Top 5 hunting rifles at/under $1K

[Betarider]

Tikka is made in Finland and Browning in Japan, can't we make a good rifle in the US anymore?

Yes we do it's anything from Barrett!!!
And I'm a big fan
Their switch barrel Marad is sick

 

[Calvin45]

Savage 111/116 family or weatherby vanguard family would be my choice.

 

[CpaHunter]

Hi All.
My budget for a setup is $2K for rifle and optic. I expect to spend at least half of that on glass. So now I'm trying to figure out the best rifle I can fit into. I have looked at X-bolt and Kimber Mountain. I don't need to shoot 3moa at 1000 yards or anything and don't expect to. Just looking for something accurate enough to to get a good kill shot on an elk at 500 yards maximum. Appreciate everyone's input!
Thanks!!

The new Remington Model 7 is a great call. Short action lighter than the 700 but same action. Very accurate. As barrel and very good synthetic stock. Aluminum bedding block
etc. bought mine for just under $900.

 

[Laguna Freak]

Ruger bought Marlin, not Henry.

Ahhh. Yea. Roger that.

 

[SEGARE]

Used 700 in the caliber of your choice, a B&C stock, and a Timney trigger. I have two done this way, both are mid-90's vintage, and both are sub-MOA for under $800.

 

[CTK]

Please see group from inexpensive Sako that is basically identical to a Tikka. Also note the photo of the Prime Minister of Finland. I am a buy American guy but sometimes there is great workmanship found elsewhere.

 

[Mason Blackmon]

Tikka makes an exceptional rifle! Then you should have enough left over for decent glass

 

[zb338]

I just bought a Winchester Model 70 in 7 MM magnum with a maple stock
at Cabela's for $1300 without scope. Real nice rifle, it's heavy but it shoots
1/2 inch groups right out of the box.
Zeke

 

[Nate_22]

I might saying something you already know (or do) but when I'm looking for a factory rifle and I'm not already 100% sure of what I want, I develop a list of requirements: "must haves" and "nice to haves" (call them whatever you like). Price is one, weight could be another, action type, degrees of bolt rotation (based on your scope it could be a factor), floated barrel, lapped barrel, compensated and/or threaded barrel, trigger type, stock type, rifle finish, magazine fed, so on and so forth. I like to define my requirements, research the rifles which fulfill them and try to go handle them all. As the list narrows I seek out opinions and see if I know anyone who has one I can shoot. The interesting thing about this process is every time I've done this I came away with a great rifle AND it was not the rifle I would have told you I thought I would be buying at the start of my search. As you said, if it's one thing everyone has, it's an opinion. I'm curious to know what you go with!
Cheers,
Nate

 

[Nate_22]

Tikka makes an exceptional rifle! Then you should have enough left over for decent glass

I've never heard a Tikka owner complain about their rifle...but I might have friends in low places...

 

[CTK]

Luck of the draw has some to do with this... You improve your odds with well reviewed rifles like Tikka or Savage.

 

[Backcountry sports]

I might saying something you already know (or do) but when I'm looking for a factory rifle and I'm not already 100% sure of what I want, I develop a list of requirements: "must haves" and "nice to haves" (call them whatever you like). Price is one, weight could be another, action type, degrees of bolt rotation (based on your scope it could be a factor), floated barrel, lapped barrel, compensated and/or threaded barrel, trigger type, stock type, rifle finish, magazine fed, so on and so forth. I like to define my requirements, research the rifles which fulfill them and try to go handle them all. As the list narrows I seek out opinions and see if I know anyone who has one I can shoot. The interesting thing about this process is every time I've done this I came away with a great rifle AND it was not the rifle I would have told you I thought I would be buying at the start of my search. As you said, if it's one thing everyone has, it's an opinion. I'm curious to know what you go with!
Cheers,
Nate

Tikka ultra light 750.00 then get a good optic

 

[tomsd]

I've never heard a Tikka owner complain about their rifle...but I might have friends in low places...

Tikka fan - no problem with "low" place.

 

[jimb100]

I have a Kimber in 6.5 Creedmoor. Hard to beat.