RE: If money was no object
 

If I could buy anything I wanted it would be what I have now a cz-550 in 6.5X55 this gun has never let me down and will kill anything I aim at.

RE: If money was no object
 

If you want a "fine" rifle, any Blaser R-93 or Sauer 202 would fit the bill.

I have a Blaser R-93 Offroad Tracker in 308, and a Sauer 202 Outback in 270 Win, and both are superior to ANY of the American made rifles that I have owned or handled. The Blaser Tracker has rifle sights, and I am keeping it that way. The Sauer 202 is wearing a Swarovski AV 3-9x36mm.

I have a trade in the works with a friend for a Sauer 202 Outback in 22-250, which will be topped with a Zeiss Conquest 6.5-20x50mm.

RE: If money was no object
 

Yes they are good.

RE: If money was no object
 

I would buy a Browning A-bolt Hunter in the .243 caliber and a Browning Medallion in the WSM .270 bolt action!

RE: If money was no object
 

If money were no object I'd simply have my Ithaca LSA65 redone to like new condition.
It's as nice as I could ever want or need. This rifle fits so well it seems impossible to miss with, and I cant recall ever letting a deer escape while useing it.
It was severly damaged in a house fire 30 years ago and destroyed the stock finish and also ruined the bluing on the metal. The gunsmith my insurance insisted I use to repair my guns really screwed me over and it hasn't been the same since, shoots great but looks like hell !

RE: If money was no object
 

Good question. I like the classics, so probably something along the lines of a Wyatt Earp pistol, or a Winchester mdl 94 pre 64 rifle with stock peep sites in stainless with saddle ring. But as soon as I had either of those I know that I would just have another rifle of want/need lol.

RE: If money was no object
 

I spent 4 years in Germany and let me tell you, their guns are amazing. That being said, I saw some awful pictures of some Blaser rifles whose bolts had failed and ripped through the shooters face. Take alook at the bolt design if you havent seen one, doesnt give me a warm fuzzy!Im sure they have fixed the problem but it still swayed me into buying a Sauer 202....I got it at half the price you would pay here in the states.

RE: If money was no object
 

I have seen the pictures of the Blaser "bolt failure" and truly believe that there is much more to the story that was not told. I have owned 6 Blaser R-93's over the years and put hundreds of rounds down range without a problem. My Tracker 308 is a keeper, and if my head gets blown off tomorrow, it will be pilot error not mechanical difficulty.

I am relatively new to Sauers, but I am very impressed with their stock design and fit and finish. The bolt movement is like melted butter.

I bought my Sauer 202 270 Win used and only gave $1450 shipped, and I am only going to have $1200 in the 22-250 that I am trading for. I am not proud of the fact, but I paid $1300 just for the barrel on my Blaser Tracker.

RE: If money was no object
 

I have used the Blaser and I am confident that the bolt is completely safe. I must admit I had to look into the mechanical details to acquire a high level of confidence. The action is really smooth. What I like to do is to use a left handed action (I am right handed shooter). I press the trigger with my right hand finger and manage the action with the left hand. When you are on the bench or prone that method allows you to shoot really fast! Not required for hunting but fun.

RE: If money was no object
 

I think you may be surprised about how well that Mossberg will shoot. They may not be the most expensive, but they are well-built and accurate guns.

If I were able to afford it, the rifle I currently admire most is the Dakota Model 10 single-shot. A friend of mine has one in 7X57mm, and he let me hold it! It is the sweetest feeling and handling rifle I have yet to touch. In addition, it is extremely beautiful, and very accurate to boot!

Another rifle I greatly admire is the Mannlicher Schoenauer, and there is now a fellow in Austria custom-making them again. The price is a little steep, at around $7,000 US. Take a look! http://www.eschoder.com/english/english-index.htm

Caliber: .308, .30/'06, .280 Rem., .270 Win, or 7X57mm Mauser. Any of these are good deer rounds. With the riight bullet, any of them are good for elk, black bear, caribou,and moose as well. For really big bears, I want at least a .338 Win. Better yet, a .375 H&H or .416 Rigby!