If you were me, what is the best bolt action you would buy?

[kurtinnj 9]

OK I have some extra money and want to buy a bolt action for range shooting only. So if you were me what would be your dream buy. Remember price is not an option, so let it go. What does matter is the price of ammo. I already have 22LR so go with some thing bigger, 30-06 maybe? Come on guys, let me know your dream rifle is. I want something new, I have an AK47, a 12 gauge and a 22LR . Remember this is only for the range. Live your dream through me, maybe.

[alowerlevel 77]

Money not an object? This--> http://www.anzioiron...-20MM-RIFLE.htm

 

 

[Dan 177]

My dream....

 

 

 

[deadeye74 5]

338 lapua.

[Murphy4570 15]

Price is no object?

 

 

 

In all seriousness though, get something in a common chambering, like 7.62 NATO. Plenty of used Model 70's gathering dust on store shelves.

[QuePsiPhiSmkr 14]

Just bought a Henry .22 acu-bolt

[Pew Pew Plates 358]

Can you even get a model 70 in 7.62 NATO? Even if you could a 308 is better because you can fire both rounds while 7.62 NATO is stuck with 7.62 NATO. I vote Remington 700 SPS varmint with new stock etc

[vladtepes 1,060]

what kind of AK47..

[Dr.Jimmy Rustler 23]

http://www.gaprecision.net/ga-precision-2012-custom-rifles/ga-precision-fbi-hrt-rifle.html

 

then either NF or one of the other pricey major brand of optic

[Shane45 807]

Kurt, you say money is no object but my last 2 bolt guns with accessories were around 10k each. Is, money is not a concern, really what you mean? I think it might be better if you painted a budget and a discipline around what your looking for.

 

Shane

[Underdog 1,593]

Why spend lots of money unless you know what you want and why, and unless you acquire the skills and the location to utilize that much gun. The scope will also be a bundle.

 

I would say any of the following would be good in whatever caliber you want: Ruger 77, Winchester 70, Savage 10 or variation... 11, 14, 16; or Remington 700.

[Arbelest 29]

 

Barrett Model 99

Cal. 416 Barret or 50 BMG

Action: Bolt

[Secret Squirrel 3]

 

Barrett Model 99

Cal. 416 Barret or 50 BMG

Action: Bolt

 

Thats what i'm talking about

[RubberBullets 65]

an M40A1 chambered in 6.5x47 Lapua

[diamondd817 828]

Remington 700 SPS 20" Tactical in .308 or .223 with the Xmark pro trigger. Obviously, the .223 ammo will be cheaper. Either one will take you out to the max distance of any current NJ range. The .223 is good for 600yds and the .308 is good for 800yds. Of course either caliber could be taken out further, but i use these numbers as a rule of thumb.

 

Rifle about $700

 

Then you need a good scope. Dont buy a $100 scope. Buy a quality brand name. You wil spend $400 on the low end to $2,500 on the high end.

 

My set up is:

 

Remington 700 SPS Tactical 20" .308

Carl Ziess Conquest 4.5-14x W/ Rapid Z-1000 reticle (BDC for 1000yds)

 

The rifle cost $650 the scope was $900

[tony357 387]

Because you will only be 10 once..

 

http://www.chipmunkrifles.com/product_info.php?products_id=415&osCsid=v3na0ic6rfdinppcb9551cv436

[tt-33 8]

holland and holland sxs rifle .500x3'' $89,900 since money is no object to keep costs down you can buy ammo in 5 round boxes for around $100

[DevsAdvocate 112]

SAKO, hands down. They are pretty damned sweet.

[kurtinnj 9]

Kurt, you say money is no object but my last 2 bolt guns with accessories were around 10k each. Is, money is not a concern, really what you mean? I think it might be better if you painted a budget and a discipline around what your looking for.

 

Shane

 

I think under a 1000.00 not 10k that must be for you rich guys.

[kurtinnj 9]

Because you will only be 10 once..

 

http://www.chipmunkr...inppcb9551cv436

 

I like the look of those guys. Will check those out. Thanks for the info.

[tt-33 8]

under 1000 how about a remington 700 in 308 sporter,varment, tactical or target models .what do you want it to do 50 yards or a 1000 we want to help spend your money

[Shane45 807]

Kurt, please dont take offense but you come oiut saying the sky's the limit but now your telling me you have to shop at wallmart for it!!!!!

[Soju 153]

SAKO, hands down. They are pretty damned sweet.

 

I concur. If money were an issue, I'd still go along the same lines...with a Tikka.

[Murphy4570 15]

Can you even get a model 70 in 7.62 NATO? Even if you could a 308 is better because you can fire both rounds while 7.62 NATO is stuck with 7.62 NATO. I vote Remington 700 SPS varmint with new stock etc

 

As far as I am aware, 7.62 NATO and .308 Remington are the same exact cartridge dimensionally, the only difference is the powder charge and the bullet weight. Primer might be different, military ammo typically has "harder" primers compared to commercial ammunition.

[JSF01 13]

You need to get one of these

an unmolested M1898 Krag-Jørgensen rifle in great condition is a fantastic shooter. The one I have has an extremly smooth bolt, very little recoil, and very accurate. Its my favorite firearm to shoot that I own and only cost $800.

[tt-33 8]

308 and 7.62 are at different pressures 308 can be much higher

[BullzeyeNJ 104]

Under $1k I would get a Rem 700 factory 5R in 308 Win. A Rem 700 PSS would also be a good choice and would be a little less money...around $900. Remember you need a scope rail, rings, and a scope for your rig if you dont have that gear already. And ammo of course.

[Shocker 151]

SAKO, hands down. They are pretty damned sweet.

 

Beat me to it. It would be unique...

[kurtinnj 9]

Thanks guys, I like the cannon.

[G115BA 0]

98 B in .338