I need a recomendation on a centerfire
 

I am an avid shotgun (benelli) guy.
Love my hand guns and own a TC triunph BP gun. Love the TC.
I am considering a Centerfire rifle.
I will use it to Hunt deer maybe in the future even some bigger game.

Most of the use will be at the range shooting Targets so Accuracy would be my priority , then take down power.

I think .223 would be to small so I am thinking 30.06 winn 300 or Win 300wsm.
I have looked at savage , remingto 770, and possibly the Benelli R1.
I would like some of your opinions. and recomendations.
I like Benellis but I think I can get more gun for less money.

What round and which gun

RE: I need a recomendation on a centerfire
 

If the use is to be targets and deer,I would go with a 7mm-08.

RE: I need a recomendation on a centerfire
 

7/08 would be great so would a 243,260 or 308 for deer and off the bench.Neither is bad on the shoulder shooting targets.

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If you are looking for a less expensive rifle I would recommend a savage bolt actionin 308 for deeror 30-06 if you really think bigger game is possible. If you are looking at higher end guns I would try the Kimber Montanabolt action ($950.00) in 243 winchesterfor deer sized game or a30-06if larger game is in the cards. The reason I choose the 243 for thethe Kimber is the short action weights only 5lbs 3 oz, and Ihave fired the 308 and ithas pretty stiff recoil. No fun at the range. I generally would not chose a magnum unless long shots a priority.

RE: I need a recomendation on a centerfire
 

Hope this helps


http://www.reloadbench.com/cartridges/308w.html


http://www.sakoa7.net/


http://www.savagearms.com/16fcss.htm



My best advise anyway...........What do you think?

RE: I need a recomendation on a centerfire
 

308win it will drop deer/bear/elk/moose and for target shooting is tops lots of ammo to choose form.

RE: I need a recomendation on a centerfire
 

.270 Win.

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Remington 700 SPS in .30-06 or .308

RE: I need a recomendation on a centerfire
 

as much as i hate them ide also say the .308 in maybe a remington 700 in a mountian rifle config.

RE: I need a recomendation on a centerfire
 

Jesse, there goes my bubble being busted on my "weakling"308 Win. again!

My suggestions , from 1st. hand experience include 308 Win., 30.06 Spr., 300 WSM, and 300 Win. Mag. I like the 30 caliber stuff for all around medium game killing. The 300 WSM and 300 Win. Mag. arguably much more than needed for white tail, but I would suspect would be a fine one-rifle cartridge choice if you were going to hunt elk or moose (neither of which I have any experience hunting) a good deal as well.

My recommendation for "value" - a Ruger 77 Mk - IIin 30.06 Spr. These are well made rifles that are rugged, dependable, decent OTB shooters with a controlled feed bolt ... and comes with an good, solid integratedscope mounting system at no extra charge.If you need to be frugal, the Savage 110 with the "Accu Trigger" is a great buy. If you can drop a few more coins, the Styer Pro-Hunter is a superb piece of workmanship and innovative design,and everyone I have taken to the range has been a legitimate 1 MOA +/- a "wee bit"accurate OTB .. often with more than one factory load.

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30-06 or .308

RE: I need a recomendation on a centerfire
 

Might I recommend a Tikka. MOA accuracy and an adjustable trigger. I have a SS Varmint in .223 and it shoots under 1/2 MOA when I do my part. This is with cheap American Eagle ammo. With handloads it's scary accurate.

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My personal preference for a mid priced gun would be a Weatherby Vanguard Sporter in .308 or 7mm-08. Either cartridge will do the job you want without hurting the shoulderand the Sporter is an accurateand well made gun. I also like the standard24" barrel.

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I would recommend the Tikka T3. This is an excellent gun that shoots great out of the box, has an adjustable trigger and the smoothest bolt in a production rifle. This is the best value for your hard earned dollar.

As far as caliber, I vote for the 7mm Rem Mag. I feel this is the most versatile hunting rounds available.

Just my opinion.

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.30-06

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A couple other recommendations would be Howa or Browning. The best thing to do is to handle as many as you can and get the one thatfeels the best to you.

