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Bolt action, .30-06. What is considered to be a "best bet" rifle in terms of a great trigger and accuracy?

My gunsmith cusses at Brownings and Remingtons as the new ones have terrible triggers. I have a Browning XBolt I am replacing so won't go back there.

Something mainstream (field grade) and not over $1,200 tops. Not particular over all the pretties, just want an accurate shooter with a crisp trigger. Suggestions?
 
Tikka rifles have 1-MOA accuracy guarantees and always deliver better, from what I've seen. They also have nice triggers. Only about half your budget though. Some guys want to spend more on a rifle that's a bit more refined. If you want that, surely there's room for it in your budget. Personally, I'd put the extra money into glass or ammo or something else altogether.
 
No complaints from me on the Tikka or the Sako, ive shot a number of both but never owned one, thos a .308 forester is on my list of wants.

the Savage accutriger is pretty good, as are the triggers on my new rugers hawkeye and american.
I personally have no issue with my circa 08 browning abolt trigger, and the xmark pros after modifications. So you may be a bit more of a trigger snob (no insult, just cant think of a better word), than i am, thus my opinion on trigger is perhaps not what your looking for.
 
Lots of options for your criteria. depends on how pretty you want it. Otherwise a Ruger American or Savage and alike would do nicely without breaking the bank. I use my bolt guns for hunting so my most expensive is probably around $450 new.
 
I think I am pretty trigger oriented, and of course since I custom load, sub 1 MOA is important. Most decent rifles can achieve this with custom ammo.

I have a Zeiss waiting for a new gun, so the glass is covered.

I was looking at the Weatherby Vangard Wilderness with the webbed composite stock, fluted barrel, two stage trigger down to 2.5 lbs. Anybody weigh in on this one? Around $750 or close.
 
Winchester M70, Savages, Weatherby Vanguard, Ruger American, Tikkas. My brother's M70 is very accurate. I recently handled a featherweight and it felt great in all respects. I'll be getting one. I also have experience with the Weatherby and Savages. The savage is a good no frills gun. Its meant to fling lead and does it well. Has a decent trigget as well. The Weatherby feels much better in the hands with a nicer trigger. It might be a little lower in the accuracy department (no free floated barrel on base models) but it is an excellent gun for the money still.
 
About any rifle based on a Howa 1500 action will do the trick for you. Adjustable, crisp trigger is standard, and if that factory trigger doesn't do it for you, a Timney drop in trigger for the 1500 is only about $110. And you'll still have money left over.
 
I think if I were you, I would take a look at Tikka and CZ and maybe even a classic Ruger Hawkeye. You've got a pretty good budget there, so you should not have any problem finding something that meets your criteria.

Heck, even a Weatherby or Kimber would be worth a look at least. Any reason you're stuck on the 30-06?
 
Have shot several accutrigger Savages 10's and 12's. It takes a little (very little) getting used to. And I really like them. My M70 CSLT in '06 has a fully adjustable trigger and I love it. But I'll tell you the best trigger I've felt is my CZ 550 with the set trigger. No creep and breaks like glass. If I were in the market for a gun just based solely on the trigger, no question....CZ.
 
I have a .308 and load those rounds and the .30-06. I used to load 7mm mag but have pretty well moved on from that cal. Yes, .30-06 has been my baby for many moons. All my precision loading is geared for that cal.

I am keeping notes on all the answers to do some internet searching. Rifles that are well bedded with pillar stability are tops to review. Triggers are very important, but we all know most can be replaced with Jewell, Jard, etc for an easy drop in at modest prices. I guess the action bedding and stock is the first concern and the trigger second. If the barrel is decent, that's best.
 
"...the new ones have terrible triggers..." All new commercial hunting rifles require a trigger job. Mind you, 2.5 lbs. is too light for a deer/bear/moose hunting rifle.
Otherwise, you can buy on price alone and which one talks to you. They're all so alike they're nearly the same. Don't think I'd buy one that does not come with a user adjustable trigger. Or one that Timney does make a replacement for.
 
Morrey said:
I think I am pretty trigger oriented, and of course since I custom load, sub 1 MOA is important. Most decent rifles can achieve this with custom ammo.

I have a Zeiss waiting for a new gun, so the glass is covered.

I was looking at the Weatherby Vangard Wilderness with the webbed composite stock, fluted barrel, two stage trigger down to 2.5 lbs. Anybody weigh in on this one? Around $750 or close.
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I have not had the Wilderness, but had an old Vanguard in 257 mag, and S2 Vanguards in 223 and 6.5 CR. All had very good triggers. The 223 and 257 were so accurate that they weren't even fun. I messed with the Creedmore for a few sessions and bought a Bergara B-14 Synthetic. It is nice and is in your price range, even in walnut. They come pillar bedded, Timney trigger, floated barrel and shoot like lazers. Check them out. Bud's Guns have some in stock.
 
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I have not had the Wilderness, but had an old Vanguard in 257 mag, and S2 Vanguards in 223 and 6.5 CR. All had very good triggers. The 223 and 257 were so accurate that they weren't even fun. I messed with the Creedmore for a few sessions and bought a Bergara B-14 Synthetic. It is nice and is in your price range, even in walnut. They come pillar bedded, Timney trigger, floated barrel and shoot like lazers. Check them out. Bud's Guns have some in stock.
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Yes picking a good rifle is almost the equivalent of the Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge truck debate. All have plusses and minuses. I have a Weatherby/Anschutz .22 bolt action that is among my favorite rifles of all time. I've had a CZ or two, a Savage or two and on down the list. Weatherby Vanguard offers a .99 MOA accuracy guarantee and an adjustable trigger that goes from bench weight up to hunting weights. I hope this one is a good choice at $744.
 
Here's another vote for the Winchester Model 70, either the light weight or regular field grade (only 4 ounces different) or Tikka Forester. Both good shooters with good triggers and they look good too. But, in your $1200 price range there are many options. I'm sure you'll do your research. Don't get ion a hurry; choose wisely.
 
Morrey;

Another very enthusiastic vote for either CZ or Tikka. I happen to have a Tikka T3 syn/blue lefty in .30-06. No flies on that rifle, it's the first ought-6 to come out of the safe. Very accurate gun.

My son has some CZ's, though none in .30-06. Without exception both his centerfires & my left handed rimfires have been excellent guns.

900F
 
How about a used Sako? I recently bought a used pre-Garcia Finnbear in .30-'06, great trigger and super accurate, probably a better gun than today's $2K Sakos.
 
Based purely on out of the box trigger and accuracy for the dollar, Tikka. While I like them I prefer my Winchester 70's. Some may need some trigger adjustment to improve on the out of the box feel. But there are features other than triggers that are important too.
 
Are you talking new or used? The Steyr SSG is a bit above your target price new, but used is of course another story.

Good thing that pretty isn't on your list so much. She can cook, though.
 
Tikka T3 if you don't mind a light rifle, also I have read they make a single set trigger for them.

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