Remington, Ruger or Savage?

[carbine85]

I'm looking for a bolt action rifle for Deer hunting. I'm leaning towards 30.06 since I can reload for it. I see a lot of Remington, Savage, and Rugers around. Which of these would you recommend? I call tell you anything you need to know about semi autos, I'm not up to speed on Bolt actions. The budget is somewhere in the $350-$500 range.

 

[homers]

You probably won't find a Ruger or Remington new in that price range, maybe a Savage. All three are solid choices for hunting and finding a good used one in that price range would do nicely.

 

[jmr40]

In that price range Weatherby Vangards are $399. Savage package guns are about the same. A new Ruger will be $550-$600. Remington SPS will be a little less.

Lots of good used Rugers and Remingtons in that range.

 

[sbarkowski]

New, in that price range?
Pretty much narrows it down to a Savage.
New to you? Options are endless if your a bargain hunter.
Plus unless you go with open sights you'll have to fork out for some glass.

 

[627PCFan]

At that price your stuck with a Savage, OR you could get a Stevens (Savage w/o accutrigger) and get an extra barrel in a diff caliber too-

 

[Kingcreek]

I've had good luck buying quality used hunting rifles. my last purchase was a like new with factory box Ruger m77 in .270 with a 3x9 Leupold VX-II, sling, case, and 2 boxes of factory ammo for $400 cash.

 

[lipadj46]

You will have to step up to $600 for a Ruger M77 Hawkeye in 30.06 and $750 for a Remington 700 30.06 Custom unless you go used.

 

[bearmgc]

Look on the Forum called 24hourcampfire. Look in the classifieds for a like new Remington ADL 30-06 with laminated stock being sold by Hikerbum for $475 shipped to FFL. I have no association with him other than recently buying the scope that came off this rifle. If you can find a FFL to get it shipped to for reasonable fee, this would be a good deal IMHO. A guy backed out of buying the action, so the whole rifle is back up for sale.

 

[bearmgc]

Heck offer him $435-450 and maybe he'll take it. Let him know you're on a tight budget, which you are.

 

[glockman19]

You're looking at a savage.

 

[jerkface11]

Get the savage and don't look back. In fact if you get one in something other than .30-06 pm me and I'll sell you a .30-06 barrel for it.(as long as it's small shank which it probably will be)

 

[Big Bill]

Here is one retail package thart Savage sells. But. if you shop hard you will probably be able to upgrade the package amd still only pay about $500. (Try to find this package... Model 111FXP3.)

Package Series

Model 111FCXP3
Action Long
Caliber 270 Win, 30-06 Spfld, 7MM REM MAG, 300 WIN MAG
Overall Length 42.75"
Barrel Length 22" ( 270 Win, 30-06 Spfld)
24" (7mm Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag)
Weight 6.5 lbs
Magazine Capacity 4 rounds (270 WIN, 30-60 SPFLD), 3 rounds (7MM REM MAG, 300 WIN MAG)
Stock Black synthetic with cut checkering, dual pillar bedding
Sights 3-9x40mm scope, mounted and bore-sighted
Rifling Rate of Twist 1 in 10"
Features Blued barreled action, free-floating and button-rifled barrel, new detachable box magazine, swivel studs.

Suggested Retail $519.00

http://www.savagearms.com/111fcxp3.htm

 

[Loggerlee]

For value I'd go for a Savage,next would be Ruger.
Remingtons are nice,but I've never really noticed the difference,except the pricetag.

 

[carbine85]

From what I'm seeing and hearing it looks like I'm looking for a Savage.
Is the 270 a better overall hunting round then the 30.06? It seems like more of these rifles are offered in the 270.

 

[jerkface11]

.270 .280 and .30-06 are similar enough for hunting that it won't matter.

 

[mossberg]

Here is one retail package thart Savage sells. But. if you shop hard you will probably be able to upgrade the package amd still only pay about $500. (Try to find this package... Model 111FXP3.)



Package Series

Model 111FCXP3
Action Long
Caliber 270 Win, 30-06 Spfld, 7MM REM MAG, 300 WIN MAG
Overall Length 42.75"
Barrel Length 22" ( 270 Win, 30-06 Spfld)
24" (7mm Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag)
Weight 6.5 lbs
Magazine Capacity 4 rounds (270 WIN, 30-60 SPFLD), 3 rounds (7MM REM MAG, 300 WIN MAG)
Stock Black synthetic with cut checkering, dual pillar bedding
Sights 3-9x40mm scope, mounted and bore-sighted
Rifling Rate of Twist 1 in 10"
Features Blued barreled action, free-floating and button-rifled barrel, new detachable box magazine, swivel studs.

Suggested Retail $519.00

My local Wholesale Sports in Canada has this package for $399.95... Should probably go buy that.

 

[Hutch]

From what I'm seeing and hearing it looks like I'm looking for a Savage.
Is the 270 a better overall hunting round then the 30.06? It seems like more of these rifles are offered in the 270.

That's because the smart people are buying up all the .30-'06 ones.

.270 .280 and .30-06 are similar enough for hunting that it won't matter.

Quite true, but you can buy milsurp .30-'06 ammo cheaper than just about any centerfire rifle ammo now. Good for plinking/practice, and the brass is reloadable. There are many more choices for factory ammo in '06 than .270. I readily concede that no deer will be any deader from a 30 cal 150gr bullet, compared to a .270 130gr bullet, but you can buy factory ammo for '06 in bullets from 55gr to 220. JMNSHO

 

[jerkface11]

All true. As I said if he gets something else and wants a .30-06 I'll sell him a barrel for cheap.

 

[C-grunt]

I had a Savage and really liked it. Mine was a target rifle and therefor a bit heavy for hunting. Any of the three would be a good rifle.

 

[jerkface11]

Oh I'd shy away from the package deals. The scope generally isn't worth having.

 

[shooting4life]

Go with a savage, if you buy use then make sure the savage has an accu trigger. I purchased a Stevens, same as a savage without the accu trigger brand new for 250 in 7 mag with a pencil for a barrel and shot 1.5 inch groups at 100 yards. That is damn accurate rifle for 250 dollars.