Time for new rifle - Advice

[happyhunter]

Not a howa.

Never been a fan of Howa myself, but.. a few days back I was handed a new 1500 mini action stainless in 223 Remington with the synthetic stock and I'm now wanting one in 204 Ruger with the varmint barrel once they arrive.

[bigfellascott]

Not a howa.

Never been a fan of Howa myself, but.. a few days back I was handed a new 1500 mini action stainless in 223 Remington with the synthetic stock and I'm now wanting one in 204 Ruger with the varmint barrel once they arrive.

A mate who loves his Tikka's has seen the light after shooting a HMA 223 a while back, put 20rds into a 20c piece size group at 100m with factory ammo

As you know I love mine and will be getting one of the HMA's myself when I sell the Ruger.

[scotty87]

Sauer 100, ~$1300 with 2 mags

I was looking at one of these but my mate who works in a gunshop steered me away from them (can't remember why now) but not as well made as some other offerings I think was the basic consensus, he owns the Elegance version if memory serves me correctly which he reckons is over priced and he preferred his tikkas over it for a 3rd the price.

Haven't seen one in the flesh yet but am pretty sold on one down the track, possibly in 270win, the 202 was a pretty respected rifle in Europe.

[Mitch]

Not a howa.

Never been a fan of Howa myself, but.. a few days back I was handed a new 1500 mini action stainless in 223 Remington with the synthetic stock and I'm now wanting one in 204 Ruger with the varmint barrel once they arrive.

Im not a howa fanboy, nor a tikka fanboy. In fact i own 2 of each. Just personal preference that this time i want something nicer

[sandgroperbill]

Looking for a safe queen? Have you considered something in full stock?

[Mitch]

Looking for a safe queen? Have you considered something in full stock?

Dont want full wood. Will be used for hunting and bit of range so lightweight is preffered.

[sandgroperbill]

Perhaps a tikka forest if you prefer timber. They're light and accurate enough and availiable in 6.5x55