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?

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HS- Excellent
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...

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Cooper.

For a precision rifle, I'd put a FN SPR on top.

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These look like some new FN's.

http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/fi...amp;gid=FNG021

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I've heard lots o' good things about these guys:

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!

FC

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Daisy Red Ryder:D

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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!

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Cooper. Tom.

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I'll jump on the Cooper bandwagon. There are some real lookers made by them, and they WILL SHOOT too. Even their new 52's (repeaters) are amazing.

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[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

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HS precision, Dakota Arms ( might have a couple in that price range ) Remington Custom Shop builds fine rifles too. Just to name a couple....

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I completely agree with the list, but you will have a hard time finding a Blaser for under $3K. I shop Blasers daily looking for those deals, and they have become few and far between. I am in the process of buy two R-93's right now, but it has been over a month since I had seen any "deals".

In my opinion, if you want the most bang for under $3K, it is a Sauer 202.

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I have been tossing and turning on a 7x57 at a dealer an hour from me for 2500 dollars but that is a used one

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Sauer 202, 200, or get a used Mannlicher/Schoenauer........

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x2

The Sauer P90s were nailers. I bought one for $1550 in 30/06 with a 1-6x42 Diavari on it. Kept the diavari and resold the gun for $1300. Lord it was beautiful... too beautiful to hunt with. Wish I'd kept it... but I don't need a safe gun. The 202s I have shot have all been sub MOA guns.

Most of the K-95s are over $3K now, especially the Stuttzens, but they sure are pretty. I'd love one in 7x57.

I'm telling you..... look at gunbroker.... there are plenty of lightly used Dakota 76s on there going for under $3K. Some with $1K pieces of glass on them.

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Here is a Dakota for you for less than $3K, and it is beautiful.
http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/2711043/m/886103718

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Not much mention of Weatherby? I have been eyeing an Ultra Lite in .270 win. I have had one in my hands and it felt pretty good. Its also 5 3/4 lbs w/ a 24" barrel. That is quite interesting to me. Anyone have experience with these?