RE: Rifle Accuracy best out of box
 

I ahve to agree with a lot of the panel on the Savage rifles! They are not the fancy bragging gun as far as looks, but for the average shooter, who shoots at 100 yards or less and uses factory loads, it will match or beat any on the market!
I am a guide and hunter and have had and shot everything from the bottom line Savages to the top line Weatherby's, and the Savage has always hung in there with the best!
As a personal recommendation, the Savage 111, with the heavy barrel, in 30-06, shooting Federal Premium, 165 BTSP, will handle any job you can give it out to 300 yards with incredible accurasy, top it off with something like a Tasco World class, and you got all you need for around $500.
For bigger game I would recommend the Savage 112BVSS, in .300 win mag, again toped with a long Range Tasco, you got all you need, for long range big game and still be around $600-$650.
No matter what you pick, there is no comprimise for practice shooting and most of all safety! Practice shooting at the ranges you will be hunting, know your limitations, most important, IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET, before you take the safety off, and know where your bullit will travel, should you get a pass through shot!
Good luck, be safe, be courteous!

RE: Rifle Accuracy best out of box
 

I've got no complaints with my two Winchester M70's. One is a Black Shadow the other is a Lightweight, both were accurate out of the box!