William W.
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It is none of my business, but I would chose another caliber.
What caliber would you chose if he already has a .30? For huntingIt is none of my business, but I would chose another caliber.
That poll needs another poll added. I think we're polling most accurate rifle by brand but we're getting what rifle do you own results. Sako and Steyr are way too far down that list and I'm sure most people are not reporting their tikkas in the Sako column.I have quite a few Savage rifles that are shooters right out of the box. Their DIY friendliness is also hard to beat.
It's because not many members have Sako or Steyr. I have a Sako M995 in .300 WM that harvested an elk at 931 yards with. But I voted for Savage because I have 6 that are shooters out of the box.That poll needs another poll added. I think we're polling most accurate rifle by brand but we're getting what rifle do you own results. Sako and Steyr are way too far down that list and I'm sure most people are not reporting their tikkas in the Sako column.
Look at Bergara's HMR-PRO! Have one of the them In 300 WM. It's a Keeper!I'm looking to purchase a new all weather bolt rifle in .270win and wondering what your guy's experiences are with the rifles I've found below. Good/bad/ugly? Am I missing any brands/models that would fit my criteria? Note: I'm Not looking to get into a custom $2k++ rifle or custom build.
My criteria:
- .270win; Stainless barrel/action/etc; Synthetic/composite stock; 8lbs or under
- Consistently accurate rifle out-of-the-box (no large "hit or miss" quality control issues)
- ~$1500 or under out the door (street price new); not looking at used rifles
What I've found so far:
Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather SS - $1340 MSRP
- I have one of these chambered in .300wm and love it, but kinda want to try something different
Browning X-Bolt Stainless Stalker - $1190 MSRP
- One of the lighter rifles on the list, but how well do these shoot?
Savage 110 Storm - $865 MSRP
- I like the price on these, but how well do they shoot?
Tikka T3x Lite Stainless - $800 MSRP
- Price is nice, very light, Tikkas seem to have a good rep for accuracy, but they've always felt kinda "cheap" in my hands
Howa HS Precision - $1100 MSRP
- Seems hard to find info on these and I'm not even sure if they are offered in stainless?
Sako 85 Finnlight - $1700 MSRP
- Top of my budget and don't know much about them, are they worth it, good shooters?
Weatherby Vanguard Stainless Synthetic - $750 MSRP
- Only one offered in 24" length barrel; these are under the "Legacy" category on their site - so, not sure if they are still made?
All of the above are SS/Synthetic and have a ~22" barrel with 1:10 twist (24" for the Weatherby) and come in around 7lbs. (+/- 10oz).
Other thoughts:
- I'm not a fan of Remingtons, which is why there are none on my short list
- I looked at Bergara's - but it looks like they don't offer anything in Stainless
- I wish Weatherby offered the Mark V Accumark or Vanguard Accuguard in .270win
Thanks for any help!