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I would buy one in a second. I love it

If you don't like dissenting opinions then don't start a thread like this.

Look at the back of an Xbolt action , you notice the flimsy little rod sticking out with a plastic ball bearing on it that keeps bolt slop to a minimum for starters. Trigger sucks, I like older Model 70's not the new stuff with that MOA trigger, Tikka is a great value, I own one which I would never get rid of , too bad it is imported by Beretta which I now avoid like the plague for any product they make.

Lupo, multiple parts cobbled together in a Lego fashion. What a [bleep]-ing disgrace to rifle design, You like it because it shoots LMFAO , I can outshoot it any day of the week with my Weathervby Accumark in 257 wby.

Never said I didn't like your opinion. Where did you get that assumption from? I have no problem with it. I knew I would get a ton of different answers on this which is why I started the thread to see what everyone liked.

My opinion is that the X-Bolts have the best trigger of any other hunting rifles I have. No creep and they break like glass right at 2lbs. I agree with the M70. I have one in 30-06 that was made in the 70s. Nothing wrong with rifles made in Japan. They are quality guns. I don't disagree with you about the Lupo, but I bet it's more accurate than anything in your safe shooting the same exact load.

Don't be so miserable.

I don't care if you don't like my opinion.
Don't put up trolling posts and expect anything else. Miserable ? LOL its known as experience. I buy stuff to try out and if it doesn't fit it goes out the door with a couple of exceptions.

Enjoy the Benelli Lego you fit the narrative expressed by PT Barnum.

Wasn't "trolling". I get it, you're one of those old dudes who think they know what's best about everything and doesn't like anything modern. Carry on.

I own a Browning A-bolt in 300 WSM. It needs a recoil pad (kicks the crap out of me) but I still love it and carry it with confidence. Not my favorite though. I also have (or had) CVs, center fire and rimfire, Kimber’s, Remingtons, Winchesters, Marlins and shot many other brands. I’ve bought three CVA Cascades in the last 18 months and they are by far my favorite and most shot rifles. Smooth actions, great triggers, accurate and they fit me great.

What would you recommend?

The Barrett Fieldcraft checked the boxes for “better than most” for the type of rifle I prefer for hunting.

Shame it was discontinued.

It sounds to me like he'd recommend not getting anything on the list, but I may be reading wrong.

Exactly.

Yes , I wish they would bring them back .

Yep. Only I would purchase new old stock models of those listed above. Like my 80’s model XRT Featherweight, And my many 700 Classics made in the 80’s.

The only new Ruger’s I’ve bought in years are the Ruger Scout in .308 and several Ruger Americans.
My only complaint on the Ruger American’s is the cheap stock.

The only other rifle that I own that’s truly a new model is my Kimber Adirondack. Would definitely by another.
It’s the best lightweight rifle that I own.

He's clearly asking what he recommends that is NOT on the list. Sheesh. Didn't know people were this damn shallow on here.

My brother had one for a while. Got offered a price he couldn't refuse. Regrets it now.

I guess for me Browning brand set itself apart in my earlier hunting days as the high gloss, high price, gold trigger, engraving & gimmick (the funky muzzle brake thing) gun maker. Ive always been a backcountry hunter and didn’t look at guns like that as something that would work for my needs. All of my opinions are of the prior A-Bolt I or II series. But by then it was too late - I went to all the other brands and never looked back at Browning. Now, to me, they make all the bronze cerokote guns with high price tags that I can’t really figure out why they are as expensive as they are. What am I getting over a Tikka T3x? Bronze cerokote, some fluting and a clever camo stock doesn’t do it for me.

My buddy has an XBolt Hells Canyon in 300 Win Mag and he loves it so I’m sure it’s just me but thought I’d add my .02

I understand what you're saying. There's nothing more purdy than a high gloss wood stock with a polished blued barrel, IMO, and Browning offers plenty of them. The funky muzzle brake thing....yes, their 360 muzzle brakes are a joke, but it's easy to find a quality aftermarket brake that works much better. The location of the safety is perfect and the bolt lock override button was basically invented by them. Great barrels. Great scope mounting options. There's nothing I don't like about the X-Bolt. I've owned both, and the Browning is greatly superior to a Tikka as far as build quality.

I think Sucko came out with a bolt release button on their model 85 in 2006 vs Browning X-bolt in 2008..I have owned several of both and would take the Browning over the Sucko though....Hb

The Barrett Fieldcraft is an over priced hunk of pure shiz. The Tikka will outfeed, outshoot, and outlast one for half the price with a better trigger, barrel, action, and all things mechanical

I used to lean to tikka but Browning IMO has been stepping up to plate lately

The Barrett Fieldcraft however is an over priced boat anchor. A teeker or Browning will shoot circles around that overpriced hunk of shiz.....Lol

How much time have you spent behind the trigger of a fieldcraft?