We all like nice things. Luxury cars, posh clothes, fancy cell phones, whatever your vice might be, it’s nice to have the good stuff. But when it comes to rifles, that attitude can get really expensive. And while none of us would turn down a $10,000 Blaser R8, most of us aren’t lining up to pay for one.
For the vast majority of hunters, a cheap rifle will put as much meat in the freezer as an expensive one. And these days, those budget rifles even come with scopes.
But are they any good? We got a whole pile of them to find out.
OUT OF THE BOX & INTO THE WOODS
Before we get into individual reviews, let’s talk about some big-picture things.
First, don’t make your decision based on the MSRP. While MSRP ranges widely among these rifles, prices we’re seeing in stores are much closer. The cost shouldn’t dictate your choice since these are really a lot closer than the MSRP makes you think they are. Check local and online pricing before committing.
Secondly, none of these rifles should be bought and then immediately taken to harvest an animal. You need to check the level of the scope, the torque on the mount and scope rings, zero the rifle and test with your preferred ammo. Some retailers will level, torque
