New Rifle Recommendations

[Bang4theBuck]

What sort of weight are you willing to tote around? That really is a huge determinant in which direction you go.

 

[Pulpwood]

Hello all,

Looking for a new factory rifle, under $850 or so. This will be used primarily for hunting out to 500 yards (possibly 600) however, shooting past this distance for fun would be a plus.

I would like a 300 Win Mag, but am open to caliber recommendations. I hunt black bear, mule deer, and elk.

Thank you all in advance! Merry Christmas!

Winchester model 70

 

[ARCaveman]

Hard to beat Model 70

 

[WyoHunter1]

Look at the browning's. They are light weight and good shooters.
We have a few.

 

[Mackinaw BOB]

In your price range I would go browning xbolt or model 70 if it was me. I've never owned a tikka so I can't say on that but I know a lot of guys speak very highly of them

 

[Uboatrobert]

I don't own one, but the tc compass has gotten some pretty good reviews. Dirt cheap and sometimes has rebates. Lots of YouTube reviews and plenty of money left over for upgrades or ammo.

The TC Compass was a BIG surprise to me in a 6.5 Cre, after totally removing the trigger and installing new springs, bedding action and working up hand loads w/120 & 139 bullets. It now shoots into .3, 1/2" high @ 100.

 

[Buzzsaw]

Bergara Ridge, 1st choice

Browning X-Bolt, adjust trigger as light as it will let you. Very accurate in their "Speed" series

Tikkas are crap

Just my opinion and .02 cents

Just get a great scope...........PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Screw the Vortex, if you're on a tight budget, look at the Leupolds 4-12 Freedom

First two are the Xbolt Long Range, third is the Leupold Freedom 4-12

 

[CVCOBRA1]

Don't adjust X-Bolt, replace. Featherweight is junk.

 

[ptb]

Don't adjust X-Bolt, replace. Featherweight is junk.

 

[ptb]

Tikkas are "crap".....?????? What is that broad comment based on?

 

[CVCOBRA1]

Tikkas are "crap".....?????? What is that broad comment based on?

I have no clue. I have two T3X's that I'd say are fine rifles for the money.

 

[ptb]

Well, i tend to agree. I have 3 and they have been lightweight, accurate out of the box and relatively well priced for the quality. Guess everybody is entitled to their opinion. "Crap" seemed like a harsh word...... buddy of mine had major heartburn over an X bolt, but I wouldn't say they were crap....anyway, god bless

 

[Mram10us]

Isn't the compass one that doesn't have a blot that locks down when on safe?

No idea sir

 

[Buzzsaw]

agree