Shopping for a rifle

Alex835 said:
yes just the rifle. I havent seen anything locally yet, but im open to used firearms for sure. Only hold up i have is buying something without being able to hold it first.
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Go to a few stores and handle what you can... figure out what feels good. There isn't a lot of difference in the measurements of most rifles produced today... they all try to manufacture a stock that kind of fits the average guy...
 
The Kurgan said:
I'd snap up a synthetic CZ 557 from Tenda, as they are on sale for under $1000. Proven, reliable and smooth as silk.
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750 for the eclipse My friend picked up an eclipse 3006 and it prints 1 in groups with federal blue box and win super X. Sub-1" with sako hammerhead 150 gr. If you're set on a 30-06, this is a good option. Put the difference on good glass!
 
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Get a Rem 700, Ruger Hawkeye, or Win 70. Dig around as there are deals to be had on new rifles still on the shelf. Skip the crappy axis, american, and other economy guns.
 
Alex835 said:
hey there CGN family. Im in the market for a 30-06 rifle for hunting big game (deer, bear, maybe moose?). Trying to keep in under $1000 which is probabaly the biggest obstacle. Been looking at a savage axis II, a ruger american or american predator. Seems like options are limited and a lot of guns are out of stock, but im in no rush. Just throwing it out there to the CGN family, would aprpeciate any feedback or opinions on the best quality options in my $ range.
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You'll have to apply for access to the EE to see what these fine guys are talking about.
Buying lightly used will save you lots of $$$ .
Rob
 
If you can find one, I would seriously consider a Zastava M70. New would be in the $700 range, and you get a classic Mauser controlled feed action, modern thumb safety, fully adjustable trigger that is really nice. Mine has a really nice figured walnut stock, but they also have synthetic stocks. It is accurate, and functions perfectly, and I have never fired factory ammo from it.
 
HI I HAVE A SAVAGE MODEL 111 FNCS
this is a top of the line savage.
IN 7MM MAGNUM COMES WITH A DETACHABLE CLIP
ACCUTIGGER ACCUSTOCK AND NICE SYNTHETIC STOCK, [WILL NOT WARP OR CRACK
THIS GUN IS A TACK DRIVER. I HAVE ONLY 20 SHOTS THRU IT TO SIGHT IN THE SCOPE
ASKING 875.00 JUST FOR THE RIFLE.
CAN BE HAD WITH A 1.X5 VARIX-III LEUPOLD SCOPE.
MY E-MAIL IS prairiedog243@mail.com
If you are interested and want pics.
I'm an old guy quitting hunting
Thanks old timer lou 75
 
Meroh said:
If you can find one, I would seriously consider a Zastava M70. New would be in the $700 range, and you get a classic Mauser controlled feed action, modern thumb safety, fully adjustable trigger that is really nice. Mine has a really nice figured walnut stock, but they also have synthetic stocks. It is accurate, and functions perfectly, and I have never fired factory ammo from it.
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This is good advice. So is a used Winchester 70. I have even bought some later model USA made controlled feed actions and one featherweight for around a grand by being patient and acting quickly when I see what I want. To be honest even the push feed winchesters are excellent actions and typically shoot pretty well. A model 70 XTR is typically a nice used rifle if it’s been taken care of. I’ve tried the vanguards, the cheap salvages and even the ruger American. They work, typically shoot well, and have all the character of a cinder block. I’d take a used model 70 or ruger 77, maybe a rem model 7 over any of the budget guns!
 
There are some great suggestions on this thread for both new and used rifles.
New:
Howa 1500
Tikka T3
Savage 110
Winchester XPR
Browning AB3
Zastava M70
CZ rifles
Remington 700 (good aftermarket but consider other options first)

Used:
All of the above
Winchester Model 70 (a new production featherweight would be excellent and can be found $900-$1000)
All manner of vintage rifles which are often better made than modern rifles
Savage 111
Tikka T3X
Browning XBolt
Ruger M77
CZ's
Older Remington 700 BDL's are very good quality
etc. etc.

The list is really endless when it comes to used rifles. $1000 is actually quite a healthy budget for a used gun. Apply for the Equipment Exchange on this site and have a browse in the Hunting and Sporting Arms section, or head to your local gun store. Most sell used rifles alongside the new ones.
 
If you plan on doing any shooting with your purchase, not just hunting, heed the advice given by others to stay away from the Axis, American etc. Their price puts them in a sub category of "entry-level" rifles, good for the guy that shoots it once or twice a year.
Spend as much as you can afford on a good quality rifle. You will be glad you did.
 
Ribstaylor said:
I suggest going to a store, and finding a rifle size that fits you like a glove. Once you do find one measure or look up it's Length of pull. Once you have that number you can look for other rifles that have similar length of pulls removing some of the pitfalls of not having held them first to know if they fit.

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Good call. I will go visit my local store this weekend. Hopefully they are more helpful than BP and Cabela's have been. Thank for the advice
 
Thanks for the advice gun nutz. So many options to think about. I'm definitely going to go with a used rifle seeing as everyone has suggested it. Gotta do some homework first and take it from there. I have applied to the EE already so hopefully that goes through soon.

I was also wondering how much of a rookie move is it to shoot a right handed rifle as a left handed shooter? . Might be more awkward to cycle I'm guessing, but the LH options are limited.
 
gunrunner100 said:
If you plan on doing any shooting with your purchase, not just hunting, heed the advice given by others to stay away from the Axis, American etc. Their price puts them in a sub category of "entry-level" rifles, good for the guy that shoots it once or twice a year.
Spend as much as you can afford on a good quality rifle. You will be glad you did.
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I do plan on target shooting as well as hunting. Seems like the consensus from the community is get something lightly used but higher quality and that's what I'll be doing. Thanks for the advice
 
Alex835 said:
I was also wondering how much of a rookie move is it to shoot a right handed rifle as a left handed shooter? . Might be more awkward to cycle I'm guessing, but the LH options are limited.
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Southpaw here, I just started shooting left hand bolt rifles and it’s so much more natural feeling. That said I’ve shot and hunted with RH rifles since I started and it’s not that big of a deal, target shooting from a bench or prone is no different. It’s hunting if there’s an optic mounted, you have to drop the rifle and reach over to cycle the bolt and loose your sight picture. Not a deal breaker but if you need a quick follow up shot you’ll be slower. RH pumps and semis are actually easier to operate as the loading port and charging handle is on your support hand side. Pros and cons to both but I much prefer a LH bolt over a RH now.

Savage, Rem, Tikka, Browning, Ruger all make LH versions of certain models, so it’s not that hard to find something with a LH action.
 
Alex835 said:
I do plan on target shooting as well as hunting. Seems like the consensus from the community is get something lightly used but higher quality and that's what I'll be doing. Thanks for the advice
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Target shooting with a 30-06 doesn't scream precision accuracy the round was designed for hunting and it's good at that.
If your looking at target shooting look at the Savage 12FV models budget friendly current offering are in the 6.5 Creedmoor/308 Winchester not sure how much shooting you will be doing unless your already set up for reloading since ammo is around 2-3 dollars a trigger pull
 
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