[left-handhunter]

Hey A friend of mine is looking for a new rifle and scope and is willing to pay up to around $2000 canadian max for a rifle and around 8-900 for a scope.
A 400-600 dollar scope would be better but he was intersted in the bushnell rangefinder scope if its any good.
For the rifles we were looking at the browning titanium A-bolt, Weatherby, Sako, and alower priced tikka stainless laminate. Used for deer hunting and ocassionaly elk moose.

What Scope do you reccomend, What higher priced rifle and lower priced($1000-1300) not low to me but whatever haha, and is the bushnell rangefinder scope any good.

A reply and help would be great thanks in advance.

 

[kdub]

You've just opened up a can of worms for every rifle owner to jump in to tout the wonders of his personal rifle and the amazing accuracy therein. All will be biased opinions and each of equal value.

If this is for Canadian hunting, do you need to consider heavy brush/timber and wet hunting conditions? If so, something in stainless and a composite or laminate stock.

There are several rangefinding scopes on the market. The question is whether the hunter has the time to fiddle with it when game is present.

The price ranges for the rifle and scope open up a vast portion of the market to choose from.

 

[left-handhunter]

Ok but What do you all think is the best??? I know most of them but just hearing others opinions

 

[flashhole]

In 1998 I bought a Sauer 202. It is a well crafted German made rifle. It is definately worth a look. Mine is the Deluxe model in 7mm Rem Mag. Beautiful gun and it has proven to be the most consistent shooter of all my rifles. Sauer currently offers a model 303 that has upped the price tag a bit. As far as scopes, there are several good ones on the market. My Sauer sports a Burris Signature 2.5-8X33mm that has proven to be an excellent compliment to the gun. A word of advice is don't over scope your hunting rifle but as far as scopes go there are too many good choices to list.

 

[left-handhunter]

Ok I loked at it and it looks great. How much around are they and where would you find them. thanks

 

[richard scott]

$2000 canadian would buy a heck of a rifle in the states. you guys must have some pretty high taxes or import duties up there. Kimber is worth a look if you're going to spend that much, Steyr is another. i've also been seeing some NIB Belgian Brownings lately.
think a rang finding scope is, to put it kindly, a gimmick. something to fiddle with while the quarry shows you its hind end!

 

[flashhole]

I don't know what the going price for a Sauer 202 but any decent gun shop will be able to tell you price and availability. I can tell you that in 1998 I paid $1106 for my gun and Burris rings and mounts. That price included tax. I remember I shopped around for the best deal I could find. You can also look on Gunsamerica or Gun Broker to get pricing.

This gun has the smoothest bolt movement I have ever seen on any gun, a nifty push button safety that is absolutely silent, and a light and crisp factory trigger with absolutely zero creep.

 

[2Bits]

In rifle scopes I recommend the Nikon Monarch, Bushnell 3200 series Leupold in a VX-2 for hunting.

In rifles I recommend the Winchester model 70 with pre-64 action!
Also the RUGER Hawk-eye and last but not least, the SAVAGE rifle and they are very accurate, love that trigger.

 

[MikeG]

You gotta go with what feels right when you put it up to your shoulder. It might feel great to one person and not the other.

 

[700sage]

I'd suggest a Savage model 11FCNS. You get the accutrigger and stock. You also have the selection of .300wsm for caliber (great for just about everything in canada). For inexpensive hunting optics right now I'd suggest the Redfield 3-9X40. Great optics (they are now made by Luepold) and a great price. This combination should be able to take elk sized game out to 400 yards fairly easily and accurately.

 

[hillestadj]

All of the rifles you listed are great rifles if he's go the money. Of the 4 you listed I'd opt for the Sako, Browning, or Weatherby in that order. The Tikka is fine but well under budget if thats truely what he wants to spend.

The A-bolt should be the lightest of the 3 the so depending on how it will be used that could be a huge benefit. Because of its light weight it will have more recoil than like chambered rifles no matter the cartridge. May or may not be an issue for him depending on experience and what caliber he wants to go with. If desired for bench shooting moreso than hunting its probably not the best choice, light rifles dont lend themselves to bench accuracy as readily as a heavier rifle.

The Sako is a great rifle as well. I've had a 75 and have shot 2 85's. Will be heavier than the Browning (more or less so depending on model i.e. Finnlight, Hunter, Deluxe, etc...). Again, depending on its intended use that could be good or bad. Theres a pretty wide array of chamberings offered so you should be able to cover about anything you want from that respect. The Sako 75 I owned and the two 85's I've shot all lived up to the accuracy claims, great shooting rifles.

The Weatherby is also a nice rifle though I've never had a chance to shoot one. I'm assuming you're talking about a Mark V, not the Vangaurd. Again, several models that are lighter or heavier. The downside I see with Weatherbys is you almost have to get one chambered in a Weatherby cartridge. That may or may not be worth it depending on the performance you're looking for. Expect increased ammunition costs whether you reload or not (brass might kill him on that these) and I dont really even know the component situation in Canada.

As far as glass goes he should be able to get a great scope with that budget. Right now I use Nikon Monarchs, Ziess Conquest, and a Kahles. All of them come in magnification ranges that should suit any needs. Of the three Nikon will be on the less expensive side with Ziess and Kahles on the higher side of things. A lot of guys like Leupolds and they are a fine scope, I've just never chosen them for one reason or another.

Good luck helping your friend and let us know what he lands on.

 

[left-handhunter]

WEll now its between the laminate tikka t3 and maybe even the Browning A-bolt ti. He decided to spend a little less on the gun now and helped him choose the nikon titanium with like 5-15 x anf its gunna rather be a 270 wsm or 7mm rem mag. the scope will look nice on the tikka and titanium A-bolt. It will be one nice light gun thats for sure. thanks everyone for your help.
I was on here getting a rifle setup A while back And will probably order this week with him. Should be here in time for hunting season In my area of Saskachewan Canada

 

[tpv]

Ah, I just fondled a new Winchester super grade Classic in 270 WIn. There isn't a flaw anywhere. And the wood was beautiful.

 

[Carl_Spackler]

Ah, I just fondled a new Winchester super grade Classic in 270 WIn. There isn't a flaw anywhere. And the wood was beautiful.

my dream rifle

 

[Carl_Spackler]

Of the 4 you listed I'd opt for the Sako, Browning, or Weatherby in that order.

agreed. I only own a Browning A-Bolt so I don't have any other point of reference to compare it to, but everything I've read about Sako and Weatherby has been good. if he's got the money then he should get the best. but, if he's squeamish about sustaining damage to the rifle due to snow, rain, dirt or whatever, then maybe a cheaper rifle is in order.