Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles The rifle market sucks…

I agree with the OP. I’m in the market for a bolt action rifle but I don’t see much in the way of a walnut stocked .270 win. Not saying they’re not available it’s just the ones I’ve looked at were more than I wanted to pay. I get the whole inflation thing but I’m just not a fan of synthetic rifles, although they do serve their purpose

As with everything else, when there are enough customers willing to pay what it costs to make something at a profit, that something will get made.

“Customers” can include jobbers, wholesalers, or retailers. Darrik has proven that a number of times, along with Lipsey’s and others closer to the end user.

The closest woodstock rifle I’ve come across that approaches being affordable is the Browning AB3 made by Miroku. Everything else is $1000+. I think Miroku makes fine guns so I often wonder why a made in Japan gun costs more than a made in USA gun. Think I might have to take a good hard look at synthetic stock rifles as those seem the most budget friendly

Miroku does indeed make fine guns, and has for quite some time. I think it’s just what they do, and they don’t cut every corner possible like many others do. I think Japanese workers are well paid and take pride in their work too. I have a couple Browning falling blocks and they’re pretty much flawless. Just ordered a new Citori 725 and hope it’s as nice.

Rifles died 20 years ago when the plastic took over
I have no idea what’s out there these days I don’t give a second look
There is
A glut of fantastic old rifles
To be had. Why would anyone bother wit anything new

So, any news on when the shipment is coming in??
Thanks

Shortaction smoker: I have been using the "mint condition/used Rifle market" for a long time now (last 10 years or so).
There are lots of them out there for your perusal.
Sadly the prices for the mint condition/used Rifles I really enjoy are rising at a noticeable rate of recent.
Good luck in your search (wait?).
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy