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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.
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MRC, Dakota, Winchester, Kimber and CZ.
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Welcome to the forum. Good question. I personally like rifles made with Remington Model 700 receivers. (Even with money not being an object.)
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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.
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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...
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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!
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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.
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money no object and anything I want? it would be Savage and Ruger.
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Pleases me to see the American made rifles getting mention.
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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.
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