Looking at a new bolt action - need recommendation

[HOOCBB]

My brother is buying my Remington 700 SPS from me (never really liked that rifle, but that's another issue) and I want to replace it with a higher quality bolt action.

What does everyone recommend? Leaning more toward .308 Win, but will consider any other calibers within reason.

Price range - under $750, but will consider up to $1k for the right rifle.

[dee]

Winchester M70 but that's probably gonna be close to the upper end of your price range.

[Moose242]

This is the only scenario in which I would recommend a Kimber.

[Chopped54]

This is the only scenario in which I would recommend a Kimber.

Really? I think Kimber bolts suck. The wood is horrible and the accuracy is hit or miss....


I would look at the T/C Icon - I would also check them out in 30TC or the 6.5 Creedmore

[bybotie]

Sako A7 is hard to beat.

[Moose242]

Really? I think Kimber bolts suck. The wood is horrible and the accuracy is hit or miss....


I would look at the T/C Icon - I would also check them out in 30TC or the 6.5 Creedmore

I have a 8400 in 300wsm and it works great and looks great. The action is smooth too, much better than most rifles with a claw extractor. It also has a number of features I find desirable in a hunting rifle, such as a claw extractor, a 3 position safety, a way to remove the bolt without pulling the trigger, and a floor plate hinge button inside the trigger guard.

[CJ]

Accuracy International .338

[ThreeFingerPete]

Accuracy International .338

I have $1000, let's go buy one.

[CJ]

I have $1000, let's go buy one.

No problem. I know a guy.

he doesn't know me.

[ThreeFingerPete]

No problem. I know a guy.

he doesn't know me.

Score!

[HOOCBB]

This is the only scenario in which I would recommend a Kimber.

I forgot about Kimber...

Really? I think Kimber bolts suck. The wood is horrible and the accuracy is hit or miss....


I would look at the T/C Icon - I would also check them out in 30TC or the 6.5 Creedmore

I like the T/C bolt actions, however, I don't like that they are only in a 3+1 configuration.

And I want to stay away from "boutique" rounds. I want to be able to buy ammo off the shelf until I can finally roll my own.

[dee]

I have a 8400 in 300wsm and it works great and looks great. The action is smooth too, much better than most rifles with a claw extractor. It also has a number of features I find desirable in a hunting rifle, such as a claw extractor, a 3 position safety, a way to remove the bolt without pulling the trigger, and a floor plate hinge button inside the trigger guard.

You just described a FN built Winchester M70.

[dee]

Also might want to look into Tikka's as well, they probably have one of the smoothest factory actions , I personally just don't like that they are long actoin only and I'm not real fond of their DBM setup.

[YALE]

You could get a Savage in 7mm-08 and roll the extra dough into your scope purchase.

[Trip McNeely]

Tikka T3 in 7mm Rem. Mag.