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Ruger Predator. I really want one but I don't really need it. I still want it.
kwg I assume you mean the Hawkeye Predator. Not necessarily, I swore that I would never own another Ruger rifle, but one of my buddies stuck me with a new Ruger American Predator in 204 Ruger. It has some awesome features for a budget rifle.......the stock is Tupperware like so many others these days but has a very good bedding system (night and day better than on my recent Tikka purchase). It has the Glock style trigger that I HATE, but I was able to get it to 30oz.......better than my new Tikka again. and I absolutely love the AI 10 round magazine, again much better than the Tikka magazine. for the icing on the cake it shoots better also.........never say never !!!!!!!!!!! BA- Unlike the Savage Accu- trigger ,that "Glock" trigger on the Ruger can be made normal feeling by simply removing the safety blade. The slot in the trigger feels like a grooved trigger face and with a lighter return spring change the Ruger triggers can be made to break like a glass rod at about 2.5 pounds. Another advantage of the Ruger over the Tikka is that the Ruger is made by American workers and serviced by Ruger- not the crooked sh*tbirds at Beretta.
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I would expect a $1000 Weatherby Vanguard to be pretty much flawless.
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I paid $839 + $84 tax = $923 for a Kimber 84L 280AI on 04/24/18
I usually build rifles on used Rem 700, Win M70 or Mauser 98 actions.
The Kimber is a better rifle than what can I build for twice the money in parts with my labor being free.
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It seems based on the results that the poll splits along the same line that divides most of the other threads on this forum: the Tikka vote likes out of the box MOA accuracy but doesn't care as much about plastic vs. wood/metal and the M70 vote cares about accuracy but might sacrifice a smidge of out of the box ease for all metal components, walnut, etc.
Honestly, the couple votes for the X-bolt is the first time I've seen anyone mention Browning here in quite a while.
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And just to show how biased I am, here's the best rifle you're gonna get for $900! https://ammoandarmsstore.com/535200227/
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Honestly, the couple votes for the X-bolt is the first time I've seen anyone mention Browning here in quite a while.
A few guys by my cabin have them. I'm considering a Hells Canyon Speed in 6.5 after shooting a few of their offerings.
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A Tikka Lite SS costs $1800 in Scandinavia..
They are practically giving them away in the US... Yes, you don't even want to know what they go for used. My vote is for Tikka. Next vote would be for Savage, then Ruger American.. In that order.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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After shooting my brother's new Tikka I would have to say that is the one... and at 5.5 lbs without scope, I really appreciated it ... may have to look at one in a couple years... 5.5 lbs ??? Lightest one I can find is 5.94 lbs ? His is the T3X Superlight in a 30-06 and stainless. I could be mistaken but I'm pretty sure he said it weighed in around 5.5 lbs without scope, rings, etc.... about 6.5 -7 lbs with his Vortex scope on it... and he said he paid just over $700 for it about a year ago.... Bob Thanks Bob. It's hard to know what a Tikka weighs, unless you actually weigh it. Be suspicious of any weight they list. The lightest rifle in their latest catalog is 2.7kg, or 5.94 lbs. But if you look at the Superlite in 30-06 they say it weighs 6.1 lbs. Below is a link to a page with the 30-06 Superlite specs. Hit Show More to find the 30-06. Tikka Superlite specs.You are probably right, and I'm sure he got his info off some literature or hearsay as neither one of us has a scale to weigh our rifles with- probably a good thing...  In any case, a very impressive rifle for the money and a lot easier to carry than his 12 lb Winchester Classic 300 Mag... at least I think that is what it weighed...  Bob Whether it is 5.9 or 5.5, still a damn good rifle and choice IMHO. . Very hard to go wrong with a Tikka. I was shooting some of mine today, along with my A7, but that one is a $1,200.00 rifle and not worth consideration. Too bad they discontinued another rifle I was shooting today. A Steven's 200. That one meets all the criteria and outshoots most of the suggestions here. Just sayin.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I was really surprised by the T/C Compass but since T/C is kinda up in the air I guess it doesn’t qualify. Cheap stock and Mag but handles well and the one I had in 6.5 Creedmoor shot under 1/2” with factory loads consistently, not just a one time cherry picked group
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I was really surprised by the T/C Compass but since T/C is kinda up in the air I guess it doesn’t qualify. Cheap stock and Mag but handles well and the one I had in 6.5 Creedmoor shot under 1/2” with factory loads consistently, not just a one time cherry picked group Cherry picked targets are the best though. You can cut them out and put them in your wallet and show all your friends....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Must be a bargain shopper too.
