Need good affordable hunting rifle.

[WapitiTalk1]

Here you go.... done!  Really good weapon out of the box; can't go wrong with one of these.  RJ

https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/weatherby-series-2-vanguard-bolt-308-winchester-24-5-round-capacity-matte-synthetic-747115420407.do

[bigsads]

Ruger American 270 extremely accurate, good triggee

[dscubame]

My choice would be the Tikka.  The Howa 1500 and the Weatherby Vanguard are essentially the same rifle.  I had a Vanguard and I HATED it.  Very accurate rifle, but very heavy.  With scope, rings, bases and a sling it weighed considerably over 9 lbs.  There were days when I was many miles from the truck, and considered just leaving it out in the woods somewhere.

 . T3

[chester]

I've been looking pretty hard at the browning ab3. You can find them online for $499 every once in awhile.
Something to consider

[N7XW]

Not trying to hijack the thread, but how would you guys compare the Savage 11 with accutrigger to the T3?

[ghosthunter]

My buddy bought two Americans for his grandsons. And they are happy with both.

I bought a Axis package in Camo / 7.08 for my grandson and it is good too.

My other buddy shoots a Tika.

All good rifles.

[Mark251]

I have several Weatherby Vanguards and  Tikka T3's in a variety of calibers.  Both are well worth the money.  I just saw a brand new Tikka T3 chambered in 30.06 advertised at Bud's gun shop online for $510.  They ship it to a local dealer (free shipping) and you pay the transfer fee and sales tax in addition to the $510.00.  It's not the newer Tikka T3X but the T3's are amazing rifles for the money...

[thinkingman]

Tikka all day long.
I own two.
Great rifle, detachable mag, and lighter than most....Makes a big difference after a long day.

[JLR]

Pretty hard not to go with a Tikka in that price range.  The Ruger Americans I've seen have been decent guns, but I'd have to say the Tikka is a better option.

[kselkhunter]

I would suggest going to the store and shouldering multiple brands and see what feels good.  My last rifle purchase I was convinced I wanted a Tikka or Sako based on my research, but after shouldering those and a number of other brands on multiple trips to the store I ended up getting a Browning because it suited me best.  So perhaps shoulder a Savage, Ruger, and Tikka in or close to your price ranges and see how they feel and what you like best about each. 

[Dhoey07]

Weatherby Vanguard gets my vote. 

[tlbradford]

Ruger American 270 extremely accurate, good triggee

Did you just put "Ruger" and "good trigger" in the same sentence   

[tlbradford]

I think everyone mentioned some great alternatives.  Even the Ruger triggers are decent, despite my post joking about them.  Don't rule out used rifles.  I have purchased exactly 2 NIB guns in my lifetime.  Decide on what you want out of a rifle as far as weight, synthetic vs wood, action, and then look at rifles from multiple manufacturers that check off all of those boxes.

[huntnphool]

Ruger American 270 extremely accurate, good triggee

Did you just put "Ruger" and "good trigger" in the same sentence   

 The American trigger is different than the M77 and Hawkeye.

[fisheral87]

Vanguard S2

Al