best bolt gun

[Gentle Ben]

I was in the same position recently, and ended up getting a Steyr SSG-69 P2K.

[Limey-]

Go on over to the Snipers hide. That said I started with a Remmy PSS in an HS stock moved on to an FN SPR then a GAP M24 now an AI.....it gets expensive Remember your glass should be as good as your Rifle for any serious application.

[Don Robison]

I don't know that I would say best, but IMHO the Savage model 10 and older 110 police line are accurate and versatile. Barrel changes can be completed with a minimum of tools by the user and there are some quality stocks, triggers and optics mounts available for them.

[rbaker]

Thanks for all your input the wife is paying for it for my x-mas present and she said that she would spend no more than $2,000 on it so i would like the best bolt rifle in that price range now what are my options??

[uscbigdawg]

If you don't care for magazine fed, then picking up a Savage 110 or 10fp and then, new stock, trigger change, bolt/action work, good bases & rings (Badger) would do it.

As for glass, the rule is always, buy what you can on the rifle, take a loan out for glass. It is NEVER bad to spend more on your optics than you did on the rifle.

Rich

[Gunfighter13]

Thanks for all your input the wife is paying for it for my x-mas present and she said that she would spend no more than $2,000 on it so i would like the best bolt rifle in that price range now what are my options??

For this amount of money I would say:

Remington 700 SPS Tactical 308
EGW base
EGW steel rings
Millett TRS-1 or Super Sniper or Falcon Scope
TI sling
Harris Bi-Pod
Lots of ammo

Will get you started and give you a sub 3/4 package.

[mario]

There are a lot of fine choices when it comes to bolt guns. CZ-USA is another one worth considering. Fine rifles /superb quality and very accurate.

[Mr.Gee]

If you want a bolt gun out of the box that is good. Get about any gun mag. and order a service grade K98k Mauser from Mitchell Mauser. about 250.00 can not beat it with a stick I got 3 from Mitchell and thinking about getting a another collectors grade 399.00 match part. I have 4 other K98 I've pick up thru the years. Can't beat them ammo all around. You can buy ammo for hunting or reload. If you want it scoped get a long eye releaf scope and mount at the rear site.

[Cold Zero]

Knowing the price range and weight consideration would help. But, in no particular order:

Armament Technology AT1-M24

A.I. A.W.

G.A. Precision: The Rock, Non typical Hunting or T.I.S. Rifles

I.B.A. Chandler Sniper


Scopes: Schmidt & Bender P.M. 2 Military 3-12X50MM or Nightforce 3-15X50MM

Sling: T.I. Quick Cuff.

Bipod: Harris B.R.M. with Pod Loc

Bottom metal, rings and one piece base: Badger Ordinance

I am sure you would be happy with any of the above, accuracy wise. If weight is a big factor for hunting use than go with one of the above lighter weight ones. Hope that helps.

[mario]

Often times the difference between a $500. Savage and an exotic $3500. tactical rifle is less than a 1/4" at 100 yds. I've seen Georgia farm boys hit eggs at 500 yards with their Savages. Personally I'm not a fan because I don't like the barrel nut but the SOBs are shooters and in the unlikely event you get one that isn't, send it back and they'll make it right.