Looking for a 308

[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!