Most Handsome Bolt Action Hunting Rifle?

[Texas Star]

Which bolt action HUNTING rifle from a major factory do you think is the best looking?

I'll vote for the Winchester/USRAC M-70 Fwt. Classic.

The std. M-70 also looks quite good, especially in Super Grade. I like black forearm tips.

I guess we can include the Dakota, although they're of pretty limited production.

I also like the old Mannlicher-Schoenauer rifles and carbines and the Mauser sporting model called the English model. Model A? Looked like a London made custom rifle, if not as fancy in the detailed work and figured wood. A lot were bought by European settlers in Africa who wanted a reliable rifle with good styling, but who couldn't afford a Rigby or H&H or Westley Richards.

I sort of like the Weatherby line, although I trust the M-70 and Mauser actions more.

What's your choice?

 

[thebeamanater107]

I'm not good with model numbers but I'm in love with green mountain laminate stocks. I could get on savage.com and find one of their many rifles that come with it, but I'll save the effort and tell you my thing.

I prefer lever action to bolt though. Dad's jc penny/marlin 30-30 has fired more rounds than the machine gun I carried in Iraq.

the original point and click interface, by Smith and Wesson

 

[arjay]

A model 70 featherweight is on my list if I get serious about hunting again.

 

[sureshotbob]

I do love my Ruger model 77 RSI with it's Manlicher stock.

 

[bgrafsr]

I'm not sure which bolt action I like best, but I definitely know it does not have a full length Mannlicher stock, which I think are uglier than the Rhino or Governor..

 

[adluginb]

Remington Sendero.....

 

[gm272gs]

Weatherby Mark V Deluxe, in 7mm.

 

[Dutchs]

I'm not good with model numbers but I'm in love with green mountain laminate stocks. I could get on savage.com and find one of their many rifles that come with it, but I'll save the effort and tell you my thing.

I prefer lever action to bolt though. Dad's jc penny/marlin 30-30 has fired more rounds than the machine gun I carried in Iraq.

the original point and click interface, by Smith and Wesson

Like this??

 

[zzzippper]

Model 70 Featherweight

 

[illini24]

The Pre 64 Ml 70 bolt is one of the smoothest.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Ruger no. 1. Classiest American factory rifle ever made!
Oops- you only want bolts. Pre 64 model 70.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Any Colt Sauer.

 

[sgt.207]

1. winchester model 70 featherweight
2. Ruger RSI

 

[model70hunter]

1. Winchester pre-64 Model 70. Sold all but 3, wife claims one.
2. Kimber Model 84, 7m-08, bought wife one, loved it, bought me one.
3. Weatherby MKV German made, yep big ole cheek piece and all. Sold all but 2.

All the above have distinct and handsome designs.

For me what also makes these guns exceptionally beautiful is the accuracy each displays.

 

[DR505]

Kimber makes a good looking rifle, but I like the Remington line-up best. The 700 is nice, but my personal favorite is:

Remington 673 Guide Rifle
I have one in .350 Remington Magnum and it knocks elk dead!

 

[Fishslayer]

As a lad I remember gazing with lust upon the Weatherbies.

 

[Hodgin]

I've got a Browning A-Bolt (walnut) my dad surprised me with right after I started deer hunting in the mid-60s. Haven't fired it since the late 70s but wouldn't trade it for any gun on the market.

 

[Evil Dog]

Real easy choice for me.... the old Mannlicher-Schoenauer full stock rifles.

 

[Vegetaman]

Always a fan of the German k98 Mauser.

 

[gaucho1]