What's the best centerfire rifle for under $500?
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The 783 looks promising but, it just came out so I don't know anything about it. I guess Remington finally realized the needed an entry level rifle since multiple manufacurers are producing rifles that perform just as good as their's . And another thing that made Remington realize they needed an entry level rifle was that the last entry level rifle they produced was the 770, which was a flop.
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The Howa 1500 would get my vote as the most accurate and reliable in that range. With the Hogue stock they are about $500 ($570 w/fluted barrel). This is not a cheap rifle. This rifle will probably shoot under .5 MOA out of the box and can do better with glass bedding. Excellent availability of aftermarket stocks and parts. Mine went to Montana elk/mulie hunting with me this fall while my Rem 700 and Weatherby stayed in the safe. I LIKE it (it shoots .1 MOA to .4 MOA depending on the ammo).
The Savage 111 will shoot nearly as well as the Howa... a very good rifle but the looks and the clunky bolt may offend some. It is accurate and reliable though and will last a lifetime.
Remington also makes the Rem 700 ADL that comes in at about $400 with cheap Tasco or Bushnell throw away scope in the big box stores. I saw one for $379 yesterday without scope. This is the same famous Rem 700 receiver that is configured in their more expensive rifles. No floor plate, fancy stock or adjustable trigger. It will get you going and it will be easiest of all to upgrade any way you choose over the rest of your life. You can put the stock of your choice on one for about $200. You can put a great Timney trigger on one for about $100.
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