Hello all. Looking for my first bolt action rifle.
Have about $350 to spend on the rifle, and have narrowed it down to the Savage 111 or the Ruger American or the HOWA 1500.
Input from any of you guys if you own or have fired any of these rifles would be appreciated. Any other rifles you guys like will also be considered.
Some concerns... I love Ruger, however i have seen some sloppy quality control with my GP100(sharp edges, casting flaws, and timing issues) and same problems with my SP101. Any quality issues that you guys have seen with the Ruger American? Also does the Ruger take a plastic Magazine?
But i Do like the fact that the American has a hammer forged barrel!! Do the
HOWA or the Savage have a hammer forged barrel?
Any input or recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Jim
Have about $350 to spend on the rifle, and have narrowed it down to the Savage 111 or the Ruger American or the HOWA 1500.
Input from any of you guys if you own or have fired any of these rifles would be appreciated. Any other rifles you guys like will also be considered.
Some concerns... I love Ruger, however i have seen some sloppy quality control with my GP100(sharp edges, casting flaws, and timing issues) and same problems with my SP101. Any quality issues that you guys have seen with the Ruger American? Also does the Ruger take a plastic Magazine?
But i Do like the fact that the American has a hammer forged barrel!! Do the
HOWA or the Savage have a hammer forged barrel?
Any input or recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Jim