Watch these to help you out. And it always helps to go to your local gun shop

Dec 25, 2024
12:48:17pm

Penske Material Don't worry about it

and fondle them to see which fits you best and what you like the feel of. Ask your buddies who have guns to let you shoot theirs if they have any you're considering (offer to buy ammo and they'll be much more willing....).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xk3lgfZ4iU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am00QN6P54c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CieUbIULgig

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Bolt Action Rifle Recommendation needed

ChiefBeef

Dec 25, 10:27am

RE: Bolt Action Rifle Recommendation needed

foofcoug

Dec 25, 10:29am

There's only one option

NGB

Dec 25, 10:30am

What is your budget? Savage arms is a good value buy.

Ycrazy

Dec 25, 10:36am

Thinking $700-ish should get me something that doesn't suck but could go more.

ChiefBeef

Dec 25, 10:46am

If I were you I would budget more for your optics than the rifle itself. But as

southbaycoug

Dec 25, 10:50am

What about something like this?

ChiefBeef

Dec 25, 10:53am

That or the Savage 110 package with a Vortex.

Penske Material

Dec 25, 10:59am

Vortex is like the huffy bike of the optics world. I'll pass.

Turn and Cough

Dec 25, 3:34pm

Um, maybe the stuff they use for packages like the Crossfire or Diamondback. The

Penske Material

Dec 25, 3:51pm

This.

Turn and Cough

Dec 25, 12:10pm

What are you battling?

elderyoda

Dec 25, 12:58pm

Not a bolt action, but I had a 30/30 Savage lever action growing up that I

thirdgencoug

Dec 25, 10:46am

Spring for a Bergara. If you want to go budget I like Savage 110.

Penske Material

Dec 25, 10:36am

What is the purpose of the rifle?

Jericho

Dec 25, 10:39am

Zombie apocalypse and maybe some hunting. Just adding to the arsenal.

ChiefBeef

Dec 25, 10:45am

RE: Bolt Action Rifle Recommendation needed

canuckchuck

Dec 25, 10:59am

Get an older Remington 700

VenomFarmer

Dec 25, 11:06am

I have one. It's great.

txblue

Dec 25, 11:18am

You cannot go wrong with a Tikka T-3. Very accurate and smooth out of the box. I have several in various calibers, but

Mozey

Dec 25, 11:27am

I’ve really loved the Ruger American I bought for my teenagers.

Chucky Nuggies

Dec 25, 11:38am

Ruger American Gen 2. They’re a great rifle and only cost $500-$600. I have a gen 1 and just bought my missionary son

Busting Coveys

Dec 25, 11:52am

Are you in Utah? If so consider taking this class with a rental….

Zedhead

Dec 25, 12:07pm

I think a Winchester model 70 is by far the finest rifle of the regular guy

Bullrider

Dec 25, 12:17pm

Watch these to help you out. And it always helps to go to your local gun shop

Penske Material

Dec 25, 12:48pm

So many options, researching and buying a bolt action is a ton of fun

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