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What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? #6002280 01/04/12 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 13 D deerhunternc OP New Member OP deerhunternc New Member D Joined: May 2011 Posts: 13 Basically, if money was no object (Not that this will ever be the case with me), what brand of factory built rifle would you guys prefer? I am only asking this because I do not know much about many of the brands that are a little lesser known. More or less the only brands that I know anything about are Remington, Winchester, Weatherby, and Savage. I would like to know about which brands you all think are the highest quality brands whether you believe the brands I listed are in this group or not. I am only 19 and I only own one hunting rifle (A Remington 7mm for deer hunting) but I just want to gain a little knowledge of some of the higher quality rifle brands that are becoming more popular with the hunting population as a whole and I figured some of you guys that have been hunting a little longer than I have could share a little information with me. Thank-you.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #6002297 01/04/12 Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,500 Going BACK to Africa this year... safariman Campfire Ranger safariman Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,500 Going BACK to Africa this year... MRC, Dakota, Winchester, Kimber and CZ. LOVE God, LOVE your family, LOVE your country, LIKE guns and sports. About 2016 team "R" candidates "We definitely need a crew with a sack of balls the size of hot water bottles, bloviated estrogen leaking feel-gooders need not apply." Gunner 500

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? safariman #6002304 01/04/12 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 12,022 M Magnumdood Campfire Outfitter Magnumdood Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 12,022 Weatherby

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Magnumdood #6002315 01/04/12 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,044 Kpt.,TN , Montgomery, Co, VA bea175 Campfire 'Bwana bea175 Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,044 Kpt.,TN , Montgomery, Co, VA Money no object , Empire or Dakota A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #6002328 01/04/12 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 50,169 SE Texas ltppowell Campfire Kahuna ltppowell Campfire Kahuna Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 50,169 SE Texas Welcome to the forum. Good question. I personally like rifles made with Remington Model 700 receivers. (Even with money not being an object.) The only thing worse than a liberal is a liberal that thinks they're a conservative.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? bea175 #6002330 01/04/12 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,821 Oregon K kend Campfire Outfitter kend Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,821 Oregon And of course Sako �Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program." -- Milton Friedman

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? ltppowell #6002366 01/04/12 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,731 Alabama 4 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 4 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,731 Alabama MRC, Dakota, Winchester, Kimber Those are high on my list, but I really like CRF. I actually like Ruger a lot as well, not the smoothest actions or finest wood or other features, but built like a tank and simple.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? kend #6002367 01/04/12 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,828 East Haddam, CT gmsemel Campfire Tracker gmsemel Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,828 East Haddam, CT Blaser or Merkel . "Any idiot can face a crisis,it's the day-to-day living that wears you out." Anton Chekhov

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #6002372 01/04/12 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,593 Turkey River Iowa johnw Campfire Ranger johnw Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,593 Turkey River Iowa Ruger offers some solid value with their hawkeye m77 rifle, and it's built here... Sako deserves a mention when quality rifles are being discussed... and don't forget their sister line, Tikka... check out the Forbes rifle... it's a production grade copy of the NULA custom... with those you already mentioned, these make for a pretty good list to consider... there are others that are out of production, but are terrific values, such as the FN Brownings... "Chances Will Be Taken"

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #6002397 01/04/12 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,978 J jim62 Campfire Tracker jim62 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,978 Originally Posted by deerhunternc Basically, if money was no object (Not that this will ever be the case with me), what brand of factory built rifle would you guys prefer? I am only asking this because I do not know much about many of the brands that are a little lesser known. More or less the only brands that I know anything about are Remington, Winchester, Weatherby, and Savage. I would like to know about which brands you all think are the highest quality brands whether you believe the brands I listed are in this group or not. I am only 19 and I only own one hunting rifle (A Remington 7mm for deer hunting) but I just want to gain a little knowledge of some of the higher quality rifle brands that are becoming more popular with the hunting population as a whole and I figured some of you guys that have been hunting a little longer than I have could share a little information with me. Thank-you. We were all were in that position at one time. The bottom line is just about every major,long lived brand of rifles makes perfectly good hunting arms. Truly. Sure, some turds get out the door from time to time, but that happens with any brand. The important thing is you get a rifle that suits YOU. I advise handling and shooting as many of your top choices as possible. Then make a choice that fits your budget. FWIW,the Remington m700(?) in a 7mm cartridge as you now own is many folks idea of the ideal bolt actioned hunting rifle. Happy hunting! Last edited by jim62; 01/04/12. To all gunmaker critics- "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.."- Teddy Roosevelt

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #6002418 01/04/12 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,600 Valley of the Scum krupp Campfire Regular krupp Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,600 Valley of the Scum Dollar for dollar.....CZ Whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? krupp #6002475 01/04/12 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri My safe has a mixed bag from most of the major makers. They all have the pros and cons, all have their place. Thought about selling off a few to fund something new, but couldn't think of what one I'd really like to get rid of. Next factory rifle I plan on buying will be a Ruger Hawkeye in .204 Ruger or a Kimber Classic Select in .257 Roberts. My preference is classic lined stocks and wood/blued. Like others have said, buy what you like, what feels right to you, not what others say is the best.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Cheesy #6002503 01/04/12 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 33,856 E eyeball Campfire 'Bwana eyeball Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 33,856 Nosler custom The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time by the blood of patriots and tyrants. If being stupid allows me to believe in Him, I'd wish to be a retard. Eisenhower and G Washington should be good company.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Cheesy #6002515 01/04/12 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,606 Middle of SD Colorado1135 Campfire Outfitter Colorado1135 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,606 Middle of SD money no object and anything I want? it would be Savage and Ruger. Beware of any old man in a profession where one usually dies young. Calm seas don't make sailors.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Colorado1135 #6002520 01/04/12 Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,839 New Zealand Maarty Campfire Regular Maarty Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,839 New Zealand Winchester. The original international turd

