In the market for a new hunting rifle... looking for suggestions

[BHJ]

Deer beg to be shot with a 30-06 never over or undergunned. As far as the rifle the Savage 110-116 series of rifles are the most modern, feature laden and accurate factory offerings available. It takes several hundred in aftermarket to bring a Remington up to a factory Savage. I'll agree that a Leupold VX2 or better 3-9x40 is the cats pajamas. Leupold rings and bases as well.

 

[moreammo]

wow thanks guys, ive been researching that leupold vx2. seems like the glass im gonna go with.

 

[GeauxLSU]

wow thanks guys, ive been researching that leupold vx2. seems like the glass im gonna go with.

One of these...
http://grabagun.com/firearms/rifles/bolt-action-rifles/rem-700-sps-vrmnt-308win-26-hb-blk.html or for the money I'd DEFINITELY get this http://grabagun.com/firearms/rifles...erby-inc-vyt308nr0o-vngrd-s2-syn-yth-308.html (cheaper, better trigger, stock, and sub MOA guarantee) and use the extra to put towards this http://grabagun.com/scopes-optics/s...d-stevens-inc-110798-vx-2-3-9x40-mt-wdpx.html
For under $800, no way you're going to do better. Every critter in Georgia will be shaking in it's boots!

 

[Springfield 1911]

Deer beg to be shot with a 30-06 never over or undergunned. As far as the rifle the Savage 110-116 series of rifles are the most modern, feature laden and accurate factory offerings available. It takes several hundred in aftermarket to bring a Remington up to a factory Savage. I'll agree that a Leupold VX2 or better 3-9x40 is the cats pajamas. Leupold rings and bases as well.

Words of wisdom except I would go for the 308WIN, Leupold glass can't be beat for the price...matter of fact most of the more expensive glassware can't stack-up. Leupold twist-in rings are awesome.

 

[hseII]

Words of wisdom except I would go for the 308WIN, Leupold glass can't be beat for the price...matter of fact most of the more expensive glassware can't stack-up. Leupold twist-in rings are awesome.

^^^^^ Dual Dovetail
It's good stuff-
Only thing else I would consider is a 4-12x40 for those gas line or big open south Ga hunting conditions

 

[Russell0331]

CZ 550 American; relatively inexpensive, very accurate, looks great.

 

[Laufen]

I really like Tikka, and if I bought another it would be in 6.5x55 Swede. Put a Nikon Monarch on top and you're done.

Compare the VXII to the Nikon Monarch. The Monarch has the same warranty, better coatings, and better durability (one piece tube vs. a two piece tube).