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Looking for new rifle
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01/12/15 08:24 PM
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hookemhorns
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I'm looking for a new rifle, probably a 308. I am looking for suggestions. I would like to spend 6-800. Will use for varmint hunting and my wife will use for deer. I've looked at the following but not limited to these Rem sps Rem vtr Savage( I think model 10) Tikka varmint
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Re: Looking for new rifle
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#5538075
01/12/15 09:20 PM
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Revoman
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Re: Looking for new rifle
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#5538134
01/12/15 09:51 PM
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TFF Caribou
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Savage or tikka for sure.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Looking for new rifle
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#5538141
01/12/15 09:54 PM
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kmon11
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lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Looking for new rifle
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01/12/15 10:15 PM
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tth_40
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Re: Looking for new rifle
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#5538193
01/12/15 10:17 PM
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DocHorton
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Re: Looking for new rifle
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#5538288
01/12/15 10:58 PM
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Gone to Texas
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Savage predator in 6.5 Creedmoor. Accustock and Accutrigger, rebarrel down the road if desired.
I have never shot a Tikka but there are some big Tikka fans out there. I just don't like how short action caliber Tikka rifles are not true short action bolts chambers, they just put a bolt stop in a long action. Again, I have never shot a Tikka and I'm not a gun expert so that could be a stupid reason as to why I have not bought one...
Last edited by Gone to Texas; 01/12/15 11:01 PM.
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Re: Looking for new rifle
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#5538348
01/12/15 11:27 PM
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What's the AAC sd difference
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Re: Looking for new rifle
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#5538357
01/12/15 11:30 PM
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TFF Caribou
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I won't buy a 700. Too many recalls. If I had one given to me, I might keep it, but a new trigger and safety would be the first thing I bought for it. Savage just makes great reliable guns.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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#5538362
01/12/15 11:32 PM
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daniel1381
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tikka hands down.. triggers are very nice in the tikkas
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Re: Looking for new rifle
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#5538373
01/12/15 11:35 PM
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Savage just makes great reliable guns. Savage, one of the Accustock models. Should shoot 1/2" groups.
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Re: Looking for new rifle
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#5540930
01/13/15 10:57 PM
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DocHorton
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What's the AAC sd difference 1/10 twist, Heavy Barrel, Threaded, 20" or 16" barrel, Hogue stock.
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Re: Looking for new rifle
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01/13/15 11:59 PM
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Tikka, but with a trigger job.
Browning A or X bolt. Best trigger for factory gun that I've had.
Remington 700, but with a trigger job.
Not in any particular order. Haven't owned a savage so I can't comment on it.
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Re: Looking for new rifle
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#5541031
01/14/15 12:04 AM
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Savage Predator Max 1 in whichever caliber you choose. I'm picking up a new one in a few minutes in 243. They're fantastic for the money. I've shot one in 22-250 several times.
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#5541033
01/14/15 12:05 AM
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savage 6.5 Creed, good Browning X-Bolt 7mm-08, good the rest, MEH
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01/14/15 01:34 AM
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Savage 10, 12, or 16. Be sure and get the accutrigger/accustock combo
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Re: Looking for new rifle
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#5541233
01/14/15 02:03 AM
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I have owned four Savages. Great rifles, and I have worn out multiple ejector springs.
Now I am onto Tikkas. Bigger ejector, better extractor design, side bolt release, awesome factory triggers, barrels just as good as Savage's, 60 degree bolt throw. I now have two full custom rifles built on Tikka actions, and love them!
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