Originally Posted by clockwork_7mm
I'll chime in for the M70 FWT. Hard to beat for a traditional new production rifle. (Some of you knew this eas coming 😂😇)


I agree. The M70 FW or Sporter. They're fantastic for under $1,000.

As much as I like the M70s, the Browning X-Bolt is maybe my favorite. I'm getting sub-MOA groups out of my .30-06 and .270 with run of the mill hunting ammo (Federal and Remington). They've got decent triggers, they're reliable, have strong ejection, and have that nice stock palm-swell on the bolt side. Great rifles.

I don't own any [Howa-made] Vanguards anymore, but the ones I've had in the past were very good shooters, indeed. Howa makes good stuff.