Post by: sportsbud on March 14, 2011, 11:12:23 PM
Post by: Caseyd on March 14, 2011, 11:23:03 PM
Post by: sportsbud on March 14, 2011, 11:24:44 PM
Under 300 is going to be tough in my opinion unless usedThat's what Ive been thinking. I just kinda want to know if there are any lemons to stay away from, new I could get a 770 or savage edge but used for the same price can bring more quality too.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 14, 2011, 11:26:44 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 14, 2011, 11:27:34 PM
Post by: Harold on March 14, 2011, 11:28:09 PM
Post by: sportsbud on March 14, 2011, 11:32:24 PM
keep saving... its hard to find anything in that price range that hasnt been beat to all hell or isint a pos let alone having any kind of glass... you might be able to find a remington 710 or a savage in there but good luck. search pawn shops every once and a while you will find a good deal there. ied save a few hundred more for a weatherby vangaurd or a savage axis both around 450 i think new with a scope.Well I have no problem I can get some decent scopes for a good price (a BSA 6-24x mil dot tactical scope for 50 new) so glass isnt a big deal the bore is and even if its a little beat up its good as long as the bore and action is good.
Post by: FC on March 14, 2011, 11:33:40 PM
Post by: sportsbud on March 14, 2011, 11:40:57 PM
Look around some of the pawn shops, I know someone who got an older (93ish I think) wood stocked Savage 30 06 with Bushnell (I think it was a Banner) 4-12x 40 for $300 last year. It shoots good too, nice accurate rifle although it's recoil pad was tired and had to be replaced.Yea I know I may even do a partial trade for my 10/22 (I really am not impressed with the 10/22 sometimes the new ones seem too cheap), oh and on a second thought too what would a 24 power scope be on bolt .22lr? would it be really big overkill? it has a 12 power on it right now and tat sometimes doesn't seem enough when target shooting.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on March 14, 2011, 11:44:41 PM
Post by: sportsbud on March 14, 2011, 11:50:18 PM
Sportsbud, You can pick up a Mauser 98 in either 7mm or 8mm for a good price. You can buy a sporterized stock for it. The ammo is somewhat cheap, and overall good for plinking and hunting. Mauser actions have been tried all over the world and are generally the preferred action outside of North America.I am not quiet into that point to have the time/tools to do all the gunsmithing for my guns, I would love a scope on my sks but cant drill and tap so A gunsmith would want 40 or 50 to do that for me. I want a rifle that has the ability to be a cheap plinker for less long term investment required in my time/money, but be a great gun for hunting(I have tried a mosin but it is way way to heavy and long, in fact I am trading that for a cheapo 9mm)
Post by: FC on March 15, 2011, 12:04:35 AM
oh and on a second thought too what would a 24 power scope be on bolt .22lr? would it be really big overkill? it has a 12 power on it right now and tat sometimes doesn't seem enough when target shooting.
What distance are you shooting at?
Post by: sportsbud on March 15, 2011, 12:09:25 AM
Hell with the 12 power scope I kill clays at 150 yards all day, so maybe 200 to 300 yards for the heck of it I know that wouldn't have a whole lot of power, but my .22 can do it. abd at 50 dollars I may get another when I get another rifle when I want some serious long range the scope is only 40mm objective but, for that price its still worth it.oh and on a second thought too what would a 24 power scope be on bolt .22lr? would it be really big overkill? it has a 12 power on it right now and tat sometimes doesn't seem enough when target shooting.
What distance are you shooting at?
oh this is it...
http://www.amazon.com/BSA-24x40-Tactical-Scope-Matte/dp/B0010XCT78 (http://www.amazon.com/BSA-24x40-Tactical-Scope-Matte/dp/B0010XCT78)
Post by: thinkingman on March 15, 2011, 09:14:46 AM
I would not buy 24X power in that quality glass.Hell with the 12 power scope I kill clays at 150 yards all day, so maybe 200 to 300 yards for the heck of it I know that wouldn't have a whole lot of power, but my .22 can do it. abd at 50 dollars I may get another when I get another rifle when I want some serious long range the scope is only 40mm objective but, for that price its still worth it.oh and on a second thought too what would a 24 power scope be on bolt .22lr? would it be really big overkill? it has a 12 power on it right now and tat sometimes doesn't seem enough when target shooting.
