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Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: Captain Luke] #7300648 09/29/18 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted By: Captain Luke
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For the $499 (give or take a few depending where you look), the savage 111TH trophy hunter package is hard to beat. Comes with a Nikon BDC 3-9x40 scope. Mine is 7mm and only thing ive done is replace the rings. Its a tack driver.


This... But a 270 up


This....But a .243!


This....But a 7mm08


This....But in 25-06

Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7300660 09/29/18 12:34 PM
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Browning 270 A-Bolt up


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Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7300681 09/29/18 01:05 PM
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Tikka T3 lite 270 WSM. Love this gun


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Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7300833 09/29/18 04:41 PM
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Remington 700 in .308 cal. 5R heavy stainless 26” barrel, H&S composite stock.



Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7300974 09/29/18 08:11 PM
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Those old Rem 788’s were accurate for sure. The funny thing, the locking lugs are back of the bolt, not front which to some flies in the face of logic when it comes to accuracy. They did have a short stiff barrel. I remember seeing some at ranges that were crazy accurate. I’ve seen some Howas/Wheathbys that would shoot too.


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Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: Gringocazador] #7301089 09/30/18 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted By: Gringocazador
Those old Rem 788’s were accurate for sure. The funny thing, the locking lugs are back of the bolt, not front which to some flies in the face of logic when it comes to accuracy. They did have a short stiff barrel. I remember seeing some at ranges that were crazy accurate. I’ve seen some Howas/Wheathbys that would shoot too.


Yes sir

If it's an absolute budget gun my father in law and I have both bought a Remington 788's off here for $400 each.

1 in .243 and 1 in .223

Both are more accurate than I am but for $400, tough to beat...

Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7301684 09/30/18 09:45 PM
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Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: QuitShootinYoungBucks] #7302145 10/01/18 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks
What do you plan to use it for and what is your budget?


Whitetail only. Feeders are 100 yards and the road I corn is 400 yards max.

Not too concerned on budget as long as I stay under $1500 with gun + optics


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Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7302257 10/01/18 03:09 PM
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In the "budget gun" category and for several years the Weatherby Vanguard used to include the target from their test fire of the rifle that was shipped. They don't include the targets anymore, but for a firearm that is right out of the box, I would place the Vanguard near the top rating. I shoot a Vanguard .308, dead on at 200 yards; HOWA and Tikka both have very reliable accuracy out of the box.


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Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7302477 10/01/18 07:37 PM
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Bought a Rem 700 30-06 in 1983 with my summer job money. Was advertised then and I guess to this day, most accurate out of the box. It has not disappointed. I bought Rem 700s for both my boys in .223 and .243 I'm sure there are several quality brands out there.

Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7302479 10/01/18 07:42 PM
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Another vote for Weatherby.


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Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7302935 10/02/18 03:04 AM
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+3 on the savage 111 trophy package. I've been really happy with mine, shoots well and is a good bargain.


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Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7303822 10/03/18 01:50 AM
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I’d think most of the standard offer off the shelf bolt actions will shoot plenty fine to reliably harvest game with a bore sight and range session to fine tune. For many years I shot a rem 700 with nothing but factory loaded 130grn. I’ve got maybe 5 or so mid range caliber rifles that are all factory output. No customizing or gun smithing. Just find one you like. I’ve got Remington’s, a winchester, and a marlin. Confidence in them all and plenty deer and hog on the ground over the years.


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Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: BassBuster1] #7305983 10/05/18 07:21 PM
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I have the Ruger American in 308 for four years now. I put a Nikon scope on it and it shoots better than I can. Very happy with the action and prefer a plastic stock as I don't worry about scratches rain etc. I put a Nikon scope on it and it stays adjusted year after year even though it gets knocked around on public land.

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Originally Posted By: Leveled
I have the Ruger American in 308 for four years now. I put a Nikon scope on it and it shoots better than I can. Very happy with the action and prefer a plastic stock as I don't worry about scratches rain etc. I put a Nikon scope on it and it stays adjusted year after year even though it gets knocked around on public land.


You are on the right track...30 cal is a good platform, Nikon scopes are reliable, Non wood stocks are not affected by weather too much.

Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7306199 10/05/18 11:35 PM
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For the $$ Tikka is probably at the top right now right out of the box performance and features.

Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7306383 10/06/18 04:03 AM
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I started shooting Remington 700s over 20 years ago and have found no reason to change. Affordable, accurate, easy to bed, lots of commercial accessories. Works for me.


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Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7306401 10/06/18 05:25 AM
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Keep it old school with the lever action cool factor, get a Marlin 336 .30-30 w/3-9x32mm Scope for $419, free shipping, no tax.

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/206057

Grab some Hornady Leverevolution ammo to add a little range.

Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7308186 10/08/18 01:32 PM
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Thanks for all the feedback. I've decided to go with the Tikka CTR in 6.5 CM.

Doing a little more research on scopes before the purchase



Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7309040 10/09/18 02:36 AM
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Good choice

Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7309070 10/09/18 03:05 AM
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Tikka or Bergara in 308 Win.



Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7309137 10/09/18 05:31 AM
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Put one of these scopes on it....does everything, including range detection... and there's nothing like recording your shot with your scope :P

https://www.amazon.com/ATN-Ballistic-Calculator-Rangefinder-Barometer/dp/B01BYDUZ60

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You made a very good choice with the Tikka 6.5 CM!! One of the rifles I used last year in SW Texas. The Remington 700 series have exceptionally good barrels and are legendary for out of the box accuracy. Currently I have two 7mm-08 and a custom .300 Weatherby magnum. Both are far more accurate at long and close range than I am, however I did drop a bull elk at 500+ with the .300.

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I recently bought a Savage 110 6.5 CM. Shooting Hornady 143 ELDX. A little heavy, has a 24inch barrel. I went off kilter dont tell my wife and bought the Nikon FX-1000 6-24x50 scope which cost more than than the rifle, liked the lit retical, yes maybe overkill.
First time at the range, sub inch MOA after sighting in.
Moved to the 2 hundred yard and first 2 shots in subinch, 3rd shot about 2 inches. going to the 300 range next.
Not partial to Savage but I have a 300 model 99 I inherited from Dad, and a 270 Stevens Savage 200 I bought new for a 100 bucks from a friend who won it in a raffle, and doesn't shoot bad at all. Still trying to get the 300 to shoot well, trying different bullets. So far tried Remington core-loct 150, Hornady SST 150s, next I'm going to try the Federal power-shok 180s. I'm up for suggestions if anyone has practical experience with a good bullet for the 300 savage.
But all in all the Savage 110 is shooting well.

Re: Out of the box accurate [Re: titan2232] #7314280 10/14/18 09:08 PM
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I bought my first Tikka, fist ss & first composite stock, It's a T3X lite in 6.5 CM, yes I joined the craze. I have been very pleased priced a bout 750.00. I have found that customization is nice, I have always been a remmy buyer but damn this thing can shoot.


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