First Hunting Rifle Question, asking for a friend.....truly.

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Although I am a fan of Sako, I don’t recommend them for a first rifle. Getting a scope ring combination is a PITA. I’v tried several.
 
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Although I am a fan of Sako, I don’t recommend them for a first rifle. Getting a scope ring combination is a PITA. I’v tried several.
Agreed. Best bet is coughing up for the Sako optilocks or Leupold’s, each require some know how and work. I love sakos and dread setting them up with scopes
 

jroot327

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Browning x-bolts are great for the money. As others have mentioned Tikka is great for the money too.
 

sndmn11

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If this is a meaningful present from grandfather in law it should be pretty. A beautiful wood stocked .270 Browning BLR is an heirloom type piece that is fully capable of whacking deer and beyond.
 

jrypka

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To me, the gun is less important than the optic. Look at it this way. Say two options are $300 apart on glass but same total price for the package. You'll get a lot more noticeable difference between a $800 gun and $600 scope, than a $1100 gun and $300 scope. Go with the Savage 110 and some really nice glass.
 

Unckebob

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Winchester Featherweight or M70. They look and shoot great without breaking the bank.

Alternatively, a Savage 110 is sure to shoot great without any fussing about. It will leave room for a very nice scope.
 

Tex68w

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Just picked up my first Bergara for a simple deer stand rifle and I am blown away for the money. I would recommend it over the Tikka but the Tikka would be my close second vote.
 

wildcat33

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Putting myself in the shoes of a grandfather wanting to gift a hard working grandson with a rifle (that will then be passed down, aka legacy building). I would never gift a tikka, it’s generic and has no soul. It would be like gifting white socks. Sako 85, even despite the mounting.
 

Bucsfan69

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I don’t own a Tikka, and don’t personally care for their aesthetics, but I’ve shot my friends rifles and will certainly say the are sweet shooters
 
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