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #6002526 01/04/12 Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 14,999 Billings, Mt and proud of it ... Bigbuck215 Campfire Outfitter Bigbuck215 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 14,999 Billings, Mt and proud of it ... Cooper. The Mayans had it right. If you�re going to predict the future, it�s best to aim far beyond your life expectancy, lest you wind up red-faced in a bunker overstocked with Spam and ammo.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Bigbuck215 #6002552 01/04/12 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 16,718 TX Mako25 Campfire Ranger Mako25 Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 16,718 TX Pleases me to see the American made rifles getting mention.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Mako25 #6002894 01/04/12 Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 14,999 Billings, Mt and proud of it ... Bigbuck215 Campfire Outfitter Bigbuck215 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 14,999 Billings, Mt and proud of it ... Originally Posted by Mako25 Pleases me to see the American made rifles getting mention. For sure. And I would cast another vote for Kimber being as I am the proud owner of both Cooper and Kimber. Really great rifles. The Mayans had it right. If you�re going to predict the future, it�s best to aim far beyond your life expectancy, lest you wind up red-faced in a bunker overstocked with Spam and ammo.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Bigbuck215 #6002899 01/04/12 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 22,129 Registerd 2003 Tx BrotherBart Campfire Ranger BrotherBart Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 22,129 Registerd 2003 Tx Originally Posted by Bigbuck215 Cooper. I sat at a campfire with Ken Howell and he changed my mind on Cooper rifles. ---------------------------------------- I'm a big fan of the courtesy flush.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? BrotherBart #6002904 01/04/12 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,661 A AKHntr Campfire Regular AKHntr Campfire Regular A Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,661 Mosin

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? AKHntr #6002921 01/04/12 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 24,851 USA T Tom264 Campfire Ranger Tom264 Campfire Ranger T Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 24,851 USA Anything that says Remington 700 on it. .

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? AKHntr #6002922 01/04/12 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,731 rhode island rob p Campfire Tracker rob p Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,731 rhode island My first centerfire was a Sako Finbear Classic. My best friend replaced his Browning A Bolt with a Sako TRG. His dad got a Finbear Classic, and his brother got another TRG. They have never disappointed us. It's been a while, and the 75's and 85's have come along now. I've enjoyed mine for 25 years and if they're still as good, and they seem to be, I'd get another. "I didn't get the sophisticated gene in this family. I started the sophisticated gene in this family." Willie Robertson

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? rob p #6002925 01/04/12 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 6,387 Central California Winnie Campfire Tracker Winnie Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 6,387 Central California Ruger for me

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Bigbuck215 #6002972 01/04/12 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 19,722 A wash in the west. 1 17ACKLEYBEE Campfire Ranger 17ACKLEYBEE Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 19,722 A wash in the west. Buy a used donor Remington and have it redone by a qualified gunsmith not a metal butcher. You'll have about 200 to 300 dollars more in it than a new one. It will shoot which the factory rifle may do but probably not without sinking a lot of hours into it. I haven't bought a new factory rifle in over twenty years. Its a waste of time. Ask Redneck. Last edited by 17ACKLEYBEE; 01/04/12. NRA Lifetime Member

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? 17ACKLEYBEE #6002979 01/04/12 Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 484 Colorado I ikesdad Campfire Member ikesdad Campfire Member I Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 484 Colorado Winchester or CZ .....civilize 'em with a Krag

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? ikesdad #6003020 01/05/12 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 7,041 Kalifornia (unfortunately) R RobJordan Campfire Tracker RobJordan Campfire Tracker R Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 7,041 Kalifornia (unfortunately) Sauer 202 lightweight. Communists: I still hate them even after they changed their name to "liberals". ____________________ My boss asked why I wasn't working. I told him I was being a democrat for Halloween.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? RobJordan #6003045 01/05/12 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 337 HOME! Wasilla, AK AlaskanMatt Campfire Member AlaskanMatt Campfire Member Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 337 HOME! Wasilla, AK I guess I'm not the most qualified to answer this since money always HAS been an object for me. It usually is the greatest deciding factor in choosing a firearm. I do draw the line at pure junk though. I refuse to buy something if I know it won't last. In that case I simply save a bit longer or sell something I don't need so I can afford a better quality rifle. Having said that, I have amassed a fair knowledge base of the quality, or lack thereof among the various "cheap" rifles. In my opinion, hands-down the very best quality "cheap" bolt-action rifle is Marlin's X series. I like them so much that I was recently given an opportunity to select any action for a custom rifle by some of you fine folks on this very forum. I probably could have selected just about any action I wanted. But I chose the Marlin. It is smooth, strong, reliable and accurate. My philosophy is: why pay more for a different brand just because it costs more? The Marlin performs just as good or better than just about anything else out there. I do own a Ruger M77 Hawkeye all-weather in 22-250. It's the most expensive rifle I've ever owned. It's acceptably accurate, and my first controlled-round-feed action, but not nearly as smooth as the Marlin. In me Marlin has earned a life-long customer. "Noone has a more intimate understanding of, or deeper appreciation for freedom than a soldier who has fought for it in a country where it does not exist."

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Tom264 #6003115 01/05/12 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,249 virginia 163bc Campfire Tracker 163bc Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,249 virginia Originally Posted by Tom264 Anything that says Remington 700 on it. +1

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #6003146 01/05/12 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,318 deersmeller Campfire Tracker deersmeller Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,318 Good exploratory question, interesting things will come out of it, but not a consensus! :lol: Is it too ambitious or too naive to look for an honest politician? Or simply a useful one?

