Thread: Which new rifle

So, I've come to the conclusion that if I want better accuracy than what I've got I either rebarrel an existing rifle or get a new one.

Question is if I was going to purchase a new rifle, what should I get?

Just to clarify, I'm interested in the make and model of rifle only. Not the cartridge.

My list of requirements are;
Out of the box accuracy,
Comfortable and nice to the touch stock (preferably wood but definitely not black)
I don't want a shiny stainless barrel.
I would prefer not to have a detachable magazine.
If I do have a detachable mag I want to be able to top load.
Fit and finish is important to me.

Sako

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Sako 85 hunter in rem mag

Walnut/blued

Leupold VX -5HD

180g eld-m

Go hunt and send them to the chiller

the new sako 90 would tick your boxes -

Your budget? Sako or Sauer

Originally Posted by EmpireSafaris

Your budget? Sako or Sauer

I'd go Sako thanks

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Sako 85 hunter in rem mag

Walnut/blued

Leupold VX -5HD

180g eld-m

Go hunt and send them to the chiller

Do the 180 stabilize in standard Sako barrel

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Second hand Blaser. Or new if money isn't a factor.

Howa 1500 and find wooden stock for it.....

I'd prolly go for a Tikka hunter or forest and live with the mag.

Winchester model 70.

These are still old school quality, superb workmanship,but may not have the caliber you want? (HW60J)

Yep old but a goody.
Always interesting how others love spending your money.
My take is the same as above post, nice old model rifle which is a proven classic, brno, bsa hunter, older model 70. That sort of thing.
Ps, I've owed one tikka and I thought it was a pos.
I have two zkw 465 and they are a pleasure to hold and look at.

Sako, if you dont want to spend that then Tikka, and if you dont want to spend that then Howa. And if you still dont want to spend that then a used Howa or Win mod 70 Featherweight. They are all available in blued and wood

Theres a nice kimber classic on TM at the moment. Stainless, but get it cerakoted. Best of both worlds.