Browning A Bolt Medallion vs Thompson Center ICON

[gatorsnswamp]

I would like to purchase a new rifle this summer. I have narrowed it down to these (2) guns. I would like to ask your opion to gun owners out there that have one of these guns and provide some feedback on how well these guns shoot. Note: I'm looking for accuracy/repeatability within 150 yards or so. Thanks!

[Edcyclopedia]

I'm a Browning man, plain and simple.
However, I have heard rumors about the icons...
They are/where sweet with the first 1,000 guns and since then, the quality of wood and the fits seemed too be lesser, as production ramped up.

[oldelkhunter]

Browning Pros:
[ul][*]relative light weight compared to other bolts[*]smooth bolt travel[*]shoot great out of the box[*]great factory customer service[/ul]
Cons
[ul][*]Non Fieldstrippable bolt[/ul]

Icon Pros:
[ul][*]I have to find the one person that bought one and ask them so it might be a while before I get back to you concerning accuracy.[*]Stock has attractive lines[*]If Greg Ritz says it's a shooter then it most likely is[/ul]
COns:

[ul][*]Scope mounting system limits your choices[*]Bolt has entirely too many pieces that are exposed to the elements for my likes[*]Entirely too heavy[/ul]

[hossdaniels]

Well for a 150 yds, one of those $150 single shots would work. I have a browning abolt and like it, its not the very best shooter bout 1-1.25 moa avg. I do love to carry it, and i points nearly like a good shotgun for me.

Hell, everyone has got a abolt, be the guinnea pig and try out the icon and post the results here!

[Doe Dumper]

OEH Dont forget every "pro" hunter on tv will be swearing by the T/C

[oldelkhunter]

OEH Dont forget every "pro" hunter on tv will be swearing by the T/C

I love the commercial where Ritz is designing the perfect scope for the perfect rifle. Hopefully Nikon doesn't take any advice from him.

[bugsNbows]

My my Oldelk, seems we're not a fan of Greg Ritz. That's too funny. I thought the very same thing... little prissy, privelaged weenie. That's not a scope for me.

[oldelkhunter]

My my Oldelk, seems we're not a fan of Greg Ritz. That's too funny. I thought the very same thing... little prissy, privelaged weenie. That's not a scope for me.

Throw in Scentlok, Realtree,Mossyoak and a bunch of other overhyped products into the same mix.

[gatorsnswamp]

Thanks for the great responses. I know both are considered good rifles. I also know there are pros/cons for each. I'm more concerned about accuracy/repeatablity. A few dollars spent on a good rifle is more important than anything else. I'm just trying to make the right call. The next thing to consider is a scope. Probally another discussion? Thanks again.

[stalkingbear]

Anybody that has read my posts knows I prefer browning a-bolt/x-bolt over all others!