I want my first dedicated hunting rifle. I like Weatherby Vanguard and Bergara B14 Ridge rifles; similar features and similar cost. Which would you pick and why. And, feel free to mention any others.
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First & Only Centerfire Bolt Action - Weatherby v Bergara v other
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Are you referring to the cone bolt nose?
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CZ 557 American | CZ-USA
If you want a 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 or .30-06 I'd take a look at the CZ 557 American.
If you want a 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 or .30-06 I'd take a look at the CZ 557 American.
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I don’t have a center fire CZ bolt action rifle but I am happy with the price versus quality of my CZ bolt action rim fire.
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I would agree, Tikka would probably win in a poll. I think it’s mostly due to relatively less familiarity with Bergara though. I can tell you I have a lot of experience with Tikka, Bergara, Remington, Savage, Ruger, Weatherby Vanguard (Howa 1500)and lots of others. The Tikka T3x and Bergara B14 are similar quality and overall better than the others mentioned. I personally think the Bergara is the better rifle over the Tikka but it’s close and somewhat subjective. Honestly, Either the Bergara or the Tikka will be about as good a hunting rifle as you will ever need.
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If you want to buy new either the Vanguard or Bergara are fine. If it were me personally I’d scour the local stores for a used Model 70 or 700 in good condition. Those can often be found for excellent prices and are typically excellent rifles. Much better, in my opinion, than a Vanguard or Bergara. Plus, nothing says quintessential American bolt gun like a 70 or 700.
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The Spaniards finally made some decent guns, eh?
Now I’m going to have to get one for giggles.
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Sorry, the average 700 doesn’t hold a candle to a Bergara.
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You should, 700 footprint but miles ahead of Remington as far as quality.
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Really? What about them feel like garbage? What hit or miss experience do you have with them? First hand or a friend of a friend internet story?
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The Howa 1500 action is a perfectly fine action but in no way better than the B14, in fact it’s not as smooth generally.
My experience was making the mistake of buying a B14 on a whim one day at Cabelas as a loaner rifle that turned out to be a POS. I’ve also got over a decade of experience shooting PRS matches since before it was cool and have seen plenty of people show up with them and experience problems.
If you manage to get a good one and can accept the clanky action that’s barely a step up from a Savage action, then I suppose it’s serviceable. They’re not what I’d ever recommend though and I’ve been doing the long range thing for nearly two decades.
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Lol, Clanky action. Ok guy, I’m really glad you let me know you are a seasoned PRS shooter from way back but you are way off on the B14 action, but whatever, agree to disagree.
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I don't hunt anymore but grew up in area heavy into deer hunting. The Weatherby Vanguard is a good rifle, don't know much about the Bergara but from what I have read it's a good rifle also. Either one should make a decent hunting rifle.
Someone mentioned the Savage Axis, I own one and like it for what it cost me but wouldn't put it in the class with all the others mentioned in this thread. The Ruger American would be a better choice in my opinion. The Savage 110 series is a far better rifle than than the Axis and a little better than the Ruger American which is giving credit to Ruger for making a good economy level rifle. I never owned a Tikka but have read good things about them for the past few years and wouldn't hesitate to buy one.
As far as the internal magazine, I don't see any problem with it on a hunting rifle. It may even be a slight advantage but I don't see it really making a difference one way or the other.
The only rifle I see mentioned that I would steer clear of is the Axis, it's not a bad rifle and could kill a deer without any problem but it's quality is well below all the others mentioned. The Ruger American is the most least expensive rifle I would pick for a primary hunting rifle.
Someone mentioned the Savage Axis, I own one and like it for what it cost me but wouldn't put it in the class with all the others mentioned in this thread. The Ruger American would be a better choice in my opinion. The Savage 110 series is a far better rifle than than the Axis and a little better than the Ruger American which is giving credit to Ruger for making a good economy level rifle. I never owned a Tikka but have read good things about them for the past few years and wouldn't hesitate to buy one.
As far as the internal magazine, I don't see any problem with it on a hunting rifle. It may even be a slight advantage but I don't see it really making a difference one way or the other.
The only rifle I see mentioned that I would steer clear of is the Axis, it's not a bad rifle and could kill a deer without any problem but it's quality is well below all the others mentioned. The Ruger American is the most least expensive rifle I would pick for a primary hunting rifle.
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Why was it a POS? What are the details?
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Are you kidding? The older 700s were the basis of some the most accurate bolt guns ever made. I realize the new ones aren’t what they used to be, but Pre-Sellout Remington 700s are outstanding.
Barely shooting 3MOA with Berger and Federal Gold Medal factory match ammo was the start of it.
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agreed, the older 700s are plenty nice. Still think the Bergaras are a step up
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You send it back to Bergara?
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