I would like to get another bolt gun and I'm looking for suggestions. Currently I have a Savage 12BVSS in .25-06 and a Tikka 595 Sporter in .308. The Savage I got for blasting water bottles and general target practice, the Tikka for long range practice and because it is a piece of art. What I would like to get is something kind of like the Tikka in the sense that it is out of the ordinary, well crafted, functions well and looks great. Kinda like a B&O stereo. The other thing is that I would like to get something at either end of the caliber spectrum, i.e. a low recoil like a .17, .22, .223 or a boom stick like a .375, .416, .458. Other calibers are OK, just looking for something different. I'm thinking a bit bass ackwards in that I would let the gun choice dictate what kind of shooting I would do. Last but not least, I would like to keep the price around $1000. Any thoughts?
The Savage:
The Tikka:
Thanks,
CW