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Best rifle made in USA? #2680214
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In your opinion What is the best all around rifle made in the USA? Most accurate, best trigger, fit and finish etc.


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We talking about off the shelf or a boutique semi-custom build kinda rifle?

Off the shelf, I would be looking at the Barrett Fieldcraft which is $1,500ish or the Seekins Havak which is around $2,000.

The boutique guns will run $2,500-7,000 or so.

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Off the shelf.


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Cooper if we are talking blued steel and walnut for sure. In stainless and synthetic,it's debatable. If I wanted light weight then a Barrett Fieldcraft,if long range ,a GAP.

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Weatherby Mark V Deluxe would fit in that category somewhere.


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Originally Posted by bill
Weatherby Mark V Deluxe would fit in that category somewhere.


Is that made in Merica?

I would say that Ruger, Remington, and Savage make some nice rifles.

The 700 with an upgraded trigger would be my starting point.

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Originally Posted by burbank
Originally Posted by bill
Weatherby Mark V Deluxe would fit in that category somewhere.


Is that made in Merica?

I would say that Ruger, Remington, and Savage make some nice rifles.

The 700 with an upgraded trigger would be my starting point.



California I think so it's kind of made in America.


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I wouldn't put Remington and best in the same sentence. A completely worked over Remington, ya sure, but for an off the shelf rifle, no way.

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I wouldn't put Remington and best in the same sentence. A completely worked over Remington, ya sure, but for an off the shelf rifle, no way.


I’ve never had one that wouldn’t shoot, and as well as any TikkaSako I’ve owned.

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Originally Posted by burbank
Originally Posted by bill
Weatherby Mark V Deluxe would fit in that category somewhere.


Is that made in Merica?

I would say that Ruger, Remington, and Savage make some nice rifles.

The 700 with an upgraded trigger would be my starting point.


Yup, Specifically a Ruger American, because they just shoot very well. They ain't pretty, but for a rifle that is as accurate as any off the shelf rifle and probably as accurate as a lot of custom builds, this would be my first choice.

Second would be a 700. Only reason it don't qualify for the first spot tie with Ruger is the sorry XMP trigger...Sure I have seen a few that had issues, but the new ones have a bad rep that isn't deserved. I have bought probably 8-10 over the last few years and have never gotten a bad one.

Savage is also a good gun, I just don't care for them.


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You have to define “best”.

The absolute most rock solid unstoppable rifle produced in the US is the Ruger 30-06 Guide Gun.

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Hmm "best" isn't easily defined. Savage's&Rugers homely looking but tackdrivers. Jarrett's&Sisk's pretty and also tackdrivers(and 4 figure prices too)


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I got an off the shelf Remington 700 in 270 that shoots as well or better than riles costing much more.


Sig Sauer, to hell and back reliable.

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Let's just say looks has to count for something, with that being said it would have to be wood stock. Synthetic stock guns are just ugly I own a couple and they shoot great but not very pretty. I was looking at getting a Winchester model 70 7mm/08 beautiful gun but not made in USA that sucks.

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Bergara's Premier line over any of the others I've seen mentioned so far


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Originally Posted by Luvbowhuntn
Bergara's Premier line over any of the others I've seen mentioned so far

I was going to mention Bergara rifles. I know they are a Spanish company but accuracy should be the bottom line not where it was made


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Bergara's Premier line over any of the others I've seen mentioned so far

I was going to mention Bergara rifles. I know they are a Spanish company but accuracy should be the bottom line not where it was made


Their Premier line is made here in the US at their location in Georgia. But yes I would agree, country of origin be damned, I want the best product for my dollar personally.

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Remington 700 sendero needs to be mentioned.

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I'm a sucker for a 3-position safety so for USA made I'd lean towards pre-Portugal Winchester M70, Kimber Montana (or Classic Select if you prefer walnut), maybe even a Montana Rifle Co for a slightly higher priced variant


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