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lockedcj7 · February 23, 2007, 09:45 AM

Define "best"

Most people would agree that a one-hole rifle that is beautiful, indestructible, weighs 5lbs and doesn't kick would be ideal. Unfortunately, I don't know of one that fits that bill.

Any rifle is going to be a series of compromises. The bigger the bank account, the fewer compromises you'll have to make but there will always be some.

One of the most accurate rifles I have ever owned was a Rem. 700 Sendero in .270 win. I mounted a Nikon Monarch 4.5-14 AO scope on it with Leupold scope bases and rings. It would drive tacks at 200yds all day long with handloads.

With sling and bi-pod, I had about $900 in the combo. It was not light or beautiful by most standards but it was accurate, reliable and didn't kick. 3/5 ain't bad.

February 23, 2007, 09:45 AM	#22
lockedcj7 Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Posts: 1,215	Define "best" Most people would agree that a one-hole rifle that is beautiful, indestructible, weighs 5lbs and doesn't kick would be ideal. Unfortunately, I don't know of one that fits that bill. Any rifle is going to be a series of compromises. The bigger the bank account, the fewer compromises you'll have to make but there will always be some. One of the most accurate rifles I have ever owned was a Rem. 700 Sendero in .270 win. I mounted a Nikon Monarch 4.5-14 AO scope on it with Leupold scope bases and rings. It would drive tacks at 200yds all day long with handloads. With sling and bi-pod, I had about $900 in the combo. It was not light or beautiful by most standards but it was accurate, reliable and didn't kick. 3/5 ain't bad.