Hey guy,
Im interesting in spending a little money on a good quality long range bolt rifle that will last me years to come. Im having trouble picking a rifle platform. im new to hunting and this is a rifle id like to use bench rest target shooting and in the field, hunting. Im not interested in a heavy bench rest long range rifle. im also looking to spend around $1500 +tax (willing to spend more if someone can recommend a quality rifle that they suggest is worth the money). so far i have narrowed it down to 3 rifles im currently looking at. the Remington 700 5R, the Tikka T3X Lite (cabelas special edition), and the Browning x-bolt hells canyon long range. im also thinking of getting the rifle in 6.5 creedmoor, with a vortex pst gen 2 for glass.
700
Pro - reliable proven action
cons - 90 deg bolt throw
t3x
pro - glass like action
pro - 70 deg bolt throw
cons - less common aftermarket parts
x-bolt
pro - 60 deg bolt throw
cons - less common aftermarket parts
Im interesting in spending a little money on a good quality long range bolt rifle that will last me years to come. Im having trouble picking a rifle platform. im new to hunting and this is a rifle id like to use bench rest target shooting and in the field, hunting. Im not interested in a heavy bench rest long range rifle. im also looking to spend around $1500 +tax (willing to spend more if someone can recommend a quality rifle that they suggest is worth the money). so far i have narrowed it down to 3 rifles im currently looking at. the Remington 700 5R, the Tikka T3X Lite (cabelas special edition), and the Browning x-bolt hells canyon long range. im also thinking of getting the rifle in 6.5 creedmoor, with a vortex pst gen 2 for glass.
700
Pro - reliable proven action
cons - 90 deg bolt throw
t3x
pro - glass like action
pro - 70 deg bolt throw
cons - less common aftermarket parts
x-bolt
pro - 60 deg bolt throw
cons - less common aftermarket parts