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Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less clockwork_7mm #16512604 10/09/21
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,757 SW Virginia V VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter
VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter V Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,757 SW Virginia	We have lots of great rifle choices for under 1K, but for Me id vote Tikka......Hb

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Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less MtnBoomer #16512634 10/09/21
Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 9,112 Siskiyou Co.,Jefferson State F flintlocke Campfire Outfitter
flintlocke Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 9,112 Siskiyou Co.,Jefferson State	Originally Posted by MtnBoomer Out of the Box? Are you listening Remingtoon? Lighten up Boomer. You buy a trigger, an extractor, bottom metal, re-barrel it, re-stock it, maybe blueprint it...man them 700's are keepers. Well this is a fine pickle we're in, should'a listened to Joe McCarthy and George Orwell I guess.

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less clockwork_7mm #16512649 10/09/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,988 Oregon Sheister Campfire Outfitter
Sheister Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,988 Oregon	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... Never underestimate your ability to overestimate your ability.

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less clockwork_7mm #16512674 10/09/21
Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 459 Arizona D Dobegrant Campfire Member
Dobegrant Campfire Member D Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 459 Arizona	Tikka t3x or kimber hunter both good choices Benefactor Life Member NRA, Arizona Hunter Education Instructor

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less clockwork_7mm #16512675 10/09/21
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker
WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622	Originally Posted by Sheister 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 ? FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

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Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less flintlocke #16512714 10/09/21
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skeen Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,069 Kansas	Originally Posted by flintlocke Originally Posted by MtnBoomer Out of the Box? Are you listening Remingtoon? Lighten up Boomer. You buy a trigger, an extractor, bottom metal, re-barrel it, re-stock it, maybe blueprint it...man them 700's are keepers. Maybe I'm lucky, but I've had several "out of the box" Remington 700s that shot just fine.

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less clockwork_7mm #16513105 10/09/21
Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 21 Michigan J jmbutzin New Member
jmbutzin New Member J Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 21 Michigan	Howa

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less AKwolverine #16513148 10/09/21
Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 8,613 Reno NV J Jackson_Handy Campfire Outfitter
Jackson_Handy Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 8,613 Reno NV	Originally Posted by AKwolverine Tikka. Tikka

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less clockwork_7mm #16513152 10/09/21
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 17,264 The Land of Cotton GeoW Campfire Ranger
GeoW Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 17,264 The Land of Cotton	Tikka "I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson GeoW, The "Unwoke" ...Let's go Brandon! "A Well Regulated Militia" Life Member

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less clockwork_7mm #16513330 10/09/21
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,357 D drano 25 Campfire Regular
drano 25 Campfire Regular D Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,357	Bergara or Tikka. I prefer stainless though, and that is getting difficult to find under a grand. I have a Howa stainless but haven’t shot it yet so won’t include with the other two. Don't speculate when you don't know, and don't second guess when you do.

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Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less WhelenAway #16513344 10/09/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,988 Oregon Sheister Campfire Outfitter
Sheister Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,988 Oregon	Originally Posted by WhelenAway Originally Posted by Sheister 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 Never underestimate your ability to overestimate your ability.

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less clockwork_7mm #16513352 10/09/21
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 4,361 SCgman1 Campfire Tracker
SCgman1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 4,361	Cant argue with any nominees so far as I can personally vouch for the howa, vanguards and the tikkas. I would also add I am very impressed with the quality and performance of my sauer 100 xt.

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less Sheister #16513367 10/09/21
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker
WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,622	Originally Posted by Sheister Originally Posted by WhelenAway Originally Posted by Sheister 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. FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less clockwork_7mm #16513401 10/09/21
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,150 KTN, AK AKduck Campfire Tracker
AKduck Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,150 KTN, AK	Tikka Yup.

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less clockwork_7mm #16513656 10/10/21
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Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,765 West of the Blue Ridge	Originally Posted by clockwork_7mm Originally Posted by Alex38 I agree with the Weatherby Vanguard. Wish they were still making them in Stainless. Is there any real difference between the Vanguard and a stainless Howa 1500? Not much. Finally, Howa (Legacy) is importing a SS model in walnut, but it’s just a bit heavy for my current tastes, so I bought a, M70, which ain’t under a grand, unfortunately. Never had an issue with any of maybe six 1500-based rifles. Simple, sound design, made with quality materials. Only Tikkas I’ve seen are used ones. The machining looks stellar, but I wish they’d lose a bit more of the plastic. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less clockwork_7mm #16513704 10/10/21
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 1,187 J Jevyod Campfire Regular
Jevyod Campfire Regular J Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 1,187	I just went with a Vanguard. I wanted something that handles inclement weather so got one with the bronze cerokote. Paid 670 for it, just something to consider as an alternative to stainless. Love the gun. Also looked at Tikka and Bergara at the gun shop, the Weatherby handled nicely and snapped do my shoulder better than the others. Last edited by Jevyod; 10/10/21. ......the occasional hunter wielding a hopelessly inaccurate rifle, living by the fantastical rule that this cartridge can deliver the goods, regardless of shot placement or rifle accuracy. The correct term for this is minute of ego.

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less MtnBoomer #16513765 10/10/21
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,652 Utah B boatanchor Campfire Tracker
boatanchor Campfire Tracker B Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,652 Utah	Originally Posted by MtnBoomer Any Browning love under a grand? Problem is most X-Bolt models are over a grand, the composite stalker is under a grand and a very nice rifle. steer clear of the AB3.........steaming pile of schit

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less clockwork_7mm #16513815 10/10/21
Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 4,680 C clockwork_7mm OP Campfire Tracker
OP clockwork_7mm Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 4,680	I'll chime in for the M70 FWT. Hard to beat for a traditional new production rifle. (Some of you knew this eas coming 😂😇)

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less clockwork_7mm #16513947 10/10/21
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Dan700mn Campfire Regular D Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,833 Fargo	Tikka or Bergara

Re: poll: highest quality out of the box rifle currently in production for $1000/less clockwork_7mm #16514011 10/10/21
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Alex38 Campfire Regular A Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 821 Curtice, OH	I didn’t realize they were importing stainless Howas again. Good to hear!

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