ORIGINAL: Galngbeard
Hey IPSC, have you priced a Remington MTN rifle or A-Bolt or Kimber or stainless Tikka or Sako lately! You're not going to get a nice one of those for $700 with a really good scope these days unless you go used. I wasn't referring to the Savage, Stevens, Mossberg or other lower priced guns out there. Those are all fine guns, especially the Savage which are very accurate, but they are not my cup of tea anymore. I've had tons of lower priced guns with cheap optics and have gotten tired of just settleing for those and dealing with the problems often associated with lower priced equipment. Don't get me wrong - higher priced doesn't always mean higher quality, but i've found what works for me so these days I save a little longer and buy only top quality gear - i've been much happier since!
I understand where you're coming from. I guess I've had to be a little budget conscious. My last purchase was a new 700 ADL .243 last year for $249, and I can put 3 shots inside a dime with it at 100 yards. But, since the ADL has been discontinued, my next rifle -- I NEED a 7mm-08, or soI tell my wife--will have to be a bit pricier (I don't want a 710...).