$300 rifles

[bankwalker]

so if you had to choose a factory rifle that was in the $300 ball park which would it be.

marlin xl7 or xs7
stevens
h&r handi rifle.

if there are anymore please list them...

i baught my dad a h&r a couple seasons ago and its a decent gun. they are just a little heavy for my liking. but for $225 you cant really complain.

[jackelope]

stevens is a savage without accutrigger. thats where i'd be....hands down.

where i would really be is all over jason's  winchester model 70 .270 in the classifieds for 375.00
or there was a couple $300 vanguards in there too.

[Jason]

where i would really be is all over jason's  winchester model 70 .270 in the classifieds for 375.00

+1 on What jackelope said 

[Bscman]

I'd opt for walmart first. They have weatherby vanguards on clearance for $300 even. The M.V. had one in 7mm mag and 300wby as of last night...have the synthetic tan "speckled" stock.

Next choice would be a Stevens. The plastic stock is junky, but you get the savage action and easy of swapping barrels. Good aftermarket support and a good track record. Can be had new for under $300 after tax.

I also have a handi-rifle or two. Great shooters...my .204 will shoot sub .75" @100yds all day. The only problem is it is sensitive to how you rest it on the bags, and if you take the handguard off and don't torque it back to the exact same spec your POI will be off...a little or a lot...

JMHO.

[shoot-em-dead]

+2 on what Jackelope said

[Jamieb]

The Stevens rifles that I've played with, realy impressed me for the small price tag on them.

[gadwall]

stevens is a savage without accutrigger. thats where i'd be....hands down.

where i would really be is all over jason's  winchester model 70 .270 in the classifieds for 375.00
or there was a couple $300 vanguards in there too.

The Stevens 200 is a great gun for the money and if weight is one of your concerns, it comes in about 6.5 pounds.  It was NRA rifle of the year in 2005 and is the best value for young people and those who want one all around rifle without spending $500+.  I will be getting one in 7mm-08 later this year. Good luck and let us know how it shoots if you get one.  I know of 4 or 5 guys who have them with no complaints.

[woodswalker]

I picked up a Stevens in 308 recently off this board for a youngster who is new to hunting...its accurate and good to carry...and easy shooting.

[Intruder]

The stevens for the money is a pretty decent but I'd probably opt for the handi rifle just for it's versitility.  For 300 you could essentially have 2 guns... new handi rifle and a an extra barrel.

[HawkenBob]

Shot a Stevens 270 win yesterday and it was a great shooting rifle. It actually outperfored a NEW KIMBER Montana!


The Kimber is fustrating. 2 good shots then a wild one. The 270 and a Remmy 770 in 308 both out perform.

[jackelope]

I've heard kimbers can vary a lot from copy to copy. some shoot and some won't.
savages/stevens are great shooters pretty much always. B.W.  you should have kept the one that lives in my safe now...it is the same as the stevens. 

[addicted]

I shopped around $300 rifles for a while before i chose one for  my wife. I got the Stevens in 7mm08 out of walmart. She loves it. It's light and it fits.

[dirty.dan4]

I had a 30-06 Stevens and it was a great gun.  My dad has a Stevens in 300 win mag and he loves it.  Great guns no matter what the price.

[huntnphool]

If you're not in a hurry I would keep watching the site, I'm betting there will be a few more in that price range hit the classifieds before Obama is replaced

[byrdman]

I have no first hand experience but have heard some good reports of the Mossberg 100 ATR's.
I'm not sure of MSRP, but I see some on gun broker in the $300 range.