WHAT GUN TO GET??
looking at a new gun..i am partial to remignton but i can't find any gun in a left-handed model...
I am looking for info about accuracy (cost under $1000).. on
SAKO
TIKKA
BROWNING A-BOLT
SAVAGE
Rewording my post...if you had $1000 which gun would you buy...best accuracy and durability...i am looking at stainless steel guns
I am looking for info about accuracy (cost under $1000).. on
SAKO
TIKKA
BROWNING A-BOLT
SAVAGE
Rewording my post...if you had $1000 which gun would you buy...best accuracy and durability...i am looking at stainless steel guns
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Both the Sakos and the Tikkas (which are produced by the same Finnish consortium) have a (1) MOA accuracy guaranty. I have two Sakos and one Tikka Model 595, and they will all shoot some factory ammo under an inch at 100 yards. I do not presently load for them, but if I did, I would expect that they would shoot even better.
One of my friends knows a guy with a Tikka T3 Lite in 22-250, and claims this rifle will consistently shoot his handloads into 1/2 inch at 100 yards, and I believe that the rifle is completely stock.
The Sakos and Tikkas, in my experience, have one of the very best triggers off the shelf. To my knowledge, the triggers on the Sakos and the Tikkas are the same, but I am not completely certain of this. They seem to be the same, and have the same feel. I am very particular about triggers, and I believe that a good trigger is a key component in accurate shooting. The better the trigger, the easier it is to shoot the rifle well. And especially, if you shoot offhand, a good trigger is critical. It has been my experience that their triggers are crisp, with no creep, and set at a reasonable pull weight.
The barrels are freefloated on both Sakos and Tikkas, and I believe that this contributes to consistency, results in less variability, and results in less sensitivity to weather, temperature, and heating of the barrel. Nevertheless, there are many rifles without freefloated barrels that shoot well.
I had a nice Browning Medallion A-Bolt in .223, and it would shoot some factory ammo into about 1/2 inch groups (until about 5000 rounds had gone down the barrel, and accuracy deteriorated). The trigger was good, but perhaps not quite as good as the Sakos and Tikka. The barrel was freefloated, but was a much lighter contour than the Sakos and Tikka, and it heated up pretty quickly. This rifle was very light, fast handling, and accounted for many running jacks. It was extremely reliable, and never malfunctioned in any way in the 6000 or so rounds I put through it. Some of my shooting friends also have A-bolts, and have had good results with their accuracy.
I have not tried the new Browning X-Bolt.0 -
If I had $1000 to spend, I would either buy a Remington 700 Sendero in 264 Win Mag or a Remington 700 Boone & Crockett in 270 WSM. If that's not possible in a left hand, I would buy a 700 XCR in left hand. The advantage of a Rem 700 is kind of like owning an old Chevy. They are so easy to work on, and aftermarket parts are everywhere, should you want to upgrade the trigger for example. Accuracy wise, I believe a Remington will shoot about as good as any, and once again, they are so easy to work on, if I can make a 700 shoot sub-moa groups with what little I do, then I believe just about anybody can. Best of Luck in your decision 0 -
get them all lol 0 -
Savage, spend the savings on glass and ammo 0 -
remington doesn't make the xcr in left hand any more 0 -
CZ rifle and be done with it[:D][}:)] 0 -
As a dealer I sold several Tikka T-3's. All of them were under 1MOA shooters. I am an accuracy freak, and would not hesitate one bit to buy a Tikka. The Remingtons as some suggested to you, can not compete with a Tikka. The Remingtons are JUNK compared to the T-3. ALL factyory Remington 700's need some tweaking to achieve the type of accuracy the Tikka will give you out of the box. The Tikka also comes with rings for a 1 inch tube, 40mm objective lense scope.
The Savage is also a player, but I have never liked, and still do not like their ergonomics...although they have vastly improved.
Lastly, the CZ rifles are worthy of notable mention. They are EXTREMELY well built, and with great craftsmanship.
Hope this helps you.
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Savage has the best accuracy per dollar. I have four Savage rifles of recent vintage. All of them shoot under 1"/5 shots/100 yards with reloads. Try the police model 308 or 223; make excellent varmint guns (heavy barrel guns); can shoot 1/2" groups. For hunting try the model 16 Weather Warrior (stainless steel; not a heavy barrel); it can shoot 1" with reloads. Savage offers lefty guns. Premium ammo should get you good groups, also.
John0 -
I shoot a Savage Model 12 Heavy Barrel .243 with a rather cheap Tasco Golden Antler scope on it, I'm getting sub 1" Groups at 200 yds with it. My wife shoots it a bit as well but only at 100 yds. she getting all the holes to touch each other and she doesnt shoot much. I dont know how their new accutrigger is but my Savage was made a year before they started using the Accutrigger, anyway its 2 way adjustable and quite nice considering the rifle only cost 300 bucks.
So I'm with the other guy that says spend the savings on Ammo and Glass.
quote:Originally posted by mulieslayer52
looking at a new gun..i am partial to remignton but i can't find any gun in a left-handed model...
I am looking for info about accuracy (cost under $1000).. on
SAKO
TIKKA
BROWNING A-BOLT
SAVAGE
Rewording my post...if you had $1000 which gun would you buy...best accuracy and durability...i am looking at stainless steel guns0 -
Buy the Savage and spend the extra $$$ on the glass. I have 3 different Savage rifles and get under 1.5" at 100yrd with all 3 right out of the box 0
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