Ronin
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Is that being displayed with the bedded stock ?
I have to say I stripped and cleaned out the one I test fired prior to testing as part of my work and it was fine in function and use
Brand of rifle to look into
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Is that being displayed with the bedded stock ?
I have to say I stripped and cleaned out the one I test fired prior to testing as part of my work and it was fine in function and use
I. Farticus
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Sako 75 synthetic stainless
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For normal stalking use at any reasonable stalking ranges, you will find that any rifle on the market will be more than accurate enough. So you need to look at other things. Is a removable magazine something you want? Will you be doing a lot of carrying it about? If so, weigh the pros and cons of a light or heavier barrel. Look at the action and see if it suits your needs. And whilst looks really don't make a difference to function and I see you want a synthetic stock, it does make sense to get a rifle you like in that department if only because you will look after it better and want to keep it looking good. Also consider if you want a new one or a new to you one. Obviously you could save money by buying a "preloved" example, or potentially get a more up-market model. Not a bad choice to look at second hand rifles. Many are bought by someone who does one or two stalks a year for a while and then sells them. Practically new really.
So having trawled the internet, looked at reviews etc. and reduced your choices to a manageable number (three or so give and take) then go to your friendly gun shop and see if they match up in the flesh (dependant on any prevailing covid restrictions).
So having trawled the internet, looked at reviews etc. and reduced your choices to a manageable number (three or so give and take) then go to your friendly gun shop and see if they match up in the flesh (dependant on any prevailing covid restrictions).
No - the one you bedded is perfect!
But I had quite a few problems early on with the factory set up.
Mauser, Tikka, Sauer, Sako, Blaser, Remington, Howa, Bergara.....they all do quality, accurate synthetic stocked rifles, even those bastions of wood and steel Schultz & Larsen have a new synthetic stock coming too for the Victory. They will all be accurate and reliable, just set a budget and get one that fits, or buy a tikka and get an aftermarket stock like a PSE/German Gunstocks/Form
^^This^^ it’s obviously dependent on your particular taste but I cannot see past sauer’s, i have had Tikka’s (and still have one) winchesters, Howa/weatherby’s, CZ, colt, marlin...and used plenty others and I just think Sauer ticks all the boxes, beautifully made, accurate, smooth, silent, the safety is excellent.
the only other I found that were even close were the older mannlichers. Even the lower cost sauer’s are very well built and smooth.
most rifles now are accurate...but how they feel and how comfortable they are to use is the key thing - if you hate the way a safety or bolt or trigger operated then you will never get on with it.
shoot a few and see what you think.
EDIT - I would also add - Steve Beaty (ivythorn sporting) who sees a few nice high grade rifles of different makes once told me one rifle he has consistently kept in his own personal cabinet is a Sauer 202. He even once told me not to buy a rifle I was looking at that he had for sale as there was a 202 for sale from another source....that speaks volumes! (About the Sauer quality and the integrity of Steve)
regards,
Gixer
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tusker
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CZ all day long, why? because for the last 15 years I have had a 550 American in 30-06. Travelled all over the world with it never let me down and still shoots half inch groups at 100 yards. A solid built rifle that will never let you down in any conditions. It is my rifle the rest are just guns.
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Donnachaidh
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A bit out of the norm, but have a look at the Winchester M70 Extreme Weather. Controlled round feed, floor plate magazine (if you like that type) and a Bell and Carlson stock....I prefer mine to my T3X stainless.
Scotty99
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What calibre do you have and how does it shoot, in terms of accuracy? They are extremely well regarded in the US, I am thinking of getting one.
Donnachaidh
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Mine is a .30-06. The only thing I've changed is to fit a Timney trigger (approx £140 from Spud 1967). It was accurate before, but is now 0.5 inches or better with RWS factory ammunition.
Wiltshire Rod & Gun have (I think) still got a .308 on their rack if you want to see one.
paulbshooting
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Bergara are worth a look. Good value and shoot great. Reasonable to customise as remy 700 design and parts.
Or sell a kidney and get a blaser R8. That's where most end up or aspire to! I should have got mine years ago.
Or sell a kidney and get a blaser R8. That's where most end up or aspire to! I should have got mine years ago.
stay away from the cheaper American guns go for European and Japanese manufactured
The guy who taught me stalking a good number of years ago gave me what I thaught was a good bit of advice which was buy a cheap rifle and put it together right as most rifles shoot better than the people who own them, then spend your money on good optics.
He was a contract stalker who's only income was from shooting deer
I still dont know what the best rifle to buy is I have a 40 year old BSA CF2 in 30-06 which shoots half MOA which came to me at £100 and a custom Weatherby MK V in 6.5-284 which I think stands me at about £2500 which shoots half moa.
I also have 2 Winchesters a CZ a Sako another BSA and a Mauser 98 and theyalso shoot very accurately if I do my bit.
So if it suits you shoot anything.
He was a contract stalker who's only income was from shooting deer
I still dont know what the best rifle to buy is I have a 40 year old BSA CF2 in 30-06 which shoots half MOA which came to me at £100 and a custom Weatherby MK V in 6.5-284 which I think stands me at about £2500 which shoots half moa.
I also have 2 Winchesters a CZ a Sako another BSA and a Mauser 98 and theyalso shoot very accurately if I do my bit.
So if it suits you shoot anything.
They have advised him well.
A tikka with a good telescopic sight cannot be surpassed in hunting performance, whatever the pounds one has.
Only there are really beautiful weapons and those who like them must pay for them.
308rws
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I own a Tikka T3 and Sauer 202 and based upon my own personal preferences the only rifle I'd happily part exchange mine in against is a new Shultz & Larsen. Their design, engineering and finish appeal to me as does the fact that their safety catch acts on the firing pin and not the trigger. As others have said - each to their own. A Sauer 90 in 30-06 is also a great rifle. With a 30-06, my advice would be try it before you buy it if at all possible.
308rws
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If a stutzen does it for you: 30-06 Sauer stutzen 202 - ShootMart
Magnificent 7
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Had a tikka t3 lite accurate but build quality not the best it rusted faster than the bullet owned an older tikka m595 awesome rifle quality not like the new ones now own blaser r8 OK more money to buy but I cannot fault it in anyway ive also a Rigby London best on order but that's a different story
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