Deer rifle

[308]

Ok, I sold my rifle this past weekend and in the market for a new one. I had a Remington 710 chambered in a .270 - Now, I cannot decide what I should get as my next rifle. I still have my scope so I don't need to hold any money back for optics.

My price range is about $500

[shooterchris]

.308

[Glenn]

.25-06

[308]

make & model would be helpful.

[shooterchris]

I would look for a lightly used 700 or a Savage model 12. They are both shooters in a .308 and should be able to find one for around $500. Look for something in a light sporter type heavy barrel, you will get the most accuracy.

[CWPINST]

That is easy, but it will cost you a little bit more money. The answer is the Model 700 SPS stainless for about $569 at SW. Whatever you do, get stainless. You pick the caliber. Some favorites that come to mind are: 25-06, 7mm08, .308, .243, and .270 pretty much in that order.

I like heavy rifles and most of mine are, but they are limited in their application. A sporter weight will give you more versatility, but probably a little less accuracy potential, both inherent and from a shooters practical standpoint. If you are looking at getting multiple rifles at some point, definitely look at a heavy barrel Savage or Remington, but get something versatile first.

[Glenn]

I have a 700 SPS in a .25-06 and it has quickly become my favorite rifle and round.

Accurate, low recoil and just kills the snot out of whatever the crosshairs are on when the trigger is squeezed.

[CantCareSB]

break'n i'm with glenn on the .25-06! i would look at howa rifles. i have one in .25-06 and it is a tack driver!

[sbt]

break'n i'm with glenn on the .25-06! i would look at howa rifles. i have one in .25-06 and it is a tack driver!

Have the same gun it does the trick.

[308]

Is that the Howa 1500?

[dfasano]

Tikka T3 25-06.

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[308]

I thought about a Tikka T3, but a $599.99 price tag steers me away a little.. Another thing is I will be putting the gun on a lay-away plan since I don't need the rifle right this moment and the only place I found that sells this gun local is Dick's Sporting Goods..


I kinda want to go away from the Remington rifles this time.. I owned the last one for about 5-6 years. I looked at the Ruger rifles, and after reading a few forums. The are pretty much hit or miss in the accuracy dept.

[CantCareSB]

yes howa 1500. where you from break'n? if you want to come shoot mine your more than welcome to give it a try. I have black synthetic/stainless. got it from ron cox up in greenville.

[308]

I am in Florence - a little far.

Now not to start a debate over the best caliber, is the .25-06 a hair larger than a .270?

[CantCareSB]

it's a tad smaller. they both originated from the .30-06 casing and have just been necked down to accept a smaller caliber bullet.

[Swamp Rat]

$599 is a good price for a good deer rifle. That or the Remington mentioned, OR a Savage sporter rifle with the Accu-Trigger/Accu-Stock combination, would serve you well.

[pig snatcher]

My first choice would be a rem 700, but picked up a marlin xs7 for my kid the other day and I like it pretty good. Adjustable trigger and pretty accurate. $300 price tag

[turbo]

I kinda want to go away from the Remington rifles this time.. I owned the last one for about 5-6 years. I looked at the Ruger rifles, and after reading a few forums. The are pretty much hit or miss in the accuracy dept.

Don't believe everything that you read on forums as far as reviews for rifles are concerned. Accuracy has A LOT to do with the shooter's ability and even more to do with the round that's being sent downrange.

Ruger builds excellent rifles. All of the above suggestions are likely equally good choices. I wish I had a 25-06. I'll just throw that in there...

[Five Oh]

I'll throw another vote in for a Savage. Of every rifle I've ever shot, from every different maker, I've never seen anything more accurate than a Savage, for the money. I shoot a 700, an A Bolt, and a FN SPR, and my old Savage .270 throws better groups than any of them.

[308]

Something about the Ruger M77 that impresses me..