Looking for bolt action rifle

[sigstroker]

Savage Axis with mounted scope, well within your budget. Buy it, clean it, go sight it in, ready for hunt.

[tabascoz28]

Mosin Nagant, stock iron sights, original wood. Use the money saved and buy good boots & binoculars.

And don't forget good rings and optics.

[DrewN]

Any decent gun store will have an entire rack of used hunting rifles, many with optics and all with low round counts. I'd recommend .243 or .260 (6.5mm), although you can't go wrong with .270, 7mm or 30/30. .308/30-06 is more than you need IMO.

[edgerly779]

If yoi did not hide location it would be easier to refer you somewhere. look at what turners has on sale.

[Fjold]

Save your pennies a little longer and do this!

Why? What would a pre-64 model 70 offer the OP an admitted novice hunter, over a modern lightweight rifle, sized for the short action cartridge?

I can be a rifle snob myself at times but you don't need a pre-64 model 70 for a first hunting rifle.

Personally, I'd rather have a G series model 70 with the bolt guide and better gas handling capabilities.

[oak18]

Why? What would a pre-64 model 70 offer the OP an admitted novice hunter, over a modern lightweight rifle, sized for the short action cartridge?

I can be a rifle snob myself at times but you don't need a pre-64 model 70 for a first hunting rifle. Personally, I'd rather have a G series model 70 with the bolt guide and better gas handling capabilities.

[PogoJack]

GunGenie, the distributor site. You will see offers from your LGS. Best bang for the buck.

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[elk hunter]

faris, what ever you end up with if it is in one of the more common calibers such as the 30-06, .308 Win, .270 and such the ammo will be reasonable priced. Even the all copper stuff in the common calibers should be cheaper than others. Watch for sales when you find the load your rifle shoots well and buy then, a good deal is always just that, a good deal. If you weren't in Calif. I would recommend a Remington 700 from Wall Mart in most any caliber. They sell here for 379.00 + tax and are just fine for a starter rifle but Wally World doesn't sell guns there anymore.

[tanks]

...bolt action, Model 70.

Due to the fact that Model 70s had CRF and 3 position safety those go for premium ($900+) for those looking to use the actions for custom guns.

[NATEWA]

https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gear-gun-supplies/rifles/howa-1500-hogue-bolt-action-rifle/p/p52615

Get a vortex diamondback 3x9 scope with rings and have the shop mount it.

https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2017/5/12/behind-the-bullet-243-winchester/

Get a good pair of binoculars and boots.

[aye_dre]

Bass Pro has a T/C Compass for sale for $229. Only catch is this price is only available for 6.5 Creedmoor

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/online-catalogs?catalogCode=BassPro/Oct2_19_80_tab

Sale valid till 10/20

[NATEWA]

https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gear-gun-supplies/rifles/winchester-xpr-hunter-vias-rifle/p/p47468

I have a Howa that looks like this.

[GW]

Hellow fellow Calgunners,
So I'm looking to buy my first deer rifle and my budget is $400-$600.
I need your experience and advise.
Thanks.

Thompson Compass
Mossberg Patriot
Ruger American
All are great accurate rifles at very good prices Big 5, Bass Pro and Sportsmen's Warehouse all have these and usually they're on sale, well within your budget.

[NapalmCheese]

I suggested the Tikka because I own one. The stock is fine for a plastic stock and the bolt is smooth. I don't own any of the other 'entry' rifles. I did handle a Ruger American once and wasn't impressed, the tupperware was really 'tupperwareish' though I hear they shoot great. I wouldn't turn one down if someone handed one to me, that's for sure. However, and I can't believe no one else has mentioned this, the one Remington 783 I played with in .30-06 seemed like a fine rifle for $300.00 bucks. If I needed an inexpensive rifle right now, I wouldn't feel bad walking into Big 5 and buying a 783.

[NOTABIKER]

Savage Axis in 308 will get the job done. Nothing more accurate than a Savage for the money.