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Best Production Rifle...
Looking on increasing the collection by one and looking for something nice...
o ya has to LH...
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06-19-2012, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by gramps73
Looking on increasing the collection by one and looking for something nice...
o ya has to LH...
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Ruger #1...shoot it from either side and enjoy!!....
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06-19-2012, 08:20 PM
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How about a Holland and Holland they are pretty nice........
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06-19-2012, 08:25 PM
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Tough to beat an older Sako AV if you are a lefty....best "current" production rifles is a tough one...I wouldn't buy a new Remington but I would buy an old one. If I had the money to spend and I was only buying one rifle for along time I would buy a Blaser, Heym or a Sauer. Cooper or Weatherby are other options depending on your cartridge choice.
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06-19-2012, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck
Tough to beat an older Sako AV if you are a lefty....best "current" production rifles is a tough one...I wouldn't buy a new Remington but I would buy an old one. If I had the money to spend and I was only buying one rifle for along time I would buy a Blaser, Heym or a Sauer. Cooper or Weatherby are other options depending on your cartridge choice.
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WOW!!!...there ya go Gramps!!!...that narrowed it down for yah!!!!
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06-19-2012, 09:01 PM
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WOW!!!...there ya go Gramps!!!...that narrowed it down for yah!!!!
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What can I say...I weeded out the crap and got to the bare bones.. 
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06-19-2012, 09:10 PM
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I would have to say a +1 for the Ruger #1. Single shot. Shoot either shoulder. Proven track record for accuracy and quality. Price would be the only down side. Unless you have a healthy "gun fund".
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06-19-2012, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 7mm08
I would have to say a +1 for the Ruger #1. Single shot. Shoot either shoulder. Proven track record for accuracy and quality. Price would be the only down side. Unless you have a healthy "gun fund".
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compared to the guns somebody else on here was talking about, they are somewhat "affordable", I know you're not going to pick one up at Canadian Tire for $400.00 , but the OP asked a simple question........should also mention., I was close to 50, before I could afford my first #1, wanted one for years, but kids, their school etc. got in between....in the end, it worked out great for all involved....
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06-19-2012, 09:14 PM
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McMillan is pretty sweet.
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06-19-2012, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by hal53
compared to the guns somebody else on here was talking about, they are somewhat "affordable", I know you're not going to pick one up at Canadian Tire for $400.00 , but the OP asked a simple question........
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He used the words "LH" "best" and "nice" did I misinterpret??
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06-19-2012, 09:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hal53
compared to the guns somebody else on here was talking about, they are somewhat "affordable", I know you're not going to pick one up at Canadian Tire for $400.00 , but the OP asked a simple question........
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True. I just commented on the price because guns over $1000 are out of the budget of some looking for a good production rifle. I needed to find a down side I guess. I had in the back of my mind a Weatherby Vanguard when I made the post. A production rifle that is guaranteed to shoot M.O.A out of the box for under $600. But, I do hope some day to own a #1...as soon as I save enough pennies.
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06-19-2012, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 7mm08
True. I just commented on the price because guns over $1000 are out of the budget of some looking for a good production rifle. I needed to find a down side I guess. I had in the back of my mind a Weatherby Vanguard when I made the post. A production rifle that is guaranteed to shoot M.O.A out of the box for under $600. But, I do hope some day to own a #1...as soon as I save enough pennies.
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MOA in my opinion is way over rated out of the box, I would rather work up a load to suit my particular gun......and yah, spending over 1k for a gun takes a little time to get to that point, but......they are nice....when you're young it's nice to dream about them...then you buy 1...and.....the beat goes on...lol!!!
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06-19-2012, 09:31 PM
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wow, i payed more for just an action then the price of a Ruger #1
you cant take it with ya, Ive never seen a Brinks truck following a funeral
just sayin
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06-19-2012, 09:33 PM
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wow, i payed more for just an action then the price of a Ruger #1
you cant take it with ya, Ive never seen a Brinks truck following a funeral
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LOL!!!!...true dat!!!!!
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06-19-2012, 09:34 PM
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The new Mel Forbes rifle!! In a .280 then send it to a gun smith to AI it , and you got yourself a gun built by one of the best in North America !! Only difference between the Mel Forbes production rifle and NULA rifles is the barrel !
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06-19-2012, 09:58 PM
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If your looking at the higher price range, why not just build yourself a custom?
pick out all your parts, then pick the right builder put it together...
having a rifle thats built for you, might feel a little nicer to sholder
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06-19-2012, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BackPackHunter
If your looking at the higher price range, why not just build yourself a custom?
pick out all your parts, then pick the right builder put it together...
having a rifle thats built for you, might feel a little nicer to sholder
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The OP asked what do you like as the best production rifle???.....not some POS Stevens , but a nice run of the mill gun?...remember , Gramps started the post a couple years ago about "who is tougher the guide or the hunter" ,...LOL!!!
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06-19-2012, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Drop_Tine
The new Mel Forbes rifle!! In a .280 then send it to a gun smith to AI it , and you got yourself a gun built by one of the best in North America !! Only difference between the Mel Forbes production rifle and NULA rifles is the barrel !
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And who, pray tell, is selling them in Canada?
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06-19-2012, 10:12 PM
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If I were going to spend a thousand dollars on a factory rifle I planned to hunt with, I'd go with a TC Icon Weathershield that has a factory group under 1/2". Why, three lug bolt, aluminum bedding block, integrated recoil lugs, integrated scope rail, detachable magazine, adjustable trigger, lifetime warranty ... It will likely shoot consitantly under 1MOA. If I want to take the first step to building a custom, all it really needs is the barrel.
If I were spending two thousand, I'd look at a Sako...
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06-19-2012, 10:58 PM
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Ruger #1...shoot it from either side and enjoy!!....
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That right there says a bunch - all you have to do now is choose the cartridge, Gramps!
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06-20-2012, 10:54 AM
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06-20-2012, 01:43 PM
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Whatever you choose Cory, be sure to let it spend it's first 2-3 months with me. Then one day when you call to find out if I've got it in my safe, I can innocently reply.....duhhh, what? 
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06-20-2012, 02:10 PM
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My vote would be for the Ruger #1 as well.
Specifically, Ruger #1-H in 375 H&H, but that's just because I like the profile and the cartridge...
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06-26-2012, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by hal53
The OP asked what do you like as the best production rifle???.....not some POS Stevens , but a nice run of the mill gun?...remember , Gramps started the post a couple years ago about "who is tougher the guide or the hunter" ,...LOL!!!
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Thanks for the replies, Hal I almost forgot about the hunter vs. the guide thread....lol
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06-26-2012, 06:09 PM
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That right there says a bunch - all you have to do now is choose the cartridge, Gramps!
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I have already chose that, 280 is what i want.
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06-26-2012, 06:55 PM
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06-26-2012, 07:11 PM
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Production high end rifle? Cooper, Hill Country rifles, McMillan , or Nosler custom. Would be at the top of my list if I ever had the cash. Maybe just by a Lazzeroni and be done hahaha
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