ROW
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Thinking about a new rifle which of these brands in order is the best.
Could be a 7MM Mag
Browning
Remington
Sako
Winchester
Could be a 7MM Mag
Browning
Remington
Sako
Winchester
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The_Armed_Therapist
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Sako
Browning
Winchester
Remington
I think most would agree Sako is best. The rest might be largely personal preference. There probably isn't enough information to judge between the other 3.
Browning
Winchester
Remington
I think most would agree Sako is best. The rest might be largely personal preference. There probably isn't enough information to judge between the other 3.
adelbridge
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They all have the capability of shooting MOA or better out of the box, I would not expect to see a big difference in group size in an apples to apples comparison.
In order of price
Remington
Winchester
Browning
Sako
I am a browning A-Bolt owner and fan but will openly admit that they are not worth he premium price when you can get a Remington that shoots the same groups for less money. Made in Japan, didnt really bother me. Mine shoots .75 with corelokts. I got a screaming deal on mine used in new condition. MSRP is ridiculous.
I have owned Sakos and they are nice but I have never been impressed with their triggers. If you want a status symbol that probably 1 in 50 could identify out of a rifle lineup go for it. They shoot well, factory scope rings are not the greatest.
Winchester makes nice rifles, shoot great and middle of the road pricing, controlled round feed if that means anything to you. Decent aftermarket parts and easy to work on.
Remington, the choice of most custom rifle builders. Decent accuracy out of the box. Easiest rifle to tune (in your list) with tons of aftermarket parts.
Not trying to muddy the waters but if I had to pick a new bolt gun today my short list wold be
Savage
Remington
Tikka
In order of price
Remington
Winchester
Browning
Sako
I am a browning A-Bolt owner and fan but will openly admit that they are not worth he premium price when you can get a Remington that shoots the same groups for less money. Made in Japan, didnt really bother me. Mine shoots .75 with corelokts. I got a screaming deal on mine used in new condition. MSRP is ridiculous.
I have owned Sakos and they are nice but I have never been impressed with their triggers. If you want a status symbol that probably 1 in 50 could identify out of a rifle lineup go for it. They shoot well, factory scope rings are not the greatest.
Winchester makes nice rifles, shoot great and middle of the road pricing, controlled round feed if that means anything to you. Decent aftermarket parts and easy to work on.
Remington, the choice of most custom rifle builders. Decent accuracy out of the box. Easiest rifle to tune (in your list) with tons of aftermarket parts.
Not trying to muddy the waters but if I had to pick a new bolt gun today my short list wold be
Savage
Remington
Tikka
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Kachok
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1st Sako 85, high dollar but if you have the cash they are worth every penny of it.
2nd Winchester 70, great rifle, few quarks but allot of gun for the money, I love mine.
3rd Remington 700, I won't waste another penny on the new ones after several defects and piss poor accuracy, but a pre-buyout 700 is still a quality firearm, I have owned several of them.
4th Browning A-Bolt, mixed feelings on mine, shoots great now but it took me many trips to the range and many hours on the reloading bench to get it shooting good. It would not stay on paper at 100 yards with any factory ammo! The real reason Browning takes last place is the caliber in question, 7mm Rem Mags have a relatively short barrel life and Brownings are designed not to be rebarreld, ask any gunsmith.
2nd Winchester 70, great rifle, few quarks but allot of gun for the money, I love mine.
3rd Remington 700, I won't waste another penny on the new ones after several defects and piss poor accuracy, but a pre-buyout 700 is still a quality firearm, I have owned several of them.
4th Browning A-Bolt, mixed feelings on mine, shoots great now but it took me many trips to the range and many hours on the reloading bench to get it shooting good. It would not stay on paper at 100 yards with any factory ammo! The real reason Browning takes last place is the caliber in question, 7mm Rem Mags have a relatively short barrel life and Brownings are designed not to be rebarreld, ask any gunsmith.
Combatcomm
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Browning A-bolt. Used or once a few times a year you can get one from Bass Pro for under $450. Late last year I picked up a new A-bolt for around $400 with the discount from getting there Credit card. It is with BOA
ArchAngelCD
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I agree with that order but the prices on the Sako and Browning are too high for me. I would go with a Remington 700 or Winchester 70 depending which style you like best. I think I would go with the Win 70 over the Rem 700 but would be happy with either.
ROW;
Of your choices I'd be: Sako, Winchester, Browning, Remington. However, I won't buy another Remington. Here's some food for thought: A Tikka is made in the same factory as Sako on the same equipment by the same people. I have a couple & they're very good rifles. So, allowing alternatives: Tikka, Winchester, CZ, Browning.
900F
Of your choices I'd be: Sako, Winchester, Browning, Remington. However, I won't buy another Remington. Here's some food for thought: A Tikka is made in the same factory as Sako on the same equipment by the same people. I have a couple & they're very good rifles. So, allowing alternatives: Tikka, Winchester, CZ, Browning.
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VegasAR15
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I have a Tikka in 30.06, I am very pleased with it.
Kachok
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I will second the Tikka, likely the best value rifle on the market, mine shoots tighter then my Browning, Winchesters, Remingtons, and even my Savages. Now mind you accuracy is not EVERYTHING but it is a major factor to me.
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Winchester first, Sako second. A cousin has had good success with his Browning. Both Browning and Remington are a lot easier to find in my neck of the woods, don't know about yours, but I'm personally a little leery of both, for somewhat different reasons.
Winchester - Happy, Happy, Happy.
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TwoEyedJack
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Another one to consider is Ruger. I got a .338 win mag a few years ago, stainless synthetic. Mine shoots 250 gr. Partitions into nice small groups. I got my son a stainless laminated .270 LH that has also been super.
another pake
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Your question has as many different possible answers as the people who respond.
Having just gone through the same process a few months ago I ended up with a Winnie, but seriously looked at and shouldered all of them. I have to admit to being partial to model 70s even before the purchase, but in honesty I could have gotten whatever I wanted. My kids are grown and buying their own guns now.
One shoots Browning A bolt. One shoots Rem 700. One shoots a tack driver Savage model 12, I think it is. All fine guns.
I wasn't looking for the cheapest, lightest, blackest.... Etc. I bought a model 70 Alaskan, so it's a heavier gun. Got a laminated stock and 25 inch stainless barrel. Put a good Leupold on top and am sub MOA out to 500 yds with factory ammo. Now, I'm just starting to develop my own loads and fully expect to reduce that group even more. I won't claim that it's better than anybody else's gun, but it sure is keeping a big smile on this grizzled old face.
Enjoy the journey!
Having just gone through the same process a few months ago I ended up with a Winnie, but seriously looked at and shouldered all of them. I have to admit to being partial to model 70s even before the purchase, but in honesty I could have gotten whatever I wanted. My kids are grown and buying their own guns now.
One shoots Browning A bolt. One shoots Rem 700. One shoots a tack driver Savage model 12, I think it is. All fine guns.
I wasn't looking for the cheapest, lightest, blackest.... Etc. I bought a model 70 Alaskan, so it's a heavier gun. Got a laminated stock and 25 inch stainless barrel. Put a good Leupold on top and am sub MOA out to 500 yds with factory ammo. Now, I'm just starting to develop my own loads and fully expect to reduce that group even more. I won't claim that it's better than anybody else's gun, but it sure is keeping a big smile on this grizzled old face.
Enjoy the journey!
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