force]

Savage fcss or bearhunter

[jdb]

I really see no reason to go with a tikka if you want short action caliber. The kimber is a good recommendation but they can be finicky to get sighted in. I'd look for a rem. model 7

[Boss .300 winmag]

 

Another for the Tikka. Tikka T3 lite, great out of the box shooter. Got mine new for 550.00 and scoped is right at 7#

 

[Biggerhammer]

Ha! This should be good. I've shot 300.00 Savage factory rifles that have shot as well as some 2600.00 custom builds I have had done. Both easily under half MOA. 

[jackelope]

$1000 will buy 75% of the rifles available anymore in one way, shape or form. I you want the best bang for your buck rifle, I'd look hard at Savages. You'd still have half your budget left over. What kind of glass will you put on it?  Don't spend all your money on a rifle then put a $100 scope on it.

[elkaholic123]

$1000 will buy 75% of the rifles available anymore in one way, shape or form. I you want the best bang for your buck rifle, I'd look hard at Savages. You'd still have half your budget left over. What kind of glass will you out on it?  Don't spend all your money on a rifle then put a $100 scope on it.

[Bob33]

I would be looking at Tikkas or Savages.

[Huntboy]

$1000 will buy 75% of the rifles available anymore in one way, shape or form. I you want the best bang for your buck rifle, I'd look hard at Savages. You'd still have half your budget left over. What kind of glass will you out on it?  Don't spend all your money on a rifle then put a $100 scope on it.

 

[Wingin it]

I am undecided on the glass but it will be good. Everything I run now has Leopold but considering trying Vortex on this one.

[Bigshooter]

Tikka with a Tasco scope seems to be the favorite of the hunt wa crowd.   Quality on top of quality.