Top 5 hunting rifles at/under $1K

[davidu]

Agree. The Leupold vx5hd has very good glass and would make a fine hunting scope if BDC reticles meet his needs. I have one and not to start an argument, I like it's glass better than my Vortex pst gen 2.

 

[Sneuses]

I personally haven't changed out the stocks on mine but I have looked at a few and will at some point. The good composite stocks are just more rigid. I think they a a lot better especially if you shooting off a bipod a lot. You're going to get less flex and less possible contact with the barrel

Oil the wood in front of the bedding to seal out moisture works pretty good

 

[Sneuses]

I have 2 x-bolts.very accurate. My only gripe is the browning magazines are problematic. Worst with the 300 win mag.

There was a recall with mags, call browning and have them send another. It was only the hells canyon with the 300 win mag caliber. Got mine in six weeks

 

[turtle135]

Turtle

Awesome glass the vx6hd. I have the 3x18x44 with the fire dot. Highly sensitive to low light conditions. Leupold is proud of the optics although I have three two are 4.5x14 vx3i's. Warranty is unbeatable. It might be wiser him to look at the 5 series as price is a concern for this gentleman , although I regret not getting the six earlier in my hunting life.

just saying

I get that. If he goes with a cheaper rifle then I'd do better glass. If he spends more on rifle the vx5 is just as good. I have both and love em both.

 

[TheDeicide]

I have yet to own a Browning that wasn't a shooter with handloads. I have an x-bolt 30-06 that shoots 1/2 moa that I paid around $650 for new. I also have a Hell's Canyon in 28 Nosler that shoots closer to 1/4 MOA with handloads that I paid about $1100 for. I love that the latter of the two came with Cerakote and a brake. A word of caution with Browning rifles is that it's hard to find a smith to do much with them other than general stuff. I have not yet found one who will do much more than swap a barrel. Truing up an action and barrel to customize is something I've yet to find. If you plan to do anything other than shoot stock, I suggest you look at Savage, Sako, Tikka, Remington. Of those 4, I only have experience with Savage. The 3 I own all shoot very well with handloads. I have very limited or no experience with factory ammo in the last 15 years.

 

[Southernfriedwerewolf]

Tikka t3x compact EuroOptic has them for $579
You're welcome

 

[blueshirt2]

UPDATE:
I pulled the trigger on a Christensen Traverse 6.5PRC. It was an unfired demo so I got a great deal. It was still more than I intended to spend, but I wanted to get it right the first time. A Leupold VXR 4-12x50 is going on it, again a great deal from my uncle. All in price: $2500. Thanks everyone for the input, it was very helpful!

 

[Nate_22]

Tikka fan - no problem with "low" place.

Yessir, the most solid friends I have and we're happy.

 

[randy181421]

Hi All.
My budget for a setup is $2K for rifle and optic. I expect to spend at least half of that on glass. So now I'm trying to figure out the best rifle I can fit into. I have looked at X-bolt and Kimber Mountain. I don't need to shoot 3moa at 1000 yards or anything and don't expect to. Just looking for something accurate enough to to get a good kill shot on an elk at 500 yards maximum. Appreciate everyone's input!
Thanks!!

Love my steyr pro hunter

 

[243winchester]

Bergara rifles are hard to beat for value for the buck.

 

[Nate T]

I'm very partial to Bergara, but in full disclosure I also work for them. Take a look at the Wilderness Ridge. Great rifle for the money with Cerakote and threaded barrel.

 

[Deleted member 48126]

I'm very partial to Bergara, but in full disclosure I also work for them. Take a look at the Wilderness Ridge. Great rifle for the money with Cerakote and threaded barrel.

What do you do there? I tried getting jobs with glock and NF but no luck.

 

[SEGARE]

CEO, if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Nate T]

What do you do there? I tried getting jobs with glock and NF but no luck.

I'm actually the CEO. DM me with your info and I can point you in the right direction!