Best under 2000.00 factory rifle there is

[pete dobinson]

To dry out there rain drenched wood stock says Pete dobinson lol RJ

We gotta keep those wood stocks dry here on the wet coast Jim. This isn't desert country like the Loops. Thats why I prefer carbon fiber.

 

[Joel]

Terrible picture, but my current two plastic puddles to be

 

[ShrtRnd]

Terrible picture, but my current two plastic puddles to be

A Two’fer on Tikka Tuesday

 

[m1008]

Terrible picture, but my current two plastic puddles to be

On your way to a couple rokslide specials

 

[Hmatt]

Savage axis

 

[Joel]

A Two’fer on Tikka Tuesday

Hah! So it is!

The best? I dunno. But they work.

On your way to a couple rokslide specials

Just some Sportsmatch rings and SWFA scopes away lol

 

[pathfinder76]

To dry out there rain drenched wood stock says Pete dobinson lol RJ

Talked to Roger Biesen about a client of his that did just that and burned up the stock.

 

[starvin]

Oofta! A burned up Biesen is a lot of dollars up in smoke!
I learned a long time ago that rich doesn’t necessarily mean smart.
The right answer to the OP’s question is probably tikka. I don’t own any, mostly because my brother in laws do, and I do not like detachable mags.

 

[pete dobinson]

Talked to Roger Biesen about a client of his that did just that and burned up the stock.

It has happened before probably several times. I heard it mentioned on another forum and I could picture in my mind what it looked like.

 

[remington jim]

Talked to Roger Biesen about a client of his that did just that and burned up the stock.

YIKEs! Can’t FIX Stupid . RJ

 

[remington jim]

SEE ! and I really a like Detachable Mag system in a Hunting Rifle . Next I like an opening floor plate and Least like a blind mag box ! Each to their own ! What ever is right for you is what to use ! RJ

 

[Trimmer 905]

Anything built by Ruger.

 

[meatsticks]

The new trigger is no improvement.

Still waiting to hear about your experience with the new Winchester trigger and what you don’t like about it? I’ve heard this repeated on several websites now with no real explanation so I’d love to hear what the issues are? Mind you I’ve also heard that all Leupolds are junk now.

 

[pathfinder76]

Better yet. What makes the new trigger better?

 

[meatsticks]

Better yet. What makes the new trigger better?

I don’t think anyone here mentioned it was better. It’s certainly not worse, it’s just different. I’m simply wondering what experience you’ve had with the new trigger that is problematic. If you’ve had none, and just dislike it because it’s different it’s ok to say that.

 

[pathfinder76]

The design of the new trigger is enclosed. I have seen at least two enclosed freeze up rendering them useless. That is a problem. The old trigger design has fewer parts, is less susceptible to water, debris, and access for cleaning etc.

 

[Joel]

It would be interesting to see just what it takes to fail, and how often they do.

Have heard of it with Remington 700s in prolonged sub zero temperatures, but not say for Tikkas (considering the Rangers are using them, go figure).

More parts and more potential to fail? Yeah. That sucks for those who depend on the Win 70s primary attribute...reliability. Although the amount it lost is still quite theoretical it seems. For the 99% of users who don't, its an improvement over the factory trigger that they won't ever have 'smithed into beauty imo.

 

[remington jim]

Tikkas and Kimber have THE BEST FACTORY triggers I HAVE found . then a $10.00 yo Dave lighter spring in the Tikkas makes them Excellent . The Kimbers only need adjusting to make them Excellent . �� JMHO. RJ

 

[a j cave]

What's your choices . no changes . Rifle as is
I like the Tikka

Best is in eye of owner. My go to big game is an older Ruger 77 in 280. Favorite cf is a #1 in 22 hornet. My Sharps and Martinis are fun. YMMV.

 

[Buckmastr]

Tikkas and Kimber have THE BEST FACTORY triggers I HAVE found . then a $10.00 yo Dave lighter spring in the Tikkas makes them Excellent . The Kimbers only need adjusting to make them Excellent . �� JMHO. RJ

The trigger shoe on a Kimber is too curved for my liking. In fairness you can tune up most factory rifles to make them very good. Kimber just needs the screws twisted, no polishing, sear grinding or springs needed. That’s a nice feature.