In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? - The Firearms Forum

Trevor1837 · 03-31-2012, 01:01 PM

I personally am partial to savage, but I'm interested to see what you all say.

gun runner · 03-31-2012, 01:03 PM

Savage

Trevor1837 · 03-31-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gun runner

Savage

You have a particular gun you like? I've always liked the 11/111

UncleFudd · 03-31-2012, 01:11 PM

Blazer R93. The most accurate rifle I have ever handled and the m ost versatile as well.
UF

UncleFudd · 03-31-2012, 01:12 PM

That's Blaser, Old fat fingers and these new kep pads are dangerous.

UF

gun runner · 03-31-2012, 01:18 PM

Savage Model 25 .223 Caliber. I have two of them. They are very beautiful rifles with laminated stocks, no sights, bull barrel and accutrigger. They are very accurate and my daily ranch carry rifles.

sting75ray · 03-31-2012, 01:20 PM

The only bolt action rifles in my safe are Pre 64 Winchesters. There never has been one made to since to compare with them.

76Highboy · 03-31-2012, 01:20 PM

Weatherby, then Winchester.

howlnmad · 03-31-2012, 01:22 PM

I'm just a sucker for a 700 BDL. Don't care what caliber, just a nice BDL.

rcairflr · 03-31-2012, 01:25 PM

For the sub $1000 rifles, I'll go with Browning. I have 2 X-bolts and wouldn't trade them for any other sub $1000 rifle manufacturer. The fit and finish is excellent and they are both very accurate.

I find it hard to believe that I could be any more accurate or shoot smaller groups with a Savage than I do with my Brownings.

For the premium rifles, I would love to try a Cooper or Dakota Arms. Hopefully in a year or 2 I'll own one.

rcairflr · 03-31-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

Weatherby, then Winchester.

If Weatherby made a Mark V with a bull barrel in .223, there is no doubt that would be my favorite rifle.

Zane71464 · 03-31-2012, 01:36 PM

I'd have to go with the Remington 700's and the Savage.
Ive owned and own a few Remington's (788, 700) and the Savages (110, 116, 12).
If I'd have to pick the best of the best as far as the bolt action between the two,
(rem/savage) I'd have to go with the bolt action of the Rem. Model 788 due to the
9 lug locking bolt.
It locks up tight as a drum and has been "one" of the better shooting rifles I've owned.

Trevor1837 · 03-31-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

Weatherby, then Winchester.

It is wierd tome that weatherbys cheaper rifle, the vangaurd 2, comes with a Sub MOA guarantee while the mark v, which is much more expensive, has a 1.5 MOA guarantee.

norahc · 03-31-2012, 01:45 PM

Depends upon caliber.

gvw3 · 03-31-2012, 03:04 PM

Savage and Remington in that order...

Albtraum · 03-31-2012, 05:05 PM

Hard to say which manufacturer is "best", but I think McMillan would be at the top.

jack404 · 03-31-2012, 05:07 PM

mac for my vote , great rifles and rifle makers ...

hstout1143 · 03-31-2012, 05:21 PM

I have Winchesters, Weatherby's and Sako's, but, my go to is my Remington 700 Sendero in .308.

Trevor1837 · 03-31-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Albtraum

Hard to say which manufacturer is "best", but I think McMillan would be at the top.

Yeah I should've specified reasonably priced, like under $1500

jack404 · 03-31-2012, 05:58 PM

never shot a mac then eh ? thats ok

it will redo what you call reasonable

Trevor1837 · 03-31-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jack404

never shot a mac then eh ? thats ok

it will redo what you call reasonable

I just spent 30 minute on their website oogling guns I will never be able to afford *insert drooling smiley here*

jack404 · 03-31-2012, 07:19 PM

come on over, i've 2 you can try out

CampingJosh · 03-31-2012, 07:22 PM

If you're talking "production" guns, then you ought to take a really hard look at CZ.

But nothing production is going to match up to a good custom gun.

Trevor1837 · 03-31-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CampingJosh

If you're talking "production" guns, then you ought to take a really hard look at CZ.

But nothing production is going to match up to a good custom gun.

Yeah I own a CZ 452 that I love, but I've never had (or shot) a center fire CZ

Trevor1837 · 03-31-2012, 07:38 PM

God that McMillan Tactical Hunter is nice. I might just not buy a gun for the next 12 years and get that

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03-31-2012, 01:01 PM	#1
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03-31-2012, 01:03 PM	#2
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? Savage

03-31-2012, 01:11 PM	#4
UncleFudd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Contributor Posts: 549	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? Blazer R93. The most accurate rifle I have ever handled and the m ost versatile as well. UF

03-31-2012, 01:12 PM	#5
UncleFudd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Contributor Posts: 549	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? That's Blaser, Old fat fingers and these new kep pads are dangerous. UF

03-31-2012, 01:18 PM	#6
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? Savage Model 25 .223 Caliber. I have two of them. They are very beautiful rifles with laminated stocks, no sights, bull barrel and accutrigger. They are very accurate and my daily ranch carry rifles.

03-31-2012, 01:20 PM	#7
sting75ray Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,086	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? The only bolt action rifles in my safe are Pre 64 Winchesters. There never has been one made to since to compare with them.

03-31-2012, 01:20 PM	#8
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,969	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? Weatherby, then Winchester.

03-31-2012, 01:22 PM	#9
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,573	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? I'm just a sucker for a 700 BDL. Don't care what caliber, just a nice BDL. __________________

03-31-2012, 01:25 PM	#10
rcairflr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,318	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? For the sub $1000 rifles, I'll go with Browning. I have 2 X-bolts and wouldn't trade them for any other sub $1000 rifle manufacturer. The fit and finish is excellent and they are both very accurate. I find it hard to believe that I could be any more accurate or shoot smaller groups with a Savage than I do with my Brownings. For the premium rifles, I would love to try a Cooper or Dakota Arms. Hopefully in a year or 2 I'll own one.

03-31-2012, 01:36 PM	#12
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,372	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? I'd have to go with the Remington 700's and the Savage. Ive owned and own a few Remington's (788, 700) and the Savages (110, 116, 12). If I'd have to pick the best of the best as far as the bolt action between the two, (rem/savage) I'd have to go with the bolt action of the Rem. Model 788 due to the 9 lug locking bolt. It locks up tight as a drum and has been "one" of the better shooting rifles I've owned. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

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03-31-2012, 05:05 PM	#16
Albtraum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 635	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? Hard to say which manufacturer is "best", but I think McMillan would be at the top.

03-31-2012, 05:07 PM	#17
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? mac for my vote , great rifles and rifle makers ...

03-31-2012, 05:21 PM	#18
hstout1143 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Contributor Posts: 1,742	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? I have Winchesters, Weatherby's and Sako's, but, my go to is my Remington 700 Sendero in .308.

03-31-2012, 05:58 PM	#20
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? never shot a mac then eh ? thats ok it will redo what you call reasonable

03-31-2012, 07:19 PM	#22
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? come on over, i've 2 you can try out

03-31-2012, 07:22 PM	#23
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03-31-2012, 07:38 PM	#25
Trevor1837 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 262	Re: In your opinion, what gun maker makes the best bolt action centerfire rifle? God that McMillan Tactical Hunter is nice. I might just not buy a gun for the next 12 years and get that __________________ As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil: for thou art with me. Psalms 23:4 A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. -Plato