Well, it's that time of year, time to start thinking about that new rifle. I'm looking for a bolt action, preferably 308. I have $1000.00 to spend and about the same for optics. This rifle should be a tack driver and last at least to be passed onto my daughter. Ideas?
New 308 bolt for 2016 suggestions.
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If you are looking for a 2016 model, brand new, your choices just got a whole lot smaller at that price point.
A Rem 700 SPS (forget a wood stock) might be had for about 1K
A Weatherby Vanguard II (again synthetic).
A Browning AB3 in wood or synthetic (X-Bolts will probably be over 1K)
You "might" find a Tikka in it's simplest form (maybe) for about a thousand, but taxes would probably take it over that mark.
Anything that may have caught your eye in the last couple of years that was say $650-750 is now a thousand dollar rifle.
Of course, in the mid 700 buck range you can get a 2016 Savage XP Stainless with the factory scope (3-9 Kaspa) - they shoot good and unfortunately that's what 750 bucks is going to get you in a 2016 NEW rifle.
A Rem 700 SPS (forget a wood stock) might be had for about 1K
A Weatherby Vanguard II (again synthetic).
A Browning AB3 in wood or synthetic (X-Bolts will probably be over 1K)
You "might" find a Tikka in it's simplest form (maybe) for about a thousand, but taxes would probably take it over that mark.
Anything that may have caught your eye in the last couple of years that was say $650-750 is now a thousand dollar rifle.
Of course, in the mid 700 buck range you can get a 2016 Savage XP Stainless with the factory scope (3-9 Kaspa) - they shoot good and unfortunately that's what 750 bucks is going to get you in a 2016 NEW rifle.
I wouldn't call the Scout a "tack driver" like OP mentioned he was interested in... Ruger Scouts are tons of fun, really portable, and a great "all purpose" rifle. But if he wants a "tack driver" for a thousand bucks, a Savage 10-TR or Savage 10-FCP-SR would be more accurate
Guess I need a refresher on what "tack driver" means. I've owned a lot (nicer) rifles that shot a lot worse......
I can't praise these scouts enough, not everyone's cup o'coffee, but great for what they are.
16.5" scout 100y 3 shots
18.5" scout 200y 3 shots
And yeah, $1000 these days buys much less than last year.
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To pass down? I don't think so.
I would say M70. Will last many many many years and it isn't plastic fantastic
I second this one ... only because I want one too.
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Sako Tikka are bringing out a Canadian Ranger copy not sure off the price point though.
I think you'll find the response on 700's mixed. For the money there are much better options as Remington has been slipping for a long time since it went private equity. There are great 700's and they definitely have the most aftermarket support but fit/finish is marginal compared to the Europeans/Japanese on current production rifles.
