I have $1000 build me a rifle!

hoytcanon said:
I hear this scope sentiment regurgitated all the time and personally feel that it is a load of bunk... IMO, you never have to spend more than a Leupold VX2 (Vari-X2 or VX-II) unless you really just gotta have the best... I have been using this series of scope for more than 25 years... it is rugged, bright and I have never had one lose POI or malfunction... total cost = $450ish... $300ish on the used market. I have them on rifles costing $1000-$2000, and I am not embarrassed to say so... Now having said this... I do have a couple Zeiss and Swarovski scopes and the quality is apparent, but to my mind, it is certainly not necessary.





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Superbrad said:
I disagree... and i have some nice glass in the safe.... you dont need a 1000 dollar scope to be accurate.... but you dont want a package bushnell either.... get a vortex diamondback a redfield revolution or a lower end leupold and dont look back....they are all great hunting rigs....
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Dont get me wrong, I am not trying to suggest a 1000 scope is necessary, and it surely is not. But a 100 dollar scope on an 800 dollar rifle is going to shoot like ####, vs an 800 dollar scope on a 100 dollar rifle. One rifle will be capable of great accuracy and not be able to achieve it due to shifting POI on a ####ty scope, while a rifle capable of decent accuracy can see its full potential with a good scope and in most cases shoot better than the opposite scenario. I suggested he pick up a decent low end rifle in the 3-400 dollar range and used the saying because a scope in that price range and slightly higher will e a great scope.
 
gusamoto said:
Hey yall I want you to help me build an appropriate hunting rifle that includes rifle and scope for around $1000 total.
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When you say you want to "build" a rifle, are you talking about buying a rifle and mounting a scope or actually having a rifle built with custom lock/stock/bbl etc?

Big difference.
 
I agree 100%, no need to spend that kind of cash to get a very serviceable scope on your hunting rigs. I too have similar price/quality scopes for most of my hunting rifles, and like you have higher quality and priced scopes for my favourite target rigs.

Beautiful rifle by the way!

hoytcanon said:
I hear this scope sentiment regurgitated all the time and personally feel that it is a load of bunk... IMO, you never have to spend more than a Leupold VX2 (Vari-X2 or VX-II) unless you really just gotta have the best... I have been using this series of scope for more than 25 years... it is rugged, bright and I have never had one lose POI or malfunction... total cost = $450ish... $300ish on the used market. I have them on rifles costing $1000-$2000, and I am not embarrassed to say so... Now having said this... I do have a couple Zeiss and Swarovski scopes and the quality is apparent, but to my mind, it is certainly not necessary.





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gusamoto said:
I mean buying a rifle and mounting a scope.
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There are lots of good deals on the EE for those who wait. This would include both rifles and quality scopes.

As mentioned, don't cheap on the scope. Any good VXII or VXIII will serve you well w/o spending gobs of cash.
 
RiverCitySlicker said:
Dont get me wrong, I am not trying to suggest a 1000 scope is necessary, and it surely is not. But a 100 dollar scope on an 800 dollar rifle is going to shoot like ####, vs an 800 dollar scope on a 100 dollar rifle. One rifle will be capable of great accuracy and not be able to achieve it due to shifting POI on a ####ty scope, while a rifle capable of decent accuracy can see its full potential with a good scope and in most cases shoot better than the opposite scenario. I suggested he pick up a decent low end rifle in the 3-400 dollar range and used the saying because a scope in that price range and slightly higher will e a great scope.
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Agreed... that is why the op should ditch the package junk.... but 300 will get ylu some good reliable glass on a hunting rig....
 
Haunt the EE and look for a rifle in 270, 7x57, 7mm Rem Mag, 308, or 30-06. It will be easy to find a suitable rifle for approx $600-700.
 
I just read this thread, then off to the EE and found a few that would satisfy your needs for
under your budget.
One should be able to find a decent VX II for $200-$250 and should be ample for what you
wish to hunt.

