starter precision rifle

[boogak]

what would be a good starter bolt action rifle with scope package
i am looking to spend 4-500 dollars

[proraptor]

no doubt about it....savage

[toolman9000]

no doubt about it....savage

+1

perfect answer, perfect solution!

[Prc329]

Your going to spend more money with scope but yeah, savage all the way.

[boogak]

i saw a savage at big5 on sale for like $419 with scope. what do you think?
it came in .308 or 30.06

[wooger]

Savage 10; HP

[moulton]

i saw a savage at big5 on sale for like $419 with scope. what do you think?
it came in .308 or 30.06

no, the ones big 5 sells dont have acu-triger.....

[shinigami]

savage 10....... then you'll get hooked and have no choice but to sniperize it

[proraptor]

I also say go with a savage 10fp....You are better off with the bull barrel....the more the accuracy the better

[FMJBT]

+1 for the Savage 10FP in 308. I consider these to be the ultimate working man's precision rifle. Durable, simple, easy to maintain and has a large aftermarket support for parts and accessories. I think this will probably blow your $500 budget once you factor in optics, rings and mounting base. If you go with a Bushnell Elite 3200 10X mil dot, ken farrell base and TPS rings you should be able to keep it under $800. Figure that's about a dollar for every yard you will be able to shoot accurately, I don't see Remington or any other manufacturer being able to match or beat that.

Mike

[5968]

If you go with a Bushnell Elite 3200 10X mil dot

SWFA has them for $179.00 (scope)
I agree, the Savage is definetly the working man's rifle. I don't own any, but I have shot one. They are a great gun for the price. Honestly, I think you might have to go over your $500 dollar limit a little if you want to get a decent set up.

[Prc329]

My setup ran $1200. A little more then you want to spend but I think saving thse few extra pennies will make for a happy shooter.

Savage 10fp
B&C Medalist Stock
Super Sniper 10x
Warne base
Leupold Rings

This is close to the setup that at least 2 other shooters on this board I know of use. We are all very happy with the capabilities of these rifles. The Savage 10fp makes me look like a much better shooter. I currently have the trigger set to the lightest setting and it feels feather light. It is supposed to be around 2 lds according to the manual.

[atavuss]

are you guys finding the Savage 10FP for much less than the MSRP? I am not a handloader, are match ammo prices gonna hurt?

[Prc329]

I paid $650 for mine but I have seen them for a lot less. Getting them with the HS Precision or the McMillian stocks will run more.

[brando]

Man, it seems like we do this thread over and over again every couple weeks. We need a sticky that says something to the effect of:

Wanna get started in precision shooting? Buy a Savage10 or Rem700 PSS and go from there.