if you had $1000, what bolt action rifle would you buy

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Hookeye said:
The DuPont BDL finish...

was the RKW or "Bowling pin" finish.
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Yep -- years and years ago, when I was shopping for my first "real" hunting rifle, that's what they used.

And the rifle had stamped checkering, and splinters had risen around the "checkering" and they had slathered the finish on -- you could see the splinters under the finish. And I said to myself, "If their quality control missed something THIS obvious, imagine the things I can't see that they also missed."

I bought a Ruger M77.
 
Garandimal said:
While fond of the 77/357, aperture sighted, for a woods carbine?


150-200 yards is pretty close for "long range".




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Yup. While I do appreciate a nice piece of glass, my personal hunting style and where I plan on going dictate irons over scopes. Plus, to me, a rifle doesn't seem complete without a set of open sights. Had a bad experience a long time ago that compels me to require them on any future rifle I get.
 
troy fairweather said:
do like that browing one in 7 rem mag would be nice. tikkas are great to.
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I found a 2 year in stock 7 Mag X-bolt at the LGS that was a SHOT show special. Got it for $675ish.

I’ve put a total of five rounds through it. One fouling shot, three into a sub 1/2” group, and the last into a 9 point buck.

We are at a point in time when there is a variety of really well made, accurate rifles at very decent prices. And, very good scopes at great prices
 
redneck2 said:
I found a 2 year in stock 7 Mag X-bolt at the LGS that was a SHOT show special. Got it for $675ish.

I’ve put a total of five rounds through it. One fouling shot, three into a sub 1/2” group, and the last into a 9 point buck.

We are at a point in time when there is a variety of really well made, accurate rifles at very decent prices. And, very good scopes at great prices
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nice snag, i like my A-bolt 7wsm very much.
 
$1,000 for a hunting rifle is a decent budget for sure. I won't buy any bolt action rifle that doesn't have a locking bolt. I don't care if it's a push feed or CRF but it has to have a locking bolt or else to me it's not a serious hunting rifle. I much prefer stainless and synthetic for hard use and I don't want to lug around something that weighs 6-1/2 lb before the scope, rings and sling are attached. I bought my gf a Kimber 84M Montana in .308 Win a few years back and I wish she'd give it back to me. It weighs 5lb on the nose with nothing attached, it shoots great with the factory barrel but it's currently at Proof getting a CF barrel installed so I don't fancy my chances of ever owning it. If I were spending $1,000 today on a hunting rifle I'd buy a Kimber 84M Hunter in .308 Win or Kimber 84L Hunter in .280 AI or .30-06 Sprg. They check all the boxes for a hunting rifle, and all are more than capable out to 600 yards which is certainly getting out there for hunting with a light rifle.


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MCMXI said:
$1,000 for a hunting rifle is a decent budget for sure. I won't buy any bolt action rifle that doesn't have a locking bolt. I don't care if it's a push feed or CRF but it has to have a locking bolt or else to me it's not a serious hunting rifle. I much prefer stainless and synthetic for hard use and I don't want to lug around something that weighs 6-1/2 lb before the scope, rings and sling are attached. I bought my gf a Kimber 84M Montana in .308 Win a few years back and I wish she'd give it back to me. It weighs 5lb on the nose with nothing attached, it shoots great with the factory barrel but it's currently at Proof getting a CF barrel installed so I don't fancy my chances of ever owning it. If I were spending $1,000 today on a hunting rifle I'd buy a Kimber 84M Hunter in .308 Win or Kimber 84L Hunter in .280 AI or .30-06 Sprg. They check all the boxes for a hunting rifle, and all are more than capable out to 600 yards which is certainly getting out there for hunting with a light rifle.


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yes locking bolt is a must, seen when guys have lost there bolt or the ammo. i like kimber, guys seam to rag on them nowadays. all the ones i seen are nice. i would like a kimber montana but little more then i have. i handled the hunter 2 times both looked and felt nice. i would get the 280ai.
 
By blind dumb luck or Divine Providence I was introduced to the new breed of Ceska Zbrojobka (CZ) bolt rifles. They are essentially updated versions of the '98 Mauser action. Some are controlled feed and others are push feed. They are well executed. Looks like all their factory people are gunsmiths or machinists. And all OCD about precision. A grand will get you a rifle, probably rings and a running start at a good scope. If you're careful, maybe some ammo as well. Calibers in most of the U. S. favored or European offerings.
 
If1HitU said:
Kimber Hunter 30.06 24" stainless $891.00.
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Had one in 257 Roberts. Kicked like a mule. Maybe I'm wimpy but it kicked harder than my 300WSM. Didn't shoot good enough for me either.

I would probably get another Bergara, but it would be a Woodsman. Caliber is still up in the air. I don't really need another caliber.
 
Archie said:
By blind dumb luck or Divine Providence I was introduced to the new breed of Ceska Zbrojobka (CZ) bolt rifles. They are essentially updated versions of the '98 Mauser action. Some are controlled feed and others are push feed. They are well executed. Looks like all their factory people are gunsmiths or machinists. And all OCD about precision. A grand will get you a rifle, probably rings and a running start at a good scope. If you're careful, maybe some ammo as well. Calibers in most of the U. S. favored or European offerings.
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yes the cz's are nice i have a few, unfotunally all the crf action are no longer made except the 550 magnum and i still think they are using up old stock of the action. the 557 push feed looks nice cz factory is the hole town of brno.
 
My 2 main rifles are a Ruger All Weather Hawkeye in .30-06 and a Browning X-bolt Composite Stalker in .270----both wear Zeiss glass.

Didn't pay anywhere near $1000 for either of them as I got them both on close out at the local Scheel's. $500 for the Ruger and $550 for the Browning

Was kinda/sorta looking for a rifle last fall and they had the Bergara's for a good price but I really don't need another deer rifle so nothing came of it. Plus I've been spending a lot more time with handguns lately.
 
Omaha-BeenGlockin said:
My 2 main rifles are a Ruger All Weather Hawkeye in .30-06 and a Browning X-bolt Composite Stalker in .270----both wear Zeiss glass.

Didn't pay anywhere near $1000 for either of them as I got them both on close out at the local Scheel's. $500 for the Ruger and $550 for the Browning

Was kinda/sorta looking for a rifle last fall and they had the Bergara's for a good price but I really don't need another deer rifle so nothing came of it. Plus I've been spending a lot more time with handguns lately.
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i like the rugers, cdnn has ruger m77 hawkeyes with the good synthetic stocks for 499 they have 280rems for 469 witch i may pick up, there blued.
 
If I spent more time sitting on stand, I'd be inclined to look at an older Sako Finnbear (AV or L61R) in whatever deer adequate chambering the best valued rifle shows in. Since most of my hunting involves hiking and wading through wet brush, I've opted for a New Haven built Model 70 in stainless steel. They can still be found at a price that would allow for a stock upgrade and remain at or under $1000.
 
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