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #6003147 01/05/12 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,107 MonDak V viking Campfire Ranger viking Campfire Ranger V Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,107 MonDak Savage Model 99. With the brass shell counter and rotary mag. They overflow with class from another era. Seriously I would look at Winchester M 70's. Weatherby Sub-MOA's are great also.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? 163bc #6003152 01/05/12 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,266 W WoodsStalker Campfire Regular WoodsStalker Campfire Regular W Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,266 Another +1 on Remington The foundation for old age is good memories.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? jim62 #6003188 01/05/12 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 24,660 NW Nevada GunGeek Campfire Ranger GunGeek Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 24,660 NW Nevada Without a doubt, if money isn't an object; Westley Richards.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? BrotherBart #6003193 01/05/12 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,091 South Carolina MadMooner Campfire Ranger MadMooner Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,091 South Carolina Originally Posted by BrotherBart Originally Posted by Bigbuck215 Cooper. I sat at a campfire with Ken Howell and he changed my mind on Cooper rifles. Care to share Bart? Was it the political bent of the owner or a mechanical issue? “Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? MadMooner #6003197 01/05/12 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,284 Downeast NC Odessa Campfire Tracker Odessa Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,284 Downeast NC From a middle class point of view: current SC mfg Winchester M70. One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others. Archibald Rutledge

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Odessa #6003205 01/05/12 Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 454 The Evergreen State. bethalhntr Campfire Member bethalhntr Campfire Member Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 454 The Evergreen State. Remington, Winchester, Sako, All great choices

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? kend #6003220 01/05/12 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,328 Magnolia State Mink Campfire Tracker Mink Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,328 Magnolia State Originally Posted by kend And of course Sako +1, it is what I choose. Last edited by Mink; 01/05/12. "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -Will Rogers "If you have a lot of self control you don't need a lot of government control" - Thomas Sowell

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #6003227 01/05/12 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA Originally Posted by deerhunternc Basically, if money was no object (Not that this will ever be the case with me), what brand of factory built rifle would you guys prefer? I am only asking this because I do not know much about many of the brands that are a little lesser known. More or less the only brands that I know anything about are Remington, Winchester, Weatherby, and Savage. I would like to know about which brands you all think are the highest quality brands whether you believe the brands I listed are in this group or not. I am only 19 and I only own one hunting rifle (A Remington 7mm for deer hunting) but I just want to gain a little knowledge of some of the higher quality rifle brands that are becoming more popular with the hunting population as a whole and I figured some of you guys that have been hunting a little longer than I have could share a little information with me. Thank-you. No question in my mind, the best is the Dakota 76. It's basically a super refined version of the pre-64 Winchester.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? bethalhntr #6003243 01/05/12 Joined: May 2001 Posts: 4,641 Reston, VA, USA 1B Campfire Tracker 1B Campfire Tracker Joined: May 2001 Posts: 4,641 Reston, VA, USA The older Mannlicher Schoenhauer would be all time favorite. The newere ones deserve an honorable mention. Custom Rem 700s do not count. The factory models with detatchable bolt handles and safety issues -- you jest! 1B

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #6003258 01/05/12 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 96 North Carolina G GWood Campfire Greenhorn GWood Campfire Greenhorn G Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 96 North Carolina You write like a very mature and intelligent person for only 19. Thank you for composing a well written post without using text message type structure.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? AKHntr #6003263 01/05/12 Joined: May 2007 Posts: 13,957 Spring Hill, FL F Foxbat Campfire Outfitter Foxbat Campfire Outfitter F Joined: May 2007 Posts: 13,957 Spring Hill, FL Nosler, Cooper, Sako.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Foxbat #6003561 01/05/12 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,659 Saltsburg, PA 15681 Stush Campfire Regular Stush Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,659 Saltsburg, PA 15681 I don't own one - yet - but if money were no object, I would have a Kimber in the caliber of your choosing. There are a lot of others out there that are of equal quality. This is just my preference. If you are talking in the more realistic price range, I can't really find fault with the Ruger 77s. Nice guns all the way around. Not that they don't occasionally produce a lemon perhaps, but you couldn't go wrong with one IMHO. Stush

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Stush #6003656 01/05/12 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 23,319 Oklahoma OrangeOkie Campfire Ranger OrangeOkie Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 23,319 Oklahoma Sako, Steyr, Cooper . . . In the $1500 to $3000 range are hard to beat. I really like my Thompson Center Icon as well. They are very well made, accurate, and affordable to the masses. "All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government, as originally organized, should be administered in purity and truth." – Robert E. Lee

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? OrangeOkie #6003828 01/05/12 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 346 NC Kansas JLWilson Campfire Member JLWilson Campfire Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 346 NC Kansas Three pages and not one mention of Browning. Make mine an A or X Bolt. Christopher Columbus, the greatest Democrat of them all. He left not knowing where he was going, and when he got there he did not know where he was. He returned not knowing where he had been, and did it all on someone else's money.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? JLWilson #6003880 01/05/12 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado huntsonora Campfire Tracker huntsonora Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado I'm really glad that we've been able to narrow it down

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? huntsonora #6003898 01/05/12 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 56,090 In the Swamps DigitalDan Campfire Kahuna DigitalDan Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2004 Posts: 56,090 In the Swamps Seems to be a lot of bolt action love in this discussion... I am..........disturbed. Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? DigitalDan #6003917 01/05/12 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,517 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,517 Bozeman, MT Coming from a long time Sako fan, they do not make rifles like they used to. I would have to repectfully remove Sako from that list. All other things aside, the question is the best built factory rifle, there isn't one better made than a Shiloh rifle from Big Timber, Montana. They are a factory, but everything is hand fitted, and if you compare the workmanship of those guns, they would be more likely found in the realm of custom rifles...

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #6005278 01/05/12 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 6,935 Santee, CA, USA H HunterJim Campfire Tracker HunterJim Campfire Tracker H Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 6,935 Santee, CA, USA I think Sako and Steyr Mannlicher, but you need to carefully define "factory brand":...jim LCDR Jim Dodd, USN (Ret.) "If you're too busy to hunt, you're too busy."

