New Big Game Rifle

[tdoyka]

this isn't on the list but i bought mine in encore with a 16 1/4 MGM barrel with a high plains custom gunstock( its a rifle).
recoil is nothing to worry about, a 243 it seems like. i have had a stroke, so my right side is about 15-20% good, so i can tell
120 amaxs with a charge of imr4350 makes it .3" at 100yds and next week i'm planning on using it for deer with a 120 ballistic tip with some superperformace behind it

 

[MJFlores]

My vote is Winchester model 70.

 

[Hawg]

I would go with the Vanguard. CRF isn't that big a deal on a hunting rifle.

 

[jehu]

Get a Sako Grey Wolf or Hunter Stainless!

 

[steveNChunter]

I hate to seem "un-American" but the Weatherby Vanguard is the best of the bunch out of the OP's choices IMO. The Howa is a great action based on the old Sako L46 and it's tough as nails, it has a great factory trigger, and comes with a nice B&C stock. There is nothing at all on the rifle that needs replacing IMO. I can't say the same for the other rifles you mentioned. IMO, of course.