most accurate rifle under $500?

[joshb]

Dusty will like this story: I went into an LGS to see what they had. Back in the corner, I found an old, sporterised 1903 for $300. It was in good shape and even had a cheap scope on it. I went home to “think about it”. The next day, I went back to buy it and it was gone. I’m still kicking myself here, a year later.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

This might be a good deal on 6.5 Creedmoor Tikka.

 

[GSPV]

Tikka T3 and never look back. If you can’t adjust the trigger light enough to suit, replace the OEM with a $7 “varmint” aftermarket spring.

http://erniethegunsmith.com/catalog/i33.html

I have had two T3s. Both excellent shooters. Recommended to a friend at work as his first CF rifle and he is as happy as can be.

 

[marazzi59]

Savage axis

 

[JFrank]

I dropped the ball here, went to europtic right after you posted, had 243's, finally made the decision at 6 last night I needed one, too late to order but out now. I cannot live another minute w/o one, lol

Milo
Have you told the wife yet

 

[Jason_A]

I know some don’t like Walmart. But you can get the wby Vaguard Select model there for around $460 and I’ve seen them on sale for a lot less than that. The vanguard is made by Howa...

 

[hambone1971]

Savage 12FV from Cabelas most are 1/2 MOA right out of the box and at $420.00 it's a good deal. I have one in 6.5 Creedmoor with over 2500 rounds down the barrel and it still shooting great. Comes in 204, 223 , 22-250, 6.5, 308 . A heavy barrel precision shooter. Happy Veterans Day to All.

 

[Evlshnngns]

First 3 shots out of a new Ruger American 22-250 with an 8 twist. New SIG brass, h414, 55gr sp from hornady. It went down hill from there haha.

I have had good luck with my Savage rifles. My R700 adl 223 shot roughly moa with AE military ammo. I bought it for the action, I didnt feed it anything match grade.

 

[mike a]

Ruger American Predator
Its ugly, it's cheap, it flat out shoots!

Who you callin ugly?

 

[mike a]

Ugly like this
View attachment 1073868 taking her to eastern Oregon and make her coyote ugly.

Like this.

 

[rebel]

In my shop, small, Tikkas are not under 500 bucks. They are however the best bang for the buck. Agree with every description here, yet if I had a cheap ADL or Ruger American sitting next to a Tikka of the same caliber, the average good ol' boy will pick up the American made gun every time - even though it's rougher than a cob by comparison.

 

[mike a]

I really like the predator as a coyote rifle. I'm using the Leupold Varmint reticle and with a range finder yotes to 500 are rather easy. That fluted bolt sure is nice. I hunted muleys in eastern Oregon in the 80s. Beautiful country. Have fun.

 

[Lefty Trigger]

My son just bought a Remington 783 chambered in .243 Win and It even came with a cheap scope for $299. I cant believe how well that thing shoots, looks like a Dollar Store gun but he's getting 1.5 inch groups at 200yds with store bought ammo.

 

[muleman69]

Ruger American Predator
Its ugly, it's cheap, it flat out shoots!

Thats a nice looking rifle and the coyotes will fear it for sure, you must be headed for Fields/Denio country?

 

[dhamby]

Tikka probably has the best action in this price range although depending on location they may be a bit over your budget. Savage are generally always shooter and the Ruger American Predator would be an option as well.