highest quality hunting rifle?
- Thread starter Canuck444
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There is some political baggage that comes with those, that leaves me wondering if they will be around for a long time.
Nice rifles. The donation to the Obama cause came off like a Zumbo moment though. It caused some deep rooted dislike to form, for the brand.
Can you get a Cooper that comes in at under $1500? Besides a .22?
Cheers
Trev
The desire for the rifle to be new certainly does limit your options, as in my view there are very few "high" quality rifles in that range - don't forget taxes, which add 12% here in BC.
So for that reason I'll list a couple of used choices in no particular order - Steyr-Mannlicher Luxus (pre-96 model); Sauer 90 or 80 for that matter; older Sako's; Mauser 225/90; Mauser 66; Heym SR21; and Oberdorf commercial Mausers. Those would be all on my list and you may be able to find a NIB or LNIB one within your price range.
So for that reason I'll list a couple of used choices in no particular order - Steyr-Mannlicher Luxus (pre-96 model); Sauer 90 or 80 for that matter; older Sako's; Mauser 225/90; Mauser 66; Heym SR21; and Oberdorf commercial Mausers. Those would be all on my list and you may be able to find a NIB or LNIB one within your price range.
Where?I'll take ten new Steyr Pro Hunters at $100 each.
Of course you realize that Dan Cooper resigned his position after the donation became public.Since the new owner took over, Americans are once again lining up to buy Cooper rifles.With a waiting list currently averaging six months for Cooper rifles,I doubt that they will be going out of business anytime due because of a lack of buyers.
Where?I'll take ten new Steyr Pro Hunters at $100 each.
Oops, my old fingers aren't used to a keyboard. Meant to be 1100.
I have a Remington 700, but it's stainless steel and laminate so you wouldn't like it.
But it's very high quality and the bolt cycles so smoothly it's amazing.
I also have a CZ 452 (which is a rimfire, granted) but it really makes me expect a lot from their 550 centerfire line.
Remington 700 is a nice rifle, and I have not been disappointed in the ones I have handled
Tikka T3 hunter (blued, wood) same
CZ 550 I would imagine to be quite nice
Savage seems to have a lot of loyal followers
But it's very high quality and the bolt cycles so smoothly it's amazing.
I also have a CZ 452 (which is a rimfire, granted) but it really makes me expect a lot from their 550 centerfire line.
Remington 700 is a nice rifle, and I have not been disappointed in the ones I have handled
Tikka T3 hunter (blued, wood) same
CZ 550 I would imagine to be quite nice
Savage seems to have a lot of loyal followers
Kukri blade
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I think the highest quality hunting firearms are made by Holland Holland. They can cost as much as a house though. Take a look at the "royal double" you'll know what I mean.
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I am a big fan of the new Model 70 Winchester. Either the Featherweight or the Supergrade would fit the bill here. Next on my list would be the Ruger No.1 and the Kimber Select. I would also favor the CZ 550 and the Ruger M77 African.
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- Haliburton County, Central Ontario
I read with interest the wording in the original poster's submission when he says.....the highest quality budget traditional hunting rifle.....
Just do what I did and buy the Marlin XS7, or XS7 long action if you will, at $366, stick it in a nice Boyds custom stock, at $95 plus shipping, and put a Redfield 2-7x33 on it and voila you have the best quality budget traditional hunting rifle available. Then take the $800 you have left and buy another one in another caliber of your choice.
The Marlin's action is very very nice, and it shoots MOA out of the box so you have the accuracy issue covered too. The Marlin is ten times the gun the Savage Edge is. I see no down side.
Having said this, I did handle the new Winchester Model 70 in stainless/synthetic and that is a SUPERB controlled feed action. I had an extremely hard time leaving it in the store at the sale price of $650.
Just do what I did and buy the Marlin XS7, or XS7 long action if you will, at $366, stick it in a nice Boyds custom stock, at $95 plus shipping, and put a Redfield 2-7x33 on it and voila you have the best quality budget traditional hunting rifle available. Then take the $800 you have left and buy another one in another caliber of your choice.
The Marlin's action is very very nice, and it shoots MOA out of the box so you have the accuracy issue covered too. The Marlin is ten times the gun the Savage Edge is. I see no down side.
Having said this, I did handle the new Winchester Model 70 in stainless/synthetic and that is a SUPERB controlled feed action. I had an extremely hard time leaving it in the store at the sale price of $650.
Notwithstanding everything that has been posted, before I would spend $1500 on a rifle of current manufacture, I would purchase an early FN, BRNO or Husqvarna sporter in excellent condition, and have a rifle of far superior quality in looks, reliability, and utility.
Canuck444, my humble advice is that nothing currently manufactured even comes close for the amount you would like to spend.
Ted
Canuck444, my humble advice is that nothing currently manufactured even comes close for the amount you would like to spend.
Ted
Dorian Gray
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I'm a big BRNO fan so I like Ted's advice, a lot. I wouldn't hesitate to pick up a good FN or Husqvarna either. They're great rifles.
I have a absolutely beautiful and great shooting ZG-47 just like Boomer. Granted, i don't have the kind of money invested into my'n as he does with his but it's still a great rifle. It'll be one that i never part with. Great quality. The advice given to you OP from these two gentlemen is worth listening to.
Dorian
Each to there own I guess?
I know that You own a 14 pound rifle thats way more expensive than a Mark v WBY deluxe that i'd never consider buying,but it's what you like so Right on.
I love WBY cartridges and Rifles with expensive wood stocks,so The Right WBY Mark V Rifle Fits my Bill.
Yes I do own a top end target rifle,built with high end components,by a top end gunbuilder,hence the higher price.But I doubt that anyone that knows anything about firearms,would compare the components used by Weatherby to RPA actions and triggers,RKS barrels and Robertson Composite stocks.Would you rather own a rifle put together at the Weatherby factory,or a rifle built by Mick McPhee?If you pick Weatherby,you would be in a very small minority.I don't mind paying higher prices,but only if it buys me higher quality components and workmanship.
By the way,the topic of the thread is high quality hunting rifles,not target rifles.
Yes comparing a Top end Target Rifle to a Top End Weatherby Was a Bad example,My point being was that it's different Strokes For different Folks.You wont buy a weatherby Mark V & I wont buy a 14 pound $4000.00 Target Rifle,Yet I know that We could See eye to eye on a cooper Rifle.For you the accuracy,for me there "AAA" wood and Fleur de lis Checkering Pattern.
In a Sense I'm being hypocritacial because I wont hesitate to hate a Savage Rifle,but I Should Remind myself That everyone has there own Taste.
When You speak of high Quility and workmanship,I think of my 1967 West Germany 300 Wby Mag.I'm not sure how the other Guys 300 wby's shoot,but i'll tell you the Truth,I've seen the Groups of your custom 300 RUM and my Factory 300 WBY Without a Muzzle Break,can get them in just as tight useing 180 grain nosler B\T & 84.5 Grains of IMR 7828.
