deerhunter14 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 I was wonderin if anyone could recomend a affodable rifle that still packs a punch. My 30-30 is gettin rather old any help would be appriciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Depends on what you want and what you see as affordable. Savage puts out an accurate bolt gun for a good price. Might also consider a stevens/savage, cheaper alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 My preference for affordable bolt action rifles would go something like this... 1. Savage 2. Mossberg 3. Stevens 4. Weatherby Vanguard (not quite as inexpensive, but a great value) If you really want to save money, get a single shot like an H&R or Rossi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Ther have been some good suggestions above but would like to add the Marlin XL7 at $300, it's a nice inexpensive choice too, they can be had in 25-06 Rem, 270 Win and 30-06 Sprg. I bought one in 270 and quite pleased with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruse Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Rem 700 is the only way to go. It could be a sps, adl, bdl, it just doesn't get any better. bruse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 I would have to say Savage makes the best bargain priced accurate riflers on the market today. The Mossberg4x4 has gotten good reviews also. You might find a Weatherby Vanguard for less than $400. I have one in 7mm Mag and it is a tack driver. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ther have been some good suggestions above but would like to add the Marlin XL7 at $300, it's a nice inexpensive choice too, they can be had in 25-06 Rem, 270 Win and 30-06 Sprg. I bought one in 270 and quite pleased with it. Thats what they advertise...but finding one in a .25-06 and/or camo verison is next to imposible. Savage guns are good shooters for the dollar...but I think I'd have to lean towards the Weatherby Vanguard as well. Black syn. stock, blued barrel for around $400 in a vari. of cal., and they shoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Snapper, I'll agree with you on finding one in 25-06, that's what I wanted originally. Though I'll probably never hunt with it, my little Marlin doesnt shoot to bad for a $289 beater. after 20 minutes and some Duracoat........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKYhunter Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Savage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Savage, Mossberg come to mind for budget that I have both owned and shot. If you wait until just before Xmas, you'll have a bunch of trade ins from deer season or other peoples xmas presents. Picked up a brand new Tikka T3 Hunter for under $500 last year the week before Xmas-was ordered for someone who didn't want it, and literally walked into that deal at the gun shop....Keep looking, you'll find something in your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 This is from my H&R Ultra 25-06 from 150 yards using Remington 100gr. bullets. The gun goes for around $250 and the Nikon Pro Staff on top is $150. I've also heard good things about Sevens, Savage and the Mossberg 100ATR. The Rossi single can be bought for a little less than $200. If you become proficient, you only need one shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 ...but I think I'd have to lean towards the Weatherby Vanguard as well. Black syn. stock, blued barrel for around $400 in a vari. of cal., and they shoot! Another vote for the Vanguard. My kids both have .308 Vanbuaed Compacts. These things flat out SHOOT!!! My daughter's will go 1/2" at 100 yards. Haven't really put the boy's on serious paper yet. But he was having no trouble rocking the 300 yard steel at the recent OTPG Blast Off with it. These are real and serious hunting machines. 6 1/2 lbs. with a compact 20" barrel and will drive tacks..............the ultimate sheep rifle on a budget, as far as I'm concerned. I'd love to see them introduced in the WSM calibers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csualumni21000 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Howa. Barreled actions are real cheap. Guess who makes the Vanguard? Howa. Check out their guns, great guns for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shorty785 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 i would go with a savage 270 or remington 7mm mag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksbowhntr77 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I don't know what caliber you're after... but I have a Mossberg ATR 100 in .243 and it's a great little rifle for under $300. I think I paid like $275 from a FFL dealer. Good gun, shoots great and it's pretty light too. JMHO KS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Rem 700 is the only way to go. It could be a sps, adl, bdl, it just doesn't get any better. bruse I agree, the Remington 700 ADL isnt to pricey and they are hard to top. However, if the price is a problem ($450 for a used rifle) Id look at a Savage 110. Old ugly guns but they shoot great. Well worth every penny. The last one I had was a .270 and I picked it up for $300. Shot like a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 The Mossberg ATR100 goes for $249 at Wal*Mart here in Arkansas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Country Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 I would recommend a Savage M110 bolt action rifle... They come in various packages ranging from practical (black synthetic stock) to plush (American walnut stock, high luster blued finish) and are good shooting. I have two (.270 Winchester for my wife, groups under 1 MOA with several factory loads; and a 7mm Remington Magnum, groups under a 1/2 MOA with Winchester 150 gr BST and Federal 160 gr NP). The amount of "punch" of either rifle is a tremendous upgrade from the .30-30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 I really have to agree with the folks who said Savage. I have yet to see one which didn't shoot well. Their package guns are a real bargain, as you can upgrade the scope later on. The " Accu-trigger " really works well. I have a 22-250 which is an absolute tack driver. I outfitted it with a real good 4-24x scope and it has whacked its share of groundhogs. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron buck Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) I say the best rifle values are from this guy: http://www.hoferwaffen.com/hofer_5.php?lang=en A bargain at TWICE the price BTW.....check out the "readily available" link. Edited December 28, 2008 by iron buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 i believe the Remington 700 model is the best for your $$$. I got my Remington 700 ADL in 30-06 for $300 at wal-mart last Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalfZabotskowitz Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I've owned a numebr of rifles over the years. My last two have been Tikka t3's and they flat out shoot. The 3006 shoots .75" groups with factory loads. I don't shoot at enough elk with it to bother handloading. My T3 in .223 that is my coyote and prairie dog weapon shoots .5" with 45 grain vmax bullets. right out of the box accuracy is a beautiful thing. Ralf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I say the best rifle values are from this guy: http://www.hoferwaffen.com/hofer_5.php?lang=en A bargain at TWICE the price BTW.....check out the "readily available" link. Mom always said if the price aint on it, we can't afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron buck Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Mom always said if the price aint on it, we can't afford it. I am not sure of the exact prices....but I read that they START at $200,000.00 ....and head north from there! Some costing 1.8 million. Wonder if any of them evet see the great outdoors and get used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Dont fear the pawn shop. You may find more rifle than you can afford with a great scope too. But i'd agree with the savage fans, great gun for the $. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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