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Looking for good Starter bolt-action Rifle
Posted on 5/7/13 at 6:25 pm
Posted on 5/7/13 at 6:25 pm
I am about to buy my first rifle and was looking for something that was under $500. I have already been looking and the Mosin Nagan, Savage Axis, Savage 111, and the Remington 770. any suggestions?
Also I would prefer to have it chamber something like 30-06, 7.62x54r, or any other inexpensive round.
Also I would prefer to have it chamber something like 30-06, 7.62x54r, or any other inexpensive round.
This post was edited on 5/7/13 at 6:41 pm
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Posted on 5/7/13 at 6:30 pm to ponger3d
Tikka T3
/thread for serious this time
Eta: You looking for a semi-auto? When someone says "rifle", I always think of a bolt gun. Change thread title to
/thread for serious this time
Eta: You looking for a semi-auto? When someone says "rifle", I always think of a bolt gun. Change thread title to
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Looking for a good starter assault rifle
This post was edited on 5/7/13 at 6:32 pm
Posted on 5/7/13 at 6:30 pm to ponger3d
quote:Not this one
Remington 770
quote:I've heard good things about this
Savage 111
Posted on 5/7/13 at 6:42 pm to ponger3d
Don't get a 770, its a turd.
The ruger american rifle at $299 can't be beat for the money.
Mossberg 100 atr is a solid gun too for around $300.
The ruger american rifle at $299 can't be beat for the money.
Mossberg 100 atr is a solid gun too for around $300.
This post was edited on 5/7/13 at 6:45 pm
Posted on 5/7/13 at 6:43 pm to ponger3d
ruger american is great bang for ur buck.
Posted on 5/7/13 at 6:51 pm to ponger3d
Savage 10fp in .308. Good gun for the price
Posted on 5/7/13 at 7:08 pm to ponger3d
You can't go wrong with any rifle out there these days, IMO. The scope makes the gun. Save any money you can on a beginner rifle and spend it on a high quality scope.
Report back on what you decide upon.
Report back on what you decide upon.
Posted on 5/7/13 at 7:32 pm to ponger3d
Savage
Posted on 5/7/13 at 8:20 pm to ponger3d
This is one of the few times a little background info wasn't asked for. What is your intentions for said first bolt action rifle?
Posted on 5/7/13 at 8:26 pm to ponger3d
I don't need to know what your doing with it to tell you not to buy a mosin. Awesome avi btw.
This post was edited on 5/7/13 at 8:29 pm
Posted on 5/7/13 at 9:00 pm to ponger3d
Howa 1500
Posted on 5/8/13 at 12:07 am to ponger3d
Ponger,
You've got a number of fine choices. Handle them and see which ones have the particular traits you want including: 2 position vs 3 position safety, tang vs wing vs Remington type safety, type of recoil pad, hinged floor plate vs mag, fit and feel.
For the price range you're looking at, I'd compare the Savage (model 10, 110, 11, 111 etc.) series, Winchester Model 70 series, Ruger All American, Howa and Weatherby Vanguard. I'd stay away from the Remington 770 and Savage Axis. The Remington Model 700 is still a fine gun if you're not bothered by their recent apparent sell out.
You've got a number of fine choices. Handle them and see which ones have the particular traits you want including: 2 position vs 3 position safety, tang vs wing vs Remington type safety, type of recoil pad, hinged floor plate vs mag, fit and feel.
For the price range you're looking at, I'd compare the Savage (model 10, 110, 11, 111 etc.) series, Winchester Model 70 series, Ruger All American, Howa and Weatherby Vanguard. I'd stay away from the Remington 770 and Savage Axis. The Remington Model 700 is still a fine gun if you're not bothered by their recent apparent sell out.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 6:41 am to ponger3d
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Savage 111
I hear good things.
Is a Winchester 70 too much for a "starter" rifle?
Posted on 5/8/13 at 9:49 am to ponger3d
You are required to post pics after a purchase. It's just standard protocol
Posted on 5/8/13 at 12:15 pm to ponger3d
quote:
Also I would prefer to have it chamber something like 30-06, 7.62x54r, or any other inexpensive round.
30.06 is not an inexpensive round.
Posted on 5/8/13 at 3:02 pm to ponger3d
quote:
any other inexpensive round.
What is that?
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