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best big game rifle under 900$
« on: February 14, 2008, 04:17:49 PM »
I've got the itch to get a new one in 30 cal. been really leaning toward the remington cdl stainless fluted.

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Re: best big game rifle under 900$
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2008, 06:05:19 PM »
what is important to you? for 9hundy you might find a sako or a used ti

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Re: best big game rifle under 900$
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2008, 06:46:51 PM »
If your serious about spending $900.00 I would save another couple months and get yourself a Cooper Arms Rifle. http://cooperfirearms.com/
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Re: best big game rifle under 900$
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2008, 08:27:39 PM »
Sako 85 finnlight? It might be hard to come by one for 900$ considering most I have found are in the $1,100 to $1,300 range, but it may be worth the search.  Gun budgets are like old car restoration projects.  You know it is going to cost more than you budget to get what you really want.  The (85) has a 1" 100 yard accuracy guarantee as well.  Sako 75 as well, I don't think they have fluted barrels though if you are dead set on having one.  Check out the Tikka T3 SS, great rifle for the price and well under $900.  I'm certainly a Remington fan as well, but my experience is that you usually have to spend some money to make it ultra accurate.  In particular, trigger work to overcome the factory trigger set points.  If a person is somewhat gun savvy you can do it yourself and save a little money.   I think some Remington CDL select models have a different trigger (X-Mark pro) that is probably a little better.  In addition, I'm not a fan of the extractor, usually would have it switched to a sako style. 

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Re: best big game rifle under 900$
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2008, 08:38:34 PM »
i cant tell you what the best is, but i picked up a tikka t3 (not stainless) .300 wsm new for 440.00 from cabella's, its gauranteed 1 " shot 100 yards out of the box. everybody i have talked to seemed to like it.
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Re: best big game rifle under 900$
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2008, 09:09:08 PM »
very nice choice with the model 700. if you are looking for a great all around gun that can kill any big game i would use the 300 wsm or the 270 wsm. That stainless fluted cdl is a very sharp looking gun. i dont think you can go wrong with either caliber.

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Re: best big game rifle under 900$
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2008, 09:12:05 PM »
If your serious about spending $900.00 I would save another couple months and get yourself a Cooper Arms Rifle. http://cooperfirearms.com/

Huntnphool-Do you have one of these rifles? They look pretty sweet!

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Re: best big game rifle under 900$
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2008, 09:12:25 PM »
Troy, I just sold or traded my sako finnlite 300wsm for my swarovski spotting scope back.  I would have sold it for $900.00  Now I going to get a custom built, I think Ive scratched the christensen arms idea.  Good luck in you search
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Re: best big game rifle under 900$
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2008, 09:37:28 PM »
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Huntnphool-Do you have one of these rifles? They look pretty sweet!

i have a friend who has a few coopers...they are flat out gorgeous rifles and shoot as good as they look, probably better.
pretty sure i've heard phool talk about owning a cooper or 2.
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Re: best big game rifle under 900$
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2008, 09:40:42 PM »
They are a handsome rifle. Thanks jackelope.

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Re: best big game rifle under 900$
« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2008, 10:28:20 PM »
I've shot pacyew's cooper a few times. It's a fine shooting piece of machinery.

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Re: best big game rifle under 900$
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2008, 08:29:04 AM »
I own a 300WSM Browning A-Bolt Stainless Stalker.  This was not my first choice about four years ago (first year of the 300WSM cartridge) the Sako Finnlite was.  The reason I switched and bought the browning was because  I had a short list of definates that I wanted in a rifle; clip, under 7 lbs, and synthetic/stainless without glare (powder coating).  Characteristics that I felt were improtant in a mountain rifle.  If you don't care about these things the Steyr-Mannlicher is easily the most accurate rifle I have ever shot or watched someone shoot (heavy).  I believe you can get them for right around $900-$1100?  The browning at Hooked on Toys in Wenatchee was $720 or so back in 2003 or 2004.  I have a 4-12 Swarovski with SK mounts and bases on it and with 180 gr. Nosler Accubonds I can truly cut holes with it off the Caldwell lead sled while sighting in.  Took my 2006 permit buck this rifle at about 320 while he was trailing three does.  You can probably tell I have confidence in this setup, strongly reccommend it if your buying.

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Re: best big game rifle under 900$
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2008, 08:30:51 AM »
I'm assuming the 900 is for gun only?  You can build yourself a pretty decent custom for that based on just about any of the major actions.... 700 etc.  

As High Country asked.... "what's imprortant to you?"  There are really tons a viable options 900 and under.  

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Re: best big game rifle under 900$
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2008, 06:38:03 PM »
900 is for the gun. weight wise anything in the mid to 7# range and maybe under. i'm not looking to get the snot kicked out of me every time i pull th trigger. did a little looking today. No remington sf in 300 wsm to had around here. 3 places were sold out until remington makes another run of them and i would sure like to look at the wood before i buy one. gun broker has a few of them. that boone and Crockett edition 700 with a cdl stock would be a dandy looking combo also if they would put it together. a sako would be close to 1500 out the door and ti  isn't even in the ball park as far as price goes.     Unless i have been looking in the places? i can see why they are selling those t3's like hot cakes, guns  have really gone up. its the only rifle i looked at for under 600$(blued walnut). let me know if you guys hear of any thing for sale out there. I'm seriously looking a for a new one.

Do you think a 26" barrel is necessary for all the long action mag cal. ???       

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Re: best big game rifle under 900$
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2008, 08:25:22 PM »
Do you think a 26" barrel is necessary for all the long action mag cal. ???      

only if portability is more important then velocity. shorter barrels are more accurate 99.9% of the time.

 


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