Best factory rifle?

[mao0720]

Im sure Im going to catch a lot of heat for this topic, but here it goes. What, In your opinion is the best (most accurate, most reliable, most ergonomic, longest lasting, best caliber options) factory precision rifle? Below is a short list of what I think would be good contenders, in no particular order.

Sakko TRG 22/42
Accuracy International (any model)
TIkka T3 sporter
Sig Sauer SSG 69/ SSG 3000
Cooper (any model)
Remington 40X/ XB


3... 2... 1... Discuss.

 

[stool]

right....
define "factory"

any quality gunsmith making rifles is a factory.

 

[Eddie Harren]

Another one. Mercy!

 

[mao0720]

^^^^
I did a search and didnt find anything. Im just curious what peoples thoughts are.
And, for the sake of arguments lets call any one off rifles custom, not factory. So, I guess that would take the Remington 40x out.

 

[stool]

ok that was close..but now..what is the rifle used for ??
really tuff to use a 300 wm accuracy intl at an indoor 22 rf 50yd match ??

see how sill the question is ?/
hunting combat br ???what
in most cases it will be the rifle the guy owns.....

 

[NateHaler]

Another one. Mercy!

exactly. People, please don't feed the pigeons, otherwise they keep coming back, looking for scraps but not adding anything.

I bet I could Google the tedious topic and get about a bazillion results.

 

[mikecr]

http://www.cooperfirearms.com/our-rifles/98-model-54
6.5x47L (8tw), Montana Varminter style stock (not what's shown)

 

[boltman223]

Who's going to be the first to say it?

 

[mao0720]

Thanks mike. At least one person is willing to play along. I like your choice. I wasnt trying to get into some huge debate over what factory rifle could set a new world record in a BR match, just wanted to hear folks opinions about the current offerings in factory precision rifles.

 

[JamesnTN]

I've had just about all you have mentioned. The most consistent rifle I've owned of the few you listed has been the AI mines the AE in a 308 and it'll consistently shoot 1/2 moa and less in the right conditions.

Here's the ultimate AI package with the best of everything.

http://mobile.eurooptic.com/accuracy-international-psr.aspx

 

[MK 19]

According to match results I would say that you missed the #1 rifle on your list, that would be the Savage F-Class in 6mmBR, anything better then that you will be looking at a full custom

 

[dryhumor]

I think there are a lot of variables....

Tooling, QA, time spent on each rifle, and especially caliber.

Of the 6, I've owned 3. Tikka 22-250, SSG .308, and Cooper .257 Roberts. The Cooper had the accuracy across that small sample more consistently. The SSG had second place, and the Tikka fell in last....

 

[Syncrowave]

Who's going to be the first to say it?

Savage, baby!!!!

 

[DOGCAPPER]

Take the Cooper over the Salvage.LT

 

[mao0720]

Dryhunt, which model SSG Did you have? The Steyr SSG 69 or the Sig SSG 3000?

 

[Erik Cortina]

I have shot AI's, very accurate and consistent.

Depending on your needs the answers will vary.

 

[mikegaiz]

Just out of a box and best for the money Sako.

 

[jonbearman]

It is hard to argue as there are lots of fine rifles out there.However if I had the cash and wanted something ergo friendly and accurate ,the trg is a good bet.I had a friend who had one and it is a cadillac compared to some of the rifles being made today.If you want something to build on off the shelf then remington would be the way to go as the aftermarket parts are endless.

 

[seymour fish]

You take Sally, and I'll take Sue; aint no diffrnce betwixt the two

 

[maxscm]

Remington 700 5R series.
Good gun right out of the box,
or
trick it out with a ton of accessories , stocks, triggers, etc.........