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Title: If you were given $1000
Post by: Ddouble on March 10, 2015, 06:18:27 PM: If you were given $1000 that had to be spent on a gun what would you buy and why? I have a 308 Savage and a Knight 50 Cal. Shotguns are covered. Would prefer something that would be used for hunting deer/elk.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: The scout on March 10, 2015, 06:20:20 PM: the tikka t3 light in the classified's. :chuckle:
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: Ddouble on March 10, 2015, 06:21:17 PM: Caviat it has to be new
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: jrebel on March 10, 2015, 06:22:52 PM: 1. Savage model 114 (newer model with accu trigger); calibers would be .270, 300 win mag / wsm,

2. Savage Long Range Hunter; 6.5 creedmoor.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: rtspring on March 10, 2015, 06:25:22 PM: 700 remmy in .300 Rum...
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: Westside88 on March 10, 2015, 06:35:21 PM: I'd add some money to it and pick up a lightweight mountain rifle in 30 .06. Probably
A Forbes 24B
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: Bofire on March 10, 2015, 06:35:26 PM: Tikka T3 lite stainless, any caliber or step up and go Browning X bolt
Carl
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: Jolten on March 10, 2015, 06:36:24 PM: I'm with Jr rebel.... I want to get my hands on a 6.5creedmore savage long range hunter.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: RadSav on March 10, 2015, 06:50:43 PM: I'd probably put some glass on the .308 I already have and buy bullets with what's left. That would be spent "On a gun" wouldn't it?
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: The scout on March 10, 2015, 06:52:22 PM: :yeah: that 308 will do.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: Curly on March 10, 2015, 07:05:13 PM: Browning X-bolt in .338 Win Mag
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: coachcw on March 10, 2015, 07:18:30 PM: One gun probably a lr rem in 300 wm, then a long range savage in 6.5 x284. Then a t3 in 300wsm . In that range the glass would have to be vx2.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: xXLojackXx on March 10, 2015, 08:15:26 PM: If I was going to buy a $1000 factory rifle, it'd probably be a Rem 700 5r in 300 Win Mag. Already comes threaded for a brake or can and reputable out of the box accuracy.

If I could spend $1000 on anything gun related, it'd be on a custom action for a new build or a KRG Whiskey 3 Gen 4 chassis.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: Spawnstar on March 10, 2015, 08:55:47 PM: Quote from: RadSav on March 10, 2015, 06:50:43 PM
I'd probably put some glass on the .308 I already have and buy bullets with what's left. That would be spent "On a gun" wouldn't it?
I agree 308 would do the job just fine!! Anymore I would rather have ammo than buy more guns.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: yorketransport on March 10, 2015, 09:03:51 PM: A .375 something, I'm partial to the 375 Ruger. I can't think of a better elk gun.

Andrew
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: KFhunter on March 10, 2015, 09:07:22 PM: $1000 might make enough of a down payment to get the builder started, does that count?
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: kentrek on March 10, 2015, 09:08:43 PM: Quote from: yorketransport on March 10, 2015, 09:03:51 PM
A .375 something, I'm partial to the 375 Ruger. I can't think of a better elk gun.

Andrew

Have ya killed any elk with it ?? Pm me if ya like
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: jdb on March 10, 2015, 09:19:06 PM: I'd marlin guide gun 45/70. I have an old leupold m8 3x I'd put on it
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 11, 2015, 06:24:59 AM: I'd build an AR in .308. Without the glass, $1000 would do a pretty nice job.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: bhawley76 on March 11, 2015, 06:50:44 AM: 300 RUM would be my choice in stainless :tup:
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 11, 2015, 08:51:05 AM: So many choices!!! I like the 300 rum option as well as the .375 option. I have a 375 h&h and have killed deer, bear, and moose with it as well as an elk with a different 375. It did a stand up job on all.
I also have a 300 rum and absolutely love it too!.
If i have 1k it would be going into a rem 700 of some sort. :twocents:
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: h20hunter on March 11, 2015, 08:58:22 AM: Big bore handgun scoped.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: Dhoey07 on March 11, 2015, 09:04:51 AM: Quote from: Spawnstar on March 10, 2015, 08:55:47 PM
Quote from: RadSav on March 10, 2015, 06:50:43 PM
I'd probably put some glass on the .308 I already have and buy bullets with what's left. That would be spent "On a gun" wouldn't it?
I agree 308 would do the job just fine!! Anymore I would rather have ammo than buy more guns.

