New rifle help .... input needed

[D-Rock425]

I really like the feel of the Browning's.  I don't like how the tikkas feel at all.

[bobcat]

Of those listed, I only have experience with the Browning A bolt, so that's what I would go with. I've had mine for about 14 years and have been really happy with it. The only thing I did to it was to buy a replacement trigger spring from Timney for $15 and it now has an awesome 2 1/2 pound trigger. And it's accurate with just about anything I put in it.

If I had the money though, I'd be tempted to try the Sako. I've heard great things about them. But I also agree with some of the others- why not save some money on the rifle and spend it on a better scope?

[wsmnut]

I have one of the new Winchester Model 70's.  The Extreme Weather stainless model.  It is awesome.  The least finicky rifle I own.  Trigger is owner adjustable.  I have mine set at 3 pounds.  Very crisp.  No creep.  Rifle shoots almost anything I feed it MOA.  I haven't weighed it, but it's nice for hunting/carrying.  I put a Leupold VX-III 2.5 x 8 on it.  I don't worry about it while hunting because I don't have a fortune in it.
     Give these a look.  Very smooth actions.  Nice rifles.

wsmnut

[bhylton]

i own a browning a bolt left handed hunter in 300wsm. i think it weights around 6lbs without scope. it shoot right around 1/2 - 3/4in at 100yds, light and easy to carry, really is handy to have spare loaded clips. "tika does also" even with 185gr bullets and a hot load i can shoot a decent number or rounds without being bothered by recoil. prob set you back around 600-650. not a bad lookng gun either for as plain as it is.

[brokenvet]

Can't go wrong with American made guns like the model 70 or a Ruger Model 77, Howa 1500. 

Yes the Tikka, browning, Sako are very fine guns, but I prefer American made.  Take notice I left out Remington.  I am not saying they are crap, just saying they are made elsewhere these days.

I do own foreign made guns, but they are VZ.24, Brazilian 1908, K98 and soon a Swede 96 

I have one of the new Winchester Model 70's.  The Extreme Weather stainless model.  It is awesome.  The least finicky rifle I own.  Trigger is owner adjustable.  I have mine set at 3 pounds.  Very crisp.  No creep.  Rifle shoots almost anything I feed it MOA.  I haven't weighed it, but it's nice for hunting/carrying.  I put a Leupold VX-III 2.5 x 8 on it.  I don't worry about it while hunting because I don't have a fortune in it.
     Give these a look.  Very smooth actions.  Nice rifles.

wsmnut

[bearpaw]

my  , the tikka can shoot better than you or i can. its light. and around 600 buck, what more do you need? i say save the extra money and put it towards optics. i plan on buying a tikka 300 win mag and planning on spending at least the same amount on a scope.

This is good advice. I would choose the 300 Winmag over the WSM because they are very similar in ballistics, but the 300 Winmag cartridges are much cheaper and more available at most sporting goods stores. The tika or any of the other basic brands are good enough rifles, spend the extra money to get good optics. 

[GHETTO GUIDE]

Lets put optics aside . 

Part of my trouble here is availability.  I have not been able to handle / hold/ fondle anything other than the Tikka and the Kimber Montana.  I went to the last gun show/ Portland and nothing I was looking for was there.  $200-$300 is nothing for an upgrade for a better rifle.  I am still wondering if it shoots / feels that much better?   

[carpsniperg2]

  I go to most all the gun shows in portland the bigger ones, at the expo center. I have almost always found what I was looking for at them. Why you are there you should go by wholesale sports as well. They should have most of what you are looking for. Another great place, looking at your profile location is Bob's in longview. I like that store a lot and they have a lot of guns in there.

[BOWHUNTER45]

I am a huge sako and tikka fan. You can't go wrong with either one in my mind. If you want a good light weight shooter that can drive tacks buy the tikka and put the other 600 you would spend into a good scope like a Leupold vxII.

ya I agree with Carp . on this one ..that tikka 3  FOR THE MONEY IS HARD to BEAT !! Bought one for my son in a 25-06 and it will dot your eye... Plus I bought a 300 wsm in a winchester and it to will dot your eye... both good guns and for the price you can not go wrong !!

[BOWHUNTER45]

I have one of the new Winchester Model 70's.  The Extreme Weather stainless model.  It is awesome.  The least finicky rifle I own.  Trigger is owner adjustable.  I have mine set at 3 pounds.  Very crisp.  No creep.  Rifle shoots almost anything I feed it MOA.  I haven't weighed it, but it's nice for hunting/carrying.  I put a Leupold VX-III 2.5 x 8 on it.  I don't worry about it while hunting because I don't have a fortune in it.
     Give these a look.  Very smooth actions.  Nice rifles.

wsmnut

ya thats what I have in a 300 wsm and it shoots awesome and will definately up end a bear !!!

[bearpaw]

I have one of the new Winchester Model 70's.  The Extreme Weather stainless model.  It is awesome.  The least finicky rifle I own.  Trigger is owner adjustable.  I have mine set at 3 pounds.  Very crisp.  No creep.  Rifle shoots almost anything I feed it MOA.  I haven't weighed it, but it's nice for hunting/carrying.  I put a Leupold VX-III 2.5 x 8 on it.  I don't worry about it while hunting because I don't have a fortune in it.
     Give these a look.  Very smooth actions.  Nice rifles.

wsmnut

ya thats what I have in a 300 wsm and it shoots awesome and will definately up end a bear !!!

I killed a sambar at 350 yards in Australia and several other animals with that exact gun, I have to admit it was sweet shooting, belonged to a friend.

[bobcat]

Can't go wrong with American made guns like the model 70 or a Ruger Model 77, Howa 1500.

Howa is made in Japan.

[bearpaw]

I can understand his dilemma, there are a lot of good choices available and you just don't know without handling and shooting them what will be best for yourself.

Here's my best advice on make, the ruger is a tough rifle, but if you don't like much recoil, avoid them, they seem to kick the worst of about any make. Better go shooting with some buddy's and try out a few guns and see what is best for you.

[brokenvet]

Can't go wrong with American made guns like the model 70 or a Ruger Model 77, Howa 1500.

Howa is made in Japan.

Oops, did not know that.

[addicted]

gotta look around. see more options.

your looking for a family heirlom which in my book is going to have a wooden stock.

gotta look at weatherby, CZ, or maybe bump it up a notch steyr, sauer, or any other true family heirlom.   

a lot of american guns arent what they used to be lol