Thread: $1600 what rifle would you buy?

Originally Posted by Malhunting

...the concern then becomes weight once you chuck a can on etc over a stock standard rifle.
The more this thread continues the more confused i get.

Start with a Savage Lightweight Hunter then, chuck a DPT can on and it will still weigh less than a bare T3 as well as being more interesting. Similar rep for accuracy too.

That looks quite nice is it yours?

Originally Posted by Malhunting

That looks quite nice is it yours?

Nah just a pic from google. I have a Savage American Classic 223 which is a bit heavier (7lb, same as Rem700 SPS etc), was thinking about a lightweight but saw the classic for $750 brand new (original shop RRP would have been 14-1500 when they came out) and couldn't say no. The wood on mine isn't quite as nice as that pic but great action and trigger, best initial test load grouped 16mm so its showing some accuracy potential too.

Think you're local to me so if you want to have a look and see if you like the action etc feel free to send a PM.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

Start with a Savage Lightweight Hunter then, chuck a DPT can on and it will still weigh less than a bare T3 as well as being more interesting. Similar rep for accuracy too.

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I've got one in 223. Can't fault it really. The slots in the forend don't matter. Maybe they let a bit of crap in, but then they also let it out. Mine cost under $1,300 new.
Great trigger, and very accurate. To Savages credit its not rusting like a lot of American stuff does.
Maybe the detachable mag is a drawback 'cos I worry about losing it, but its not a major. I can't work out why people pay all that money for a "bush pig" (stupid damn name) conversion when they could just grab one of these off the shelf. One of these in one of the 308 case calibres would do most things the ordinary hunter requires. They are a real case of "know me before you judge me".