Best hunting rifle? (In your experience and opinion)

SAKO!

I would be looking for an older M70 Winchester or older Remington M700 BDL. Much like Robert posted, nice walnut and blued steel.

Ron

BigShep85 said:

I wou like to pick up one for use and to hand down to the kid some day that I can hang over the mantle. I would like for it to reflect the days of old when guns showed craftsmanship in the wood grain and blue steel.

In your experience and opinion which rifle would qualify as the most accurate, best shooting, rifle that you own (include pictures), or have owned?

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Sounds like you're asking about very high-end factory rifles. What's your price range?

I don't own any of these, but if I were to pony up for such an heirloom grail rifle, I'd give serious consideration to a Cooper, Dakota or Blaser. Otherwise, I'd be happy with a Sako or Winchester 70.

Don't forget to budget for a good scope to match.

Reloadron said:

I would be looking for an older M70 Winchester or older Remington M700 BDL.

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This. In .30-06.

Older Marlin or Winchester lever action. Winchester 70/ Rem 700/Ruger 77 in whatever caliber you want. Just about any popular rifle from the 70s back. I'd look for used old school rifles over anything new.

My favorite iconic hunting rifle right now is a Remington Mod 81 made in the 1940s.

A second on the Sako. It's an affordable piece of rifle manufacturing art. Usually really nice wood and the polishing/bluing is outstanding.

Browning X-Bolt in .270 Winchester is what I would buy with my son in mind if I had to buy now. Budget is a consideration for me, so I would only cry once. I do not own one, so he might just end up with my BAR in .270 if something bad happens too soon. It is far from worn out. He is only two years old; something else can catch my attention by the time I have to buy with him in mind. The Sako rifles are also very nice and interesting, but I never tried one.

Not one for generic hunting rifles but if you want a classic in my opinion cant go wrong with a good ol Springfield 1903. Thats if you want to go American I, will still take my old Kar98k with a ZF39 4X power scope on it any day. Been shooting true with it since 08.

For me, and this doesn't mean that I think less of other rifles, the Winchester Model 70 Super Grade is a great deal for the cost. I also like the M70 Sporter.

JMHO,

Geno

Rem 600 is probably favorite all around rifle.

Depends on what you hunt or target shoot.

If there are varmints like PD's or chucks around a dual purpose rifle such as a 243 will be easier for a youngster to learn on and shoot all summer at pests and later for deer.

I like rifles like the Kimbers, Rugers and Win. M70's. I would not have or give a 700 type rifle because of their inferior design. They lack decent safeties, triggers, extractors, CRF and have soldered on bolt handles and bolt lug sections.

In your experience and opinion which rifle would qualify as the most accurate, best shooting, rifle that you own (include pictures), or have owned?

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That rifle wouldn't have a wood stock or blue steel. The best rifles I own are SS Winchester model 70's in McMillan stocks. Also, by the time you hand it down to your kid, he won't want the rifle you pick for yourself.

If you really want walnut/blue there are bargains out there that don't cost a fortune. One of my gunshow finds, I have under $400 in the rifle and scope combined.



The best shooting rifle I own, and the one my son would much rather have. Another of my bargains. Everything was bought used, scope and stock included. I have under $800 in the package.

No such thing as "best". There are many that are very good, but generally that's more in the way of fit and finish than group-size. Hard to find a rifle that won't do quite well for accuracy.

Personal aesthetics are a major factor. There are quite a few high-dollar, very accurate rifles that I would not buy because I just flat-out don't like the looks. But, so what? I'm not the arbiter for somebody else's ideas.

Best thing to do, IMO, is wander through gun shows, gun stores and hock shops and look. If you see something that grabs you, make notes of brand and model and then choose as a function of the particular cartridge.

Ruger 77 red pad tang safety bolt gun.

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There is no "best rifle".

Maybe not the best...but this Remington 700 BDL was handed down to me from my grandfather. The design seems to be so popular that a lot of custom actions are based on it.

their are very few guns that i have met that i have not liked and these four are only a few i realy like and have enjoyed and four of many i will leave to a good home when its time to leave this place. a first year remington 760 in 3006, a first year new model marlin 1895 in 45-70, a winchester 1951 pre-64 model 70 in 3006 and a browning 85 low wall in .260 rem. eastbank.

I'd go with a pre-64 Winchester Model 70 in .30-06.

Remington BDL in 30-06, Leupold scope. Winchester model 70 on .270 or .300 H&H.

I just picked up a Winchester M70 Featherweight Compact in .308. I am extremely happy with my decision. Handsome looks, snappy handling and relatively light. A good, handy hunting gun. Synthetic/Stainless would make more sense for a gun that will see a lot of field time, this won't. It's perfect for me.

C

Jehu;

I suppose my first question is "what kind of hunting?". It'd be useful to know if you mean squirrels, coyotes, deer, or moose. If a .22 rimfire would do, there isn't much more durable, old school wood/walnut than a Marlin 39a. For the centerfires, as has been stated, there are any number of excellent candidates for your purpose. The next question is "does it have to be new or will used do?". If new, I'll throw a vote to Sako also. But if used, then the classic pre-64 model 70 Winchester would be my personal choice.

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Model 70 featherweight classic or 700bdl. Beautiful and classic.