Change of pace, have plenty of higher end and expensive firearms but I do like value as well.  When it comes to bolt actions, the field is awash in budget, mid range and then the creme but, have seen plenty of lower cost set ups do very well under 400yards.  Got me thinking and thought it would be fun to discuss who likes what, reasons why etc.

keeping it under $400 I go with the TC Compass

I paid $230 with the rebate for a 308 that is packed with features.  Stock blows but shoots moa, doesn't open up when hot, and shoots well across the sprectrum of various weights.

anyone else?

Savage Axis XP

I have a Ruger American in .243 Win that I like, shoots well out to 300 yards, that is the farthest I have available to shoot. 

I have a Ruger American Ranch, 16” barrel in 5.56 that takes AR mags and is topped with a Trijicon 1-4. Pretty nifty little package.

Ruger Ranch looks interesting. What did just the rifle cost?

Just under $400 I think (it was actually a gift). But this was almost a year ago.

I like the idea behind the Mossberg MVP (16” bolt gun fed by AR mags), but I didn’t like the shitty quality of the gun. This fit the bill.

Finding a Trijicon Accupower 1-4 at Midway for under $300 was nice too!

Now I want one of those CZs you were selling a while back in 7.65x39...

2 minutes ago, High Exposure said:

Just under $400 I think. But this was almost a year ago.

I like the idea behind the Mossberg MVP (16” bolt gun fed by AR mags), but I didn’t like the shitty quality of the gun. This fit the bill.

Finding a Trijicon Accupower 1-4 at Midway for under $300 was nice too!

Now I want one of those CZs you were selling a while back in 7.65x39...

Totally agree on mossberg but ruger is better product.  Ive thought about one....think its a future buy

 

Yeah in x39, cz way to go, not even close but 2x the money!

My friend has the CZ bolt in x39.  I shot it and it was very nice.  The trigger is like 2lbs.  Very, very sensitive trigger.  

I've got a Savage Scout 308 I bought a few years ago for under 400 new.  Put a slightly used Burris 2.75x on it.  It shoots 1" groups at 100 all day long with just about any NATO spec ammo.  US, British, Australian, Portuguese, German, Lithuanian, etc.  Shot a 6/10" group with Federal 149 gr XM80.

That's enough accuracy for my purposes.  I will experiment with hand loads when I have the time.

BTW, I shot a 0.6" group with that rifle a year ago with Federal 149gr fmj.

I have the Mossberg MVP in 5.56. I paid $429 for it but haven't seen the price that low since I purchased it. Heavy barrel, bolt takes a little time to break in an feed smooth. I am happy with it.

My Ruger American Ranch in 5.56 is a lot of fun. I've managed sub-MOA with American Eagle 62gr FMJBT's at 100 yards. Accurately rings steel at 200 yards. Haven't tested it beyond that.

I have the Ruger American Ranch in both 763x39 and 556 (AR mag) and I love them. They shoot so well. Shooters in LEH had the 556 yesterday for $500.

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