Current production bolt rifles
- Thread starter chuckAA
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So many best rifles so little money!
I would go European for sure. Sauer, Mauser, rigby…. So many great rifles in Europe I don’t think I would go American if it was me. Tikka, probably not. Sako most likely. Anyway what is the budget what is it chambered in?
I would go European for sure. Sauer, Mauser, rigby…. So many great rifles in Europe I don’t think I would go American if it was me. Tikka, probably not. Sako most likely. Anyway what is the budget what is it chambered in?
All mass produced consumer grade rifles are made to sell at a certain price point. All of them have certain tradeoffs to keep costs low. I like Tikkas because the barrels are the same quality as their high end Sakos, and they usually shoot wonderfully. Some people don’t like the one-size actions or the plastic bits but those can be replaced by aftermarket parts if you wish. I have never seen a Tikka with tool marks, burrs and/or unfinished metal/woodwork. Browning/Winchester make some nice rifles, they just don’t speak to me the same way as my Tikkas.
Patrick
Patrick
BEST off the shelf production rifle with blued steel and walnut? Calgary Shooting Center has a few Rigby Highland Stalker rifles in stock and ready to ship. They start at $15k
Best is subjective. The Winchester Super Grade will be the prettiest without spending a mint, however, there are some reports of people getting some rough barrels/crowns on the Portuguese M70s. Tikkas are pretty beloved, but are bit boring IMO. I'm a fan of scouring the EE for vintage steals though so who am I to advise.
Best is subjective. The Winchester Super Grade will be the prettiest without spending a mint, however, there are some reports of people getting some rough barrels/crowns on the Portuguese M70s. Tikkas are pretty beloved, but are bit boring IMO. I'm a fan of scouring the EE for vintage steals though so who am I to advise.
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Today, right now, $2K theft included, out the door with no second thoughts-
It’ll be an X-Bolt 2,
In wood and blue,
If I had to go new.
It’ll be an X-Bolt 2,
In wood and blue,
If I had to go new.
A lot of that $15K will be spent on the Rigby logo engraved on the rifle. One can have a rifle of equal or better quality built for less by a top shelf gunsmith. A guild builder or equivalent would be the place to start.
BTDT ...... https://www.griesbachcustom.com/
Ive never owned a Winchester or Browning that was as accurate as a Tikka but theres so much more to know before saying whats what and really asking people you dont know whats best is silly. Tell your buddy to visit a LGS and handle all in his price range. Each will feel different and have its own good and not so good points. Mag or drop plate, weight, hollow synthetic stock, wood, etc etc.
Tell him to mute the person behind the counter if they start giving opinions and telling him what THEY own. None of that is relevant. Its his rifle and it has to feel good in his hands.
