Accurate Rifle in 300 Win Mag sub $1500

Asfand · April 17, 2013, 05:27 PM

Greetings All

I am looking for a sub $1500 rifle in caliber 300 Win Mag. I will be using this rifle on the range to shoot targets up to 500 yards.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks

math teacher · April 17, 2013, 06:02 PM

Unless you are talking serious competition, Savage or a Weatherby Vanguard should fill the bill with enough left over for a decent scope and mounts. I am sure you will get several other suggestions as well. Choice of a scope is a different thread.

trg42wraglefragle · April 17, 2013, 07:22 PM

Tikka t3s are known for good accuracy.
Just let us know what the recoil is like in 300wm I'd love to know

But In seriousness the Savage line of rifles has some well priced heavy barrelled rifles that are usually very accurate.

Buzzcook · April 19, 2013, 01:41 PM

Winchester model 70.

No need for .300winmag at 500yds. You might consider a lighter and less expensive round.

AllenJ · April 19, 2013, 02:21 PM

Remington Sendero or XCR Tactical Long Range and Savage 10/110 FCP are considered accurate and are less than $1500. Why such a big cartridge for 500 yards? I know you have a 1000 yard range in south Sacramento, are you planning on competing there?

lefteye · April 19, 2013, 04:07 PM

When I do my part and the weather conditions are good, my Browning A-Bolt SS .300 Win Mag will shoot sub MOA with 180 grain Nosler Partition Protected Point bullets (hand loads). I believe most modern bolt action rifles with a glass bedded action and carefully developed hand loads are capable of MOA accuracy. Some rifles may do as well with a particular factory loaded cartridge, but I have never attempted to find the best factory load for any rifle and I have never hunted with a factory load. (Please note I am not criticizing factory loads but I began learning reloading and shooting many years before I had an opportunity to hunt with a center fire rifle).

April 17, 2013, 05:27 PM	#1
Asfand Member Join Date: September 20, 2011 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 23	Accurate Rifle in 300 Win Mag sub $1500 Greetings All I am looking for a sub $1500 rifle in caliber 300 Win Mag. I will be using this rifle on the range to shoot targets up to 500 yards. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks __________________ An armed society is a safe society.

April 19, 2013, 04:07 PM	#6
lefteye Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 1,433	When I do my part and the weather conditions are good, my Browning A-Bolt SS .300 Win Mag will shoot sub MOA with 180 grain Nosler Partition Protected Point bullets (hand loads). I believe most modern bolt action rifles with a glass bedded action and carefully developed hand loads are capable of MOA accuracy. Some rifles may do as well with a particular factory loaded cartridge, but I have never attempted to find the best factory load for any rifle and I have never hunted with a factory load. (Please note I am not criticizing factory loads but I began learning reloading and shooting many years before I had an opportunity to hunt with a center fire rifle). __________________ Vietnam Veteran ('69-'70) NRA Life Member RMEF Life Member

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April 17, 2013, 06:02 PM	#2
math teacher Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2012 Location: Southwest WA Coast Posts: 558	Unless you are talking serious competition, Savage or a Weatherby Vanguard should fill the bill with enough left over for a decent scope and mounts. I am sure you will get several other suggestions as well. Choice of a scope is a different thread.

April 17, 2013, 07:22 PM	#3
trg42wraglefragle Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 856	Tikka t3s are known for good accuracy. Just let us know what the recoil is like in 300wm I'd love to know But In seriousness the Savage line of rifles has some well priced heavy barrelled rifles that are usually very accurate.

April 19, 2013, 01:41 PM	#4
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	Winchester model 70. No need for .300winmag at 500yds. You might consider a lighter and less expensive round.

April 19, 2013, 02:21 PM	#5
AllenJ Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,766	Remington Sendero or XCR Tactical Long Range and Savage 10/110 FCP are considered accurate and are less than $1500. Why such a big cartridge for 500 yards? I know you have a 1000 yard range in south Sacramento, are you planning on competing there?