:yeah:

Get a good scope
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: turbo on March 11, 2015, 09:08:42 AM: T-3 lite 300 SM stainless
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: superdown on March 11, 2015, 09:16:18 AM: these would be my choices 8)
.1 Smith and Wesson model 69 .44 mag
.2 I would add some cash and get a Winchester highwall safari hunter in 375 h&h
.3 Ruger single seven in .327 federal 7.5 inch barrel
.4 Uberti 1871 baby rolling block carbine in 38-55 or 45-70
.5 Henry big boy trapper in .357 mag
.6 again adding some cash a Sig p220 in 10mm
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: grundy53 on March 11, 2015, 09:36:34 AM: Too many choices. My head would be spinning.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: KFhunter on March 11, 2015, 04:28:29 PM: I take it back, I'd get a kel-tec KSG.

I've been eyeballin' one of those for a long time, just haven't wanted it $1000 worth yet.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: Atroxus on March 11, 2015, 05:17:54 PM: Ruger super redhawk. Either .44 magnum or .454 casull
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: coachcw on March 11, 2015, 05:21:36 PM: you could ad a k and get a cooper then throw $1500 worth of glass on it :chuckle:
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: RadSav on March 11, 2015, 07:59:48 PM: Quote from: coachcw on March 11, 2015, 05:21:36 PM
you could ad a k and get a cooper then throw $1500 worth of glass on it :chuckle:

That was sort of my point. A nice new gun with no good glass and no ammo isn't worth much. But, an old gun ready for hunting season is a beautiful thing. Even if it's chambered for the boring 63 year old cartridge. Still one heck of an effective round!
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: coachcw on March 11, 2015, 08:10:48 PM: Really since you want to add a elk gun to the mix any 300 mag or 338 mag would fit your bill .
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: huntnphool on March 11, 2015, 08:13:53 PM: Here you go. ;) http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,171381.msg2265521.html#msg2265521 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,171381.msg2265521.html#msg2265521)
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: chester on March 11, 2015, 08:16:25 PM: A savage bear hunter in 338, I've been eyeballing those for a while

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Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: jackmaster on March 11, 2015, 08:17:03 PM: Ruger#1 single shot falling block in 30-06 its a little heavy but the rifle shoots perfect in the way it recoils, the balance.. the gun is petfect :tup:
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: baker5150 on March 11, 2015, 08:21:34 PM: Quote from: chester on March 11, 2015, 08:16:25 PM
A savage bear hunter in 338, I've been eyeballing those for a while

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:yeah:
In 300wsm. Gives you about 100 bucks left over for ammo
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: wadu1 on March 11, 2015, 08:26:19 PM: CZ 550 FS, in .270 Win. Just because I don't have .270, I have them in .223, 6.5x55 and 9.3X62 and or maybe a pair in FS .22 and .17 HMR just for fun.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: X-Force on March 11, 2015, 08:28:13 PM: IMO your covered for deer/elk/bear etc and I would pick up the swaro binos in the classifieds :chuckle:
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: RadSav on March 11, 2015, 08:57:31 PM: Quote from: chester on March 11, 2015, 08:16:25 PM
A savage bear hunter in 338, I've been eyeballing those for a while.