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #6005548 01/05/12 Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 13,250 Greenville, AL MColeman Campfire Outfitter MColeman Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 13,250 Greenville, AL It would be difficult to surpass the value of the Howa. I've yet to see one that was not accurate, well made and needed much work on it.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? MColeman #6005566 01/05/12 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,574 North Texas N noharleyyet Campfire Regular noharleyyet Campfire Regular N Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,574 North Texas Sako, Kimber, and Ruger #1's

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? MColeman #6005570 01/05/12 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 20,554 Alaska AkMtnHntr Campfire Ranger AkMtnHntr Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 20,554 Alaska Winchester and Kimbers are my favorite bolt guns. I also love the Marlin 1895 leverguns too. That's ok, I'll ass shoot a dink. Steelhead

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? AkMtnHntr #6005663 01/05/12 Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,800 Dakota Territory P P_Weed Campfire Outfitter P_Weed Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,800 Dakota Territory It begins with an 'S' and doesn't end with an 'O'. (clue: Old indian name.)

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? P_Weed #6005797 01/05/12 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,385 Michigan wadevb1 Campfire Regular wadevb1 Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,385 Michigan I have two customs, Sakos, Cooper and owned a Weatherby or two, but for the money; my vote is on the Tikka. Last edited by wadevb1; 01/05/12.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #6005876 01/05/12 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,919 SE, Iowa B blanket Campfire Outfitter blanket Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,919 SE, Iowa You could do a lot worse than sending the 700 you have to a good smith for a tune up, trigger, good barrel and stock job as well as buying good glass to go on top. Russ

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #6005904 01/05/12 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,151 The town Del Shannon made famo... Whelenman Campfire Outfitter Whelenman Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,151 The town Del Shannon made famo... Mosberg! Well we're Green and we're Gold, and we play better when it's cold. All us Cheese heads have our favorite superstar. We love Brett Favre.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627211 12/02/16 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,114 Texas hanco Campfire Savant hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,114 Texas Pre 64 model 70's, Sako L-61's. I had a Cooper 56, didn't like the little cheap safety or the rattling magazine. Sold it and bought a couple L-61 Sako's The Sakos shoot as well as the Cooper. Last edited by hanco; 12/02/16.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Colorado1135 #11627217 12/02/16 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip Originally Posted by Colorado1135 money no object and anything I want? it would be Savage and Ruger. You have issues. lol Camp is where you make it.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627220 12/02/16 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 79,321 B Bristoe Campfire Oracle Bristoe Campfire Oracle B Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 79,321 Can't say for sure, but Sako should be given a consideration. They're known for their accuracy and the barrel rebore people don't like to rebore their barrels because whatever steel they use in them is very tough.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? OrangeOkie #11627224 12/02/16 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 O Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 Originally Posted by OrangeOkie Sako, Steyr, Cooper . . . In the $1500 to $3000 range are hard to beat. I really like my Thompson Center Icon as well. They are very well made, accurate, and affordable to the masses. Totally agree on your choices, TC screwed the pooch with the ICON they should have kept it instead of that thing they now sell that replaces it

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627265 12/02/16 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,455 D duckster Campfire Tracker duckster Campfire Tracker D Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,455 Cooper makes a nice rifle as well.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627289 12/02/16 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,130 south texas-Corpus Christi stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,130 south texas-Corpus Christi the one you shoot the best. God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? hanco #11627325 12/02/16 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,951 Saratoga County, NY R RS308MX Campfire Outfitter RS308MX Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,951 Saratoga County, NY hanco, a stroll down memory lane? Fall seven times, stand up eight.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627375 12/02/16 Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 285 TX I Infidel Campfire Member Infidel Campfire Member I Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 285 TX Sako

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Infidel #11627395 12/02/16 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 8,639 Connecticut C CEJ1895 Campfire Outfitter CEJ1895 Campfire Outfitter C Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 8,639 Connecticut Holland & Holland or Rigby.. Speak softly and use a big bore... Where's El Cid when we need him...

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627396 12/02/16 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 21,317 Alaska / Saudi Arabia 458 Lott Campfire Ranger 458 Lott Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 21,317 Alaska / Saudi Arabia It may seem silly, but you first need to define what you consider as high quality. To me high quality means a combination of accuracy and dependability in adverse conditions. Fit and finish may look nice, but honestly it has little to do with how well the rifle functions on a hard hunt. Many "quality" rifles chit the bed when used in adverse conditions. I'd say one of the most vulnerable areas of a rifle when it comes to functioning in adverse conditions is the trigger. Overly complex trigger designs are apt to lock up when exposed to water and debri. So to me many "quality" rifles that work perfectly well in a tree stand or hunting blind aren't worth a hoot when hunting in wet and especially marine environments. Finally, if money isn't an object I'd say look beyond factory rifles and consider having a custom built to your specs.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? RS308MX #11627409 12/02/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,395 TAXACHUSETTS Paul_M Campfire Tracker Paul_M Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,395 TAXACHUSETTS Originally Posted by RS308MX hanco, a stroll down memory lane? He just wanted to think on it for a while before giving an answer. Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Paul_M #11627426 12/02/16 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,951 Saratoga County, NY R RS308MX Campfire Outfitter RS308MX Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,951 Saratoga County, NY Originally Posted by Paul_M Originally Posted by RS308MX hanco, a stroll down memory lane? He just wanted to think on it for a while before giving an answer. Four years should do it!! Fall seven times, stand up eight.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Paul_M #11627427 12/02/16 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,951 Saratoga County, NY R RS308MX Campfire Outfitter RS308MX Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,951 Saratoga County, NY I wonder if anyone who shared their opinion four years ago would give a different answer today? Fall seven times, stand up eight.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Magnumdood #11627430 12/02/16 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,721 NE Iowa T Timberlake Campfire Regular Timberlake Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,721 NE Iowa Originally Posted by Magnumdood Weatherby Yeah! This is the one. The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first. Unk