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I’ll take a 70 Featherweight. .
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I was really surprised by the T/C Compass but since T/C is kinda up in the air I guess it doesn’t qualify. Cheap stock and Mag but handles well and the one I had in 6.5 Creedmoor shot under 1/2” with factory loads consistently, not just a one time cherry picked group I threw the 6.5 Cm conversion on my Dimension for the first time this past weekend. It shot rather well.
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I’ll take a 70 Featherweight. . Ditto
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After shooting my brother's new Tikka I would have to say that is the one... and at 5.5 lbs without scope, I really appreciated it ... may have to look at one in a couple years... 5.5 lbs ??? Lightest one I can find is 5.94 lbs ? His is the T3X Superlight in a 30-06 and stainless. I could be mistaken but I'm pretty sure he said it weighed in around 5.5 lbs without scope, rings, etc.... about 6.5 -7 lbs with his Vortex scope on it... and he said he paid just over $700 for it about a year ago.... Bob Thanks Bob. It's hard to know what a Tikka weighs, unless you actually weigh it. Be suspicious of any weight they list. The lightest rifle in their latest catalog is 2.7kg, or 5.94 lbs. But if you look at the Superlite in 30-06 they say it weighs 6.1 lbs. Below is a link to a page with the 30-06 Superlite specs. Hit Show More to find the 30-06. Tikka Superlite specs.You are probably right, and I'm sure he got his info off some literature or hearsay as neither one of us has a scale to weigh our rifles with- probably a good thing... In any case, a very impressive rifle for the money and a lot easier to carry than his 12 lb Winchester Classic 300 Mag... at least I think that is what it weighed... Bob Whether it is 5.9 or 5.5, still a damn good rifle and choice IMHO. . Very hard to go wrong with a Tikka. I was shooting some of mine today, along with my A7, but that one is a $1,200.00 rifle and not worth consideration. Too bad they discontinued another rifle I was shooting today. A Steven's 200. That one meets all the criteria and outshoots most of the suggestions here. Just sayin. Maybe a good choice. I can't like them for all of the well-known reasons, but I hear they shoot well. Can't help but wonder why a company that is touted as producing precision products can't quite figure out what they weigh. Check the link I posted. It says 6.1 lbs.
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Whelen,
Those weights are pretty damn close. Every superlight I’ve owned and weighted (t3 and t3x) from Sportsmans has been between 5 pounds 15 ounces and 6 pounds 3 ounces - or ~ 5.9 to 6.1 pounds. They advertise “as light as 5.9 pounds” or something similar; which, they are. It wouldn’t surprise me if someone took 5.9 pounds to be 5 pounds 9 oz - or 5 1/2 pounds - which they aren’t. Happens all the time on here.
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Whelen,
Those weights are pretty damn close. Every superlight I’ve owned and weighted (t3 and t3x) from Sportsmans has been between 5 pounds 15 ounces and 6 pounds 3 ounces - or ~ 5.9 to 6.1 pounds. They advertise “as light as 5.9 pounds” or something similar; which, they are. It wouldn’t surprise me if someone took 5.9 pounds to be 5 pounds 9 oz - or 5 1/2 pounds - which they aren’t. Happens all the time on here. My creedmoor weighs 5.9 pounds. Now whether a 30-06 weighs 6.1, rather than 5.9, I could really give a fuc king rats azz.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Whelen,
Those weights are pretty damn close. Every superlight I’ve owned and weighted (t3 and t3x) from Sportsmans has been between 5 pounds 15 ounces and 6 pounds 3 ounces - or ~ 5.9 to 6.1 pounds. They advertise “as light as 5.9 pounds” or something similar; which, they are. It wouldn’t surprise me if someone took 5.9 pounds to be 5 pounds 9 oz - or 5 1/2 pounds - which they aren’t. Happens all the time on here. My creedmoor weighs 5.9 pounds. Now whether a 30-06 weighs 6.1, rather than 5.9, I could really give a fuc king rats azz. Oh really? Not 6.6lbs like the Tikka boys say? Pretty sure neither you, or Tikka knows what your rifle weighs. But it sure as hell isn't 5.5lbs like was mentioned earlier. All them recycled milk-jugs is heavy
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