If you had $1300 for a rifle which one?

[trsmith1818]

I am in the market for another rifle and have an imposed $1300 limit. I'd like it chambered in a .30cal. Can you guys suggest a shooter based on my wish list?

1. fluted stainless barrel
2. aluminum bedded
3. prefer wood stock, but can be convinced of a synthetic (starting to grow on me :grin: )
4. adjustable trigger

thanks for suggestions

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

Is that for just the rifle, or rifle, scope, rings, mount, and sling?

 

[trsmith1818]

rifle only....and it an upper limit

 

[DrMike]

Buy a new Winchester and have it fluted and bedded. It would meet your criteria and leave you a couple of dollars in your pocket. Realistically, you could do something similar with any of a number of rifles offered today, though they wouldn't be Winchesters unless you bought a Winchester, and friends don't let friends hunt with rifles that aren't Winchester. :grin: More particularly, a Savage 114 or a Savage 14, a Browning A Bolt or a Remington 700 BDL chambered in the cartridge you want would leave you room to pay for fluting. If you could find one of the Model 700 CDL SF Limited Editions chambered in 30-06, it comes fluted. Some of these may still be on dealer shelves. You will need to pillar bed almost any stock rifle you buy, however.

 

[Ridge_Runner]

just not enough for a good rifle, sorry
RR

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

Aluminum bedding system typically means a composite stock.
I'm only aware of one company making a wood stock with an aluminum bedding block, and they start around $469.00

Remington CDL SF in 30.06, 24" stainless fluted barrel: $858.00
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =242526024

For what you want, I'd just get the CDL SF and not worry about the aluminum bedding block, save the $469.00 for a better scope.

 

[DrMike]

There you go, Antelope Sniper has done all the leg work for you. That is not a bad price for the CDL SF.

 

[nodak7mm]

Used Remmy Action: 400$
Brux fluted Barrel: 400$
Chamber & Fitting: 200$
Action true: 200$
Used HS Stock: 200$
Decent Trigger: 100$

Darn, blew your budget. But you can meet it if you went with a Savage action. Personnaly, I think Savages are a Pigs ear, but many are doing some incredible things with them for the price... Just a thought.

I am kinda with RR on this, however $1300 will get you a BAT action & 1K will get you a Borden or Stiller.....

Rod

 

[NoelW]

For what you want, I'd just get the CDL SF and not worry about the aluminum bedding block, save the $469.00 for a better scope.[/quote]

$215 of the $469 will get you a Jewell Trigger from http://greatscottshooters.com/trigger.htm

 

[sask boy]

I can second the CDL, I have a 270win and my nephew has the 7mm mag both shoot sub 1" with my lead sled.
I think that Remington is making it in the 300wsm this year could be just what the Doctor ordered. :wink:

Blessings,
Dan

 

[Too Tall]

I'd get a Winchester Model 70 Coyote Lite, or a SS Featherweight. They all have nice adjustable triggers. Coyote Lite is Synthetic Stock, SS action and barrel, that is fluted. Man if you ever seen a new SS Featherweight, with good wood, your decision would be made. Just my .02 cents.

 

[SJB358]

Buy a new Winchester and have it fluted and bedded. It would meet your criteria and leave you a couple of dollars in your pocket. Realistically, you could do something similar with any of a number of rifles offered today, though they wouldn't be Winchesters unless you bought a Winchester, and friends don't let friends hunt with rifles that aren't Winchester. :grin:

I am with Mike. If you want it fluted and bedded from the factory the EW is awesome and comes in less than a 1000.00.

JMAD has picked up a M70 action and should have a complete build done for about what your cap is, with a nice stock. Love the Winchesters. Scotty

 

[jmad_81]

Well, a guy can build a very nice shooter on a savage action for that, but some think that they are not to sexy. I was one of them, but a fresh dura coat job made her look like new (and a ton better) again.

If your not wanting to build one then the suggested winchesters would do the trick I would think.

 

[BK]

I'll add myself the the M70 EW list... .308, '06, WSM or full length Winchester. Choose your poison. Although personally, I'm gonna keep my eyes open for one of the new 7 WSMs. Not that I need a third 7WSM.

 

[trsmith1818]

Buy a new Winchester and have it fluted and bedded. It would meet your criteria and leave you a couple of dollars in your pocket. Realistically, you could do something similar with any of a number of rifles offered today, though they wouldn't be Winchesters unless you bought a Winchester, and friends don't let friends hunt with rifles that aren't Winchester. :grin:

I am with Mike. If you want it fluted and bedded from the factory the EW is awesome and comes in less than a 1000.00.


---Which Winchester model do you think I can get bedded/fluted from the factory for under $1000? The Extreme Weather says $1179?

 

[FOTIS]

If I can only have one




http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =242503775

 

[SJB358]

Buy a new Winchester and have it fluted and bedded. It would meet your criteria and leave you a couple of dollars in your pocket. Realistically, you could do something similar with any of a number of rifles offered today, though they wouldn't be Winchesters unless you bought a Winchester, and friends don't let friends hunt with rifles that aren't Winchester. :grin:

I am with Mike. If you want it fluted and bedded from the factory the EW is awesome and comes in less than a 1000.00.


---Which Winchester model do you think I can get bedded/fluted from the factory for under $1000? The Extreme Weather says $1179?

They can be found under 1000 pretty easily. Just have that Master Fotis put a search out for ya. Scotty

 

[SJB358]

I'll add myself the the M70 EW list... .308, '06, WSM or full length Winchester. Choose your poison. Although personally, I'm gonna keep my eyes open for one of the new 7 WSMs. Not that I need a third 7WSM.

You need a M70 EW Kurt! Scotty

 

[trsmith1818]

They can be found under 1000 pretty easily. Just have that Master Fotis put a search out for ya. Scotty[/quote]

I agree but then it wont be bedded from the factory? Keep the suggestions coming, and if anyone has some custom ideas i would be open to that...i've just never done it

 

[DrMike]

The Featherweights will get you the wood you are looking for. There are advantages to synthetic stocks, but I tend toward wood. There is something warm and satisfying about holding a fine piece of wood as you slowly lift your gaze to a record mule deer. Then, raising the beautifully grained stock to nestle in your shoulder and looking through the scope you settle the reticle on his shoulder and slowly squeezing the trigger. As you recover from battery, you see the deer stumble and fall. The whole experience is enhanced by the knowledge of the beauty of your rifle. Now, are you sold on the Winchester?