Higher end production rifle choices

[VAspeedgoat]

So I'm looking at helping my son with his first rifle purchase. He currently shoots a Winchester featherweight and is looking at the Winchester extreme weather. I was curious what other options you guys would throw into that price range and what your rankings would be. I have looked at the Browning hells canyon speed and a Sako finnlight. I guess all manufacturers have something in this range. I would like a composite or carbon fiber stock, stainless or cerakote barrel and action. Other than that I have no requirements. A lighter weight would be nice but not a requirement. Thanks.

 

[jnagel32]

My buddy has a Christensen Arms Mesa and it is a pretty nice rifle. Meets all your requirements and is around $1200. Worth checking out...

 

[VikingsGuy]

I am eyeing Bergara for my next rifle. Everything I read gives them top marks.

 

[MLaird]

I bought a Hell's Canyon Speed in 7 RM this fall. I haven't had a ton of time with it yet but its light and shoots wells.

I originally went in to buy the CA Mesa but when I got to Scheels they had just sold their last one in 7 RM. They had the Browning on sale so I took the $300 in savings and bought a MUCH nicer scope then I would have.

 

[belshawelk]

I have everything from inexpensive to custom rifles. If I were to buy another rifle now it would be a Browning. My buddy bought a Hells Canyon and its awesome.

 

[noharleyyet]

Nothing to not like about a Cooper. A 300 Win Mag 52 Excalibur shot right out of the box, even better with a tuned load and Hammer 181.

 

[mtmuley]

Nothing to not like about a Cooper. A 300 Win Mag 52 Excalibur shot right out of the box, even better with a tuned load and Hammer 181.

Cooper is what I first thought of when the op mentioned higher end production rifle. I'd like to have one someday. They even chamber the RUM. mtmuley

 

[gutshootem]

I just bought a Barrett Fieldcraft yest. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet but the fit and finish is superb. If you can find one in stock somewhere I'd check them out.

 

[noharleyyet]

I just bought a Barrett Fieldcraft yest. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet but the fit and finish is superb. If you can find one in stock somewhere I'd check them out.

Interesting rifle, what caliber?

 

[mtmuley]

I just bought a Barrett Fieldcraft yest. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet but the fit and finish is superb. If you can find one in stock somewhere I'd check them out.

Looks like a lot of rifle for the money. Not chambered in any magnums though. Interesting. mtmuley

 

[Addicting]

What is his budget for the rifle and glass? That can help narrow it down. I bought a Legendary Arms Works Professional and a Bergara B14. For the big difference in money I won’t buy another high end, the B14 savings allows me to buy a better optic.

 

[brownbear932008]

CA mesa hands down love mine. I have the long range 300wm. Tack driver now I want a short action regular mesa prob in 7mm 08. Wish they would produce it in 300wsm.

 

[ImBillT]

Look into CZ as well. I’ve always liked Sako.

Nosler should be excellent. It’s supposed to be a CNC copy of a Howa action, a custom barrel, focus on precision. Should be good.

 

[VAspeedgoat]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I think I'd like to keep it under $2000. This is not a hard line though, I just don't want to get into too much more than that or we would be better off with a rebuild in my opinion.

 

[Addicting]

For 2000 you can get a blueprinted Rem 700 built on the stock of choice from a reputable Gun Smith. I got my 450 built for 750 plus the cost of the stock and it is a tight one hole gun. That still leaves quite a bit for a VX5hd. I had all the info on it under a thread build verses buy.https://onyourownadventures.com/hun...ew-rifle-verses-buying&highlight=Build+verses

 

[belly-deep]

I’d go for the Fieldcraft

 

[grandejuan]

Since you mentioned "Higher end", get a Weatherby Mark V or a Sako 85. They come in lots of flavors. GJ

 

[Tikka06]

I've handled the LAW professional and the fieldcraft. Barrett makes top notch stuff. If I was looking for an ultralight rifle, they would get my $$$.

 

[HighDesertSage]

I have a Christenson Arms Mesa in 7RM that I love. I shoot .5 moa with accubond hand loads.That being said I am currently saving for a Browning Hells Cayon LR in 300WM or 28 Nosler, haven't decided yet. I have done a ton of research and the Browning is a lot of rifle for the money.

 

[noharleyyet]

Look for high end closeout pricing soon....the Cooper from Scheels SLC was a no brainer I couldn't pass up.