Best new bolt action with irons?

[MK20]

I absolutely love shooting a Finnish M39 with its fantastic iron sights. Which modern rifle is the closest I can get to this old classic? I would like something in an available caliber (308, 30-06, 223, 6.5, etc.) mainly I don’t want to wear out the barrel on such a collectible rifle like the 39.
Any advice?

 

[gnochi]

The rifles being in stock is iffy, but you’re basically asking about a Sako insert-bear-species-here.

 

[MK20]

I am talking about handling and sights, not similar manufacturer. Thanks.

 

[308pirate]

I absolutely love shooting a Finnish M39 with its fantastic iron sights. Which modern rifle is the closest I can get to this old classic? I would like something in an available caliber (308, 30-06, 223, 6.5, etc.) mainly I don’t want to wear out the barrel on such a collectible rifle like the 39.
Any advice?

Tikka T3x Arctic .308 Win Rifle JRARC316

Tikka T3x Arctic .308 Win Rifle JRARC316 | Only at EuroOptic.com!

www.eurooptic.com

 

[gnochi]

I am talking about handling and sights, not similar manufacturer. Thanks.

I recommended the bear series specifically for the handling and sights being about as similar as you can get in a modern rifle.

 

[MK20]

Oh, I haven’t seen one with sights before. I will look further into this. Thanks.

 

[ma smith]

Also this one

Tikka T3x Battue Rifles

Tikka T3x Battue in stock and on sale at Eurooptic.com. Call (570) 368-3920 to place your order.

www.eurooptic.com

 

[308pirate]

Also this one

Tikka T3x Battue Rifles

Tikka T3x Battue in stock and on sale at Eurooptic.com. Call (570) 368-3920 to place your order.

www.eurooptic.com

The Arctic has a rear aperture sight. Far superior in accuracy to the more common configuration of the Battue.

 

[KYAggie]

If you’re looking for “not too expensive”, look at the Savage 110 Hog.

Savage 110 Hog Hunter 308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with Threaded Barrel

Savage: 110 Hog Hunter 308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with Threaded Barrel for sale at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore.

www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com

 

[SD Carpenter]

There's a marlin lever action in 6.5 creedmoor it's pretty slick

 

[RTH1800]

Iron sighted M1 or M1A is about as fun as it gets in iron sighted rifles.

 

[Alpine 338]

How about the Ruger Scout Rifle in 308Win, which uses AICS magazines?

 

[308pirate]

Iron sighted M1 or M1A is about as fun as it gets in iron sighted rifles.

I think an AR-15A2 is right up there with them

 

[Ndbowhunter]

Make some light loads for ur m39

Barrel life will be ridiculous with something like 35gr h4896..

What’s ur bore slug out to?

Pretty ez to thumb in a hornady 311 ball on fired cases and light a small charge of whatever powder ya choose. Blue dot is good.

Anschutz 1781 dl is a pretty close modern equivalent. It’ll feel like having a laser wand off hand.

 

[LeftyJason]

How about the Ruger Scout Rifle in 308Win, which uses AICS magazines?

Originally considered getting one of those before I decided to get my t3x since they are available lefty. Decided not to go with the ruger after I ran the bolt on one. Felt like crap compared to the the Tikka and I don't know what good feels like. Also didn't like the wobbliness of the ruger with the bolt open.

 

[MK20]

I mainly ask as my M39 is like a laser pointer for me. If i want to hit something i just adjust the sights and shoot it. It fits me better than any other rifle.

 

[KYAggie]

There's a marlin lever action in 6.5 creedmoor it's pretty slick

Do you have a link to that? I know Henry has one out, but I can’t seem to find a 6.5 in a Marlin.

MK20, I get why you like the M39; I have a 1898 Krag I feel the same about and it’s a fun gun to shoot. Not many guns with good adjustable irons these days. M1 Garand or M1A are pretty good.

 

[Ndbowhunter]

I mainly ask as my M39 is like a laser pointer for me. If i want to hit something i just adjust the sights and shoot it. It fits me better than any other rifle.

I wonder if the 13.5” LOP is a factor

Shoot the shit out of it and if accuracy falls off get it rebarreled. No big deal.

 

[txguero]

CZ 527 lux. I have a 527 American in .223 and love it

 

[Bungi]

Also can't find a Marlin lever in 6.5 creedmoor

Must have meant the Henry

 

[SD Carpenter]

Also can't find a Marlin lever in 6.5 creedmoor

Must have meant the Henry

Yeah I watched a video of it a bit ago that's what I was talking about.

 

[Ndbowhunter]

The Henry is pretty rubbish.

Unless you like clunky actions, slow lock times and bad triggers

 

[MK20]

The Henry’s do suck.

 

[Bungi]

Browning BLR comes in 6.5 cm.

 

[Ndbowhunter]

Henry long ranger and blr’s aren’t bolt guns

New blr’s are not the same as pre 81’s.

 

[KYAggie]

New blr’s are not the same as pre 81’s.

Is this a good thing or bad? I don’t have one, but I’ve always had a fondness for them and my understanding is the new ones can be remarkably accurate.

 

[Ndbowhunter]

They may be slightly more accurate but you will be hard pressed to find a smith that will rebarrel them..

Will take the steel receivers over aluminum.

Back on track regarding irons on bolt guns.. i’d not be scared to get a smith to set up a t3 in a laminate stock with some modern iron sights. Or slum the arctic.

That said a 2moa red dot might be a decent compromise on most any rifle. Threw a red dot on my t1x this weekend and it was surprisingly well regulate ergo wise. Don’t have a regular stocked t3 Center fire atm to confirm. Ymmv