What distance are you shooting at?
oh this is it...
http://www.amazon.com/BSA-24x40-Tactical-Scope-Matte/dp/B0010XCT78 (http://www.amazon.com/BSA-24x40-Tactical-Scope-Matte/dp/B0010XCT78)
it would be awful.
A Savage .308 would be your best bet in the price range you mentioned.
Post by: Hornseeker on March 15, 2011, 09:27:09 AM
This is an example of a "cheap" 6-20 target scope....
http://www.amazon.com/Leupold-VX-3-6-5-20x40mm-EFR-Target/dp/B001T9X5XU/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1300206249&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Leupold-VX-3-6-5-20x40mm-EFR-Target/dp/B001T9X5XU/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1300206249&sr=1-1)
They pretty much go up from there....
For $300 I'd be looking used. I bought my first 30-06 for $110... I killed maybe 10 bucks and a few bulls with it, few bears... mostly with a Tasco $80 3-9 on it...
Good Luck
Post by: BlackRidge on March 15, 2011, 09:46:17 AM
For a low cost, decent hunting/target rifle, I'd look towards Savage and or Marlin. The 336 (i believe) can go for around $300 depending on its condition and 30-30 ammo is pretty common/inexpensive. The Edge rifles seem to work well, come in a variety of calibers and have a pretty good reputation behind them. They usually run at or under $300, and sometimes come with scopes (decent quality).
If you're willing to go a little higher price-wise, you may be able to find a slightly used T/C Venture for 350-400. Very accurate rifles, amazing deals for the money
Post by: sportsbud on March 15, 2011, 10:51:55 AM
Post by: KillBilly on March 15, 2011, 11:49:27 AM
Look around some of the pawn shops, I know someone who got an older (93ish I think) wood stocked Savage 30 06 with Bushnell (I think it was a Banner) 4-12x 40 for $300 last year. It shoots good too, nice accurate rifle although it's recoil pad was tired and had to be replaced.
+ 1 on the pawn shops. I see lots of good rifles at good prices all the time. I stop in at three pawn shops regularly looking at guns and power tools. Give it a look see, it can't hurt.
Post by: Recurve-Elk on March 16, 2011, 09:57:42 AM
I love the simplicity, rigidity, accuracy, and fail safe operation of their break barrel guns. Really cheap too.
Post by: C-Money on March 16, 2011, 10:15:49 AM
Post by: teanawayslayer on March 16, 2011, 10:24:45 AM
Post by: sportsbud on March 16, 2011, 12:42:37 PM
Remington is a great gun for the money. They run specials at big five every so often in many different caliber's. gun scope combo's. for around 299-349. I would stay away from the other cheaper guns like savage. Junk and very cheaply made.I have many friends with savages, I have a bolt .22lr from savage, they are all great quality guns well put together, great shooters, and accurate(even my 130 dollar .22lr shoots almost sub moa at 100 yards), the Remington 770s are good shooters but rattle, are very cheap a lot of play in the bolts, they shoot good but boy do they feel like a major POS.
Post by: trippledigitss on March 16, 2011, 12:57:35 PM
One bad thing was the screws in the scope base are in so damn tight the heads stripped out when I tried to take them off to put a base extension on. >:( That really pi$$ed me off -still does! >:( So now I got to take it over to the gunsmith (thats you FC :chuckle: ) and get it fixed!
Post by: Buckmark on March 16, 2011, 01:12:09 PM
A little different than what you stated your looking for, but in the classifieds there is a 30-06 rem 742 with a lupey 3x9 thats a good set up for a decent price (gun and scope)
also saw a 25-06 in there for 275, bolt action..
Post by: FC on March 16, 2011, 02:32:06 PM
ask FC, he fondled it for a little bit.
I actually really liked that rifle and if they made one in a left hand version I would buy a twin to it (I may yet buy a right handed one), a very solid feeling rifle with a smooth action and a great looking camo stock. The scope of course wasn't great but was exactly the same as all the other package rifles I have seen lately.
