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Snemetchek

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Hey everyone,

I have recently been handed down some money to specifically buy a quality rifle. Been looking at customs but don't have enough.

Been looking and debating between a Sako 85 or a new/used Cooper. Any suggestions between these two or any other brand maybe I haven't thought of?

Looking to get it in a 7mm Mag

Thanks!
 
So with those rifles you have a budget of $2000-2500?? Personally I would collect the parts and do a semi custom on a Remington 700. Unless you are in a rush to get a rifle, as it can take time to collect all the parts. Maybe give Gary at Big Horn Sales a call. He sometimes has actions in stock. A wildcat stock,bell&Carlson, Boyds etc plus a Benchmark barrel and a used action should run you in the $1500 area. Maybe even less if you can be patient and find some things on here in the classifieds. Maybe also figure in for a trigger such as Timney or trigger tech. Never had a gun built like this that didn't shoot. With a production rifle it is always a gamble. Plus it is a lot of fun collecting your own parts and making the rifle exactly what YOU want.
 
Snemetchek said:
Hey everyone,

I have recently been handed down some money to specifically buy a quality rifle. Been looking at customs but don't have enough.

Been looking and debating between a Sako 85 or a new/used Cooper. Any suggestions between these two or any other brand maybe I haven't thought of?

Looking to get it in a 7mm Mag

Thanks!
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Off the bat I would choose the Cooper, simply because it comes with the 26" barrel; the Sako dose not. Don't defeat the purpose of having a magnum cartridge if you cannot achieve it's maximum potential.
 
I've got Sakos and Coopers; and as random chance would have it have both in 7mm. Of the two the workmanship of the Cooper is better. Both are tanks, there's no need for a scoped 7mm to come in at ten pounds or so. I don't think I'd be any hurry to recommend either at today's prices.

The 700 parts gun approach is popular enough, done that more than a few times. When you're done, it's still a M700, and half of your money is gone. You're almost better off hanging around with gun nutz who compulsory build and sell rifles and pick up their bargains. At least you'll know how it will turn out and how it feels.

Bottom line, it doesn't matter what others think is your perfect gun. handle as many rifles as you can get hands on, preferably scoped and pick something that excites you. You'll know it when you pick
it up.

Edit: It might even be a Kimber. Select Grade ;)
 
I would look around for something older, yet in mint shape.
A Husqvarna CG 1900
Kimber BGR
Sako AV fibreclass or deluxe
Tkka M65
Are all classy rifles imo. I don't think you need a 26" barrel in a hunting rifle either.
 
If you like classic rifles I will look hard for a Ruger MK ll express fancy circassian walnut stock and quarter rib but if you like modern rifles take a look at fierce.

Both offer you custom rifle features without breaking the bank rumor said Ruger discontinued the Express line few years back due to production cost ( not making money compares to what they sell for ) ask any custom rifle maker / gunsmith.
 
I don't think you can go wrong with the current Winchester Model 70 made in Portugal. They are a very nice rifle at a good price leaving you spare cash for good glass and ammo.
 
I have a Remington Sendero in 7mm mag. Lots of gun for price. Google. I'm going to post for $1400
Put a quality scope on and it will reach out.
 
Snemetchek said:
...to specifically buy a quality rifle...
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Dogleg said:
...It might even be a Kimber. Select Grade ;)
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Slamfire said:
How do you define quality for up to 3 grand?
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Pretty rifle. I thought the bolt is 1 piece on these.

http://stevespages.com/pdf/kimber_84m.pdf

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