Just inherited Some $$$

The Remington 700 Laminated /Stainless with the Thumbhole Stock is a dandee too! Have one in 300 RUM and absolutly love it! Detail in the wood grain is unbelievable!
 
I would find a rifle your Grandad may have handled most during his life, and get the best sample poss.
Or the Military rifle if he was in a war.
Other than that , a Winchester 1892 in 45 LC high grade might be a great hand me down for you to start up:D
If your after a hunting rifle to use but still hand down, a 30-06 is a great all round for any shooter, and a model 70 would be a great action, the super grade second hand but in great shape...
 
I'd try to find a nice Winchester [bolt or lever] made the same year my father was born in. It's not like you'd have to rush the expenditure.



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I like Gatehouse's suggestion, but if the .375 is more than you want or need, how about a Ruger Hawkeye in .338 Federal or .358W? Both are pretty versatile. I don't own either one at the moment myself, but have a .358 in 99 Savage, and a .338 in some configuration is on my considerations list
 
chuck nelson said:
Or maybe something with a bit of class.
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I would have to agree with this.

As a memorial piece buy something that is walnut stocked and steel so you can pass it down to your kids.

Sure T3's shoot, a bick lighter is also reliable. Not many bick lighters left in wills.
 
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You buy a rifle and it doesn't shoot to your satisfaction and you probably won't be too happy with it. I have been in the same situation and opted for the best over/under shotgun I could find for the inherited dollar. It was a near mint Superposed Browning Lightning field grade made in the 50's. And then steel shot came along and I had to have it re-worked.
I did eventually sell it as the gun and I never quite got along. But, I got back more than I paid for it and the choke and forcing cone work which can be difficult to do with a common rifle. That money went into another keep sake which I do like. It has also appreciated in value both on the market and intrinsically. I guess the moral, if there is one, is to choose wisely.
 
Sorry to hear about your Gramps. Never a pleasant time.

I like the Sako idea that someone chimed in about, stainless/synthetic. They are generally more than $1000, but if you consider that free money, then you would get a Sako for a few hundred.

Stainless version of the Ruger Alaskan.

Ruger #1. I love 'em and one day I will have a closet full. Again, you might have to kick in a little. Find a stainless one that is lightly used.

pre-64 Model 70

Older Brno
 
Sorry to hear about your grandpa. You've indicated that you don't want wood or bluing so that should narrow your search considerably I would think. I still think the (pre j-lock) Remington Mountain rifle in laminated stainless is one of the nicer feeling and looking rifles out there for your dollar figure. But at the end of the day, I would handle and shoulder lots of different makes and models before deciding. Good luck to you and keep us posted when you decide!
 
My condolences on your Grandpa.
Keep in mind that the people who slander Tikkas typically don't own one. The people who own Tikkas can't say enough good things about them.
I have a T3 lite S/S in .270win and if you take a look at some ballistics charts you will find that with good ammo it has plenty of energy at 500-600yd to take the game you mentioned, unless you're talking about el grizz.
Caliber aside, Tikka gets my vote.:)
 
zimbu said:
Keep in mind that the people who slander Tikkas typically don't own one. The people who own Tikkas can't say enough good things about them.
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Bull. At least in my case......:)

chuck nelson said:
I agree. You'll pass something like that to YOUR grandkids.
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Exactly. And chances are either will still be in production or at the very least parts won't likely be a problem...

Gatehouse said:
375 Ruger, either variety...:)
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Now that's a great suggestion. Although I'd say the 'Alaskan' best fits the OP's SS/Synthetic requirements....

TonyMo said:
I would agree with the Tikka T3.


Just an idea, but whatever rifle you buy, perhaps you could find an artist to engrave/carve your grandfathers name or initials somewhere on the rifle stock.
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Well ya start out pretty poorly(;)), but, I do really like you idea of some tasteful engraving.......... maybe grandpa's initials on the floor plate or something. Can't do that with a Tikka's plastic mag....:D

Best, DVXDUDE.
 
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Sorry to hear about your grandfather. Many years ago, 32 years ago come to think of it, I inherited my grandfathers rifle. A few years back I gave it back to one of his sons, my uncle, who coveted it but never said a word. It's nice to know it's being used, more than I would.

But back to your question. To honor my grandfather, I would buy something walnut and blued, quality. It wouldn't be a Tikka, unless it happened to be one of the old 55's or 65's. I would probably buy one of the new FN M70 featherweights in a caliber that you'd use a lot, and think of your granddad when using it. As has been mentioned, then someday you can proudly pass it along to your grandson!
 
I think there are a couple Winchester Model 70 Pre '64's on EE right now. .270, 30-06 either will do what you need. If your Granddaddy was a hunter, I guarantee he wanted one at one time. That's what I'd do.
 
If you really want something you can take pride in owning, I strongly suggest you reconsider your preference for synthetic stocks. To me, synthetic stocked rifles are just ugly, utilitarian tools with no soul.

My recommendations are either a pre-64 winchester Model 70 or a Browning Safari Grade with the FN Mauser action. If you're concerned about damaging the stock, you can always get a McMillan one to put on it when you're hunting.
 
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