Hello I was thinking about getting a new rifle. I have no preference for brand because I have guns from all different manufactures. But I want a 300 win mag with a 26 inch stainless barrel and synthetic stock. I liked the looks of the browning x bolt but have never shot one. I already have a browning abolt 3 that meets all my specs but it's not stainless. Just looking for your guys opinions.
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I have a browning x bolt in .223. It's my favorite gun to shoot.
Favorite trigger, favorite recoil pad, favorite looks(white gold medallion), the mounting system is solid.
No complaints after about 4 years of ownership or so. I wish more people had them and didn't turn them away for being Japanese guns.
Favorite trigger, favorite recoil pad, favorite looks(white gold medallion), the mounting system is solid.
No complaints after about 4 years of ownership or so. I wish more people had them and didn't turn them away for being Japanese guns.
I'm a big fan of the SS Winchesters. I took this photo Monday after wrapping up some long range shooting from 400-600 yards. The rifles on the left are Classic 70's from the 1990's in 300 WSM and 30-06 in the middle. The one on the right is a newer EW in 308. All 3 are in McMIllan Edge stocks and all come in at exactly 7.5 lbs as shown. These are accurate enough for my casual target shooting needs and a joy to carry when hunting. Not to mention one of the Classic hunting rifles, but with modern twists.
Using shooting sticks only
5" at 500 yards, the wind blew the bullets a little left.
I've come to liking the winchester's rifle and the EW really got my interest. I have two older 7x57 feathweights, a semi custom 7-08 with a Shilen barrel and a 6.5 creedmoor EW would be a great addition to my collection, but any EW is hard to find unless you order them online. Short action calibers are in so why isn't winchester making the 6.5 creedmoor?I'm a big fan of the SS Winchesters. I took this photo Monday after wrapping up some long range shooting from 400-600 yards. The rifles on the left are Classic 70's from the 1990's in 300 WSM and 30-06 in the middle. The one on the right is a newer EW in 308. All 3 are in McMIllan Edge stocks and all come in at exactly 7.5 lbs as shown. These are accurate enough for my casual target shooting needs and a joy to carry when hunting. Not to mention one of the Classic hunting rifles, but with modern twists.
Using shooting sticks only
5" at 500 yards, the wind blew the bullets a little left.
From what you want it sounds like you probably have enough money to spend on a Remington 700 SPS stainless or a Winchester 70 stainless. Both will come with a 26" tube in .300 Win Mag.
Other than the Browning or significantly more expensive models you likely won't find a 26" barrel from the factory. Ruger, Weatherby, Howa, Tikka, etc. are all going to come in at 24" or less. Even in Mag calibers.
Other than the Browning or significantly more expensive models you likely won't find a 26" barrel from the factory. Ruger, Weatherby, Howa, Tikka, etc. are all going to come in at 24" or less. Even in Mag calibers.