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30-06 in a bolt rifle that fits you.
That assumes you know what good rifle fit is, if not then get some help with it.
Brand isn't as important as fit.

Would avoid the low end Remington 770 though.

RE: I need a recomendation on a centerfire
 

I agree with you 100%

RE: I need a recomendation on a centerfire
 

Well there is quite a bit of stretch in betweenthe Remington 770 and the Beneli R1 but if you are looking to spend less money and something with not too much recoil then you might not want to get a 300 win mag. Ruger M77, Remington SPS, or Tikka T3 Hunter are all good options for the money priced right at around $500 each. Since you want a .223 but cannot hunt with it then I would suggest a .243 or 25-06, maybe even a 7mm-08.

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Weatherby Vanguard or Howa 1500 in 7mm Remington Magnum.

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30.06 Remington Pump! Clip fed ease of loading /unloading and very safe. Accurate, fast second shots and way fun to shoot!

RE: I need a recomendation on a centerfire
 

Rem 7600 in 7mm-08. Low recoil allows you to shoot all day at the range no prob. Freefloated barrel for accuracy matching most factory bolt actions. Large variety of 7mm bullets for reloading. Pump action for quick follow-up shots in the field (if needed)



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RE: I need a recomendation on a centerfire
 

Rem 700 25/06

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My choice would be the 308 Win. Excellent all round caliber and very accurate with any bullet you choose.

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You're asking for a lot, really. The problem is that if you want to meet the bigger game firepower requirement, you're going to get into a power level that, I think, is a bit much for a 50+ round day of plinking/paper punching at the range. The .308 Win is a great choice for anything up to a elk, as is the .30-06, but in a lightweight sporter both get a bit uncomfortable on the shoulder after 20 or so rounds. On the other hand, you can go with an accurate and comfortable all day shooting round like the .243 or .25-06, and while both will certainly get the job done on deer, they are a bit underpowered for elk sized game (which is not to say that either won't do the job, the 25-06 especially).

Personally, my recommendation would be to save and buy two CF rifles. Get yourself a light big game rifle in a suitably powerful cartridge, and then get a varminter/benchrest rifle in a lighter but accurate cartridge like the .22-250 at a later time. But if you can only afford one (and I can sympathize), I'd go with a moderate cartridge like the 7mm-08, 280 Rem, or .270 Win. All should do fine for elk at moderate ranges, they are time tested deer killers, and they won't bruise your shoulder or break your bank account.

That being said, the rifle really depends on your personal preference. If you like a bolt gun, all the major brands make good rifles, differing only minorly in features and asthetics. Savage makes a perfectly functional and sturdy rifle that have a well deserved reputation for good accuracy at an attractive price, the Remington M700 is a very good rifle if you like a two-position safety that doesn't lock the bolt (a bolt-locking safety is a feature that I prefer, again it's personal preferance). I'd also look at the Rem 798, which is a Mauser 98 clone action that Remington imports from eastern Europe. The Rugers M-77 Mk II's are also very good. If you can afford to step up the price, the Browning A-bolt and X-bolt are both very nice rifles.

You also mentioned the Benelli R1, which suggests you are open to a semi-auto. I, personally, don't care for the R1 because I don't like the Eurotrash styling, but I don't doubt it's a decent rifle. My choice and recommendation for a semi-auto would be the Browning BAR Safari, which has the old style steel receiver (vs aluminum for the Long and Short-Trac versions) and furniture. Great, time tested and proven semi-auto, and it looks nice (IMO) too.

Mike

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Ditto what driftrider said. If your primary focus is on target shooting, you'll probably end up shooting a 6 or 6.5mm caliber which are generally the preferred target calibers and are more than enough for deer sized game or smaller. There's also nothing wrong with a 25 or 24 caliber for deer sized game. If you want to shoot elk or bigger game, most hunters (but not all) would recommend something in 30 caliber beginning at 30-06. I'm sure you've learned that no single pistol or shotgun will be optimum for all target and hunting scenarios, etc. and rifles are pretty much the same.