Thread: what is the best bolt action rifle for around $5000 budget

Originally Posted by dogmatix

I'll sell you my Sako 75 Finnlight for $5000.

Easy answer.

Seriously, as a new shooter, as above, I would decide what are you going do, hunt deer? Shoot rabbits & goats? Be a rifle range only type shooter?
Then if possible, get a good quality second hand rifle of the type and calibre you want and suitable for intended use, with equally good optics.
See if you like your new sport by geting someone experienced to show you the ropes.
If you love it, then maybe upgrade your gear later.

PS, my AR15 and scope is not far off the $5000 mark ($4200). Just don't tell the Mrs.

hi thanks for the reply, i mean 5000 for the rifle only not count scope, for me i want a really cool looking rifle, it must look tactical, like one of those sniper rifle in the movies, not really going to shoot much, mainly just for collection,want buy the most accurate rifle i can get within that budget. what would be the closet sniper rifle i can get like the one in the armys.