Help me pick my new rifle

[Truckman]

I want a new deer rifle. I need opinions on caliber and brand. I want long range shot capability. I'd like to keep my cost at $1000-1500.
I currently own browning A-bolt SS with boss in both 270 and 300 wsm.
Thoughts?

[DOUBLE.A]

Older 70s model Rem model 700 7 mag in good shape with some nice glass would be my vote

[jstanton]

Do you reload? If not I like 7mm Rem Mag or even .25-06. If you do then 280AI or 26 Nosler. It's at the upper end of your budget but I would have APR build you a rifle, you won't be disappointed in quality or accuracy!

[Truckman]

I won't be reloading
I'm kinda leaning towards a smaller caliber like the 25-06.

[sir shovelhands]

Get a rem 700 action (preferably used, but since you want new, brownells has them), buy a nice rifle cut barrel from lilja, brux, krieger, etc, in 280AI or one of the 6mm/6.5mm cartridges, and slap whatever stock you want on it.

Or just ask Blake...

[DOUBLE.A]

I won't be reloading
I'm kinda leaning towards a smaller caliber like the 25-06.

how long of range are we talking

[Truckman]

Get a rem 700 action (preferably used, but since you want new, brownells has them), buy a nice rifle cut barrel from lilja, brux, krieger, etc, in 280AI or one of the 6mm/6.5mm cartridges, and slap whatever stock you want on it.

Or just ask Blake...

When I say new, I meant new to me
Sounds good, whose Blake?
Perhaps I need to raise my thinking $ wise.

[Truckman]

how long of range are we talking

700-1000 yards

[tanto]

Buy $1000 worth of ammo, last I checked the 300 wsm was a pretty good long range caliber

[Truckman]

Buy $1000 worth of ammo, last I checked the 300 wsm was a pretty good long range caliber

Very true! That's why I said I "want" a new one.

[laredoarcher]

300 wsm

[tanto]

Haha just giving you a hard time. You will get lots of votes for .25-06 and 7mm-08. Lighter bullets and increased velocity make for good flat shooters but I bet there are better options for the 700-1000 range

[bowpro12]

I would look hard at a 6.5 Creedmore or a .260. Most all the regular brands are producing shooters nowadays. Add some good glass and you'll be ready for those long shots.

[TexMax]

Nothing against the quarter bore but that would be way down the list especially if you don't reload.

[bboswell]

If your wanting to 1 up your 300 WSM then go custom build.

And as mentioned, CajunBlake is an excellent resource for getting a great rifle built on a budget. His top suggestions seem to be APR, PacNor & Pete Pieper not necessarily in that order