Savage rifles in general may not be the prettiest around but by virtue of their assemble seem to all be extremely accurate, their barrels are good quality as are their triggers. If you are into lock times and such, modern Savage triggers are the fastest on the market last I knew :twocents:
Post by: sportsbud on March 16, 2011, 02:35:49 PM
Post by: FC on March 16, 2011, 03:04:06 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 16, 2011, 03:08:32 PM
Post by: sportsbud on March 16, 2011, 03:10:35 PM
They would probably tell him not to go Godzilla on his rifle with his Mommy tools next time! LMAOWhat like this?
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pingpong-project.com%2Fbilder%2Fgodzilla.gif&hash=8035a2becae790f36e124cd2e80bf520aa4914d1) :bfg:
Post by: FC on March 16, 2011, 03:22:17 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi441.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fqq138%2Fthehellcamino%2Fguns%2Fking_kong_vs_godzilla.jpg&hash=81fa0b0604a7f101d544c170def3dbcbfde03a5b)
:chuckle:
Post by: trippledigitss on March 16, 2011, 03:23:13 PM
I think I will give them a call just see what they say. I thought that was rediculous to put them in that tight. I picture a bunch of minimum wage workers on a line putting the scope packages together with cheap tools no better than mine. I just dont want to have to deal with warranty issues and sending the rifle back on a 4 month turnaround. But I surely dont want to pay 150 bucks to fix a $300 rifle!
Post by: trippledigitss on March 16, 2011, 03:27:42 PM
Post by: 400out on March 16, 2011, 03:27:47 PM
Hey - that wasnt funny! I had the correct size allen wrench and I was trying to finesse that little b*tch out! Especially on the 2nd one! Keep that kinda crap up and I will no longer give you my 'smith'n business! :chuckle:It sounds like it got a little locktite on it at some point :twocents:
I think I will give them a call just see what they say. I thought that was rediculous to put them in that tight. I picture a bunch of minimum wage workers on a line putting the scope packages together with cheap tools no better than mine. I just dont want to have to deal with warranty issues and sending the rifle back on a 4 month turnaround. But I surely dont want to pay 1650 bucks to fix a $300 rifle!
Post by: FC on March 16, 2011, 03:28:42 PM
Post by: trippledigitss on March 16, 2011, 03:29:47 PM
Post by: trippledigitss on March 16, 2011, 03:33:18 PM
I almost squirted a little pee out there! When do you want to come over to get those screws out? :chuckle: :chuckle:
Oh stop, it wasnt that funny - quit flattering yourself! :chuckle: I'll let you know as soon as I figure out some time. I got baseball stuff tonight, thurs, friday, & sunday. Not sure what the plans are for saturday but that might be the best bet. Then I'll have to go back and zero the darn thing again..... You should go out there and shoot the 5 stand with me, do you got a shotgun for that?
Post by: FC on March 16, 2011, 03:35:53 PM
Post by: trippledigitss on March 16, 2011, 03:37:28 PM
I do actually, I was thinking of going out to do some shooting that day in a different place and maybe do some early looking around for bears while I was at it. Welcome to join if you like.
I'll get in touch with you before the weekend (I think we jacked this guy's thread!) :chuckle:
Post by: sportsbud on March 16, 2011, 03:44:43 PM
Post by: FC on March 16, 2011, 03:52:47 PM
:lol4: :lol4:
Go buy a Savage Edge or Axis combo, you will love it.
Post by: teanawayslayer on March 16, 2011, 03:59:41 PM
I have never shot a pos 22 so that's not saying much. :beatdeadhorse:Remington is a great gun for the money. They run specials at big five every so often in many different caliber's. gun scope combo's. for around 299-349. I would stay away from the other cheaper guns like savage. Junk and very cheaply made.I have many friends with savages, I have a bolt .22lr from savage, they are all great quality guns well put together, great shooters, and accurate(even my 130 dollar .22lr shoots almost sub moa at 100 yards), the Remington 770s are good shooters but rattle, are very cheap a lot of play in the bolts, they shoot good but boy do they feel like a major POS.