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I was talking with a buddy today who is in the market for a new rifle in somethi by from 270-7mm RM. He wants wood and blued and wants to keep it under $600 for the bare rifle. My first thought was to buy used since that's what I do most of the time so I didn't know what to suggest.

What do you guys think? Ruger Hawkeye, Vanguard S2, Tikka, 700? I haven't bought a new rifle other than budget rifles in years so my pricing on them is way off.



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If he's thinking Vanguard, Howa now has a walnutted version of the Vanguard's twin, FWIW.

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I don't think any of those would be UNDER $600 locally. Maybe in the $600's. Maybe a cheap Savage with hardwood stock. I'd just as soon have plastic. If it has to be walnut and blue I'd be looking at the used racks.


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That's what I was thinking. If it were me I'd be looking for a used Winchester Fwt. It doesn't look like $600 buys much in a wood stocked new rifle now



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Not too much available new in blue/walnut for under $600. You could probably get a Browning A-Bolt3 for $560. The Tikka and Hawkeye $650-$700.

Used, most likely find something decent for $600.

Shoot shortactionsmoker,(aka Darrik), a PM and see what he can do for you. He hooked me up with a walnut/blued Tikka Hunter for a reasonable price along with excellent service.

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CDNN has a number of Rugers that are under $600 for a blued/walnut rifle.

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That's what I was thinking.

Not too hard to find a wood/blue Hawkeye under $600.


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Yeah, $499 ain't too bad for the Hawkeye.

http://www.cdnnsports.com/280-hm77r-22-mat-wal.html#.VeeI1X2M-Ck

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Ruger Hawkeye.......


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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I couldn't give my CRF 06 Featherweight away here on the Fire for $600. Gave up.

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I would look for a Ruger MKII, Hawkeye or model 70 Winchester. See if Dusty246 will still his. Darn good deal on a Winchester.

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Originally Posted by Dusty246
I couldn't give my CRF 06 Featherweight away here on the Fire for $600. Gave up.



You gave up after 1 day. Give me a break.... Listed your rifle on 8-26-15 and then said it's going back in the safe on 8-27-15. Smart move as far as I'm concerned, because you had it priced too low to begin with...


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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"Yeah, $499 ain't too bad for the Hawkeye."

http://www.cdnnsports.com/280-hm77r-22-mat-wal.html#.VeeI1X2M-Ck

RUGER® M77® HAWKEYE® 280 WALNUT firearm

Manufacturer: RUGER®
Model: M77® HAWKEYE®
Caliber: 280 REM
Barrel Length: 22"
SKU: RUG37194
UPC: 736676371945
In Stock: 19 units

Regular Price: $549.99
Special Sale: $499.99

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Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by Dusty246
I couldn't give my CRF 06 Featherweight away here on the Fire for $600. Gave up.



You gave up after 1 day. Give me a break.... Listed your rifle on 8-26-15 and then said it's going back in the safe on 8-27-15. Smart move as far as I'm concerned, because you had it priced too low to begin with...


One day? You really dangled the carrot out there, didn't you.

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Originally Posted by SD65

Yeah, $499 ain't too bad for the Hawkeye.

http://www.cdnnsports.com/280-hm77r-22-mat-wal.html#.VeeI1X2M-Ck

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Seems like the best deal available if wood/blue is a must have.

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Definitely would choose a Tikka T3.

with Talley LWs of course.


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Does he want matte or gloss blue, or does it matter? Most manufacturers seem to be going toward the matte blue, both my Ruger Hawkeye rifles are matte. I prefer gloss blue against nice walnut, but that combo is getting harder - and much more expensive - to find in new factory rifles.


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I picked up a used M70 FWT in 270 (SC mfr) for less than that and it has become one of my favorites.


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Originally Posted by Blacktailer
I picked up a used M70 FWT in 270 (SC mfr) for less than that and it has become one of my favorites.


That's what I'd do if it were my money (except I'd go 30-06) but it's his cash. Thanks for all the suggestions.



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