Which gun should i buy

[Hammer90]

I am currently in the market for a good deer rifle. I am on a budget so the ones I have narrowed down are the Savage 111fcxp3, a used Remington 700 bdl stainless from a pawn shop, and a Tikka T3 Lite. I like the Savage but don't know how their triggers are(not the accutrigger). The Remington is a well built platform but i don't know about buying used. The Tikka is light weight and smooth, but is hard to find parts for. This will be in 30-06. Need some help. Which would be my best option.Thanks for any answers.

 

[Dnaltrop]

Am a Pistol man myself so can't help you there....

But welcome to The High Road... someone will be along shortly to inform or confuse you, kindly have a seat in the lobby.

 

[SARDiver]

I have a Savage Stevens 200 in .308, and really like it. The trigger started off with too much pull, but there is a way to pull it out and lighten it. I can't find the link, but there's info out there about it.

I'm able to shoot a 3/4 inch group at 100 yards, and I'm not a rifle guy.

 

[gordy]

You will never be sad with the savage.
The savage will shoot as good or better then the remington.
The savage will never be as nice to look at then the remington.
But it is to be a deer rifle and it will get dinged up.
I would buy the savage.

 

[Quoheleth]

Tip on used guns: most people don't shoot them enough --- especially deer rifles --- to break them in, let alone wear them out. If the exterior is as good as you want it to look and the bore and action look good, compare the used price to a NIB price. If it's fair to you, go for it --- kind of like a used car, you get the break on depreciation but still get a great gun.

There are obvious exceptions that were used as boat anchors, mine tools, ax handles, and a lug wrench. But most of the time, used guns are great values.

As to the question at hand, I would probably go Savage, but I'm a big fan of saving a few bucks by not buying the more expensive brand name. Plus, in the case of Savage, it's probably a great shooter at a great price.

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[slugg01]

Let the remington where it is. A friend of mine bought one a year ago and the bolt wouldnt eject the brass after firing. He sent it back to remington to get repaired and they sent it back worse than what it was. I have a stevens in 300 win mag with a 6-24x50 scope. I can put 3 shoths in a half inch circle at 200 yards with 180 grain nosler ballistic tips and 68 grains of imr 4350

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I'm a Remington 700 guy. However, it's been a couple of decades since I bought a new one...If I were in the market, I'd be shopping for one with some age on it.

 

[Hammer90]

How is the Savage standard trigger system. Is it heavy or is it crisp and light. I was also wondering what kind of accuracy can i expect out of the lower end Savage. Does anyone else know of an inexpensive deer rifle that is relable and accurate. All posts will be appreciated.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I'd guess than any name brand centerfire hunting rifle is accurate enough for killing a deer. I doubt if any of them are what could be called "unreliable".

 

[SARDiver]

Apparently you missed my post saying that the standard trigger could be adjusted, and that a non-rifle guy like me could put together a sub 1" group at 100yds.

 

[whetrock]

IMO Savage makes a nice rifle for the money that will typically produce very nice groups straight off the shelf.

 

[slowr1der]

Honestly none of the above. I'd just go to Walmart and get the Savage Model 10, or 110 depending on long or short action. It will be a 110 if you get the 30-06 This sells for $387 at my local Walmart and $397 at a few others, but it's always under $400. It has the accu trigger that imo is well worth it, and it comes with a cheap scope, that I'd either use until I could afford to upgrade, or I'd sell if I could afford to upgrade now. IMO this is one of the best buys out there, and while I love Savages, I'm not sure I'd want one without the accu trigger unless I got it dirt cheap.

That being said, if I had to choose from your list I'd pick the Savage 111, but I really think you'd like the accu trigger much better, and will be glad you spent the money on it, if you get it, and if you don't, I think you will regret it later on.

 

[Dmitri Popov]

Mosin Nagant. Because when the bullet (a.k.a. Russian Fist of Glory) misses, the shockwave from the passing round may be enough to snap the deers neck. And if not you can always charge with the bayonet. Not to mention the muzzle blast is equivalent to a WWII flame thrower! LOL.

I love my MN

 

[sixgunner455]

Get the Savage, if you want a good, reliable, accurate rifle for not too much. Accutrigger is nice. Detachable Box Magazine is more desirable than a blade sticking out the front of the trigger.

Adjust it a bit if it needs it.

Anyway. I just bought Savage - got the model 11 in .243. Nice rifle.

 

[murdoc rose]

tikka all the way my friend

 

[Lloyd Smale]

used bdl if it were me.

 

[Hammer90]

I like the used BDL but just can't make myself buy it. It's just coming from a pawn shop you don't know what your going to get. I also looked at a T/C Venture at the local BPS. Does anyone know if their a good gun. Like I said thanks for all answers.

 

[sixgunner455]

Yeah, the Venture is a great rifle. Entry-level Icon, which is stellar.

 

[VT Deer Hunter]

I think i saw a Savage 200 and tried it out. Its a solid gun and comes in good caliburs.

 

[Four_Speed]

Don't have those two you mentioned, but I do have the Stevens 200 and Marlin XL7, both considered budget rifles, in 30-06. Both are great shooters, stock triggers can be made nice. The Marlin does have a much more user friendly recoil pad.

 

[Lazerbeans]

Dont look too quickly pass the M700. I brought a 700ADL 30-.06 syn stock, stainless from a local Dick's for under $500. After shot/cleaning the first 17 rounds I shot the last three of the box for a group. At a 100yrds the next three grouped right next to each other. So if that group is a indicator of this gun's accuracy, then I would say you cannot go wrong, go for it. 200 rounds later, no hiccups in any shape of form. Accuracy is getting better as time goes on. The bolt is still tight, feeds rounds, and the Centerpoint still does it job. Never underestimate a 700, regardless of price.

 

[mshootnit]

I don't think you can go wrong with any of those but in 30-06 I really like the new Win 70 Super grade.

 

[Kachok]

Having owned 5 Savages, 3 remingtons, and a Tikka I can anwser your question in great detail.
Savages are a great no frills value, they simply do everything you NEED a rifle to do and do it very well. They can be a bit clunky and cheesy feeling but never had one fail to perform and they have all been very accurate. A true workhorse. I have been a proud Savage owner for many years now.
Remington 700s have been a huge letdown for me, I should have just left them alone after after the 1st one was defective, had major issues with two of the three and the only "working" one of them had some minor feeding issues. Not impressed won't buy another one.
My Tikka is one of my more recent rifles. WOW really impressed not just with the function, but the fine tuning and attention to detail are far above it's price tag. Smoothest action and best trigger I have ever used. Egronomics are PERFECT for small framed shooters like me (5'6" 170 lbs) The synthentic stock does not feel like it is made by Tonka, it is a hard smooth fiber/matrix material that is WAY better then the el chepo molded plastic that Remington and Savage use. Tikka accuracy has been as good as any rifle I have owned impressive especaly since it is the lightest rifle I have ever owned. I cannot speak on the replacement parts, I have yet to have to fix anything on it. Only gripes with the Tikka are the hard factory recoil pad (not a deal breaker on my 6.5x55) and the lack of 24" barrels on standard calibers.
BTW I also bought a Marlin XS7 in .308 that was a solid performer and have a real good feel to them, very similar personality to the Savage 110. My girlfriend picked that one as her favorite at the range.

 

[pbrktrt]

The new Vanguard S2 is another inexpensive option for a very nice, accurate rifle.

 

[wlewisiii]

I'd suggest also looking at the Marlin XL7 for a .30-06 rifle. You may have already, but just in case you haven't. I'm very pleased with my XS7 (short action) in 7mm-08.