Thread: Best $1000 budget rifle ??

Originally Posted by NZVarminter

how about considering features first..

old style 90 deg bolt throw...loose rattly slow to cycle
Rem, Howa, Mosberg, Savage

Modern style 60-70 deg quick and slick
Tikka, Saurer, Ruger American

Firing one of my Savage Classics back to back with a mates T3 I found the Savage action slicker and smoother regardless of the extra bolt lift. It was also more accurate (individual examples can vary with any of them and ammo choice etc of course), with a better trigger and nicer safety position etc. Couldn't see what all the fuss was about with the Tikka to be honest, good practical rifle but to me it was nothing special.

Personal taste is a big factor with any rifle choice though - I say people should take all forum opinions (and magazine reviews) with a grain of salt, consider the assorted information, handle the options and chose the one that suits them personally the best.