With 1000 dollars what rifle would you buy and WHY?

[MT-JONAS]

What bolt handle is that?

Savage 10/110 Threaded Bolt Handle Upgrade

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Knob came off eBay.

 

[Kliff]

A buddy offered me his Sako 85 Finnlight in 300WM for $900. It's pristine. I'm on the fence about more magnums in my safe, what say you guys?

P7M13: You should definitely pass on that gun....After you do, put me in touch with them.

 

[Kliff]

I just ordered a Tikka T3x lite in 270 Win. Ordering a Tract Toric to go on it. It's a bit north of the price point though. I'm Lefty, and many of the Tikka models are only available RH. I really wanted a Sako S20. I feel so cheated.

 

[Starbuck]

Tikka for me. By a large margin.

 

[HRM Johnny]

Another vote for the tika

 

[HRM Johnny]

Oooops. Your post says "and why."
Why. Very smooth action.
Tika s has a pretty good stock trigger-you just buy a spring kit.
Tika has a reputation for great out of the box accuracy. If you are ambitious, you can pull the stock barrel before shooting. Sell the brand new barrel on gun broker, and use the money to help buy a custom barrel. If you can catch the Tika on sale or. At least at good price; you should be close to your $1,000 mark for a semi custom with a top quality (much better than factory) barrel. A silky smooth action. And decent trigger. Pretty good for being around the $1,000 mark.

 

[Skimbleshanks]

Weatherby vanguard or Tikka t3. Had good luck with those out of the box. Should have a little left over too.

 

[PatriotHenry]

That's how much I have, and I want your opinion.

Tikka T3. Get it in a bolt face that you would potentially build off in the future, for S/A and some L/A options (won't work for RUM length-Ideal for the WSM/SAUM/PRC-Med length and 7PRC length cartridges). They are behind the times in twist rate for some calibers. There are pre-fit barrels out there and the aftermarket support is good and getting better.

My 2 cents.

PH

 

[comfisherman]

1000 usd in 2011 from the opening post... assuming inflation rate under 6% average would be a bit over 1300 dollars in 2024.... assuming .gov numbers. Rear world is probably north of that since nobody wants to fess up for the real numbers. How does that change the suggestions?

 

[LongOdds]

I'd scour the secondary market for a Tikka T3 in a KRG Bravo. Tough to beat that combo in this price range.

 

[precisionobsession]

Tikka for sure. Just bought one. I've known how great they are but never pulled the trigger on one. Just did and I feel dumb for waiting so long.

 

[FireFlyFishing]

A used Tikka.