Which bolt-action would you get for $1500 (before scope)?

Cooper Model 52 "The Classic" in what ever chambering you choose. They retail for $1700+ so I'm sure you can find one for around $1500 wholesale if you don't upgrade too much. I think I would go in a classic chambering like .270, .30-06, or .300 H&H.
 
TC Icon, Sako, Cooper. Savage rifles shoot nice, but they are kinda like the fat girl you dated in highschool, did what you wanted but you didn't want people to see you with her. And besides, there are few Savages listed on most people's wish lists.
 
My choice
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You never did say what you want it for. If weight is no option, may I suggest from personal experience an FN SPR. I think they are available in 300Win mag. Might have to add a couple of hundred to your top $ amount now, I don't know for sure. Mine with a Nightforce optic is amazing.
Ralph
 
Go Vintage and get more bang for your buck and a lasting investment.
Pre 64 Winchester Model 70
A Vintage Commercial FN Mauser
Belgian Browning Safari
Mannlicher-Schnoenaur
Colt Sauer
 
remington 700 or savage
then you have $500 to $900 left for scope and accessories
the rest of the choices other than winchester are just highly priced copies that don't do anything the remington savage or winchester won't do
 
the rest of the choices other than winchester are just highly priced copies that don't do anything the remington savage or winchester won't do
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Other than get the owner better grades of wood or synthetics in the stock, more refined features, better workmanship, metal finish, and chamberings not offered by the three you mentioned. Not all of us are mac and cheese rifle loonies 100% of the time, sometimes we like a little Linguine ai Frutti di Mare to satisfy our appetites. Rifles like Cooper's and Nosler offer a lot of custom features that you don't have to pay custom rifle prices for.
 
Remington Model 700 Sendero. Fits right into your price range, its accurate as all get out, and you'd have money left over for a good piece of glass.
 
Savage, but a Special Order. On their customer service page they have a specific number for special orders - tell them what you want, and they'll give you a price for it. For example, I wanted a Model 10 FCP-K, but in 6.5 Creedmoor; I found out they would do it for less than a $200 premium. That should still get you well within your $1500 budget.
 
I automatically eliminate any not made in America by American owners.
Still a good selection. Like anything else, I would check feature and then decide. Offhand, can't say a specific one.
 
I've been quite pleased with my Rem 700Ti, if one really wants to get on up there some for price. The light weight is a wondrous thing for field carry.

Lots of equally-accurate rifles in the $500-$700 range, of course...
 
I would get a winchester model 70 super grade, then mount a leupold scope on it. -TX Hunter


I did exactly that and may have kept it under $1500 for the whole package, didn't miss it by much anyway. Excellent rifle after a fashion, very pleasant to look at as well.
 
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