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

[keystone112]

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.

 

[matthewbwinter]

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

 

[TC Reloader]

I would personally find a Thompson Center Pro Hunter add a Vortex Scope. Can buy others barrels for it and make it an all seasons gun.

 

[Crusader]

Tikka T3 or Savage Apex Storm, both great bang for the buck and excellent accuracy.

 

[jroot327]

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

 

[sndmn11]

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]

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]

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.

 

[General RE LEE]

Tikka T3x 270 but I would actually recommend 308. You can find 308 ammo just about anywhere and year round.

 

[Tex68w]

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.

 

[FLATHEAD]

Ruger and Leupold.

 

[sndmn11]

Every family hunting cabin needs a stay at home lever rifle.

.270 and beautiful and I know they shoot.

BLR - Lever-Action Centerfire Rifles - Browning

Accurate, quick-handling, easy carrying lever-action rifles in magnum calibers.

www.browning.com

 

[Trogon]

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.

 

[Gila]

Tikka T3x stainless. (Less maintenance)

Tikka T3x lite in stainless....

 

[Bucsfan69]

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