6.5x55

[cambsman]

Buy once. Buy wisely. Get a Sauer 202. Last a life time. Job done.

 

[Simon2206]

Thanks for the help guys. Haven't really looked too much yet. Wasn't thinking of buying new, but it all depends what's about really. Maybe a nice clean blaser r93. It would have to be threaded though, and I don't think many of them are!

 

[ChesterP]

Personally, I'd either buy a used Sauer, Sako or Blaser, or if looking new, would buy the Bergera B14 hunter, orTikka T3. No harm to Remmy or Howa, but there's far better barrelled rifles about used for the price of a new Remmy or Howa. The latter seems to specialise in selling new fancy stocked Remmy 700's for more cost than buying a new Remmy 700! Barrels may be ok out of the box, but are what they are, budget rifle barrels.

 

[Southern]

Most of us would echo ChesterP: buy a nice inexpensive new rifle like a Tikka or CZ, or a nice used Sako or Sauer. If you were a new driver, it would be foolish to run out and buy a Jaguar or Mercedes 500 or Porsche Carrera, without enough driving experience to really know how to drive them, the differences and nuances, and what really suits you. It is the same with rifles and shotguns, and scopes, and clothing. Save money on the first purchase, spend it on ammunition, practice, meeting experienced hunters, and on some hunting trips. Five years from now, you will know what kind of hunting you like, and what rifle is best for that and for you doing that.

 

[thibaud]

Hi Simon, not sure if you're still looking but I was thinking of selling my Sauer 202 in 6.5x55. Haven't got round to posting pictures and an ad yet but will probably do this on Monday as I am at work over the weekend.