Looking for a new rifle, to keep forever

In the market for a rifle that I will want passed down for generations. Something wood stock, stainless or blued. I saw the new Model 70 super grade maple and it is gorgeous. Also have always liked the Weatherby’s. What else would yall suggest that I could get new right now. Under or around $1500. Would probably stick with a 270 or 30-06. A caliber I know is common and be around for years to come.

https://www.eurooptic.com/sako-85-finn-bear-30-06-sprg-11-rate-of-twist-24-barrel-mpn-jrsf520.aspx

Weatherby Mark V Sporter, maybe some Deluxes or a Lazermark.

Those tikka hunters are a nice looking gun.....

I've got a Sako 85 Hunter 260 Remington that I bought for the same reason. Beautiful wood and superb craftsmanship. Don't shoot it much, but did use it to take my 21" Blackbuck. Shoots extremely well with factory ammo and will definitely be passed down to someone.

Sakos and Kimber Selects have some really nice walnut.

sako 85, no doubt. 7mm-08, Swarovski Z3 or Z5

That one would be hard to beat at that price

If it was me, knowing Sako's calibers, id go

1. 7mm-08
2. 6.5X55
3. .338 Federal

In your price range would be a Pre 64 Winchester Model 70 in 30-06 or 270. Already a classic.

M

Best idea of all.

Yeah I like the ones yall are throwing out. Forgot to say I had been looking at the Sakos as well. 7-08 was definitely on the list too. Never looked into 338 Federal is ammo readily available? Thanks guys. That Sako Finn Bear is priced really well!!!

Recently bought my new rifle that will likely be passed on to my son when that day comes. I went with the Tikka T3X Hunter Stainless in 308. Added a Leupold VX-6 HD 3-18x50. Very pleased overall. I like the new features of the T3X over the T3. Having trouble uploading pics

Try to find a Browning B78 in 30.06

I have all those calibers. You have good taste Buzz. I didn't think anyone on the THF besides me knew what a 338 Federal was. It's no Creedmoor.

Nice rifle got one in .260.....