Originally Posted by tex_n_cal
The big question is, how do they shoot? Can I expect accuracy comparable to the best rifles under $2k?

Thanks!

I have two Steyr, bought the second when the first one pleased me a good deal. Without trying them all I'd expect accuracy on average to match or exceed out of box most anything in a hunting rifle under $2K. First shot from a cold barrel has been perfectly reliable. Suits me to carry in the woods and prairies.

That said for a bench rifle level of accuracy I have well under $2K without scope in a trued action Remington 700 custom barrel varmint gun with a tight necked chamber in a 26" very very heavy barrel well bedded. On a good day for me it shoots in the threes and I would expect better from a better bench shooter. I don't carry this one very far at all.

One of the clearance houses has Colt and Ruger precision, chassis stocked, rifles in .308 for well under $2K if that's the criterion.

Last edited by ClarkEMyers; 03/13/24.