What brand should I go with...

[Hyde]

Savage or Remington 700!  I wouldn't own a Ruger if you gave it to me, but that's just personal preference.

I wasn't fond of the early models, but the new models are nice looking rifles.  What don't you like about them?

[Jellymon]

Yeah, what dont you like about rugers? They are tough and dependable. Mine shoots under moa even with the 7lb trigger. Okay, so the triggers a little heavy, but it dont creep, what else dont you like? I know everyone has their reasons, Im just curious.

[PolarBear]

I had a 3 in different calibers (.308, .300 win mag and .22-.250) many years ago when I was still shooting long range and couldnt get any of them to shoot a decent group. No. it wasn't operator error because I could pick up my Browning or H&K and drive nails all day wit them.  I didn't like the triggers and the action was too cumbersome.  I could fix the workings and the trigger but not the barrels.  Like I said, it was a long time ago and I am sure they are better but just not my cup of cheese. 

[Dan-o]

Cheap but good = Savage
Sort of cheap but real good = Tikka T2

[Wile E. Hunter]

Savage or Remington 700!  I wouldn't own a Ruger if you gave it to me, but that's just personal preference.

I wasn't fond of the early models, but the new models are nice looking rifles.  What don't you like about them?

Rugers are "like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get"

[longrange7mm]

Remington 700!

[Hyde]

... Like I said, it was a long time ago and I am sure they are better but just not my cup of cheese. 

Next time you have a chance, take a look at the new Hawkeye.  I'd be interested to know if you think otherwise.  I had a stainless 77 left hand 270 a few years ago but never really liked it.  I couldn't really figure out why, it just didn't feel good.  It shot fine, and after an antelope hunt, I sold it.  I really like the feel of the new version.  Of course, it they don't shoot, who cares what the feel like...

[PolarBear]

My next one is going to be a Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .243.  I think that I am done buying big bore rifles for a while.

[Hyde]

My next one is going to be a Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .243.  I think that I am done buying big bore rifles for a while.

I just got one in 22-250.  I like it, but the butt stock is hollow which gives the rifle an unbalanced feeling to me.  I'll mount it in a Mcmillan stock soon.  I thought about filling in the hollow space with something to try and balance the thing out, and may try that before I go Mcmillan.

[700xcr]

My next one is going to be a Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .243.  I think that I am done buying big bore rifles for a while.

I have one in a 223rem. Accurate rifle.

[700xcr]

My next one is going to be a Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .243.  I think that I am done buying big bore rifles for a while.

I just got one in 22-250.  I like it, but the butt stock is hollow which gives the rifle an unbalanced feeling to me.  I'll mount it in a Mcmillan stock soon.  I thought about filling in the hollow space with something to try and balance the thing out, and may try that before I go Mcmillan.

Even with the hoolow stock my 223rem. produces 1/2" groups.

[birdwacker]

TC Icon or venture, tikka t3, savage, marlin xl7,Howa or weatherby vanguard.

[JackOfAllTrades]

Biggest bang for the buck is a Marlin XL7.  Love my Ruger77 (late 70's vintage with the varminter trigger). I'm sure there's another Ruger in new vintage that I'd like.

-Steve