Posted By: hookemhorns
Looking for new rifle - 01/12/15 08:24 PM
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
Posted By: TFF Caribou
Re: Looking for new rifle - 01/12/15 09:51 PM
Savage or tikka for sure.
Posted By: Gone to Texas
Re: Looking for new rifle - 01/12/15 10:58 PM
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...
Posted By: hookemhorns
Re: Looking for new rifle - 01/12/15 11:27 PM
What's the AAC sd difference
Posted By: TFF Caribou
Re: Looking for new rifle - 01/12/15 11:30 PM
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.
Posted By: daniel1381
Re: Looking for new rifle - 01/12/15 11:32 PM
tikka hands down.. triggers are very nice in the tikkas
Posted By: JD4030
Re: Looking for new rifle - 01/12/15 11:35 PM
Savage just makes great reliable guns.
Savage, one of the Accustock models. Should shoot 1/2" groups.
Posted By: DocHorton
Re: Looking for new rifle - 01/13/15 10:57 PM
What's the AAC sd difference
1/10 twist, Heavy Barrel, Threaded, 20" or 16" barrel, Hogue stock.
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.
Posted By: aggiehunter03
Re: Looking for new rifle - 01/14/15 12:04 AM
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.
Posted By: Buzzsaw
Re: Looking for new rifle - 01/14/15 12:05 AM
savage 6.5 Creed, good
Browning X-Bolt 7mm-08, good
the rest, MEH
Posted By: BigPig
Re: Looking for new rifle - 01/14/15 01:34 AM
Savage 10, 12, or 16. Be sure and get the accutrigger/accustock combo
Posted By: J.G.
Re: Looking for new rifle - 01/14/15 02:03 AM
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!