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Picked up a nice nearly-new Winchester Model 70 last year. It shoots great! ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/sfBNdLxw/Win-70-SG-2.jpg) And as others have said, there are a lot of other great used rifles available with wood stocks, some plain, some real nice. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/fbwf5kLG/TESTED-Ramshot-Hunter-Guy-Shooting-the-30-06-at-UR-Industrial-Yard-2500-768x419.jpg) If you want new - be sure to check out the Winchester Model 70's! Guy
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If buying new today I'd not hesitate on a French Walnut Super Grade, a regular Super Grade, or even just a base Featherweight.
As everybody else has said, there are tons of nice used rifles out there. Gunbroker and Guns International have new listings everyday. I bought one used Kimber off the classifieds here and a pair of Classic Selects off of gunbroker. Zero issues, all 3 shoot well.
I bought a 2021 Shot Show Special 1885 in 6.5 x 55 in 2021. That right there would a great graduation gift, even if it isn't a bolt action.
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If one's pockets are of moderate depth. Look HereLikely something there that will float one's boat. If pockets are a bit deeper, prowl around their site and check out their European stuff. Not a whole lot in stock it appears.
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Picked up a nice nearly-new Winchester Model 70 last year. It shoots great! And as others have said, there are a lot of other great used rifles available with wood stocks, some plain, some real nice. If you want new - be sure to check out the Winchester Model 70's! Guy I was hoping you'd show that 7 Rem Guy.. That is an enviable shooting iron buddy!
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Thanks for the recommendations. Not sure why I didn't think Sako up front, Not like I don't have a nice one in the gun safe already. I was hoping to just pick up another Kimber like this one: ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/256245.jpg)
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Thanks for the recommendations. Not sure why I didn't think Sako up front, Not like I don't have a nice one in the gun safe already. I was hoping to just pick up another Kimber like this one: 375 H&H ???
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Thanks for the recommendations. Not sure why I didn't think Sako up front, Not like I don't have a nice one in the gun safe already. I was hoping to just pick up another Kimber like this one: 375 H&H ??? 280AI
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The market is awash in great used classic rifles in that price range - including some tremendous values. Are you dead set on new production?
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The market is awash in great used classic rifles in that price range - including some tremendous values. Are you dead set on new production? As it's a gift I would rather it be new. I don't mind buying a used rifle for myself.
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Don't sweat a gift ever being "fine enough" for the recipient. Personally, I have grown to like the Savage 14's if they can be had to your expectation or cleaned up, otherwise any of the m70 supergrades in good condition. Been eyein' the nice maple m70's but alas I don't need one.
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![[Linked Image from hosting.photobucket.com]](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ww233/beretzs/IMG_0469.jpeg) The dark tinted maple stocked 70’s are kinda neat as well.
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The dark tinted maple stocked 70’s are kinda neat as well. It is very nice
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Pretty doggone close to new and exceptionally beautiful to my eye: Kimber of Oregon 270WinNew In Box 30-06 Maple M70: Maple M70
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Kodiak Island, I have picked up quite a few "classic" hunting rifles in your price range, both factory and custom, from the Classifieds section of the Campfire. You might also contact Capital Sports in Helena, Montana. They usually have several such rifles on hand, at good prices. I've purchased many over the years--again, both factory and custom. They show some (not all) on their website, www.shopcapitalsports.com.
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The dark tinted maple stocked 70’s are kinda neat as well. That’s a beauty!
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I haven't bought or even shopped for rifles in quite a few years. Kinda disappointed in what I'm seeing online for really nice rifles. I want nice walnut, cut checkered blued steel for an MD residency graduation gift.
What I was looking for was a Cooper, Kimber (select/super America), Nosler, etc. It appears Cooper has been sold and I don't see any wood stocks listed on Kimber and Nosler websites. I guess there's Weatherby, but really want nicer than Winchester, Remington, Ruger type rifles. What am I missing? I know there's got to be choices out there, I'm just not seeing them
Caliber will probably be 7mm to 30 cal. Not specifically tied to an exact cartridge other than needing to be mainstream and not for the gun nuts like me. Budget is $1500-2500. Here are links to two gun shops that tend to carry 'classic rifles' both vintage and modern that you might want to check out: Shedhorn Sports in Ennis, MTFirst Stop Guns in Rapid City, SDGood luck with your search.
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The market is awash in great used classic rifles in that price range - including some tremendous values. Are you dead set on new production? As it's a gift I would rather it be new. I don't mind buying a used rifle for myself. Ok. Are you willing to buy online? And nib old stock or just new production? With a couple parameters, I can fill your inbox. 🤣
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Abit modern but with classic lines would be the German made Sauer 101 or Mauser M12. Find one with irons and walnut and you'll have a nice rifle to gift.
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The dark tinted maple stocked 70’s are kinda neat as well. Beauty, have one of those in 30-06 with real nice wood. Almost bought one in 6.5 Creedmoor also but the dark maple was quite plain so opted for the shot show stainless/walnut instead.
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The dark tinted maple stocked 70’s are kinda neat as well. Beauty, have one of those in 30-06 with even nicer wood. Almost bought one in 6.5 Creedmoor also but the dark maple was quite plain so opted for the shot show stainless/walnut instead. Creed? May not want to admit that here. Ha! DF
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