Coopers are great shooters too........just a little more money to purchase one.
Straight from left field.....
Remington 770 opinion
- Thread starter Phukit
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Straight from left field.....
Don't think about a 770. I don't think much of the Axis, I'd never buy one. The Stevens 200 is a good rifle for the money. Other options are a good used rifle (Tradex has lots of option ie. http://www.shop.tradeexcanada.com/content/13602-husqvarna-1600-series-30-06) or go up a bit and buy a Vanguard ($550).
Regarding earlier comment about Rem 700 being junk, my 700 SPS Tactical that I bought for $600 is a sub moa rifle with a cheap scope, I'm very happy with it as is my son is with his.
Regarding earlier comment about Rem 700 being junk, my 700 SPS Tactical that I bought for $600 is a sub moa rifle with a cheap scope, I'm very happy with it as is my son is with his.
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I had a 770 in 300 win for couple of years! Great little firearm, took a blacky and a muley with it. I eventually got my restricted so most my long guns went but I certainly loved the caliber, and detachable magazine, 2 very appealing traits. It shot where I pointed it and went bang every time, action was stiff but stuff like that doesn’t bother me yet, too young to care I suppose. Plus I only put about 100rounds through the thing, sighted it in, took a few shots each season to make sure it was a go and took it hunting.
As for the axis I’ve played with my friends that felt just fine too. Also my other bud picked up a Mossberg ATR 308 seems to do the job also (all lower end rifles) go bang and shoot where they should. nothing fancy. I would certinaly consider some old sported warriors to in .303, 6.5x55, 8mm. You can find your self a gem of a rifle in the EE. I picked up a nice new hunting rig sported k98 8mm mauser with a fixed 2.4x30mm redfield scoped on it for less in and around 200-250 cant remember the exact price but shes a keeper! Also I’ve had a hard on for a good win 88, 100 in .308 . Detachable magazines are always nice!
The Marlin XL7 and XS7 is another option to throw out. I'm on my second. Only reason I sold the first cuz it had a camo stock on it that I didn't like.
They are great shooters and offer lots for an entry level rifle. Comes with a good trigger, nice pad, weaver style base and a safety in the same place and function as a Remington.
read on .....
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=355831
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=502665
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=502665
Thats perfect groups for hunting. Can't go wrong with one of those and you dont even have to remortgage the home to own one.
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- Central Sask
Coopers are great shooters too........just a little more money to purchase one.
And there he is, coming into a budget rifle thread to show off how good his cooper shoots. Very sad that a guy is so desparate for attention and hero cookies that he compares his $2000+ rifle to a entry level Marlin. (That Marlin shoots very well, by the way ). I would be embarassed that a rifle worth 6x less is shooting that good....I sure wouldnt be bragging
Theres a few Cooper meatheads that always feel the need to make themselves feel good, need to justify a $2000 purchase
blasted_saber
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The 770 is almost assuredly the worst current production rifle available.
Elwood Epps is reasonably close to lindsay (about an hour). Go their with $400 and they'll make sure you're happy. They're a board sponsor as well. Check their banner above.
Elwood Epps is reasonably close to lindsay (about an hour). Go their with $400 and they'll make sure you're happy. They're a board sponsor as well. Check their banner above.
The best thing my Rem 770 in .300 Win Mag did for me was to make me see that remington has no shame and it caused me to look to better/far better quality firearms like CZs and Sakos and it opened my eyes to the wonderful extremely high quality firearms available as milsurps and sporterized milsurps. My 770 ended up costing me a lot of agravation and money to fix the crappy stock and finish getting the rough edges and burrs off of the action. For what the package cost me and then new scope/bases/rings I could have had a Sako. By the way I sold mine after upgrading it to a repaired remington status but I will never buy another new Remington because of this experience and the couldn't care less attitude of the company! If you need a cheap gun that may work most of the time buy the 770 otherwise avoid them.
RememberTheSomme
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X2.
If you are really on a tight budget, there are good used rifles that would cost 750-1000 dollars if they were new today and are classic well made rifles, just a little worn looking cosmetically. This is always an option to buying a budget new gun, just to get the new gun smell.
If you are new to Rifles and are a little intimidated with used, I understand this as well, but there is alot of experience in this form who could help you with most any action type or model used on the Equipment Exchange.
I would rate the EE very high, very few would ship you something without full disclosure of condition. We don't want any negative feedback.
Thanks for the great info guys!
I really appreciate it and Im glad I didnt just go out and get the 770
I think I am going to go with the Savage Axis.
Can someone answer whats the difference with the models axis, sr and xp
Thanks
I have an Axis in 223 that I bought on sale for $250 plus tax. A couple things you should know. The trigger is a hard pull. Mine was about 6+ lbs and a lot of creap. I ended up putting a rifle basix on it ($100) The scopes and rings are very cheap, but should hold up on a 30-06. I wanted a varmint rifle that I could drag around and not worry about too much. The problem is I can't get it to shoot tight enough. I too can show you groups of under .75" that my gun has shot, but I also have some that are over 3" at 100 yards. Even hand loading I can't get it to shot tight consistantly enough for a varmint rifle. If you want something for big game it will be fine. The action and function of the rifle is fine for a sporting rifle. If I were to go back in time I would have bought a model 11. There are far more aftermarket options. In fact I think the original trigger is going back on and it will be sold at an auction this fall. It's a fine rifle minus the trigger, but not good enough to snipe coyotes 300 yards out.
BTW I do own a Savage 116 in 338 win mag and it is fantastic
Hope this helps. George
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Axis XP is the package with the scope. The SR has a 2" shorter barrel and is threaded to recieve a muzzle break?? Not sure why. It's only available in 308 and 223.
Check them out here.
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/models/
Stick with new. Good quality, modern firearms, with warranties can be found everywhere and can easily be found in your price range. The Savage 111 International Trophy Hunter XP is highly rated and often compared to the Weatherby and the Sako. It has the Savage accu-trigger and runs about 500 bucks with a scope and it exceeds the Savage Axis in all regards. The Axis has the old trigger and is simply a lesser quality gun. Bottom line, save a few more bucks and get the Savage 111 that way if the scope packs it in you still have a decent gun.
Scot MacDonald a CGN sponsor out of New Market Ont has the Axis.
Look here;
www.cedarvalleyhunting.ca
905-960-2267
