Best hunting Rifle poll.

[pcal]

  Ruger American 6.5 Creedmoor. Check out youtube where this guy is hitting on target at 1 mile with one using factory 130 grains. I seen 200 yard targets with sub 1" groups from my sons rifle that he  bought for less than $400.He shot a 4x4 mule deer buck last season during modern, at about 200yrds.For a rifle to cost less than $400 and be so accurate was unheard of in my day(1970'S).In 30-06 or .300 win mag or.300 weatherby for elk would be a confident builder for me.I love the adjustable cheek rest,too.When your eye can focus through the scope with your shoulder firmly anchored into the stock and your cheek is making contact to the stock you will take a lot less punishment from recoil,too.I might be selling all my old timers to buy one for next season.pcal

[Pnwrider]

Looking for a new rifle.

I say the one you shoot the best! 

I Like a Savage 116 Weather Warrior but I've been known to shoot a Kimber at long range!    If I were going to buy a new rifle right now I'd be looking at a Kimber mountain ascent or a Cooper in 280AI

Where can I get a cooper for 1k? Seriously, show me and I'll buy several... since we're talking about guns over 1k I almost always grab my weatherby ultra lightweight when I'm going into the woods.

[M_ray]

Looking for a new rifle.

I say the one you shoot the best! 

I Like a Savage 116 Weather Warrior but I've been known to shoot a Kimber at long range!    If I were going to buy a new rifle right now I'd be looking at a Kimber mountain ascent or a Cooper in 280AI

Where can I get a cooper for 1k? Seriously, show me and I'll buy several... since we're talking about guns over 1k I almost always grab my weatherby ultra lightweight when I'm going into the woods.

The OP didnt say he was looking for a 1k gun, he asked for opinions on the best huting rifle   

Looking for a new rifle. Let the debate begin.

[bobcat]

In the actual poll he wrote:


"Best deer and elk hunting rifle under $1,000.00"


I voted Savage 111 but I'll say the Weatherby Vanguard is a really solid choice as well. Nothing wrong with Ruger m77 either.

[Curly]

Steyr is a real accurate rifle. A little heavy, but probably part of the reason why it's so accurate. 

[Pnwrider]

What's the budget?


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Looking for a new rifle.

I say the one you shoot the best! 

I Like a Savage 116 Weather Warrior but I've been known to shoot a Kimber at long range!    If I were going to buy a new rifle right now I'd be looking at a Kimber mountain ascent or a Cooper in 280AI

Where can I get a cooper for 1k? Seriously, show me and I'll buy several... since we're talking about guns over 1k I almost always grab my weatherby ultra lightweight when I'm going into the woods.

The OP didnt say he was looking for a 1k gun, he asked for opinions on the best huting rifle   

Looking for a new rifle. Let the debate begin.

Looks like 1k.

Budget under $1,000. No particular conditions to consider. As far as range goes just the most accurate out of the box all around Rifle.

Posts 3-5 and in the poll both have 1k budget...

[gee_unit360]

Is this entire set up rifle or just rifle? If full set up I gotta go Tikka, I looked at Xbolts they cost more for just the rifle, Kimber has got to be over 1000???
Carl

Just rifle

[NW SURVEYOR]

Sako,

The best, ALWAYS.

I've had a Rugr 77 in 6MM, liked it, sold it.
Remington 700 in 22-250, like it, still shoot it.
Winchester 70 in .338, liked it, gave it to nephew, then bought my .338 Sako, best upgrade I ever did.
Sako Vixen .222, stolen, (Damn) Loved it.
Sako L-61 (1971 model) in 7MM MAG, Love it, still shoot it. Mostly deer.
Sako L-61 in .338 (1971 model) my favorite, deer and elk, handles like a dream.

Buddy has a Sako A7, if i was in the market, that's what I'd get.

[Bob33]

Sako,

The best, ALWAYS.

