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<blockquote data-quote="Litehiker" data-source="post: 1252694" data-attributes="member: 54178"><p>I recommend a Ruger American for a budget. </p><p> (I have the heavier barreled Predator version in 6.5 Creedmoor)</p><p></p><p><strong>This rifle has the following:</strong></p><p>1. cold hammer forged barrel</p><p>2. 3 lug bolt (faster cycling, lower lift to clear scopes)</p><p>3. V bedding blocks/action bolt pillars</p><p>4. light plastic stock</p><p>5. adjustable trigger</p><p>6. magazine fed</p><p>7. tang safety</p><p></p><p>It's a very accurate rifle. Guys with this rifle on the "6.5 Creedmoor Forum" also report great accuracy from this rifle. Savage budget rifles seems hit-or-miss with accuracy. Usually "hit" but often miss. Evidently Ruger has figured out how to mage a good barrel for their budget rifles. I regularly get 3/4" groups at 100 yards with Hornady Precision Hunter factory ammo.</p><p></p><p>In fact I was so impressed with the Predator that I bought a Ruger Precision Rifle for competition. It shoots 1/2" groups with match ammo. Same kind of cold hammer forged barrel.</p><p></p><p>But hey, I also own a .300 Win mag Browning A-Bolt (3 lug bolt as well) and the similar but less expensive X-Bolt is also a good choice.</p><p></p><p>Eric B.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Litehiker, post: 1252694, member: 54178"] I recommend a Ruger American for a budget. (I have the heavier barreled Predator version in 6.5 Creedmoor) [B]This rifle has the following:[/B] 1. cold hammer forged barrel 2. 3 lug bolt (faster cycling, lower lift to clear scopes) 3. V bedding blocks/action bolt pillars 4. light plastic stock 5. adjustable trigger 6. magazine fed 7. tang safety It's a very accurate rifle. Guys with this rifle on the "6.5 Creedmoor Forum" also report great accuracy from this rifle. Savage budget rifles seems hit-or-miss with accuracy. Usually "hit" but often miss. Evidently Ruger has figured out how to mage a good barrel for their budget rifles. I regularly get 3/4" groups at 100 yards with Hornady Precision Hunter factory ammo. In fact I was so impressed with the Predator that I bought a Ruger Precision Rifle for competition. It shoots 1/2" groups with match ammo. Same kind of cold hammer forged barrel. But hey, I also own a .300 Win mag Browning A-Bolt (3 lug bolt as well) and the similar but less expensive X-Bolt is also a good choice. Eric B. [/QUOTE]
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