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<blockquote data-quote="vancewalker007" data-source="post: 1999182" data-attributes="member: 66917"><p>Most rifle companies these days are producing rifles that will provide enough accuracy to kill an elk at 500 yards. Some have more advantages over others some its a toss up. These are some I've shot.</p><p></p><p>Sako has eliminated their A7 series and heavily upgraded the Tikka line rifles, some even come with brakes attached. The Tikka rifles use a cold hammer forged barrel that seem to produce consistently good accuracy. I would think you could squeeze 1 MOA out of any of the new Tikkas.</p><p></p><p>Sauer has a nice line called the 100 series. They come in wood or synthetic stocks. These rifles use a breech ring system and have a nice 3 lug bolt that takes part in the cartridge feeding. This should make feeding very reliable. Sauer guarantees 1 MOA from 3 shots at 100 yards.</p><p></p><p>Bergara has a nice selection of rifles in their B-14 line. A little more cash the Premier line gives you an improved action and some different choices on stocks and colors. The Bergara barrels have been touted as very accurate. I see some issues with the B-14 action reported on the internet around issues with the bolt shroud and firing pin but accuracy seems to be around 1 MOA. Both series have a 1 MOA guarantee.</p><p></p><p>Savage was making some really good rifles a few years ago. They certainly have a large selection of options. The big advantage of the their actions is the easy barrel replacement they provide. They have a pretty decent trigger system as well. I did have contact recently with a 110 in 7mm Rem Mag that simply would not shoot anywhere near 1 MOA. The owner did a replacement barrel and stock and it is down to 1/2 ish MOA. I think most of the synthetic stocks they are using are too flexible.</p><p></p><p>Browning is making some really accurate rifles right now. The X-Bolt Stainless Stalker should make a great hunting rifle and its coming in around $1000-$1100. They have several X-Bolt models that are around $1000 that should be nice hunting rigs.</p><p></p><p>Kimber makes a nice light weight rifle but their accuracy has been hit and miss in recent years. My 270 WSM Montana would shoot the Federal 150gr Fusion ammo around 1 MOA and I used it on a few western hunts. I rebarrelled to a custom barrel in 300 WSM and had much better accuracy from it. I noticed Eurooptics has the Montana on sale right now. They are more in the $1300 range now.</p><p></p><p>There are others in the $1000 and less range, but the ones I have mentioned I have experience with.</p><p></p><p>I'm looking at this from a western style hunting perspective for scopes. I'd be looking at weight versus power. Zero stop turrets and or covered windage turret. For a western scope a 12 power or better will make those 500 yard shots easier. The Leupold VX3i 4.5-14 and VX5 3-15 series are very good and in your price range and has a great warranty. The Nightforce SHV series is also in your price range and are bullet proof. The new Zeiss V4 4-16 or 6-24 is a very good scope and has upgraded turrets. The new Vortex Razor HD LHT 3-15 (made in japan) scope is very nice and has a great warranty. I haven't worked with a Trijicon but they recently got into the longer range game and have a very good reputation.</p><p></p><p>There are tons of cartridges to choose from that will kill an elk at 500 yards. If this your one all around rifle for a while I'd choose something in the middle that is really common like a 7 Rem Mag or a 300 Win Mag or 300 WSM. These will give you plenty of elk killing power and are readily available at most ammo stores in most towns. Plus the 7 Rem and 300 Win are great overseas travel cartridges. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Phew - that was fun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vancewalker007, post: 1999182, member: 66917"] Most rifle companies these days are producing rifles that will provide enough accuracy to kill an elk at 500 yards. Some have more advantages over others some its a toss up. These are some I've shot. Sako has eliminated their A7 series and heavily upgraded the Tikka line rifles, some even come with brakes attached. The Tikka rifles use a cold hammer forged barrel that seem to produce consistently good accuracy. I would think you could squeeze 1 MOA out of any of the new Tikkas. Sauer has a nice line called the 100 series. They come in wood or synthetic stocks. These rifles use a breech ring system and have a nice 3 lug bolt that takes part in the cartridge feeding. This should make feeding very reliable. Sauer guarantees 1 MOA from 3 shots at 100 yards. Bergara has a nice selection of rifles in their B-14 line. A little more cash the Premier line gives you an improved action and some different choices on stocks and colors. The Bergara barrels have been touted as very accurate. I see some issues with the B-14 action reported on the internet around issues with the bolt shroud and firing pin but accuracy seems to be around 1 MOA. Both series have a 1 MOA guarantee. Savage was making some really good rifles a few years ago. They certainly have a large selection of options. The big advantage of the their actions is the easy barrel replacement they provide. They have a pretty decent trigger system as well. I did have contact recently with a 110 in 7mm Rem Mag that simply would not shoot anywhere near 1 MOA. The owner did a replacement barrel and stock and it is down to 1/2 ish MOA. I think most of the synthetic stocks they are using are too flexible. Browning is making some really accurate rifles right now. The X-Bolt Stainless Stalker should make a great hunting rifle and its coming in around $1000-$1100. They have several X-Bolt models that are around $1000 that should be nice hunting rigs. Kimber makes a nice light weight rifle but their accuracy has been hit and miss in recent years. My 270 WSM Montana would shoot the Federal 150gr Fusion ammo around 1 MOA and I used it on a few western hunts. I rebarrelled to a custom barrel in 300 WSM and had much better accuracy from it. I noticed Eurooptics has the Montana on sale right now. They are more in the $1300 range now. There are others in the $1000 and less range, but the ones I have mentioned I have experience with. I'm looking at this from a western style hunting perspective for scopes. I'd be looking at weight versus power. Zero stop turrets and or covered windage turret. For a western scope a 12 power or better will make those 500 yard shots easier. The Leupold VX3i 4.5-14 and VX5 3-15 series are very good and in your price range and has a great warranty. The Nightforce SHV series is also in your price range and are bullet proof. The new Zeiss V4 4-16 or 6-24 is a very good scope and has upgraded turrets. The new Vortex Razor HD LHT 3-15 (made in japan) scope is very nice and has a great warranty. I haven't worked with a Trijicon but they recently got into the longer range game and have a very good reputation. There are tons of cartridges to choose from that will kill an elk at 500 yards. If this your one all around rifle for a while I'd choose something in the middle that is really common like a 7 Rem Mag or a 300 Win Mag or 300 WSM. These will give you plenty of elk killing power and are readily available at most ammo stores in most towns. Plus the 7 Rem and 300 Win are great overseas travel cartridges. Phew - that was fun. [/QUOTE]
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