Me too!
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: Widgeondeke on March 11, 2015, 09:05:44 PM: Blaser R8.
Ever since seeing Addict post pic of his :drool:
Caliber somewhere tween 6.5 & 7mm
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: 2labs on March 11, 2015, 09:18:38 PM: Quote from: Widgeondeke on March 11, 2015, 09:05:44 PM
Blaser R8.
Ever since seeing Addict post pic of his :drool:
Caliber somewhere tween 6.5 & 7mm

I think that's just a down payment!
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: Special T on March 11, 2015, 09:30:52 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on March 11, 2015, 06:24:59 AM
I'd build an AR in .308. Without the glass, $1000 would do a pretty nice job.
:yeah:
Just get an AR10 with a LOoong barrel and a threaded barrel for a can or a brake.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: RadSav on March 11, 2015, 09:35:13 PM: Quote from: 2labs on March 11, 2015, 09:18:38 PM
Quote from: Widgeondeke on March 11, 2015, 09:05:44 PM
Blaser R8.
Ever since seeing Addict post pic of his :drool:
Caliber somewhere tween 6.5 & 7mm

I think that's just a down payment!

I keep checking to see if these have dropped in price. Seem to just keep climbing in value. Some day I'll sell my business for a couple million then maybe I can afford one :o
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: Firedogg on March 11, 2015, 10:13:48 PM: MSRP is higher than your grand, but I think you can find a Browning BAR in 300 or 7mm Mag for very close to that.

For me, I shoot lefty... This would be my next choice if I had room in the safe.

http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?fid=002B&cid=031&tid=537 (http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?fid=002B&cid=031&tid=537)
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: Blacklab on March 12, 2015, 07:12:03 AM: was thinking 243 wssm, brass would be a problem :bash: So maybe 260 or creedmoore in AR platform
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: WoodlandShooter on March 12, 2015, 08:24:23 AM: If I were given $1000.

It would go for some more training!!!!

I have enough guns...just need to be able to use them better.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: tgomez on March 12, 2015, 03:32:58 PM: Id just buy the best scope i could for $1000.00 and shoot the .308 you already have. You own an outstanding caliber that will quickly dispatch any big game animal in Washington.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: CAMPMEAT on March 12, 2015, 03:37:44 PM: 5.7x28, plus more cash out of pocket.... :tup:
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: timberfaller on March 12, 2015, 04:13:53 PM: I would start looking for another late 70's Browning BT99 :drool:
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: yorketransport on March 12, 2015, 08:35:46 PM: Quote from: kentrek on March 10, 2015, 09:08:43 PM
Quote from: yorketransport on March 10, 2015, 09:03:51 PM
A .375 something, I'm partial to the 375 Ruger. I can't think of a better elk gun.

Andrew

Have ya killed any elk with it ?? Pm me if ya like

No elk, but I did get a raccoon with it once. :chuckle:
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: jeepster on March 12, 2015, 08:38:29 PM: Cz 550 mannlicher either 7mm mag or 30-06
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: Ddouble on March 15, 2015, 08:17:58 PM: Thanks for all the suggestions. I like the idea of some really nice glass on top of the 308 I have.
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: splitshot on March 20, 2015, 10:22:13 PM: borrow another $3000 and buy a colt python which in my mind the finest pistol made. mike w
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: Mongo Hunter on March 23, 2015, 10:58:37 AM: Ruger 22/45 light and then a suppressor to go with it. I have always wanted one but have never got around to doing it. maybe this year is the year :chuckle:
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: ribka on March 23, 2015, 12:21:17 PM: Used Rem Sendero in 308 or 300 win mag
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: CAMPMEAT on March 23, 2015, 03:21:54 PM: Quote from: ribka on March 23, 2015, 12:21:17 PM
Used Rem Sendero in 308 or 300 win mag

How about a night on the town at the REBAR ?
Title: Re: If you were given $1000
Post by: slm9s on March 28, 2015, 09:44:17 PM: Kimber Montana 84m in 7-08