re: Best $800 or less deer rifle

I have not handled this rifle, but the Sauer 100 line is really intriguing.

You might spend a little more than 800 for the wood stock, but man they're good looking rifles. Everything I've read about them is positive. ETA: Guaranteed 5 shots MOA at 100 unlike Tikka which guarantees 3 shots. However, in standard mag capacity is 5 vs 3 in the Tikka, and it doesn't protrude downward.

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Classic Model with dark-stained beechwood stock Neutral cast for both left- and right-handed shooters Cold hammer-forged original SAUER barrel Three-position safety Three-lug bolt head 60 degree bolt lift EVER REST action bedding Trigger adjustable from 1000 to 2000 grams (2.2 - 4.2 lbs) double-stack magazine 5+1 round capacity in Standard calibers 4+1 round capacity in Mini / Magnum calibers Suitable for all Remington 700 scope bases. We recommend the SAUER Hexalock mount

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All 100 line models



This might be my next one in 7 mag:

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my tikka shoots circles around the abolts

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My 2 A-Bolts are under MOA with no mods and Federal ammo. You can’t ask for much more than that.

Are they making the new A-Bolts like the original?

I have an original and I love it. Great gun. However I have heard horror stories on the 2nd generation and even worse on the AB3.

Quick look at the website shows the A-Bolt hasn't been in production since 2008.


Cabelas has an X-Bolt 270 for $809 before the $100 mail in rebate. I would personally prefer the 308 or 7mm-08, but the X-Bolt is a great shooting gun. The biggest downside to the X-Bolt is very limited aftermarket. But if you don't want to make a bunch of changes it is a really great rifle.

I want to try the Bergara, they have great reviews. And of course the Tikka is a great gun too.

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The current Remingtons aren’t what they used to be from a QC standpoint.

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I love my 700, but this is a true statement.

I have had mine for 4-5 seasons. No rust on it last year. Left it clean and in a climate controlled room during the off-season. It is now completely covered in surface rust, has a little bit of pitting, and I can see some rust in the barrel. I am pretty pissed. I can either pay $250 bucks to have the whole thing broke down and cerakoted or i can pay $450 and have a new McGowen barrel put on.

The BAR is a beautiful rifle, but I can't stop looking at that horrible silver scope on that stock image you found.

Howa

Savage Axis .308 is a damn good rifle and you'll pay way less than $800

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I can't stop looking at that horrible silver scope on that stock image you found.

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Looks like a black scope to me. I think it's just lightened to show contrast between what the gun looks like with and without a scope.

It looks kinda funny without sights. I like a standard read with a hooded front sight.

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I own a Weatherby Vanguard S2 and a Tikka T3. Both are wood stock 308’s with the same mid-range Leuopold Scope. I have an indoor range near my home in Pass Christian that allows rifles (100 yard range). I have not adjusted the trigger on either. I use the same Lapua ammo in both. Both shoot sub MOA. The Weatherby is heavier and kicks less. The Tikka has a slightly lighter trigger. The fit and the finish on both is acceptable, but the Weatherby is clearly more attractive. If I ever sell one, there won’t be any hesitation that it will be the Tikka, but I won it in a raffle and haven’t felt the urge to sell.

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fair enough, but 'more attractive' is definitely subjective

with that said, i would love to have a vanguard 2

Sako 85 on sale