I've had a Rugr 77 in 6MM, liked it, sold it.
Remington 700 in 22-250, like it, still shoot it.
Winchester 70 in .338, liked it, gave it to nephew, then bought my .338 Sako, best upgrade I ever did.
Sako Vixen .222, stolen, (Damn) Loved it.
Sako L-61 (1971 model) in 7MM MAG, Love it, still shoot it. Mostly deer.
Sako L-61 in .338 (1971 model) my favorite, deer and elk, handles like a dream.

Buddy has a Sako A7, if i was in the market, that's what I'd get.

The A7 is a nice rifle, but I haven' seen it under $1000 recently.

[BULLBLASTER]

Lots of good options in the 1000 price range. Remington and savage are good options, and though I haven't owned one lots of guys like tikkas well.

If you got a Remington 700 adl from Walmart and installed magpul detachable bottom metal and put it into a good stock you would have a great hunting rifle with some cool features without breaking the bank. 

[carpsniperg2]

Sako,

The best, ALWAYS.

I've had a Rugr 77 in 6MM, liked it, sold it.
Remington 700 in 22-250, like it, still shoot it.
Winchester 70 in .338, liked it, gave it to nephew, then bought my .338 Sako, best upgrade I ever did.
Sako Vixen .222, stolen, (Damn) Loved it.
Sako L-61 (1971 model) in 7MM MAG, Love it, still shoot it. Mostly deer.
Sako L-61 in .338 (1971 model) my favorite, deer and elk, handles like a dream.

Buddy has a Sako A7, if i was in the market, that's what I'd get.

The A7 is a nice rifle, but I haven' seen it under $1000 recently.

With there map program, the map is set at 1098.00 Sometimes a guy can find them for a little less. I will sell them for about 1025.00/1050.00 depending on the model. If anyone is wanting one.

[Matth]

I second the xbolt hells canyon speed i just picked one up in 26 Nosler, and it's awesome. Sub moa at 100 yards with factory 142 grain ablr. I'm fairly convinced it will out shoot me, and it is super light.

[M_ray]

What's the budget?


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Looking for a new rifle.

I say the one you shoot the best! 

I Like a Savage 116 Weather Warrior but I've been known to shoot a Kimber at long range!    If I were going to buy a new rifle right now I'd be looking at a Kimber mountain ascent or a Cooper in 280AI

Where can I get a cooper for 1k? Seriously, show me and I'll buy several... since we're talking about guns over 1k I almost always grab my weatherby ultra lightweight when I'm going into the woods.

The OP didnt say he was looking for a 1k gun, he asked for opinions on the best huting rifle   

Looking for a new rifle. Let the debate begin.

Looks like 1k.

Budget under $1,000. No particular conditions to consider. As far as range goes just the most accurate out of the box all around Rifle.

Posts 3-5 and in the poll both have 1k budget...

  missed it, I went over it quickly. In that case buy a Savage 

[Duckslayer89]

Seems like the Ruger American is getting tons of attention but not one vote?

[sumpnz]

I've 2 CZ-550 rifles.  I really like them.  One is the "American" style in 6.5x55, the other is the "Medium" in 9.3x62mm (has the European hogsback style of stock).  Both are great shooters.  The 6.5x55 is my dedicated deer rifle, and the 9.3x62 is my dedicated elk rifle.  You can get them in more typical calibers like .30-06, .270, .308, etc. if that's what you'd prefer or if you want it to be an all around rifle instead dedicated to one type of hunting.  I haven't priced them in a long time though so I don't know if they're under $1000 still.

All that said, if I can wrangle up the money (which likely won't be for a while with 4 kids) I'm looking hard at the Kimber M84.  I really like the light weight of it as I am planning a serious back country deer/bear hunt.  I'm also looking at the Browning BLR as, while not as light as the Kimber, it comes in some heftier calibers and it's a little more compact and handy in the woods. 

Bottom line though is you need to go fondle a few guns and pick the one that fits you the best that is within your budget.  A properly fitting gun is going to be vastly more important than brand or even caliber.  If it fits right you'll shoot it more at the range, and you'll just be more comfortable in any situation with it.