Not to turn to far away from the original post, but I was thinking a bit more about this. I agree with elk, rem, and retriverman, that most guns regardless of make are mostly accurate. If not, they probably would not be in business. However, as mentioned is a couple of posts, its up to the shooter. Not only do they need to have a bit of experience with shooting, but I also think you need to “like” the gun that you shoot. You really need to be happy when you pull it out of the case and set it on the bench. I had a nicer 7mm bolt action that I absolutely hated. Felt like I was shouldering a baseball bat, kicked like a mule, and I couldn’t hit a paper plate at 100yds. Shot a few deer with it but hated it.

I had the opportunity to purchase a rifle last year. I saved for a couple of years and wanted what I thought would be the best. I had budgeted $3-4K and wanted something that I considered special. I shouldered all the high-end guns, shot a couple, and the one I bought wasn’t even in my top 5 when I started. And I am still happy a jaybird, and will use the other $2K to purchase another one this spring, just like it different caliber.