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New rifle
08 November 2006, 21:35
Rob1SGNew rifle
I was thinking of buying a new rifle something under $1000 in 338 WM Synthetic. Looking for a accurate rifle. I'll mount a Zeiss 3x9 Conquest on it. What are your thoughts???
09 November 2006, 00:18
BigNateIf you want to put a Zeiss on it and stay under $1k then you should watch the paper, pawn shops, ect. and pick up one that someone dumps after seasons close.
I bought one of the extremely disliked Rugers years ago and mine shoots so well I wouldn't sell it to you for what your wanting to spend.
Nate
09 November 2006, 01:59
HunterJimRob,
How about one of the Savage synthetics? Their current rifles really are accurate, and you would be looking at about $500 for a synthetic model.
The .30-'06 American I just got shoots under 3/4 minute. It is the most accurate '06 factory hunting rifle I have tried.
jim
if you're too busy to hunt,you're too busy.
09 November 2006, 02:02
BlueprintedIf you have the scope, I would go with a Kimber. Light weight and controlled feed.
09 November 2006, 03:11
Rob1SGGuys, I have the scope already it's the rifle that will be around $1000 or less. Anyone own a Vanguard MOA I can get one for about $800 and they are less than MOA with factory Ammo say there press
09 November 2006, 03:45
AlaskaCubHow about a Remington 700 XCR? A trigger job and your good to go.
09 November 2006, 07:37
Thomas JonesSako or Kimber is where i would look 1st and second. You could get some prety nice rifles for a grand, A Tikka is nice too !
ya might check the loacal shops and just see whats there...tj3006
freedom1st
09 November 2006, 07:41
Michael RobinsonSaw a nice Win. Model 70 stainless synthetic, classic CRF in .338 Win. Mag. at the gunshop yesterday, with a nice (IIRC) Leupold illuminated variable on top for $1,200. PM me if interested.
Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
09 November 2006, 17:33
HeatRob1SG, nothing at all wrong with the Vanguard Sub MOA rifles... They pick an already accurate rifle from the lot then add the composite stock and pillar bed the action... They then verify it is sub MOA on the range and ship out the rifle with the target...
Not a bad choice for the money... I don't know how it will handle hand loads but I'm sure like anything else you can find the right one...
Ken....
"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they are ignorant, but that they know so much that isn't so. " - Ronald Reagan
09 November 2006, 17:50
Reloaderquote:
How about a Remington 700 XCR?
Ditto.
quote:
Vanguard MOA I can get one for about $800
I would not spend 1/2 that on a vangaurd
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Good Luck
Reloader
09 November 2006, 19:51
RedlanderI've seen a .338 Ruger SS/Syn on the pawn shop shelf just the other day. If you are interested, PM me.
If you are going to carry a big stick, you've got to whack someone with it at least every once in while.
09 November 2006, 19:55
9.3 riflemanI have seen several new Sako 75 Stainless Synthetic rifles in this caliber in shops for about this price (sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less). I think that Sako and Zeiss would make a fine marriage in .338 WM. Good luck.
11 November 2006, 06:06
45/70 Govt.Sako stainless/synthetic in the shop. Zeiss 3 - 9 Conquest on it. 30-06. Can't quite remember what they're asking, but remember that I can afford it.
I need to get a second gun safe.
11 November 2006, 18:08
Rob1SGI'm not into Pawn shop rifles. I'm off to check the local Gun shops today.
11 November 2006, 18:20
hoghuntingI also suggest the Tikka T3. Great adjustable trigger, extremely smooth action, and 1" groups @ 100 yds guarantee. I have two and would never sell them.
I haven't been on this site in a while, but they had very good prices on rifles:
www.thegunsource.com