Most accurate out the box rifle, under $1000

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Savages tend to shoot pretty good out of the box. Most I've played with have been very acceptable and I've seen some that were not so good too. Like Jim says above though. I just can't deal with the cheese with Savages.
 
I'd go with Savage. Tikka guns have a great reputation. Tikka customer service, should something go wrong, has a less than stellar reputation.
 
My $750 out of the box Savage FCP-K has hung in there with many $$$$ rifles. It's a heavy beast, but for the price, it's hard to beat.
 
The most accurate rifle out of the box?

Easy, the Savage 110. Why? Because of the barrel nut (look up dialing in the head space) and the AccuTrigger. Never understood why people buy Remingtons or whatever else.
 
I have a Sako and I would probably say Tikka, but I also have a couple of Mossberg rifles that are tack drivers. A lot of people hate Mossbergs, but I hsve been impressed with them.
 
My butt ugly and cheap Ruger American Predator in 6.5 creedmoor has out shot all my more expensive rifles. I do not like the stock though there may be a Boyd's in my future. Honestly though it is a fantastic rifle. I also really want a weatherby vanguard or a howa 1500, I've heard nothing but great things from them. Have only shot once tikka a T3 lite I believe in 308, and it was an very accurate gun. I had great luck with a browning abolt2 in 260 Remington also. As far as Remington goes I'd trust an older one, but I've seen a lot of issues pop up on forums in that last few years. Apparently the QC has been lacking. Would love to have a Cz 550 also those folks know how to make a classic styled beautiful rifle, and from what I hear are great shooters. On of those full stock 9.3x62 is calling my name I don't know if I can resist the temptation.


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I own a Remington 700 SPS V in .308. I bought it specifically to shoot out to 600 yards, its a common caliber, and many quality factory loads are available in it.

It consistently shoots sub MOA, with .6" groups at 100 yards the norm with factory GMM 168 ammo, and with handloads, .3-.4 groups are easily accomplished.

That said, you can get those results with nearly any rifle off the shelf these days, manufacturing tolerances have improved IMO. The key is to find something you can shoot consistently well. It is consistency that is important.
 
OP, your question simply cannot be answered. I sell rifles for a living and almost all rifles are more accurate than the person shooting them, even the economy rifles. EVERY company puts out a lemon occasionally too.
 
I find that my old 700 Remington in .243 is much more accurate than my shaky hands and bad eyesight are.

Have a blessed day,

Leon
 
IMO, the improvements in ammunition are more important than the rifle brand. And as noted multiple times, about every rifle/ammo combo is considerably more accurate than years ago. Perhaps improvement in barrel technology also helps.

Anyway, I have two CZ's that have shot 5 round groups well below MOA on multiple occasions. I have heard enough good about Tikka that I'd strongly consider one.

I do REALLY like the single set trigger on the CZ.

Problem with asking that type question is that the sample size of most any member here is too small to be significant. And, the pride factor comes in. My stuff is always best
 
My Ruger American has been one of the most accurate rifles I have ever shot. You also cannot go wrong with a weatherby vanguard s2 or tikka t3. I would personally stay away from remingtons, just my experience though. Best of luck
 
I have seen more bets won with Savage Rifles than any other brand.

I have seen bone stock Savages with factory ammo outshoot custom Remington 700s with handloads. The look on the faces of the custom rifle owners was priceless :).

Just my .02,
LeonCarr
 
Savage or CZ, can't go wrong either way...or you could call up ER Shaw, their (semi)custom Mk.VII(Savage action, no nut) starts at under $1,000 and they stock a few in their shop...
 
In case it hasn't been mentioned already, every manufacturer lets a lemon or two out the door. I had a CZ 527 .223 that was remarkably inaccurate, a Savage .22 rifle that patterned, as well as a Henry .22 wmr that was not worth wasting ammo with. Almost forgot a Marlin stainless .22lr that was more useful turned around and used as bat.

The one that really surprised me was the CZ. It would not extract reliably and when it did it wouldn't eject reliably. I sent it back to CZ who fixed it under warranty. Then I discovered it wasn't accurate. That's when I gave up on it. On the other hand my CZ 527 in 7.62x39 is a tack driver, to the degree that's possible with the round.
 
Wdallis;

Do you reload or not? If not, then whether or not any decent new rifle will shoot "accurately" is problematical dependent on factory ammunition. In other words, if you buy brand a X rifle & nothing you try in it gives you better than 2" at 100 yards, you'll be unhappy. But when you sell the gun & the new owner tries it with ammo that's not carried in your local area, it may very well return sub-MOA accuracy for him. He's happy & wonders why you sold it.

If you do roll yer own, then careful analysis of results & varied procedures in production can usually get any decent rifle to return acceptable accuracy for most folks.

900F
 
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Wdallis;

Do you reload or not? If not, then whether or not any decent new rifle will shoot "accurately" is problematical dependent on factory ammunition. In other words, if you buy brand a X rifle & nothing you try in it gives you better than 2" at 100 yards, you'll be unhappy. But when you sell the gun & the new owner tries it with ammo that's not carried in you local area, it may very well return sub-MOA accuracy for him. He's happy & wonders why you sold it.

If you do roll yer own, then careful analysis of results & varied procedures in production can usually get any decent rifle to return acceptable accuracy for most folks.

900F
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THIS^^^^
 
Savage, Ruger, Tikka...they'll all get around MOA out of the box. It's cool to hate on Remington these days, but I wouldn't be afraid to buy one. People who have a Savage will recommend Savage, Ruger owners will suggest Ruger, etc. Go handle them all, pick what fits you best.

With a $1000 budget, you can throw a solid optic on top for a $400-600 rifle from any of them.
 
I have the Savage Mod 10 FCP-SR in 308 and the Model 11 Predator Hunter in 243 at 100 yds first 3 shots out of both rifles produced clover leafs with factory Federal Blue Box soft points, Never seen anything like it before, Always a Remington Snob not any more I'm a Savage Snob now, lol
 
My lefty Savage 338 win mag will shoot 1" 5 shot groups at 100 yards my Savage 22-250 lefty varmint gun will put 5 shots in a 338 bullet hole at 100 yards off a good rest
 
CB900F said:
Wdallis;

Do you reload or not? If not, then whether or not any decent new rifle will shoot "accurately" is problematical dependent on factory ammunition. In other words, if you buy brand a X rifle & nothing you try in it gives you better than 2" at 100 yards, you'll be unhappy. But when you sell the gun & the new owner tries it with ammo that's not carried in your local area, it may very well return sub-MOA accuracy for him. He's happy & wonders why you sold it.

If you do roll yer own, then careful analysis of results & varied procedures in production can usually get any decent rifle to return acceptable accuracy for most folks.

900F
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Agree!

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