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Rifles??? #5530723 01/09/15 09:25 PM
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I am looking at getting a new rifle. Some might say I am putting to much thought into it. The majority of the rifles I own are Remington 700's and a Ruger M-77.

I was looking at a couple of different brands and was hoping to get some feed back on them.

The brands were

Nosler M48 Patriot
Sako Graywolf Laminated Stainless
Weatherby Vanguard RC
Remington CDL Stainless

Any opinions or suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
Thk you
Steven

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of those id day sako!



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Love my Vanguard.


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My CDL is the best hunting rifle I've ever had. Light and accurate, and I like the 24" barrel.


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Nosler would be my pick.


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Pass up the vanguard and get the mark V RC

I own or have owned Brownings, m77's, model 70's and model 700's and I treated myself to a mark V accumark this year and have thoroughly enjoyed the rifle


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I'd say Sako, but that's because I love my Tikkas.


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Budget??

Sako, no debate

Patriot is a tricked up weatherby Vangaurd/Howa


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I'd go with nosler out of those. I have a nosler Trophy Grade that shoots factory ammo under a 1" at 200yds. Have seen others do it too.



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Nosler


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I own both a M48 Legacy and a Sako 85 and honestly it's a toss up between those two. Can't really go wrong with either as far as I am concerned. The Sako action is perhaps slightly smoother but the Nosler wood is nicer. They both fit me well and they are both shooters. I like the Cerakote finish on the Nosler a little better than the stainless but that's just personal preference.

Good luck.


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I'd say Sako, but that's because I love my Tikkas.


This.

And the Sako has three bolt lugs. Who else does?


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Cheapo remington 710s......

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"Remington 700's and a Ruger M-77" what else do you need?


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Sako from your list. but if your budget is there look at a cooper.

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I'd want a rifle capable of consistent small groups and the ability to put that first shot where I aimed -- regardless of brand. Have you thought about a custom-build job with a guarantee of accuracy of some kind (if there is such a thing)?


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Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
Originally Posted By: tth_40
I'd say Sako, but that's because I love my Tikkas.


This.

And the Sako has three bolt lugs. Who else does?


Weatherby


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Originally Posted By: Simple Searcher
"Remington 700's and a Ruger M-77" what else do you need?


Hard to beat a M 77

I wouldn't trade mine for anything


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This is and EASY answer! My Nosler M48 Patriot shoots LIGHTS OUT, sub MOA at 100, Shooting the 280AI, with Nosler 140g Accubonds. Deadly! Well worth it.


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Originally Posted By: Mfloski
This is and EASY answer! My Nosler M48 Patriot shoots LIGHTS OUT, sub MOA at 100, Shooting the 280AI, with Nosler 140g Accubonds. Deadly! Well worth it.


Hate to say it but he is right


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rebarrel one of your 700s to a custom, Ill guarantee it at .5 moa or better

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Originally Posted By: txtrophy85
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I'd say Sako, but that's because I love my Tikkas.


This.

And the Sako has three bolt lugs. Who else does?


Weatherby


Browning X Bolt.

60 degree bolt throw, too. My White Gold Medallion in .270 Win. is a tackdriver.


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700CDL SF, Sako or the Nosler 48. Just get them all



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Originally Posted By: txtrophy85
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I'd say Sako, but that's because I love my Tikkas.


This.

And the Sako has three bolt lugs. Who else does?


Weatherby


Dangit! Forgot about those since I avoid anything Weatherby.


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