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 Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
#7083189
02/18/18 05:35 AM
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ejj005
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In the market for a rifle that I will want passed down for generations. Something wood stock, stainless or blued. I saw the new Model 70 super grade maple and it is gorgeous. Also have always liked the Weatherby’s. What else would yall suggest that I could get new right now. Under or around $1500. Would probably stick with a 270 or 30-06. A caliber I know is common and be around for years to come.
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
[Re: ejj005]
#7083196
02/18/18 05:51 AM
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SR025
THF Trophy Hunter
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
[Re: ejj005]
#7083217
02/18/18 07:29 AM
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chital_shikari
Minor in training
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Minor in training
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Weatherby Mark V Sporter, maybe some Deluxes or a Lazermark.
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
[Re: ejj005]
#7083309
02/18/18 02:06 PM
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snake oil
THF Trophy Hunter
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Those tikka hunters are a nice looking gun.....
"You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas".
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
[Re: ejj005]
#7083327
02/18/18 02:31 PM
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Drop Tine
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I've got a Sako 85 Hunter 260 Remington that I bought for the same reason. Beautiful wood and superb craftsmanship. Don't shoot it much, but did use it to take my 21" Blackbuck. Shoots extremely well with factory ammo and will definitely be passed down to someone.
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
[Re: ejj005]
#7083351
02/18/18 02:53 PM
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Joined: Jun 2015
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scottfromdallas
THF Trophy Hunter
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Sakos and Kimber Selects have some really nice walnut.
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
[Re: ejj005]
#7083352
02/18/18 02:55 PM
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Joined: Jun 2011
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Buzzsaw
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sako 85, no doubt. 7mm-08, Swarovski Z3 or Z5
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
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#7083455
02/18/18 04:26 PM
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TxHunter80
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That one would be hard to beat at that price
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
[Re: ejj005]
#7083477
02/18/18 04:46 PM
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Buzzsaw
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If it was me, knowing Sako's calibers, id go
1. 7mm-08
2. 6.5X55
3. .338 Federal
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
[Re: ejj005]
#7083503
02/18/18 05:06 PM
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MClark
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In your price range would be a Pre 64 Winchester Model 70 in 30-06 or 270. Already a classic.
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
[Re: MClark]
#7083544
02/18/18 05:41 PM
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Joined: Nov 2007
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RiverRider
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In your price range would be a Pre 64 Winchester Model 70 in 30-06 or 270. Already a classic.
M Best idea of all. 
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
[Re: ejj005]
#7083555
02/18/18 05:55 PM
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ejj005
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Bird Dog
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Yeah I like the ones yall are throwing out. Forgot to say I had been looking at the Sakos as well. 7-08 was definitely on the list too. Never looked into 338 Federal is ammo readily available? Thanks guys. That Sako Finn Bear is priced really well!!!
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
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#7083718
02/18/18 08:22 PM
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Cinch
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Recently bought my new rifle that will likely be passed on to my son when that day comes. I went with the Tikka T3X Hunter Stainless in 308. Added a Leupold VX-6 HD 3-18x50. Very pleased overall. I like the new features of the T3X over the T3. Having trouble uploading pics
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
[Re: ejj005]
#7083765
02/18/18 09:01 PM
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Charlieb68
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Try to find a Browning B78 in 30.06
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
[Re: Buzzsaw]
#7084229
02/19/18 04:00 AM
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scottfromdallas
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If it was me, knowing Sako's calibers, id go
1. 7mm-08
2. 6.5X55
3. .338 Federal
I have all those calibers. You have good taste Buzz. I didn't think anyone on the THF besides me knew what a 338 Federal was. It's no Creedmoor. 
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Re: Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever
[Re: Cinch]
#7084296
02/19/18 07:07 AM
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snake oil
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Recently bought my new rifle that will likely be passed on to my son when that day comes. I went with the Tikka T3X Hunter Stainless in 308. Added a Leupold VX-6 HD 3-18x50. Very pleased overall. I like the new features of the T3X over the T3. Having trouble uploading pics
Nice rifle got one in .260.....
"You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas".
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