Hey guys I've done a lot of lurking on this forum but finally just joined up. Hunting rifles aren't really my forte. I know quality control comes and goes with certain companies, and I want to know what to look at and what to avoid here in 2018. I have $1000 to set aside toward a bolt action hunting rifle. Will be used primarily for deer on hilly, more wooded terrain. Shots will be of a shorter range <100 yds due to the lay of the land. I would like to be able to use this for larger north american game as well if needed.
Anywho, $1000 for the rifle. Will start saving for the scope and get that down the road. I've got a remmy 770 that is surprisingly accurate now that the trigger isn't completely locked up anymore which I could use in a pinch so no hurry on this rifle. Want it to be a quality, classy wood stock, with either polished blued or stainless finish. Something to pass down to my Son one day.
I'm not looking to get another Remington given what I've experienced personally and what I've read in terms of quality control as of late. Someone feel free to educate me if Remmy has turned it around as I do like the 700 action. Just dont want to drop $800+ and get a turd. Seems like Browning, Winchester, and Tikka all make some classy pieces for under $1000. I also like the looks of the Bergara "timber" rifle and the fact that it has a 700 action to my knowledge. Im thinking a classic caliber like .30-06 or .270 as this will be my do it all deer rifle and may be used on larger game at some point in my life.
As I said, just looking for advice from people who know more than me about the current bolt action rifle market to chime in with opinions on brands listed and feel free to tell me about ones I didn't mention if there are ones that fit the bill.
Thanks
Anywho, $1000 for the rifle. Will start saving for the scope and get that down the road. I've got a remmy 770 that is surprisingly accurate now that the trigger isn't completely locked up anymore which I could use in a pinch so no hurry on this rifle. Want it to be a quality, classy wood stock, with either polished blued or stainless finish. Something to pass down to my Son one day.
I'm not looking to get another Remington given what I've experienced personally and what I've read in terms of quality control as of late. Someone feel free to educate me if Remmy has turned it around as I do like the 700 action. Just dont want to drop $800+ and get a turd. Seems like Browning, Winchester, and Tikka all make some classy pieces for under $1000. I also like the looks of the Bergara "timber" rifle and the fact that it has a 700 action to my knowledge. Im thinking a classic caliber like .30-06 or .270 as this will be my do it all deer rifle and may be used on larger game at some point in my life.
As I said, just looking for advice from people who know more than me about the current bolt action rifle market to chime in with opinions on brands listed and feel free to tell me about ones I didn't mention if there are ones that fit the bill.
Thanks