Just an observation.
 
a husqvarna 1600 in 30-06 would make a great first rifle. that would leave you at least 400 for a good scope.
If you have any doubts about the husky rifles go read the sticky here on husqvarna rifles and look at who's posting them these guys have tons of experience and they know what a good rifle is.
 
Don't let the $1000.00 don't buy ya much crowd , or the save up until next season dictate your buying.

Do or do not!

Your budget WILL get you a reliable , accurate serviceable rifle to be by your side for many years.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1142451-30-06-pump-and-308-bolt

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...wning-Tikka-Ruger-Th-ompson-Centre-Winchester

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...atherby-vanguard-257-weatherby-redfield-scope

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1139241-Vortex-Viper-4X12-40mm-BDC

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1134460-Bushnell-Elite-3200-3-9x40-in-box

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1141645-Nikon-Prostaff-3-9x40

This is just a small example after 2 minutes of looking quick, personally I'd be all over that Vanguard in .308 , that is a nice combo.

I have yet to see an animal forget to die because the rifle wasn't a $4000.00 statement of ones ego.A miss is a miss no matter how much you spent.

Take your budget, shop smart, new or used and you will find the perfect rifle/scope for what you want.
 
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1000$ is plenty for a great hunting combo. I can shoot any gun I want and both my 2 favorite deer rifles are:

1. ruger frontier in 358 win with bushnell dusk to dawn 800$ plus 150$....950$
2. ruger 77/44 with a bushnell 3200, 600$ plus 200$....800$
 
a gentleman just sold an FN Model 98 in 30/06 for $400 delivered, Add a $150 Scopechief Vl variable, a set of weaver rings, a sling, two boxes of ammo and a deer license for under $700
 
For a grand you can get a Weatherby Vanguard S2 package that comes with a Redfield 3-9 in Talley rings. Pretty decent combo for the cash. I've seen these on sale for $950 before so thats under budget.
 
I picked up a used stainless winchester m70 in 7mmRemMag with a leupold vxiii 3.5x10 for 950. That kind of deal doesnt happen often. I'd say save up another 500 bucks and wait till the sales start in december at the local gun shops in Vancouver. with 1500 you will get a very good gun and scope that will hold its value and last you your life time.
 
I think the "$1000 doesn't buy much crowd" were thinking the OP wanted to actually have a rifle built - barrel, action, stock, glass. He has since clarified his intent.
 
gusamoto said:
Wow, I had no idea $1000 would not get me much. I am interested in the Ruger Americans. I have read some reviews and it seems like you get a lot of gun for the price. I could pair the Ruger American with a good scope and easily be under $1000. What you guys think?
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What I meant is that you're limited when buying new, not that you can't get "much".
Most offerings from the big names like Remington, Winchester, Browning, etc. will run near or over $1000 without a scope, rings or taxes.
The first new rifle I bought was a Browning A bolt Stainless when they first came out in the late 80's. I bought a Leupold Vari X 3-9x40 to go along with it and used that rifle extensively for many years. That cost me $1300 back then and I saved for quite a while to buy it.
Have a look at what's available at gun stores and if need be, save up to get the rifle you really like rather than settling within your budget. That may mean having to go to $1500 total. Your options increase considerably once you get to that price level.

If of course you're happy with a $400 Savage package rifle, then go for it.
 
For $1000 I'd probably send you to Tradex, with instructions to find a Brno ZKK 600 or a Brno ZG-47 preferably in .30/06. Since good irons are better than poor scopes with lousy mounts, you need to top it off with a NECG ghost ring rear and a rectangular post front sight, until such time as you can spend $100 on mounts and $500 on a scope. Minute of pie plate defines your maximum range. If any cash is left over, you'll need a sling and swivels, a cleaning kit, and a soft case. Since marksmanship skill are to a large degree dependent upon the amount of shooting you can manage, although dry firing at home with a coin (start with a quarter, then a nickle, then a dime) balanced on the barrel near the muzzle is a useful exercise, the cost of live fire with factory ammo is prohibitive. You should put acquiring handloading equipment ahead of getting the scope, and you can be rolling your own for considerably less than the cost of the scope, provided you are selective with the purchase of the basic tools you'll need.
 
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