What bolt gun for your $1000

[*Klutch*]

OK. so I've decided to buy a new bolt gun in .270 win. I want to keep my budget to $1000 or less including the scope and mounts. I have a 2x7x33 Redfield on my Marlin336 that I've been thinking of replacing with a peep sight so I can use that but I was thinking more like a 3x9x40. I looked at a new Winchester 70 featherweight but it's about $800+tax, I've been considering a Savage 111 possibly a package gun but not sure about them just yet. I like the 116 they are about $750 +tax w/accustock and trigger.

What rifle do you guys recommend, not just of the two I mentioned but if there is another option please feel free to offer your opinions.
I like the model 70 cause the bolt is smooth as a baby's backside and the barrel is free floated. I'm questioning it cause of the price I think it may be overpriced a bit...

[625]

I'm assuming you are buying this to hunt with since a featherweight isn't great for anything else. I'm no bolt gun expert, but I'd lean towards an average rifle and a nice scope rather than an expensive rifle and a cheap scope. However, I am a Nikon fan, and they make some decent, affordable scopes.

[Yoder]

I picked up a Weatherby Mark V last year for $900. The trigger is awesome, smoothest bolt I've ever felt and the bolt rotation to open is 54 degrees instead of 90 on most rifles so it's pretty quick. Mine is a 300 win mag and I'm getting under 1in groups at 100 yrds with cheap Federal blue box ammo. I know the new Vanguard guarantees under 1 moa at 100 yrds.

[*Klutch*]

I had a Vanguard series 1 and it shot great but I had to put a Bell and Carlson stock on it to get it to shoot great. I had a Nikon Monarch 4x12 on it also but it became a bit heavy for hunting.

Yes it's going to be for hunting and I would prefer to keep the barrel at 22".

I don't mind going over budget but I want to see what my options would be under a grand for a decent package. I don't need to shoot the light off a moving airplane but I do like my bolt guns to shoot very well so accuracy is important. I would like a rifle I can buy and just shoot instead of trying to accurize it for the next $600, that's why I'm leaning towards the model 70. On the flip side something like the Savage is $600 gun and scope and just shoot it. Maybe I'm just thinking out loud too...

[mikal90]

Remington 700 CDL, Remington 700's are good enough for our police and military. Nikon 3x9x40 medium height rings.

[Pukindog]

CZ 550. Best bang for the buck as far as I am concerned. Great single set trigger is better then any other factory trigger out there; bar none. Fit, finish, and accuracy are tops. Put on what ever glass you like to keep within your budget.

Jeff

[DSSA]

I can't compare it to any of the aforementioned units, but I picked up a Remington 700 SPS in .308 with a Millett 4-16x50 on it and really like it.

I don't know about the durability of the Millett as I don't beat the crap out of it, but as far as every other aspect I like it much better than my Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 which hovers around the same price.

[dk99358]

Tikka T3 SS/syn Lite with a Bushnell Elite 3-9X40 scope.

Dale

[TonyF]

I looked at a new Winchester 70 featherweight but it's about $800+tax,

I like the model 70 cause the bolt is smooth as a baby's backside and the barrel is free floated. I'm questioning it cause of the price I think it may be overpriced a bit...

The Model 70 would be my first choice.

I have two of the new FN made FW rifles, one in .308 and one in 7x57 Mauser.

The .270 in a FW classic is an excellent rifle / cartridge combo.

[yukon375]

remington 700.