Highest quality rifle under $3,000?
02-20-2008, 08:27 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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Highest quality rifle under $3,000?
Most accurate/looks great/quality design/builtand under $3000, preferably under $2000, though probably over $1000, though open to anything quality under $1000 too.
HS? Sako? Christenson? Weatherby? Remington/custom?
I've only seen dakotas at $4500+ new...nowadays, model 76 I think?
HS? Sako? Christenson? Weatherby? Remington/custom?
I've only seen dakotas at $4500+ new...nowadays, model 76 I think?
02-20-2008, 08:34 PM
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RE: Highest quality rifle under $3,000?
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Most accurate/looks great/quality design/builtand under $3000, preferably under $2000, though probably over $1000, though open to anything quality under $1000 too.
HS? Sako? Christenson? Weatherby? Remington/custom?
I've only seen dakotas at $4500+ new...nowadays, model 76 I think?
Most accurate/looks great/quality design/builtand under $3000, preferably under $2000, though probably over $1000, though open to anything quality under $1000 too.
HS? Sako? Christenson? Weatherby? Remington/custom?
I've only seen dakotas at $4500+ new...nowadays, model 76 I think?
Sako- Probably the best factory rifle made
Christensen- Awesome, but closer to $4000 for the custom model
Weatherby- Better can be had for less
Remington/Custom- Gets my vote, you can make it anyway you want. Stocks, barrels, etc...
02-20-2008, 08:56 PM
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RE: Highest quality rifle under $3,000?
02-20-2008, 08:57 PM
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RE: Highest quality rifle under $3,000?
ORIGINAL: salukipv1
Most accurate/looks great/quality design/builtand under $3000, preferably under $2000, though probably over $1000, though open to anything quality under $1000 too.
HS? Sako? Christenson? Weatherby? Remington/custom?
I've only seen dakotas at $4500+ new...nowadays, model 76 I think?
Most accurate/looks great/quality design/builtand under $3000, preferably under $2000, though probably over $1000, though open to anything quality under $1000 too.
HS? Sako? Christenson? Weatherby? Remington/custom?
I've only seen dakotas at $4500+ new...nowadays, model 76 I think?
http://www.edbrown.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/customrifles.htm
They're right at, or just above, your $3,000 mark.
Of course, some of the $200 Stevens rifles will print ½" groups. Accurate? You bet! But you also mention,"looks great/quality design/built".That'swhere the other $2,800 comes in!
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02-20-2008, 09:29 PM
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RE: Highest quality rifle under $3,000?
it depends on what you are looking for? wood/stainless/synthetic weight and caliber. This can alter a few choices And most important what fits you, and blows a bit of wind up your skirt when you shoulder it. Of all those you have listed, I have shouldered all of them, shot a few and bought a Sako. Weatherby ultralite was 2nd. On paper, (brochures) I liked HS, but it did not fit me. Spent alot of time with Christensen, but I grew up near where there built. Just spent a couple days at the conservation expo in Salt Lake, Ut and I am convinced I made the right decision. My dream rifle: Sako 85 in 300WSM, Christensen Carbon barrel, MacMillan stock (Sako 75 geometry) with a blind magazine!
02-21-2008, 06:28 AM
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RE: Highest quality rifle under $3,000?
[ol][*]Blaser R93[*]Blaser K95[*]Haven't owned a sig sauer but owned the colt sauer and don't think the quality declined[*]Sako custom deluxe[/ol]
have and I repeat have not been impressed at all by semi-customs that cost under 3000 dollars and or who use a modified Remington action
have and I repeat have not been impressed at all by semi-customs that cost under 3000 dollars and or who use a modified Remington action