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627432 12/02/16 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... J JSTUART Campfire Ranger JSTUART Campfire Ranger J Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... Originally Posted by deerhunternc Basically, if money was no object (Not that this will ever be the case with me), what brand of factory built rifle would you guys prefer? I am only asking this because I do not know much about many of the brands that are a little lesser known. More or less the only brands that I know anything about are Remington, Winchester, Weatherby, and Savage. I would like to know about which brands you all think are the highest quality brands whether you believe the brands I listed are in this group or not. I am only 19 and I only own one hunting rifle (A Remington 7mm for deer hunting) but I just want to gain a little knowledge of some of the higher quality rifle brands that are becoming more popular with the hunting population as a whole and I figured some of you guys that have been hunting a little longer than I have could share a little information with me. Thank-you. Your ask is too general, you might try setting some parameters so that a concise answer can be given. After all, a Rigby for rabbits is not really what one is looking for...be fun though. These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? JSTUART #11627445 12/02/16 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,951 Saratoga County, NY R RS308MX Campfire Outfitter RS308MX Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,951 Saratoga County, NY Originally Posted by JSTUART Originally Posted by deerhunternc Basically, if money was no object (Not that this will ever be the case with me), what brand of factory built rifle would you guys prefer? I am only asking this because I do not know much about many of the brands that are a little lesser known. More or less the only brands that I know anything about are Remington, Winchester, Weatherby, and Savage. I would like to know about which brands you all think are the highest quality brands whether you believe the brands I listed are in this group or not. I am only 19 and I only own one hunting rifle (A Remington 7mm for deer hunting) but I just want to gain a little knowledge of some of the higher quality rifle brands that are becoming more popular with the hunting population as a whole and I figured some of you guys that have been hunting a little longer than I have could share a little information with me. Thank-you. Your ask is too general, you might try setting some parameters so that a concise answer can be given. After all, a Rigby for rabbits is not really what one is looking for...be fun though. Don't expect a reply. He ain't been online here since 12/16/2012. Fall seven times, stand up eight.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? RS308MX #11627455 12/02/16 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... J JSTUART Campfire Ranger JSTUART Campfire Ranger J Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... Originally Posted by RS308MX Originally Posted by JSTUART Originally Posted by deerhunternc Basically, if money was no object (Not that this will ever be the case with me), what brand of factory built rifle would you guys prefer? I am only asking this because I do not know much about many of the brands that are a little lesser known. More or less the only brands that I know anything about are Remington, Winchester, Weatherby, and Savage. I would like to know about which brands you all think are the highest quality brands whether you believe the brands I listed are in this group or not. I am only 19 and I only own one hunting rifle (A Remington 7mm for deer hunting) but I just want to gain a little knowledge of some of the higher quality rifle brands that are becoming more popular with the hunting population as a whole and I figured some of you guys that have been hunting a little longer than I have could share a little information with me. Thank-you. Your ask is too general, you might try setting some parameters so that a concise answer can be given. After all, a Rigby for rabbits is not really what one is looking for...be fun though. Don't expect a reply. He ain't been online here since 12/16/2012. It is 5.20am and I did not take time to check. These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627462 12/02/16 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,534 Wyoming W wyoming260 Campfire Regular wyoming260 Campfire Regular W Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,534 Wyoming JB is right , hanco ,you do dig for some old threads, must be cabin fever already!!!!!!!!

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627472 12/02/16 Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8,728 T TBREW401 Campfire Outfitter TBREW401 Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8,728 Winchester 70

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627509 12/02/16 Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 46,965 Iowa R RickyD Campfire 'Bwana RickyD Campfire 'Bwana R Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 46,965 Iowa Here's what I look for in a hunting rifle: Accuracy: speaks for itself Handling: comes to shoulder naturally Ergonomics: essential features are easy to use and find Light weight: within reason 6.5 lbs is ideal to me Good adjustable trigger: self-explanatory Good caliber selection: not interested in wildcats or those I can't find ammo for Good fit of parts My choice based on the above is Tikka. We may know the time Ben Carson lied, but does anyone know the time Hillary Clinton told the truth? Immersing oneself in progressive lieberalism is no different than bathing in the sewage of Hell.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627524 12/02/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,170 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,170 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... 4 Year old thread! If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627529 12/02/16 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,411 West, W. Fla. Republic O Old_Toot Campfire Ranger Old_Toot Campfire Ranger O Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,411 West, W. Fla. Republic Riflesinc.com, Lex Webernick in Pleasanton, Tx or MG Arms in Spring Tx. Small factories, both. The degree of my privacy is no business of yours. What we've learned from history is that we haven't learned from it.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627537 12/02/16 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,213 Southern Colorado Alamosa Campfire Tracker Alamosa Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,213 Southern Colorado A lot of the answers are those brands that produce thousands each year and many can be bought under $1000. In my mind there is a sort of a middle tier of brands that cost about double that and includes the Weatherby, Tikka, some of the specialized Remington models like the Sendero, some others. I think if you double that cost again you get into a class that produces far fewer rifles each year. I'd put CZ, HS Precision, Nosler, into that class. More that I haven't thought of yet. 'Best' is a very subjective term.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? ironbender #11627538 12/02/16 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... J JSTUART Campfire Ranger JSTUART Campfire Ranger J Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... Originally Posted by ironbender 4 Year old thread! Still relevant though. These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627546 12/02/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,170 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,170 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... At least as relevant as a lot of threads! If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? ironbender #11627552 12/02/16 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... J JSTUART Campfire Ranger JSTUART Campfire Ranger J Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... There is that. These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627575 12/02/16 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,888 Deer Park, Tx R Reloder28 Campfire Ranger Reloder28 Campfire Ranger R Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,888 Deer Park, Tx Sako 85 "I never thought I'd live to see the day that a U.S. president would raise an army to invade his own country." Robert E. Lee

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11627593 12/02/16 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho FieldGrade Campfire Ranger FieldGrade Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho Kimber.... I like CZ's and old Remingtons too though....

