Opinion: Which is the best looking bolt gun and why?

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I have a thing for the Belgian made Browning Safari Grade High Power. In particular, the 30-06. Those things are extraordinarily beautiful for an off the shelf rifle. The one I inherited from my father when he was KIA Vietnam, November 21, 1969 is also extremely accurate.
 
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I can appreciate a beautiful bespoke English rifle with great walnut but I REALLY love a rifle that looks great and can take a beating without missing a step. And to me, that says nothing but Accuracy International. I’ve always like the AW/AE and AT’s with thumbhole stocks for that classic AI look, but the second I saw the 2014 AX308 I made it a mission to own one.
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Technically, the one I am shooting. As far as beauty contests, I have been partial to the pre Mark V Weatherby’s. (The Weatherby’s with the Mauser style actions.) The Mesquite stocked Weatherby’s set trends that governed the rifle world all the way until the advent of the Chassis Rifles.
 
I can appreciate a beautiful bespoke English rifle with great walnut but I REALLY love a rifle that looks great and can take a beating without missing a step. And to me, that says nothing but Accuracy International. I’ve always like the AW/AE and AT’s with thumbhole stocks for that classic AI look, but the second I saw the 2014 AX308 I made it a mission to own one.
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This post made me think has anybody ever done an AI up in a super fancy wood stock? That would be pretty.
 
I've alway thought the Lee Enfield No4 was a good looking rifle, the No4 T is probably the best looking rifle in my opinion.
Not necessarily the nicest looking but the best looking bolt gun.

One day I'll own a No4 T.
 
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That is a two part answer for me.
1. I love and appreciate a nice wood stocked rifle. Doesn't matter if it is a Rigby, Browning, Weatherby, Winchester, H&H, Dakota, etc., I just appreciate them.
2. Even with what was noted in 1, I find myself gravitating and purchasing rifles that are modular (R8, AI, Etc) and/or something with a lot of adjustability to fit me.

Given the ever increasing prices for guns and components, point 2 has become the driving factor for me around purchases.
 
There are some beautiful rifles in this thread. But, some of them.... I think I can honestly say I've never seen so many ugly rifles in one thread before.
My how beauty is in the eye of the beholder. :cool: Not judging (okay maybe just a little)!