$1000 rifle budget

[Mdiddi]

Thanks Pete . She may be my favorite in the stable.

The "Canadian Edition" Ruger #1 in 303 Brit is on my wishlist.

Someday.....

Don't think it's the Canadian but just saw this from Prohpet River and thought of your post.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1151262-Ruger-1-A-in-303-British

[GW11]

Great advice has been given already and I am sure whatever you choose will suit you well for a lifetime so the only thing I can add is personal bias .LOL /I also suggest looking at a Ruger #1 as I believe they are one of the classiest looking rifles around and they have less moving parts than the bolts and levers.
I am sure you can find a used one in your budget as new ones run around $1200 - $1400 , Mine is a 45-70 and it is one on my never trade or sell list.

Very nice. Not a rifle that was originally on my list but they do have a good reputation and obviously come highly recommended by some knowledgeable people here. I'll most definitely have a look at a few. Thanks HJ!

[GW11]

Over the last couple of weeks I gave quite a bit of thought as to what I need in a rifle right now versus what I want. In the end, what I want (or rather have always wanted) was the winner. I appreciate everyone's recommendations and I did consider pretty much everything that was suggested. A Winchester Model 70 super grade almost came home with me one afternoon. Another day it was a Tikka, the next day it was the X-bolt, I was driving my wife crazy. I did manage to convince her that although my birthday isn't until November, it might be best to buy now before the prices go up because of the dollar.

Sunday afternoon I took a drive up to Ellwood Epp's and finally scratched the big bore itch that has bothered me since I first started hunting and shooting. It won't be the most accurate gun I have, nor will it be very fast or flat shooting, but inside 100 yards it will put a serious smackdown on pretty well anything. I'm sure it also has a serious fun factor on the range too, really looking forward to trying it out. The good folks at Epp's switched out the factory irons right there for a Williams receiver peep and firesight front post. A couple of boxes of shells as well and I stayed well under $1000.

Marlin Model 1895G in .45-70 gov't



To compare the size, here is my Marlin model 30AS in 30-30. The 30AS is pretty much the same as a 336 except for a cheaper stock.

[mbhunter]

Beautiful looking piece of equipment! Congrats on the new addition

[TurkeyRookie]

Great looking gun GW! enjoy the early bday present!

[Hunter John]

That is awesome GW, you are gonna love the thump of that bad boy and the peep sight is a perfect match for that rig. Look forward to the range report.

[werner.reiche]

Nice!!!!!

Welcome to the big bore club.

[DGearyFTE]

Nice!!!!!

Welcome to the big bore club.

LOL... werner, knowing your preference for big bore I knew you would like GW11's choice!

It is a great looking rifle!