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VAhunter

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Hey guys,looking into buying a new rifle for whitetail. Just wandering which brand you guys would suggest for out of the box accuracy? I am looking at spending between $800-$900. on it not including scope. I would like to have a 7MM Mag or 30 Win Mag. I would greatly appreciate any advice or opinions.Thanks.

Chris
 
you said out the box accuracy: Savage, and my choice for whitetails would be 7mag over 300WM, I killed 16 big bucks with a 7 mag before I had one leave his tracks, 150gr Cor-Loc or 150gr Gamekings, manageable recoil, sight it in 2 1/2 inches high at 100 yards and it stays within 1 angle of deer to about 300-350 yards, second choice, 700 Remington, , either one will do the job, I'd find a good used rifle and spend the money saved on a better piece of glass,,,,,,,

the wind is my friend,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

DD
 
White Tails

Why not resist the temptation of more recoil, muzzle blast, and cost, and just get a 308. If you buy a Savage, it will amaze you, after deer season, how accurate the thing can be.

But then, I might have missed the memo that stated that white tails have become immune to 150 grn 30 cal bullets at 2750 fps........jackie
 
The Browning is a nice rifle in the price range you stated. A fellow had a new one in 338 Win on the range and he was getting ready for a western elk hunt. he was firing premium factory ammo at 15 min intervals and putting them into a group well under an inch. It also was a beautiful gun. Something nobody is accusing the Savage of being.
 
Thanks guys for the help. I looked at the Savage and a Remington 700 XCR today. I must say I like the looks of the Rem. alot better but the guy at the counter says the Savage is alot more accurate. I really havent made up my mind yet but I will shortly I am sure.Thanks again.

Chris
 
Call one in close, like my brother did a couple of years ago, and then use a Colt 1911 45! It's easier to carry. :)
 
Savage

If you want a great gun for a good price, Savage is the way to go. I've owned the other brands and I've since gotten rid of most of them.
The picture may give you an idea that I have a couple Savages.

Adrian

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jackie schmidt said:
That looks like it's getting pretty close to "cult" status.:D.........jackie
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That made me chuckle, Jackie. I do have it pretty bad... Looking at the picture I don't see my 22BR or my 30BR. I also have a 243 that I've misplaced some where.

Adrian
 
I would opt for a 300 win mag Sendero.You will get all the accuracy you need out of the box an there are plenty of accessories available for it.
It makes for a very versatile gun with many uses..
Waterboy
 
Savage. Period. And they do make a very pretty rifle if that is what one wants. No rifle manufacturer today makes a rifle that will compete with the Savage out of the box. We are not talking about small companies like Cooper, etc.

Donald
 
Savage.

Remington will be a close second but anything else is just not in the ballpark for accuracy.

I would get a Savage 300WSM and handload for it. You can cover the planet, well.

I'll suggest the Barnes TTSX line of bullets.

wicked

al
 
White tail rifle

jackie schmidt said:
Why not resist the temptation of more recoil, muzzle blast, and cost, and just get a 308. If you buy a Savage, it will amaze you, after deer season, how accurate the thing can be.

But then, I might have missed the memo that stated that white tails have become immune to 150 grn 30 cal bullets at 2750 fps........jackie
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Jackie,
I'm with you on that! A .308 will kill any white tail one will encounter. For some reason, many feel that maximum firepower is required to kill a white tail. Here in PA., many record white tails have been harvested with a .308 or a .243. My vote also goes to a Savage.

Lou Baccino
 
I've had several rifles for whitetails but the best I've ever owned is a pre 64 Winchester 70 feather weight in .308. I doubt you could find a better rifle, or better caliber, for deer.
 
VAhunter,

If you're not a committed adherent of the "beauty is as beauty does School of Savage Love" and you want a little aesthetic to go with your expectation for out of the box accuracy you might want to take a look at Tikka T3 rifles. They offer smooth operation, a decent trigger, are nice to look at, most give satisfying accuracy and they are well within your price range.

If you have no need to "rub and love" your new rifle, a Stevens (Savage) bolt gun is the best leave it in the truck gun there has ever been. Less likely to motivate a thief, won't break your heart if it is stolen, works good when you want it to and really cheap. Like everyone you have heard from here already, 308 Win is just the bee's knees for a general purpose/whitetail rifle.

Greg
 
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Ok Even though I'm in

A place where you need maybe a 338 win for your pack rifle I did live in the Lonestar State for 30 years as a deer hunter and several more in Neuvo Mejico. I vote for smaller stuff in short actions and 308 would be one. But there are these sweet little deer calibers that are efficent dont kick a whole lot fit in short actions well most of um,.. shoot flat most flatter than the 308 for all intents are a hoot are accurate as heck and the deer dont get any deader. 257 Roberts, 6.5 X55mm Swiss, 260 Rem, 7mm-08, 280 Rem and 270win. Why not one of those? IN a Savage or Remmy or Sako, Tika. STBe
 
Get the one you like the looks of most. As to caliber if you want a 300 mag get it because regardless of the advice you get here, you still need to have confidence in the rifle. Remington vs Savage both have made good both have made bad, buy the one you like.
 
From a deer hunter in Texas

Not sure what type of land you are hunting, but one advantage the bigger calibers have over the 308 here in central/west Texas is "MOD". Minute of deer.

We tend to have sendero's that are longer than you can see or shoot. My main deer stand is 20' off the ground, and I can see for ever. I have never taken a shot over 300, but the opportunity is there (my eyes just won’t let me judge the deer like it used to). It's nice to have a gun that you can hold dead nuts with all the way out to 300+. Anything more than that, you have time to figure the clicks, and move the scope, and then hold dead on.

If all your shots are under 200, a 308 will work perfect, and the cartridge has 1,825,284 different possible bullets to powder configurations (actually I just made that number up to make it sound like I really new what I was talking about).

Bottom line.... get what you want, you believe in, and don't look back.
 
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