First Rifle - X-Bolt vs A7
Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forums and I'm sure theres been this discussion (been spending the last few weeks scouring the internet!) here prior but I'm kind of stuck and need a little help!
A little context. I'm a new hunter, I gone for the first time last year and I'm addicted! I'm buying my first rifle in the coming weeks for summer so I can practice before heading out to the field again. I've been looking and I've decided between the Browning X-Bolt and the Sako A7. I know the Tika T3 is a great choice, but I rather the stock (soft touch) and double safety offered by the other two models.
I was pretty dead set on the 30-06 caliber as I would like a versatile weapon I could take on most hunts. However, due to high USD rates, prices are nuts now. I found a few good deals on botht he X-Bolt and the A7, but they're not the caliber I was hoping for. I was able to find;
- Sako A7 300 WSM for 1050$
- X-Bolt 270 win. for 1035$
I've read extensively on both calibers and both seem would fit the bill but I am stomped!
Which do you guys think I should get? Thanks a ton in advance for your advice!