decent cheaper centrefire rifles

[Anser anser]

Having had a few close in deer with my old .270( less than 70 yards) i was happy enough, and also , as i use my Steyr .243 for stalking 99% of the time it was a settled situation But i would ask folks in their personal experience what rifles they have been impressed with at the cheaper end of things like the savage /bergara brand names perhaps?Buying a new .270 rifle or one with a low low shot count is best i feel .

 

[Malxwal]

Used Tikka from a trusted source.

 

[Chris Richardson]

Having had a few close in deer with my old .270( less than 70 yards) i was happy enough, and also , as i use my Steyr .243 for stalking 99% of the time it was a settled situation But i would ask folks in their personal experience what rifles they have been impressed with at the cheaper end of things like the savage /bergara brand names perhaps?Buying a new .270 rifle or one with a low low shot count is best i feel .

That .270 hasn’t done that many rounds I don’t think ?

 

[Chris Richardson]

Used Tikka from a trusted source.

Same here have a used tikka and a sako from a trusted source

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

Used rifles are a good value proposition
If you want a good value new rifle its hard to overlook the Benelli Granite Moss
Excellent build quality and a 10yr warranty for under a grand
Drop me a line if I can help

 

[Anser anser]

That .270 hasn’t done that many rounds I don’t think ?

I wouldn't have though so either but I just have no time for detective work.

 

[bullet chucker]

I bought a Remington 700 in 30.06, Left hand and was new, less than a grand. I have heard all sorts of comments bemoaning the 700, I have to say it is very accurate and I love it.

BC.

 

[Anser anser]

Used rifles are a good value proposition
If you want a good value new rifle its hard to overlook the Benelli Granite Moss
Excellent build quality and a 10yr warranty for under a grand
Drop me a line if I can help

Unusual , but i do like the design of that forend.

 

[mrblonde]

I have a Franchi Horizon in .243, it was an affordable entrance to stalking for me, however, I wish I had saved up a bit more money and gone for something a bit higher quality like a tikka, Sako etc... we all live and learn!

 

[old 30-06]

There is nothing wrong with a quality second hand rifle, if you know where its come from. My Sako 75 in 30-06 was purchased second hand for £600. It is really accurate. Last month I was just outside Port Elizabeth, South Africa, having taken the best part of a day and a half to get there overnight on two aircraft. The PH on arrival wanted to see how we shot, and took us to his 100 yard range. I could see that my first shot was an inch high and an inch left. Not bad for all that transportation. Four clicks right and four clicks down. I then shot three toutching bullet holes in a straight line through the top of the bull. The look on the face of the PH I will cherish for years to come.

 

[Domer]

Mauser M18 was good albeit the stock was a bit flexible. Now own Benelli Granite Moss and for the price difference over the Mauser they are good value for money .

 

[Ronin]

Used

tikka T3

Mauser M18/12

Sako 75

Rem 700 (early model with engagement of secondary cam)

Howa 1500


Any quality used rifle - that has been borescoped ,,,,


There are other brands I’m sure that will be recommended - best advice I can give is go to a shop or several with a wide variety of choice and see what fits you and what you like

If possible shoot to prove accuracy and ask to see the bore

 

[FlyBoy270]

Lightly used
Sako 75
Tikka 590/595 690/695
Howa Stainless
Browning A bolt Stainless + Boss
Remington Sendero

 

[HonestJohn]

Unusual , but i do like the design of that forend.

A friend of mine purchased a Benelli from Ed, and really rates it

 

[ryanh40]

Used rifles are a good value proposition
If you want a good value new rifle its hard to overlook the Benelli Granite Moss
Excellent build quality and a 10yr warranty for under a grand
Drop me a line if I can help

I’ve been looking at these what are your thoughts on them I can’t see many reviews in them tbh I’ve been looking at the lupo in .223

 

[Shabz]

I’ve only ever had one brand new rifle and it had to go back because it wouldn’t shoot. My first rifle was a really old tikka 595 in .243 and it shot tremendously well. My second was a .270 Sako 85 from McCloeds of Tain that was next to free. It was so shot out, the fire cracking in the barrel looked like snake skin and the throat was so eroded I couldn’t measure where the lands were. It shot deer just fine like that. Must’ve put 3-400 rounds through it before rebarrelling and it never shot worse than the DSC1 shooting test.

 

[25 Sharps]

Having had a few close in deer with my old .270( less than 70 yards) i was happy enough, and also , as i use my Steyr .243 for stalking 99% of the time it was a settled situation But i would ask folks in their personal experience what rifles they have been impressed with at the cheaper end of things like the savage /bergara brand names perhaps?Buying a new .270 rifle or one with a low low shot count is best i feel .

2nd hand CZ550 if you want cheap, accurate and not fussed on modifying. 2nd hand Howa if you want cheap, accurate and lots of aftermarket options. 2nd hand tikka gets you all the things a howa does but if you want to spend more money.

 

[nick.308]

I bought a Remington 700 in 30.06, Left hand and was new, less than a grand. I have heard all sorts of comments bemoaning the 700, I have to say it is very accurate and I love it.

BC.

got 5x remmy 700 in my family and are deeply loved

 

[suburban bushwacker]

Lots of great suggestion BUT the best value second hand rifle in the UK is the Roesler Titan. I had the Titan3, still cant adequately explain why I sold it. IIRC I only got £350 for it. They just don't have the marketing budget so are unknown / unfashionable.
For : 3 lug, takedown, Walther barrel
Against: plastic trigger guard (upgrade available ) hated being fed through the port.

 

[Rake Aboot]

Parker Hale 1200 safari for £20. Hard to beat