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? ironbender #11627598 12/02/16 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 6,412 Vacaville, CA Ranger_Green Campfire Tracker Ranger_Green Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 6,412 Vacaville, CA Originally Posted by ironbender 4 Year old thread! So this is what we do know that the election is over! Me solum relinquatis Molon Labe

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Timberlake #11627614 12/02/16 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,721 NE Iowa T Timberlake Campfire Regular Timberlake Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,721 NE Iowa Originally Posted by Timberlake Originally Posted by Magnumdood Weatherby Yeah! This is the one. Now, having said that, I must come clean and tell you that my go to hunting rifle is a M70 Featherweight Winchester in 30-06. I really couldn't afford the Weatherby at the time. The Winchester was my choice and I rate it at second best. Thirty years ago I had two kids in college and couldn't justify the difference in cost for the rifle(s); Win being $325.00 and the Weatherby being $850.00. However, now at seventy-two years old the light weight of the Win is much more appreciated! The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first. Unk

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Ranger_Green #11627615 12/02/16 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... J JSTUART Campfire Ranger JSTUART Campfire Ranger J Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... Originally Posted by Ranger_Green Originally Posted by ironbender 4 Year old thread! So this is what we do know now that the election is over! No, we correct spelling. Shazaam...the spelling-nazi strikes again! These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11628186 12/02/16 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 23,319 Oklahoma OrangeOkie Campfire Ranger OrangeOkie Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 23,319 Oklahoma This thread is likely to hatch another dozen or so rifle looneys! "All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government, as originally organized, should be administered in purity and truth." – Robert E. Lee

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11628398 12/02/16 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 9,620 Communist Mexifornia F funshooter Campfire Outfitter funshooter Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 9,620 Communist Mexifornia With my limited experience. Bolt Rifles Weatherby Semi auto Springfield M21 Custom Lever Turnbull

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11628454 12/02/16 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 16,076 G gregintenn Campfire Ranger gregintenn Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 16,076 Purdey Holland and Holland Rigby

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11628488 12/02/16 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,064 N Nebraska Campfire Outfitter Nebraska Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,064 Marlin 1895G is a classic IMO. If you're ever lucky enough to run across the 1895GST (Talo)....don't worry about the $$, just buy it. You'll be VERY glad ya did!! Biden's most truthful quote ever came during his first press conference, 03/25/21. Drum roll please...... "I don't know, to be clear." and THAT is one promise he's kept!!!

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11628507 12/02/16 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,373 Portland, Ore D Dancing Bear Campfire Tracker Dancing Bear Campfire Tracker D Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,373 Portland, Ore Model 70's, Kimbers, Rugers.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11628660 12/02/16 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 835 South Australia A AussieLad Campfire Regular AussieLad Campfire Regular A Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 835 South Australia Since you premised that money is no object. I'd be inclined to take a nice Holland & Holland double rifle. Not that I can vouch for their quality first hand. I don't think this would be considered a "best value" rifle either.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11628698 12/02/16 Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2,436 5thShock Campfire Regular 5thShock Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2,436 A Rigby Mauser like the one they made for Jim Corbett, hold the inlay and engraving.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11628705 12/02/16 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 23,319 Oklahoma OrangeOkie Campfire Ranger OrangeOkie Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 23,319 Oklahoma "All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government, as originally organized, should be administered in purity and truth." – Robert E. Lee

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? AussieLad #11628724 12/02/16 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,041 VA R readonly Campfire Regular readonly Campfire Regular R Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,041 VA Originally Posted by AussieLad Since you premised that money is no object. I'd be inclined to take a nice Holland & Holland double rifle. Not that I can vouch for their quality first hand. I don't think this would be considered a "best value" rifle either. Those are custom, definitely not factory built. I have a sako bolt action that is fine, but have my eye on picking up a Blaser. Seems german precision makes for a great factory rifle.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11628774 12/02/16 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,687 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,687 Either Texas or Idaho Without a doubt, one of the Nosler rifles. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Timberlake #11628803 12/02/16 Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 95,650 J jaguartx Campfire Oracle jaguartx Campfire Oracle J Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 95,650 Originally Posted by Timberlake Originally Posted by Timberlake Originally Posted by Magnumdood Weatherby Yeah! This is the one. Now, having said that, I must come clean and tell you that my go to hunting rifle is a M70 Featherweight Winchester in 30-06. I really couldn't afford the Weatherby at the time. The Winchester was my choice and I rate it at second best. Thirty years ago I had two kids in college and couldn't justify the difference in cost for the rifle(s); Win being $325.00 and the Weatherby being $850.00. However, now at seventy-two years old the light weight of the Win is much more appreciated! Ha. I have stopped toting a thin barreled heavy WBY mag killer for a pre-64 243 Win fwt or a nosler custom light weight rifle. Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left. A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind. "The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan". I Dindo Nuffin

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? MadMooner #11628806 12/02/16 Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 95,650 J jaguartx Campfire Oracle jaguartx Campfire Oracle J Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 95,650 Originally Posted by MadMooner Originally Posted by BrotherBart Originally Posted by Bigbuck215 Cooper. I sat at a campfire with Ken Howell and he changed my mind on Cooper rifles. Care to share Bart? Was it the political bent of the owner or a mechanical issue? For me it was the tiny groups on the sticker-shot at 50 yds. Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left. A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind. "The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan". I Dindo Nuffin

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? EdM #11628824 12/02/16 Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 95,650 J jaguartx Campfire Oracle jaguartx Campfire Oracle J Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 95,650 Originally Posted by EdM Without a doubt, one of the Nosler rifles. This^^^. Stainless steel cerakoted Lilja ltwt tack driver. Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left. A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind. "The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan". I Dindo Nuffin

