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[Ducknut97]

What rifle should I buy for deer, elk Bear? I have made up my mind on 30-06 but I can't decide on the model. I have thought of Savages , Remington 700, Tikka T3, and I have heard about Ruger American Hunter. Any opinions help .

[JohnVH]

all will work great, savage has a sweet trigger, tikka is light and smooooooth action and uber accurate. Personal preferences.

[saylean]

I love my Tikka, I love my savage. JohnVH pretty muched sumed it up. Head into a gun shop and take a look at em, see which one tickles your fancy the most. Either way, your getting a new gun!~

[Ducknut97]

Haha thanks guys yeah I am only 15 so I will try to get to Cabelas ar something during Spring Break, who knows what I'll find .

[high country]

what's your budget?

[birdwacker]

Tikka or that new Ruger american which ever feels best.

[BullMagnet76]

If you are gonna go with a Remington 700 buy the higher end ones like the Mil spec, or Sendero SF 2, both are outstanding but they are gonna cost around $1100.  The Quality control on Remington's lower end like the SPS is really slipping.

[high country]

If you are gonna go with a Remington 700 buy the higher end ones like the Mil spec, or Sendero SF 2, both are outstanding but they are gonna cost around $1100.  The Quality control on Remington's lower end like the SPS is really slipping.

That's no joke.

[Ducknut97]

I'm hoping not to go over $550 to $600 depending on the deal and the gun.

[carpsniperg2]

Hands down get a tikka. Just added 2 more to the collection in the last couple of weeks. My family has more then a few and they are all great guns. We have some that have been around the world and all across the usa. One of the best deals and guns out there

black and blued 500-530.00 for most people.

[BullMagnet76]

I'm hoping not to go over $550 to $600 depending on the deal and the gun.

For what you are looking to spend look at the Tikkas.

[BullMagnet76]

Maybe look at the Savage Weather Warrior, I bought one for the wife, they are pretty decent.

[addicted]

Tikka or savage both good choices.......not the remington though. Even the really "nice" 700 CDL stainless fluted i bought was poorly put together.

[BullMagnet76]

Tikka or savage both good choices.......not the remington though. Even the really "nice" 700 CDL stainless fluted i bought was poorly put together.

What was wrong with your 700 CDL?

[addicted]

Bolt handle was poorly placed or machined(not to mention i cant believe they still solder them on) to where the bolt handle and action started to hit and mushroom the steel away from eachother.  It also had one misfire where the pin dropped upon closing of the bolt. I took apart everything and put it back together adjusted to my satisfaction and wants after that and it didnt happen again.

When I went home I took apart two older remingtons, a 1976 BDL? and an early 80's sportsman 78 and they both felt nicer than my 2008CDL.

I've heard that the magic date for getting a nice remington is prior to 2001.

[ing]

Cant go wrong with a Ruger Hawkeye.

[addicted]

Cant go wrong with a Ruger Hawkeye.

yes you can.

a quote

"I've owned & seen a few M77's that were true sub-MOA rifles, but I've also seen a couple that came out w/ the barrel cross-threaded, a snable that change POI by 6" w/ 3 shots from barrel heating. Ruger's biggest problem is there are a bunch of rifles out there that are a lot better buys for the same or less, the Tikka being one of the top choices..."

then other members have issues with them. I think thats where I got my siggy from.


A guy tried to get me to buy one off him over here. He let me take it to the range and it couldnt do better than a 4+ inch group. He apologised and changed the scope....... didnt shoot any better. Didnt buy that one for sure. 

I consider buying every rifle I see honestly..... just rugers get a bit less consideration.

 

[high country]

Bolt handle was poorly placed or machined(not to mention i cant believe they still solder them on) to where the bolt handle and action started to hit and mushroom the steel away from eachother.  It also had one misfire where the pin dropped upon closing of the bolt. I took apart everything and put it back together adjusted to my satisfaction and wants after that and it didnt happen again.

When I went home I took apart two older remingtons, a 1976 BDL? and an early 80's sportsman 78 and they both felt nicer than my 2008CDL.

I've heard that the magic date for getting a nice remington is prior to 2001.

That is actually a design feature. The surgeon is exactly the same....and you will never hear anyone call it a pos. The angle you see on the bolt handle where it engages the receiver is your primary extraction. If the bolt were as hard or harder than the receiver....it would kill the action instead of the $15.00 handle that can be replaced easily. The solder on the handle works well 99% of the time.

For the money, I would look at a howa/vanguard or tikka.

[addicted]

For the money, I would look at a howa/vanguard or tikka.

 

Both the action and bolt handle were showing wear. I thought about filing down the action and replacing the bolt handle but the guy who bought it from me didnt care.

[ing]

Cant go wrong with a Ruger Hawkeye.

yes you can.

a quote

"I've owned & seen a few M77's that were true sub-MOA rifles, but I've also seen a couple that came out w/ the barrel cross-threaded, a snable that change POI by 6" w/ 3 shots from barrel heating. Ruger's biggest problem is there are a bunch of rifles out there that are a lot better buys for the same or less, the Tikka being one of the top choices..."

then other members have issues with them. I think thats where I got my siggy from.


A guy tried to get me to buy one off him over here. He let me take it to the range and it couldnt do better than a 4+ inch group. He apologised and changed the scope....... didnt shoot any better. Didnt buy that one for sure. 

I consider buying every rifle I see honestly..... just rugers get a bit less consideration.

I've never had any problems with mine and it shoots straight.

[jyerxa]

Your not going to get a fair and balanced reply from me.  I have had a Rem 700 for over 30 years. 

[jaymark6655]

Savage 111 FHNS (floorplate) or FCNS (detac mag).  Both MSRP for $696  with the accustock.  If I was buying my first rifle again, I would get one of these.  (I bought a Rem 700 VTR in .308 because that is what I had always wanted and I didn't know anything about Savage)  I love my Rem, but those Savages can shoot.

My next rifle will be that Long Range Hunter in .338 LM if I can ever afford it.