Looking for rifle for FIL.....

twireman

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• May 9, 2012

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Ok so my FIL has absolutely been working his ass off on our house remodel. Laying tile finishing drywall, electic work and all kinds of other stuff. He says he loves doing it and wants nothing in return.
I want to get him something nice he can keep forever. In passing he states he would like to have a "big" rifle in his arsenal. Not for any real reason just to have it if he ever hunted anything "big" or to just shoot long range. I suppose around 500 bucks would be my "limit" and looking at a .308 or .300 win mag. Need some advice since I dont' have ton's of experience with bigger calibers. Savage? Remington? Ruger?

 

Ohiosam

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• May 9, 2012

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What kind of guy is he? Traditional blue steel and walnut or stainless and composite? Does he reload?

 

twireman

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• May 9, 2012

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To be honest I don't know. He's a burly redneck down to earth christian type feller. Biggest hands I've ever seen. Busch light and copenhagen suit him best. Put's himself before others EVERYTIME.

He doesn't reload but I'd say two boxes of ammo would last awhile. I'd like to find a blue/walnut gun for him but would opt for stainless for the right gun. Not real picky. Just want a nice thank you gift.

 

Ohiosam

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• May 9, 2012

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I'd look at any of the "big" name bolt guns. Really consider 30-06, plenty of gun for anything in NA except maybe brown bears, lots of chooses on ammo for someone that doesn't reload.

Sounds like to got yourself a great fil

 

Tree Monkey

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• May 9, 2012

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Twireman...what part of the state are u located?...I know a gun shop owner that is VERY reasonably priced! If he doesn't have it he can get it.

 

twireman

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• May 9, 2012

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About 35 minutes directly south of Columbus.

Sam you hit the nail on the head also with being great.

 

Beentown

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• May 10, 2012

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I will see what is around on the used shelves. Plenty of good new guns in that range but not many real wood stocked guns in that price range. Used you may be able to get a gun and a scope

 

twireman

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• May 13, 2012

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As of right now I'm leaning toward the Ruger "American Rifle"...Vances has the 30-06 for 320... Get's really nice reviews. Adjustable trigger. I'm going to do some more research online. Feel free to chime in.

http://www.shootingtimes.com/2012/04/04/the-ruger-american-rifle-reveiw-a-new-american-rifle/

 

Last edited: May 13, 2012

Ohiosam

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• May 13, 2012

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I heard good things on the Ruger forum about the Americans, especially the triggers.

 

twireman

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• Aug 25, 2012

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He got his Leupold 4-12x40 mounted up and we shot a few times last night. The bottom three are the final group. The lines are 1". This was at 100 yards. He was pretty excited about it overall.