Originally Posted by Swampman700
Originally Posted by R_H_Clark
What is you major criteria for (something nice?)


Accurate without a lot of tinkering, excellent fit and finish, smooth operating, real nice walnut. I've owned a bunch of sub-$1000.00 dollar rifles and I was wondering what the next step up is like. I've thought about the Cooper, Dakota, Sako, and even an American made Weatherby. I think the Cooper and the Dakota may be a little more than I want to spend.


An older Sako Forrester or Finnbear Deluxe would meet thoes requirements.Look long enough and you might find a deal.You have probably seen this before but here is a Forrester Deluxe from 1969 that I recently purchased for $900.[Linked Image]
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I have a weird range at home at the edge of a large gully.I haven't tried 100 yards yet because of that, but my Forrester shoots 100 grn factory loads into one tiny hole at 50 yards and less than 2" at 250 yards.It is around 8 lbs with scope and sling.

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