Who the Heck still makes a good gun ?

For under a $1,000 I would say the Winchester 70 takes the cake, especially the 2008's that had that amazing walnut on them. Now this opinion is based on machining, fit and finish only.

Under $2,000 I would have to say Sako although their checkering pattern makes me want to puke.

Under $3,000 Cooper hands down.

Under $45,000 Mauser 98 takes it home (with a few needed upgrades mind you)
 
OldSavage said:
For under a $1,000 I would say the Winchester 70 takes the cake, especially the 2008's that had that amazing walnut on them. Now this opinion is based on machining, fit and finish only.

Under $2,000 I would have to say Sako although their checkering pattern makes me want to puke.

Under $3,000 Cooper hands down.

Under $45,000 Mauser 98 takes it home (with a few needed upgrades mind you)
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Are you pulling a funny on the last one? :D
 
I priced out a new manufacture Mauser 98 Magnum with walnut and steel (engraving) upgrades. Price hit around the $45,000 mark. Maybe I did something wrong but I was a little taken aback.

Price one out (new manufacture)
 
as Ed M. said, in one of his books: : "thank you Bill Ruger, for a fine firearm at an affordable price", ok ok, it was sometime ago, but! I still agree with that!
 
Stick with the old tested and proven,m77 pre-64 70's and 700's made before the age of
plastic. steel and wood worked for over 200 years good enough for this boy
 
who makes a good gun

I have found goood success with Savage

Excellent trigger-best on the market, excellent price,drop dead accurate
 
Savage makes some decent rifles, accurate and well built. Stevens 200 w/ rifle basix trigger is a nice hunting bolt action. Also the Mossberg atr 100 w/ the LBA trigger is on Cabelas for 329.99 ..I know the older models had some flaws (according to some) but It seems to be getting positive reviews. I second thr Ruger M77 ..one of the most accurate 270's ive ever fired.
 
I really enjoy my Ruger M77 MKII. It has a Beven King Barrel and is chambered in 35 Whelen but the factory setup in 30-06 was excellent too. These are nice smooth actions and CRF is a nice bonus IMO. Ive posted groups under 1" at 200meters(no bullsh*t) with handloads. Chunky but well built. The hawkeyes leave something to be desired as far as finishes go but im sure the rifles still function the same.

I know the SS rugers are fairly common up in the high north... those boys dont mess about.

My savages are all excellent rigs as well. Superbly accurate out of the box and cheap to boot! Fit an finish is acceptable for sure.

Remington is a no brainer. Awesome rifles.
 
Personally if I had the coin I would not by anything from North America anymore.

instead if you have the coin, go with a nice CZ, Mauser or Blazer.
 
Calum said:
Personally if I had the coin I would not by anything from North America anymore.

instead if you have the coin, go with a nice CZ, Mauser or Blazer.
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Add Sako to the list and you're golden.

I have to say, I've had nothing but praise for Savage. They stand out from the rest of the N.American stuff. Well made, accurate, and reasonably priced. The upper-end Savages are particularly nice. Just say'in.
 
I'm divided on this issue. For example I have a stock Remington 700 Varmint in 308 with the older/better HS Precision stock that has the aluminum bedding block inside the forestock. With a 20 MOA base & a NF 12-42 I can get to 1050 yards and bang steel, dispite everyone saying this is not possible with it, no problem.
However for hunting I'm more apt to grab the FN K98 Mauser or the Voere in 30-06 for big game season.
 
I'm really happy with the fit and finish of my new M 70 extreme weather. The bell and carlson stock it comes with is great. It makes the synthetic stocks on my remington and savage feel like garbage
 
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