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Tn270 · February 3, 2019, 03:00 PM

So after 25+ years hunting with my Remington 7400 .270 I'm thinking about getting a bolt gun. I looked at Savage Axis II xp at my local Academy, but the bolt must be almost 90 degrees, fingers almost hit he scope when working the bolt, can't image doing that with gloves on. I found a almost new Savage 116 that I haven't looked at yet and wondered what you guys think about them, specifically the bolt? Besides the Savage what other budget rifles would you consider? Anyone have experience with the Winchester XPR's? And how do you feel about the Ruger American vs Savage vs XPR? Thanks guys, looking for help deciding on which should be my next rifle. I love the smooth action of the tika stainless but the $789 price is a little too much for my wallet. thanks guys

February 3, 2019, 03:00 PM	#1
Tn270 Junior Member Join Date: February 3, 2019 Posts: 12	New Rifle - Maybe a Savage 116? So after 25+ years hunting with my Remington 7400 .270 I'm thinking about getting a bolt gun. I looked at Savage Axis II xp at my local Academy, but the bolt must be almost 90 degrees, fingers almost hit he scope when working the bolt, can't image doing that with gloves on. I found a almost new Savage 116 that I haven't looked at yet and wondered what you guys think about them, specifically the bolt? Besides the Savage what other budget rifles would you consider? Anyone have experience with the Winchester XPR's? And how do you feel about the Ruger American vs Savage vs XPR? Thanks guys, looking for help deciding on which should be my next rifle. I love the smooth action of the tika stainless but the $789 price is a little too much for my wallet. thanks guys Last edited by Tn270; February 3, 2019 at 03:16 PM.