Best quality and accurate bolt?

[cdncowboy]

I am wondering what the best quality and accurate bolt rifle is under $3500?

 

[track]

Cooper!

 

[njlondon]

H-S Precision rifles.
You can find them used on the EE from time to time.
Guaranteed a true 1/2 inch MOA, I have two and they do better than that.

This is the care they take with accuracy (note the grid is 1/2 inch squares):

 

[cdncowboy]

H-S Precision rifles.
You can find them used on the EE from time to time.
Guaranteed a true 1/2 inch MOA, I have two and they do better than that.

This is the care they take with accuracy (note the grid is 1/2 inch squares):

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How would Weatherby compare to this rifle?

 

[njlondon]

I'm not aware that Weatherby offers a half inch minute of angle guarantee.
There are very few rifle manufacturers that do.
Are you looking for a hunting rifle, or a target rifle?

 

[cdncowboy]

I'm not aware that Weatherby offers a half inch minute of angle guarantee.
There are very few rifle manufacturers that do.
Are you looking for a hunting rifle, or a target rifle?

Weatherby offers a sub moa guarantee. I agree it’s not .5 moa. My question is in terms of manufacturing design and quality craftsmanship. Regardless of it’s intended purpose I’m interested in the most accurate and quality rifle. This is why I don’t expect to see Tikka for example in this discussion as it is accurate but not the best design.

 

[Kezh1729]

Custom action with a prefit barrel, Bighorn Origin with PVA prefit barrel is really good.

 

[njlondon]

Weatherby offers a sub moa guarantee. I agree it’s not .5 moa. My question is in terms of manufacturing design and quality craftsmanship. Regardless of it’s intended purpose I’m interested in the most accurate and quality rifle. This is why I don’t expect to see Tikka for example in this discussion as it is accurate but not the best design.

I am only addressing accuracy.
You will judge the design. The quality is there.
Visit the H-S Precision website.
I look forward to your thoughts.

 

[njlondon]

And if nice wood is a criteria then look elsewhere.

 

[hawk-i]

If its hunting rifles, I'd give Kimber a good thumbs up for accuracy and function

 

[njlondon]

If its hunting rifles, I'd give Kimber a good thumbs up for accuracy and function

Kimber's are nice. 1" moa guarantee.

H-S Precision hunting models do give a 1/2" moa guarantee on .30 caliber and smaller rifles.

But, hard to find in Canada, alas.

 

[meatsticks]

Well under your budget but the Model 70’s are an excellent rifle and I’ve been hard pressed NOT to achieve MOA with any I’ve owned. That’s plenty for any hunting I do!

 

[njlondon]

Well under your budget but the Model 70’s are an excellent rifle and I’ve been hard pressed NOT to achieve MOA with any I’ve owned. That’s plenty for any hunting I do!

I don't want to be a jerk, but I think you missed the point of the Original Poster.

The Model 70's are fine rifles, but not the best quality and most accurate available under $3500.

I am wondering what the best quality and accurate bolt rifle is under $3500?

 

[daddylonglegs]

Schultz & Larsen rifles. All of mine (7 different calibers) will shoot under 1/2" with quality factory ammo Like Norma.

 

[huntingfamily]

Christensen Arms, Steyr, Cooper

 

[BigRobb]

Cadex will shoot an inch at 200 in 6.5 Creedmoor. You should specify if you’re shooting paper targets or breathing targets…

 

[RyoTHC]

Christensen MPR, full carbon model.
Just under budget.
Shoots a dime at 100 easy.

 

[mikeyb]

I would look at a Fierce Fury or Rival, they generally start just over $3,000 and come with a .5 MOA guarantee at 100 yards. The Carbon Rival starts in the mid-$3,500 range, so if you are comfortable rounding down $49 then that would be my pick.

 

[njlondon]

Are they available for purchase in Canada?

 

[mikeyb]

Are they available for purchase in Canada?

Yes, Prophet River lists several models as well as Precision Optics and Ellwood Epps. Not sure who else carries them but the above all have a few models in stock.