I have, or have had, all of the rifles that have been mentioned thus far. All were respectable shooters. Another one to consider is a Savage 110 or 111. I own several and all have shot circles around my Remingtons unless the Remingtons were rebarreled. Savages are also much more affordable. Do not be afraid of the used ones as well. If you are patient you can get one with a shot out barrel for cheep and swap out the barrel. It only takes simple tools and skills to change these barrels… Just a thought…


If money is the true deciding factor mosin nagants are impossible to beat. I have three that I have purchased for less than $100 and have killed elk with them bone stock.