new rifle under $500
01-05-2008, 01:16 PM
#11
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Central New York
Posts: 271
RE: new rifle under $500
I really like the Remington 700 SPS as a hunting rifle. I don't own one......yet. I also don't own a 30-06. Having a 280 Rem. and 308 Win. I really don't need a 30-06. However if I was starting from scratch and buying allnew rifles, a 700 SPS 30-06 would be the first one I'd buy. I'm not knocking any other brand or models. I just prefer Remingtons, I've had great luck with them so far. [/align]
01-05-2008, 01:31 PM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rivesville, WV
Posts: 3,192
RE: new rifle under $500
I think if you shop around you could find a new TC Encore for that price-or real close. The Encore would open up a whole world of options for you in the future. Additional barrels can be bought for a good price. Especially if you shop the net for a good used one. I have alot of rifle's, and my Encore 30-06 is my go to deer rifle. They handle great, relatively lightweight, short length, and more than accurate enough for deer. Tom.
01-05-2008, 02:09 PM
#13
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Indiana (southern)
Posts: 873
RE: new rifle under $500
Not sure of the cost, but you might want to look at a Ruger, especially if you are planning on mounting a scope. My .270 stainless came with stainless rings and Rugers have the mount milled into the gun. A good steel base and rings can push the cost up $50 or more.
01-06-2008, 09:24 AM
#15
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2004
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RE: new rifle under $500
Incase you have interest? I have one in 99% condition Ruger 77/270 Walnut and blue with a 3.5 crisp trigger job and a 4x12x44 Whitetail Expedition scope $550 shipped e-mail me at [email protected] to discuss
Thanks Mike
Thanks Mike
01-06-2008, 09:51 AM
#16
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Posts: 318
RE: new rifle under $500
ORIGINAL: Gangly
Remington 700 SPS is 459 at www.academy.com
can prolly find it cheaper elsewhere, but the 700 action is a solid action and very accurate
Remington 700 SPS is 459 at www.academy.com
can prolly find it cheaper elsewhere, but the 700 action is a solid action and very accurate
01-06-2008, 09:58 AM
#17
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Southeast Missouri
Posts: 2,178
RE: new rifle under $500
I've seen several nice looking new guns in the cases at Wally World,most were already matched with a scope and rings.The models that come to mind that I would like to own also were a boly action Remington 30-06 in the composite stock and a few Savage gunswith the acu-trigger in a .270 and a 22-250 Model.
