Buying First Gun...Help
 

So I am buying my first gun and I am having a problem deciding exactly what gun I want. I want something that is going to outlast me. I will be using it primarily for whitetail and hogs. I'm looking at the new browning x-bolt, but I'm unsure of the gun because it just came out. I kinda want a classic. Help.

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For a classic go with a Remington 700 or you could getan actual classic and get one from around 1970's.

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What is your price range? I f you want a classic that will deffenetaly out live you try a Weatherby, but the Remington 700 and Browning A-Bolt are true classic that will last a lifetime.

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I agree w/ the above but take a look at the Savage american classic line ,the accutrigger is great and easily adjustable to 2.5lbs w/ no creep. I got 2 and love em! very accurate! Savage is a good company w/ good customer service. Just stick w/ theyre wood stocks. Another nice choice is Tikka T3 or sako a7 line.

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Winchester Model 70, about as classic as you can get. Well I take that back, MAUSER, the original bolt gun. Remington has the 798 and 799. CZ is suposed to be good too and they are also Mausers.

Have you decided on a caliber yet?

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As long as you go with a good brand and don’t try to just buy cheap you can’t go wrong with any gun. Number one and most important is when looking for a new gun get the one that feels good to you and shoulders good. Because we are not going to be the one that uses it. Have fun with whatever gun you go with By the way you cannot go wrong with a Browning.

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I love my Tikka but tis not really a classic like you want. It fits me great though.

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Take a look at the Howa. For the money I don't think there's a better deal out there. Got one on my wish list right now.

Tom

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More than likely any of the middle priced guns will outlast you... These days, the hard part is, finding a "company" that will outlast you!!

DM

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Key to longevity is to maintain the gun properly. If you take care of it any gun will last a lifetime or more.

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win. 30.30 nothing more classic. whats your price range

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My vote is for browning a-bolt. I currently have 2 and am fixin to get another.

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Remington 700, chambered for .243 Win. Excellent choice for a first rifle, and plenty of punch for your intended prey.

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You want a classic?? Buy one of the new Winchester Model 70's in .308 Win. or .30/'06. Or, if money is no object. buy a pre-64 Winchester Model 70 in either of those two calibers, or in .270.

The Model 70 of the pre-64 design is still known in America as the Rifleman's Rifle. It will always be so.

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Savage in 243 or 7mm08

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I do not know what your budget is but if you can go for it get a Cooper To me they are the best, And you can ask anyone on here, and if they no their guns they will tell you there is not much better than a Copper you get what you pay for.

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You are absolutly right about cooper. They are same as my old kimber of oregon-in fact,think they're run by old kimber people.

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Yes Cooper is run by Dan Cooper and two other former employees of Kimber of Oregon Founded Cooper Firearms, INC in 1990

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Thanks for the help guys. I went and looked at a few different guns today. Im looking at the 30-06 caliber. In the price range between $500-$700. The guy at the shop really pushed the Remington 700 synthetic stock, but I kinda want a wooden stock. The 700 wooden is a bit more expensive, and does not have a floated barrel. He really shut me down on the Browning, but I kinda like the A-bolt. I am now being swayed towards the CZ 550. Gonna go hold some more tomorrow. Let me know if yall have any more ideas. This is probably the hardest thing that I have ever done.

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I do not know why he shut you down on the Browning they are great guns it must be where they are made in Japan some people don’t like that.
And for the Remington I have not found one dealer that does not push the Remington if that is there main rifle they sale.
And as for the CZ 550 not bad but I would take a look at a Tikka to me it is just better than the CZ.

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You won't be disappointed with one;)

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It's not so hard. Go to the store with the most rifles, then handle them all. One will "pick" you, & that's the one you get. You can close your eyes, then shoulder the rifle. If it comes up right into position, it's a keeper. Savage, Ruger, Browning, Remington, & now Winchester (again) all make pretty wood-stocked rifles. They all go "bang", and each of those companies has either been getting the rifles right the 1st time around, or making the rifles right for unhappy customers, enough of the time to stay in business.

Find what fits you best, then look around for the best price on it.

We've all got suggestions for you, but you're the only one who's going to be shooting it. Don't decide on a brand/model just because we tell you to: shoulder 'em all for yourself, & you be the judge.

FC

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Remember you are the customer don't let him push you to get something you don't want. The 30-06 is the number one classic out there. Keep us updated and remember to post pictures when you decide. If the Browning feels good get it.

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Alright fellas. I just got back from my visit to the store and I have narrowed my decision down. I am no longer looking at the x-bolt because it just didn't feel right. I got to hold the CZ Model 3 I believe, because they did not have the 550 in stock. I would really like to get a hold of this gun to see if i like it as much as the Model 3. I also really liked the Remington 700, and the Browning A-bolt. So now ive got it narrowed down to three guns. Was gonna go to another store later on today but have decided to go bowhunting instead. Ill keep yall posted.

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I'm rooting for the A-bolt....
Love my Brownings :)

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Hooray!

And now, once and for all, you have revealed your genius! That's the best decision you've made yet!

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Get something with a Mauser action. Remington 798

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I have a Browning Abolt stainless stalker and I get a little teary when I think about that gun.3/4's of an inch all day long with factory ammo.It has the CR Boss attachment on it.
I wouldn't take double for what I have in this gun,that is as much an endorsement as I can give.