Ordinarily, I’d agree with the spend more money on the glass crowd. However, this is intended to be a family heirloom and with that in mind, I’d buy something classic with a nice wood stock and blued steel. Maybe a new Browning or Tikka. Or maybe a used Sako, Cooper, or pre-64 Winchester. I’ve seen some very nice customs priced around $2k that someone spent more than twice that much building.
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Browning b78 highwall
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I would want something with nice wood stock to hand down. I have custom 308 Norma mag that my grandpa passed down to me. Beautiful gun.
I have a classic 17 Remington BDL that I’ll pass downComment
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I don't have one but when I think heirloom .270 my mind immediately goes to this rifle.Originally posted by SwampBuck View Post
My grandfather's .270 I ended up with is a 700 ADL. Nothing fancy about it at all but means the world to me because it was his. Can't go wrong with any rifle, imo. The whose behind the what is what matters.Comment
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More money on a gun doesn’t make it an heirloom.
Accuracy and smooth action are what matters
I would also agree on a wood stocked version.
The upgraded scope will allow him more opportunities to make more memories.
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Remington 700 in your choice of caliber and use the remaining on whatever upgrades you would want.Comment
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I have a Tikka in 25-06 that means a lot to me and my family. I was able to take my first good buck with and my wife and two boys were able to take their first bucks with it. Needless to say it will stay with the family forever. In my opinion Tikka makes a great rifle I now own a few of them.
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