leadcounsel
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I've dwelled on the characteristics of the perfect bolt action hunting or long range target rifle.
The qualties I'd like are:
A top performing caliber for medium and large game
Renown accuracy
Excellent trigger
Fast and strong bolt action
High capacity with both detachable magazine and top-off ability
Inexpensive magazines
Value
Beautiful style
Seems like the K31 has all of these (heck the mags are high capacity and you can get new ones cheap, and you can get a whole rifle for only $200). The only drawbacks I can see with the K31 is that it may be on the heavy side but it seems that some excess wood could be removed on the front end of the rifle around the forearm area. The other drawback is the lack of easy scope mounting.
The K31 also has amazing history.
So - tell me why and off the shelf Ruger, Savage, or Browning or Remington or Tikka is a better choice at three times the money.
The qualties I'd like are:
A top performing caliber for medium and large game
Renown accuracy
Excellent trigger
Fast and strong bolt action
High capacity with both detachable magazine and top-off ability
Inexpensive magazines
Value
Beautiful style
Seems like the K31 has all of these (heck the mags are high capacity and you can get new ones cheap, and you can get a whole rifle for only $200). The only drawbacks I can see with the K31 is that it may be on the heavy side but it seems that some excess wood could be removed on the front end of the rifle around the forearm area. The other drawback is the lack of easy scope mounting.
The K31 also has amazing history.
So - tell me why and off the shelf Ruger, Savage, or Browning or Remington or Tikka is a better choice at three times the money.