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gundog5 · March 6, 2013, 07:42 PM

Just my .02. i would not recommend buying used unless you are willing to take the risk of getting a rifle that has been shot out, eroded barrel, broken/bent fireing pin etc. My advise, buy new. The ruger hawkeye is the most expensive and the best of the rifles on your list. I believe between the ruger american and the savage 111, it's a toss up. The ruger american has some great reviews and a few not so good, same with the savage. If you decide to go with used I'd check both carfully and while the browning is an excellent rifle I personally have owened three, I would pick the remington as I never cared for the boss system. Good luck on your hunt and have funn.

March 6, 2013, 07:42 PM	#3
gundog5 Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2013 Posts: 116	Just my .02. i would not recommend buying used unless you are willing to take the risk of getting a rifle that has been shot out, eroded barrel, broken/bent fireing pin etc. My advise, buy new. The ruger hawkeye is the most expensive and the best of the rifles on your list. I believe between the ruger american and the savage 111, it's a toss up. The ruger american has some great reviews and a few not so good, same with the savage. If you decide to go with used I'd check both carfully and while the browning is an excellent rifle I personally have owened three, I would pick the remington as I never cared for the boss system. Good luck on your hunt and have funn.