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- Dah Soo,ON
Need some advice on what rifle to get?
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yeah I have never personally experienced the accidental discharge, however theres a few on this board who have. Sort of puts you off the brand abit. That said my old 700 is a great gun and fit and finish is nice, but then I suppose alot of the older stuff from alot of brands sometimes can better.
I havent heard much negative about thier accuracy other than some of their new stocks were abit "cheap" in the plastic versions, but thats no big deal.
I havent heard much negative about thier accuracy other than some of their new stocks were abit "cheap" in the plastic versions, but thats no big deal.
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- Peace River, Alberta
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Having a few firearms in the safe, I would say the best bang for the buck these days for a new rifle is a toss up between a Tikka T3 and a CZ550/527 for both style and accuracy.
Savages have come a long way in style and they have been known for accuracy for a long time. The style is finally acceptable in my opinion but where they shine is accuracy.
I have a few Rugers and they are okay and a blue collar rifle. I have always wanted the classic 270 in a Win Featherweight but just never pulled the pin. I have other model 70's that I enjoy. As for Remington, yes I believe that there quality has gone down hill over the past 15 years. I wouldn't be afraid of buying one over the trigger issue but the quality just isn't there for what they use to be. I have always like their style and finish in years past. Brownings are overpriced for what you get and Stevens I haven't shot or touched but you get what you pay for. I believe that if that is all you can afford then go for a Stevens but it looks like you can spend a little bit more.
As for caliber, stepping up to a 270 WSM would allow you to use it on a moose with a little more confidence, however the WSM game is expensive and can't be picked up everywhere.
My vote goes with Tikka or the CZ.
Greg
Having a few firearms in the safe, I would say the best bang for the buck these days for a new rifle is a toss up between a Tikka T3 and a CZ550/527 for both style and accuracy.
Savages have come a long way in style and they have been known for accuracy for a long time. The style is finally acceptable in my opinion but where they shine is accuracy.
I have a few Rugers and they are okay and a blue collar rifle. I have always wanted the classic 270 in a Win Featherweight but just never pulled the pin. I have other model 70's that I enjoy. As for Remington, yes I believe that there quality has gone down hill over the past 15 years. I wouldn't be afraid of buying one over the trigger issue but the quality just isn't there for what they use to be. I have always like their style and finish in years past. Brownings are overpriced for what you get and Stevens I haven't shot or touched but you get what you pay for. I believe that if that is all you can afford then go for a Stevens but it looks like you can spend a little bit more.
As for caliber, stepping up to a 270 WSM would allow you to use it on a moose with a little more confidence, however the WSM game is expensive and can't be picked up everywhere.
My vote goes with Tikka or the CZ.
Greg
Firstly why are you worried about caliber... There are only a few areas that are caliber restricted and not a lot to hunt with a large centerfire in most of them. There is a lot of confusion on the regulations around this law.
But I do agree with your caliber choice of 270... and like most posters here I am a complete fan of the 270WSM which is the epitome of all around rifle for almost all game animals, big bears and dangerous game excepted.
-Remington 700s ( great rifle but stay away until the legal dust settles )
-Stevens 200 ( good value but the trigger lacks for superior accuracy )
-Tikka T3s ( best value and quality close to your budget )
-Browning X Bolts ( save a little more and you won't be sorry, best new rifle, best quality in the last 10 years in my opinion and the best warranty! )
-Savage ( same price and damn near as good as the T-3 if you get an accu-trigger... )
-Ruger Hawkeye ( great guns but not my cup of tea )
-Winchester Featherweight 70 ( Nice rifle nothing bad to say... there is bettter value in some of the others. )
Good luck.
Price, price, price... I would giv some serious thought to what you may intend to use the rifle for. And, i would study the ballistic tables to see what calibers will work with your intended game. Then, go look around at some of the gun shops and see what they have in used rifles. Then get a good set of scope rings an the best scope you can afford. The idea being here, that there a number of hunting rifles may not have ever see more then 200 bullets down the pipe. Save you cash when you buy a used rifle and get and spend a little more on your rings and scope.
Thanks Bigred, any idea on the warranty for the others? Any that have "bad" warranty service now?
I also considered the 6.5 Swede, but it isnt very common on alot of the newer guns offered. Mostly wsms, .243s, 25-06s, .270s and a few others.
Also although I dont buy ammo there, it would be nice to buy a round that I could pick up at any Walmart or similar place if I had to. The .270 seems to be easy to get.
I also considered the 6.5 Swede, but it isnt very common on alot of the newer guns offered. Mostly wsms, .243s, 25-06s, .270s and a few others.
Also although I dont buy ammo there, it would be nice to buy a round that I could pick up at any Walmart or similar place if I had to. The .270 seems to be easy to get.
