Looking for hunting rifle

[BIG_MIKE2005]

I'm not looking to spend a ton on a rifle. I'd like to get one I can take straight off the store shelf & to the range to sight in then out hunting. Whats your opinion of the Remington Model 770's from BassPro. I'm looking at the Whitetail Pro models that come with a scope for about $350. I just cant decide between weather to go with a .270/.243/.308 or 30-06, any feedback on these rifles or which caliber would be best suited for my purposes. I check ammo costs & if shooting the Remington ammo its $20 a box for all the above listed calibers, so shooting cost seems to be equal across the board.

 

[Old Fart]

All of those calibers would be adequate for deer hunting around here. All have been used for years with success.

I've only owned one 770 I can remember right now and it was in 300 mag.
Shoot plenty good and had no real problems with it.
I traded it off a few yaers ago because of the mag recoild being a bit too much.

 

[MoBoost]

Stay away from 770 ...
On $300 new - you need to find Marlin XS7; used Savage, Remington 700, Howa, Tikka.
243 will cover everything in Oklahoma and be easier on shoulder than the other calibers mentioned.

http://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?114688-Best-budget-hunting-rifle

 

[338Shooter]

770 is junk. I would choose .243 off that list.

 

[BIG_MIKE2005]

I was lookin on Academy's site & noticed the Savage Axis .243 Winchester Bolt-Action Rifle for $280 without scope, BassPro Savage rifles went through the roof price wise once above .22 caliber.

I'm guessing since I'm on such a budget I probably need to go look through Sportsmans World inventory then too huh, they usually have some competitive pricing from what I hear but have no inventory online to search.

 

[surjimmy]

Tikka is a little more, but you'll never have to buy another rifle. I went from a 300wsm to a 243 and have never looked back. If this is going to be your only rifle for everything maybe even elk, then get a 300 but for Okla. a 243 will do all you want.

 

[ripnbst]

You can get into a Rem 700 ADL at Academy for $380+tax. At least you could last week. I picked one up in .308. At that price I couldn't pass it up.

 

[BIG_MIKE2005]

You can get into a Rem 700 ADL at Academy for $380+tax. At least you could last week. I picked one up in .308. At that price I couldn't pass it up.

So whats the difference between the Remington 700 ADL & the 770 Whitetail Pro? What makes the 770 a troubled gun but not the 700?

 

[TwoForFlinching]

+1, Rem 770 is junk... Rem 700 ADL/SPS is a good starter rifle. Tikka and Howa's are decent. The upper echelon Savages are getting rave reviews. Take a look at the new TC bolt rifles. If you're really constrained on a budget, look at the CVA's. Yes, they're lacking in some areas, but they shoot straight.

 

[Shootin 4 Fun]

The 770 is poorly fitted and has about the worst action I ever felt on a bolt gun. The Savage Axis seems to be a fair deal for the money.