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? JSTUART #11628870 12/02/16 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 6,412 Vacaville, CA Ranger_Green Campfire Tracker Ranger_Green Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 6,412 Vacaville, CA Originally Posted by JSTUART Originally Posted by Ranger_Green Originally Posted by ironbender 4 Year old thread! So this is what we do know now that the election is over! No, we correct spelling. Shazaam...the spelling-nazi strikes again! In my defense, it was a typo, not a spelling error. But thanks! Me solum relinquatis Molon Labe

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11628897 12/02/16 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,927 1 16bore Campfire Ranger 16bore Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,927 Are we talking brush gun? Long range? Short range? Tree stand? Ground blind? Thumper? Light kicker? It's very complicated.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? 16bore #11628915 12/02/16 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 B BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 Originally Posted by 16bore Are we talking brush gun? Long range? Short range? Tree stand? Ground blind? Thumper? Light kicker? It's very complicated. How much we spending? The 280 Remington is overbore. The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11629024 12/02/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 709 Northwest Wisconsin R rondrews Campfire Regular rondrews Campfire Regular R Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 709 Northwest Wisconsin We probably have enough opinions to fill a library here, but I'm over 80 years old and have been hunting most of my life. After owning several different brands, my out-of-the-box, reasonably priced accurate rifle would be the Tikka Lite T-3 in either a .270 or 30-06 calibre. I use the .270 for Deer or wild Boar and I use a .30-06 for Elk This may be my last year hunting, because of my knees, but I couldn't have found better all around Big Game rifles. Better to be over the hill than under it.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11629058 12/02/16 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,689 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,689 N. Central Florida, and Miami can't believe so many people bite on a 4 year old thread. laughing Sam......

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? rondrews #11629119 12/02/16 Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,954 East Texas Gun_Geezer Campfire Regular Gun_Geezer Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,954 East Texas Originally Posted by rondrews We probably have enough opinions to fill a library here, but I'm over 80 years old and have been hunting most of my life. After owning several different brands, my out-of-the-box, reasonably priced accurate rifle would be the Tikka Lite T-3 in either a .270 or 30-06 calibre. I use the .270 for Deer or wild Boar and I use a .30-06 for Elk This may be my last year hunting, because of my knees, but I couldn't have found better all around Big Game rifles. Who needs knees? Get a nice Mule or Gator and shoot 'em in comfort!

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Mannlicher #11629188 12/02/16 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 South Florida Originally Posted by Mannlicher can't believe so many people bite on a 4 year old thread. laughing I'd rather somebody take their time to offer an opinion on a four year old question than type this stupid schit. "Laughing" Dave Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deflave #11629201 12/02/16 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho FieldGrade Campfire Ranger FieldGrade Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho Originally Posted by deflave Originally Posted by Mannlicher can't believe so many people bite on a 4 year old thread. laughing I'd rather somebody take their time to offer an opinion on a four year old question than type this stupid schit. "Laughing" Dave Agreed..... What's the harm...if you don't like it hit the back button......... Or start another "new" thread bitching about the gubment.......

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deflave #11629211 12/02/16 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 10,084 Whttail_in_MT Campfire Outfitter Whttail_in_MT Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 10,084 You must've missed my post about your welfare over the situation below. So, to reiterate...

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11629418 12/03/16 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 20,683 cold & forbidden 2legit2quit Campfire Ranger 2legit2quit Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 20,683 cold & forbidden Not enough experience with different rifles to know what's best and being lh, & born poor just not enough chance to experiment with different rifles of different makes Will say I feel I've been well served by my Rem 700's though both have been worked on, one extensively to lighten it up I'm with 458 Lott, function over style hands down for me I've been lucky, I've hunted hard in inclement weather a fair amount I've never not brought home game by being let down by one of my rifles They've performed admirably in situations many would find would fall under the terms of abuse of a rifle Wish I'd boutght the nula many years before I did. Don't know if it counts as production or custom, but lord is it a sweet package that shoots lights out All I know for certain about rifles is there's no better feeling in the world to be headed into new country with a rifle that's proven itself in hard use and accuracy My lord what a feeling to crest a mountain you've never climbed before or float around a bend on a river you've never run before armed with a rifle thats up to the task No matter the inscription upon the barrel I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Ranger_Green #11629438 12/03/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky Originally Posted by Ranger_Green Originally Posted by JSTUART Originally Posted by Ranger_Green Originally Posted by ironbender 4 Year old thread! So this is what we do know now that the election is over! No, we correct spelling. Shazaam...the spelling-nazi strikes again! In my defense, it was a typo, not a spelling error. But thanks! WAIT A MINUTE!! I'm supposed to be the spelling Nazi here! And no quarter is given for typos! XXXOOOXXOOXXO, Poobs "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deflave #11629441 12/03/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky Originally Posted by deflave Originally Posted by Mannlicher can't believe so many people bite on a 4 year old thread. laughing I'd rather somebody take their time to offer an opinion on a four year old question than type this stupid schit. "Laughing" Dave You seem very contentious lately... GFY. "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? ingwe #11629455 12/03/16 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... J JSTUART Campfire Ranger JSTUART Campfire Ranger J Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... Originally Posted by ingwe Originally Posted by Ranger_Green Originally Posted by JSTUART Originally Posted by Ranger_Green Originally Posted by ironbender 4 Year old thread! So this is what we do know now that the election is over! No, we correct spelling. Shazaam...the spelling-nazi strikes again! In my defense, it was a typo, not a spelling error. But thanks! WAIT A MINUTE!! I'm supposed to be the spelling Nazi here! And no quarter is given for typos! XXXOOOXXOOXXO, Poobs Big Smile! Big Smile! These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11629460 12/03/16 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 79,321 B Bristoe Campfire Oracle Bristoe Campfire Oracle B Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 79,321 Maybe not the best and certainly not the most graceful looking Rifles in the form they come in, but Howa's have one of the smoothest actions of any commercial rifle I've handled. There's been talk of them offering a left hand version. If they do I'll be buying one.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? 2legit2quit #11629463 12/03/16 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 9,380 las vegas, Nv. L lvmiker Campfire Outfitter lvmiker Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 9,380 las vegas, Nv. 2L2Q, you said it all. Going into new country w/ a rifle you trust still rings my chime more than anything. mike r Don't wish it were easier Wish you were better Stab them in the taint, you can't put a tourniquet on that. Craig Douglas ECQC

