Turning 5-0 in the next 2 months and would like to get myself something that is missing from my collection - a nice bolt gun in a medium caliber. My criteria are:
Caliber: .308 or 7mm-08. 6.5x55 Swede (and other 6.5 calibers) was considered but smaller than I'd like. .308 about as high on recoil scale I'd like to go so no 30'06.
Barrel Length - 20" is optimal. Willing to consider 18"-22"
Sights - Must have decent irons with the ability to easily scope
Adjustable length of pull would be nice
Weight - I don't want a featherweight or a boat anchor. Around 8lbs seems to be optimal.
Magazine - Detachable or hinged floorplate.
Nothing tactical (ex. Ruger Precision Rifle)
Budget - Trying to keep it under $2k
Use - multipurpose/fun. Not a hunter but would like it to be good in that role should I try it.
The ones that seem to check the boxes so far are:
Ruger Gunsite Scout
Steyr Scout
Remington 7 LS
Savage 110 Scout (new model). They did shorten the new models to 16.5" barrels though
Mossberg MVPs check the boxes but I view them as low end and nothing special.
Savage 110 Hog Hunter (new model). Checks the boxes but doesn't seem to be anything overly special.
I know a lot of folks speak highly about CZs (I have a 455 .22) but they don't seem to have any models I can find that meet my criteria.
Tikka's are also highly regarded, but they don't seem to come with irons (unless I'm missing something).
And before anyone asks, I do have the Springfield M1A under consideration (even though it's a semi). Always liked the look but may be a tad heavier than I'd like.
Looking forward to other suggestions/ideas.
Thanks!
Caliber: .308 or 7mm-08. 6.5x55 Swede (and other 6.5 calibers) was considered but smaller than I'd like. .308 about as high on recoil scale I'd like to go so no 30'06.
Barrel Length - 20" is optimal. Willing to consider 18"-22"
Sights - Must have decent irons with the ability to easily scope
Adjustable length of pull would be nice
Weight - I don't want a featherweight or a boat anchor. Around 8lbs seems to be optimal.
Magazine - Detachable or hinged floorplate.
Nothing tactical (ex. Ruger Precision Rifle)
Budget - Trying to keep it under $2k
Use - multipurpose/fun. Not a hunter but would like it to be good in that role should I try it.
The ones that seem to check the boxes so far are:
Ruger Gunsite Scout
Steyr Scout
Remington 7 LS
Savage 110 Scout (new model). They did shorten the new models to 16.5" barrels though
Mossberg MVPs check the boxes but I view them as low end and nothing special.
Savage 110 Hog Hunter (new model). Checks the boxes but doesn't seem to be anything overly special.
I know a lot of folks speak highly about CZs (I have a 455 .22) but they don't seem to have any models I can find that meet my criteria.
Tikka's are also highly regarded, but they don't seem to come with irons (unless I'm missing something).
And before anyone asks, I do have the Springfield M1A under consideration (even though it's a semi). Always liked the look but may be a tad heavier than I'd like.
Looking forward to other suggestions/ideas.
Thanks!