Looking for a 308

[newbie76]

I am in  the market for a 308.... up to about 1000...... what do y'all suggest?

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[Biggerhammer]

I am in  the market for a 308.... up to about 1000...... what do y'all suggest?

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Gas gun?
Bolt rifle?
Sporter?
Heavy?

[RadSav]

$1,000.00 or 1,000 yards?  Hunting or target?

[newbie76]

Hunting, 1,000 bucks, would like less but not much more! Bolt action preferred

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[hillbilli]

go and pick up and handle a savage 110 series, a remington 700, maybe a tikka.. see which you like, cant really go wrong.

[DBHAWTHORNE]

What are you looking for in the rifle itself? Barrel length, weight etc. Lot's of great rifles out there. I purchased a brand new Wetherby Mark V Synthetic in .308 last year for $750. It is an awesome rifle.

[Carl]

go and pick up and handle a savage 110 series, a remington 700, maybe a tikka.. see which you like, cant really go wrong.

I went through the same search last year. The advice above is right-on. I settled on a Tikka synthetic stainless in .308. I'm very happy with it.

Carl

[bobcat]

I would recommend a Browning A Bolt. You can get one for $550:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=325738057


Unless you're into only buying American made products, then look at Savage, Marlin, Remington, and Ruger. They all make good rifles. Although there is at least one rifle that Remington makes, and one that Savage makes, that you want to avoid.
I've heard the Marlin XS7 is a good rifle for the money. And, if you spend less on a rifle, you can spend more on a scope.   

[yorketransport]

 

Does the $1000 include your scope budget? If yes, I'd recommend finding a rifle in $500-600 range and then spend around $400 on a scope.

Even if the $1000 is for just the rifle, I'd probably still buy a $500 rifle. Heck, I'd buy a $300 and then spend the extra money to build a better rifle and still come in under $1000.

Andrew

[BigGoonTuna]

M70 super grade.

[Maverick]

I've got a ruger m77 mark ii black synthetic with a stainless barrel. Traded for it and still havnt shot it   

[Dan-o]

You can pick up the Savage 111 combo with the Nikon BDC reticle scope for under $500.     That's a plenty good package, and leaves you $500 for ammo to practice with.

Good luck making your choice.

[newbie76]

Thanks:)

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[RadSav]

For the money the new Ruger American looks hard to beat.  Everyone I know that purchased one this past year has experienced subMOA grouping.  That leaves you a bunch of Benjamins for scope and ammo!  If it weren't so damn ugly I might have to get one for myself.

[Bean Counter]

I recommend spending $300-400 on a used rifle and spending $600-700 on a quality scope 

[bobcat]

I recommend spending $300-400 on a used rifle and spending $600-700 on a quality scope 

I agree with getting a quality scope, but a Leupold VX II in a 3-9x40 is $299.99. I don't think you gain much by spending double that.


http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=LU56780&src=tpCtgOp


Or 271.19 here:

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=00024110797

[Machias]

Have you checked out the Ruger American Rifle, it's $299 for a .308.

[Bean Counter]

I recommend spending $300-400 on a used rifle and spending $600-700 on a quality scope 

I agree with getting a quality scope, but a Leupold VX II in a 3-9x40 is $299.99. I don't think you gain much by spending double that.

I suppose its in the eye of the beholder. At a minimum, I wouldn't get a riflescope without fully multicoated optics. My next riflescope will be a Zeiss 4-14x44mm w/Rapid z800 for $622 through Promotive.com. 

[DBHAWTHORNE]

Have you checked out the Ruger American Rifle, it's $299 for a .308.

Wow...that's a great deal. I might buy one myself.

[Machias]

Not sure if they are still having the sale, but here you go:

http://www.slickguns.com/product/ruger-american-308

[DBHAWTHORNE]

Not sure if they are still having the sale, but here you go:

http://www.slickguns.com/product/ruger-american-308

Thank you 

[Paxer]

to funny I just called a friend about this question, I am in the market for a bolt action rifle for big game hunting, bear / elk   
http://www.cooperfirearms.com/our-rifles/98-model-54

something like this in 308

or http://www.cooperfirearms.com/our-rifles/95-model-52

in 30-06

[blacktailcody]

Tikka for 650 and leupold scope for 250 you cannot go wrong with that combo.

[RadSav]

to funny I just called a friend about this question, I am in the market for a bolt action rifle for big game hunting, bear / elk   
http://www.cooperfirearms.com/our-rifles/98-model-54

something like this in 308

or http://www.cooperfirearms.com/our-rifles/95-model-52

in 30-06

If you can find a new Cooper 52 Classic repeater with mounts and a good scope for less than 1,000 smackers please let me know   I'd love to find that deal!