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11629685 12/03/16 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 23,319 Oklahoma OrangeOkie Campfire Ranger OrangeOkie Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 23,319 Oklahoma I am also partial to the quality, accuracy, and affordability of the Steyr Forrester rifles with the safe bolt system. I have three. .300 Win Mag; 6.5X55 Swede; and a stainless .260 Rem. All three exude understated quality, functionality, and hunt ability. .300 Win Mag 6.5X55 Swede .260 Rem "All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government, as originally organized, should be administered in purity and truth." – Robert E. Lee

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? JSTUART #11632556 12/04/16 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 10,084 Whttail_in_MT Campfire Outfitter Whttail_in_MT Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 10,084 Originally Posted by JSTUART Originally Posted by Ranger_Green Originally Posted by ironbender 4 Year old thread! So this is what we do know now that the election is over! No, we correct spelling. Shazaam...the spelling-nazi strikes again! Isn't it shazam?

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Bristoe #11632573 12/04/16 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 South Florida Originally Posted by Bristoe Maybe not the best and certainly not the most graceful looking Rifles in the form they come in, but Howa's have one of the smoothest actions of any commercial rifle I've handled. There's been talk of them offering a left hand version. If they do I'll be buying one. Best bang for the buck without question. "Best" might be a stretch. Budgets aside. Clark Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? ingwe #11632580 12/04/16 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 South Florida Originally Posted by ingwe You seem very contentious lately... GFY. Comes with age. I'm sure you can relate. GFYA. (The A stand for again) Clark Last edited by deflave; 12/04/16. Reason: Clarification Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11632610 12/04/16 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,114 Texas hanco Campfire Savant hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,114 Texas Some of these old threads are very interesting.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11632614 12/04/16 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,811 South Dakota 257wby Campfire Regular 257wby Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,811 South Dakota Weatherby "I call that bold talk for a one-eyed fat man." --Robert Duvall. "Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" --John Wayne. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11632709 12/04/16 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,243 Oklahoma G gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,243 Oklahoma Old thread, money no object, Holland or Rigby best quality magazine rifle, I'll take one of each please, 275 Rigby and 505 Gibbs ought ta do it. Trump Won!

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11633132 12/04/16 Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 449 S sandpit Campfire Member sandpit Campfire Member S Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 449 I'm thinking one of them pretty nosler 7x57 rifles with the 24in barrel

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? Whttail_in_MT #11633224 12/04/16 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... J JSTUART Campfire Ranger JSTUART Campfire Ranger J Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... Originally Posted by Whttail_in_MT Originally Posted by JSTUART No, we correct spelling. Shazaam...the spelling-nazi strikes again! Isn't it shazam? What, is it really a word! These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? JSTUART #11633240 12/04/16 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 South Florida Not factory but this is probably the most bang for the buck I've gotten in a while. Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deflave #11633278 12/04/16 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,684 BC transplant to n alberta And... norm99 Campfire Outfitter norm99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,684 BC transplant to n alberta And... Originally Posted by deflave Not factory but this is probably the most bang for the buck I've gotten in a while. does`nt shoot worth a shyt when you bring the wrong ammo norm There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle----Robert Alden . If it wern't entertaining, I wouldn't keep coming back.------the BigSky

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11634380 12/05/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 709 Northwest Wisconsin R rondrews Campfire Regular rondrews Campfire Regular R Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 709 Northwest Wisconsin Gun Geezer: When you get old it's easy to get into a Mule or ATV, but what happens if you shoot a deer or Elk? You need to drag it out, gut it, load it up, etc. Have a little pity on us ancient critters with worn-out knees from Marching up and down hills in the Marines. Better to be over the hill than under it.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? rondrews #11634476 12/05/16 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... J JSTUART Campfire Ranger JSTUART Campfire Ranger J Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... Originally Posted by rondrews Gun Geezer: When you get old it's easy to get into a Mule or ATV, but what happens if you shoot a deer or Elk? You need to drag it out, gut it, load it up, etc. Have a little pity on us ancient critters with worn-out knees from Marching up and down hills in the Marines. Find a big strong (helps if he is a little slow) local lad and mentor him into the hunting fraternity...make sure to praise his strength and physical prowess whilst leaving him in no doubt you were once bigger, stronger, and better...but also allow him the glimmer of hope he might eventually measure up in your eyes. You should get at least twenty years service out of the twit. These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deerhunternc #11634497 12/05/16 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,835 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA 1minute Campfire Ranger 1minute Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,835 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA If workmanship, fit and finish, and follow up support are the key criteria, I'd go with Shiloh Sharps. One will likely have to go to a custom builder or order from Europe to equal their work. 1Minute

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? ingwe #11636316 12/05/16 Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 95,650 J jaguartx Campfire Oracle jaguartx Campfire Oracle J Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 95,650 Originally Posted by ingwe Originally Posted by deflave Originally Posted by Mannlicher can't believe so many people bite on a 4 year old thread. laughing I'd rather somebody take their time to offer an opinion on a four year old question than type this stupid schit. "Laughing" Dave You seem very CONSTIPATED lately... GFY. Thought you could spell, huh? Now GFY Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left. A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind. "The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan". I Dindo Nuffin

Re: What is the best brand factory built hunting rifle? deflave #11636327 12/05/16 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 B BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 That's a nice rifle! The 280 Remington is overbore. The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.