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Looking for recommendations on a bolt action rifle.
Posted by Nguyener on 5/21/22 at 8:46 am10
Trying to decide on my next purchase. Originally I was thinking an 870 wingmaster, but I do already own a 12g over/under and I shoot fine with it. So I’m thinking I should get a rifle.
I don’t really own a long rifle. I have a Ruger 10/22 but that’s it.
Thinking of getting something in either 308 Win. or .30-06 Springfield.
I enjoy upgrading and adding to my guns, so I’m looking for a solid base rifle in the 800-1000 dollar range and I’ll add scopes and etc later. Would like bolt action, reliable, good for hunting.
What do y’all recommend?
I don’t really own a long rifle. I have a Ruger 10/22 but that’s it.
Thinking of getting something in either 308 Win. or .30-06 Springfield.
I enjoy upgrading and adding to my guns, so I’m looking for a solid base rifle in the 800-1000 dollar range and I’ll add scopes and etc later. Would like bolt action, reliable, good for hunting.
What do y’all recommend?
Ruger American with Vortex scope is a great value package and are typically tack drivers. I purchased one for my son in 6.5 cripple-more and am amazed by how well it shoots (better than some of my higher end rifles). Has a nice trigger too. I like .308 for all around caliber, less recoil than the 30-06, but still good for large game, and ammo is relatively easy to find. My 2-cents…dissenting opinions incoming ;)
re: Looking for recommendations on a bolt action rifle.Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt on 5/21/22 at 9:11 am to Nguyener
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solid base rifle in the 800-1000 dollar range
Winchester model 70 extreme weather is the best thing going in this bracket IMO. It comes with a very good fiberglass stock (most synthetic stocks are just plastic), great trigger, great action.
Some other ones to look at that I like a lot in no particular order:
Tikka T3
Weatherby vanguard
Howard 1500
Model 70 sporter (if you prefer wood)
Ruger model 77
All are quality rifles that will shoot well and last a lifetime.
Begarra in 308.
It uses the rem 700 style action so there is plenty of aftermarket support for it if you like to upgrade. The 308 has been one of the most available cartridges on the shelf for the last two years and while it may not be as sexy as some other rounds it is a great cartridge that will not be the limiting factor for most hunters.
They have a several models in that price range, I have a b14 ridge in 6.5 and have only shot a box of shells through it shoots cheap hornady whitetail shells sub one inch at 100 yards
It uses the rem 700 style action so there is plenty of aftermarket support for it if you like to upgrade. The 308 has been one of the most available cartridges on the shelf for the last two years and while it may not be as sexy as some other rounds it is a great cartridge that will not be the limiting factor for most hunters.
They have a several models in that price range, I have a b14 ridge in 6.5 and have only shot a box of shells through it shoots cheap hornady whitetail shells sub one inch at 100 yards
re: Looking for recommendations on a bolt action rifle.Posted by RogerTheShrubber on 5/21/22 at 9:46 am to Nguyener
Look at the Howa rifles. Weatherby uses their barreled actions on the Vanguard. I was going to get one before going the AR route.
re: Looking for recommendations on a bolt action rifle.Posted by unclejhim on 5/21/22 at 9:56 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Winchester model 70
This with your choice of stock in 30-06.
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re: Looking for recommendations on a bolt action rifle.Posted by Carson123987 on 5/21/22 at 11:39 am to Nguyener
Get a Tikka T3x and don't look back.
re: Looking for recommendations on a bolt action rifle.Posted by RogerTheShrubber on 5/21/22 at 11:44 am to Kashmir
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.308
That's what i settled on this time. Everything else is too expensive and low availability right now.
re: Looking for recommendations on a bolt action rifle.Posted by Duckhammer_77 on 5/21/22 at 11:56 am to Carson123987
My Tikka is a tack driver but I got it years ago when they were $500. For Tikka MSRP these days, I think Bergara is the best gun at those price points. Also look at Savage 110 rifles. I'd rather have a 30-06 than 308. More powder to sling those 180gr partitions at elk and big muleys. If only for deer in SE USA, 308 is fine.
My only center fire bolt action is the cheapo model Savage Axis in 308, the one that comes with a scope for about $350. It’s more accurate than I am but obviously a budget rifle. It’s surprisingly finicky about ammo though unlike my AR10 which eats anything. If all Savages are so finicky then I’d buy a different brand.
re: Looking for recommendations on a bolt action rifle.Posted by Yewkindewit on 5/21/22 at 12:16 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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I was going to get one before going the AR route.
Why not both?
Howa 1500 in .308 - fine rifle
re: Looking for recommendations on a bolt action rifle.Posted by TigerOnThe Hill on 5/21/22 at 12:41 pm to biglego
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If all Savages are so finicky then I’d buy a different brand.
They usually aren't.
ETA: Glad you like your gun.
This post was edited on 5/21 at 12:42 pm
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