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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: newbie76 on January 13, 2013, 12:35:55 AM

Title: Looking for a 308
Post by: newbie76 on January 13, 2013, 12:35:55 AM: I am in the market for a 308.... up to about 1000...... what do y'all suggest?

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Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 13, 2013, 12:38:30 AM: Quote from: newbie76 on January 13, 2013, 12:35:55 AM
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?
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: RadSav on January 13, 2013, 12:39:04 AM: $1,000.00 or 1,000 yards? Hunting or target?
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: newbie76 on January 13, 2013, 09:41:47 AM: Hunting, 1,000 bucks, would like less but not much more! Bolt action preferred

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Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: hillbilli on January 13, 2013, 09:47:43 AM: go and pick up and handle a savage 110 series, a remington 700, maybe a tikka.. see which you like, cant really go wrong.
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on January 13, 2013, 10:17:54 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: Carl on January 13, 2013, 11:17:42 AM: Quote from: hillbilli on January 13, 2013, 09:47:43 AM
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
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: bobcat on January 13, 2013, 12:00:41 PM: I would recommend a Browning A Bolt. You can get one for $550:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=325738057 (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.
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: yorketransport on January 13, 2013, 12:10:28 PM: :yeah:

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
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: BigGoonTuna on January 13, 2013, 12:15:49 PM: M70 super grade.
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: Maverick on January 13, 2013, 02:51:26 PM: I've got a ruger m77 mark ii black synthetic with a stainless barrel. Traded for it and still havnt shot it :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: Dan-o on January 13, 2013, 03:05:55 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: newbie76 on January 13, 2013, 03:20:53 PM: Thanks:)

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Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: RadSav on January 13, 2013, 03:39:33 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: Bean Counter on January 13, 2013, 03:48:40 PM: I recommend spending $300-400 on a used rifle and spending $600-700 on a quality scope :twocents:
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: bobcat on January 13, 2013, 04:45:16 PM: Quote from: Bean Counter on January 13, 2013, 03:48:40 PM
I recommend spending $300-400 on a used rifle and spending $600-700 on a quality scope :twocents:

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

Or 271.19 here:

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=00024110797 (http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=00024110797)
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: Machias on January 13, 2013, 05:04:07 PM: Have you checked out the Ruger American Rifle, it's $299 for a .308.
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: Bean Counter on January 13, 2013, 05:19:36 PM: Quote from: bobcat on January 13, 2013, 04:45:16 PM
Quote from: Bean Counter on January 13, 2013, 03:48:40 PM
I recommend spending $300-400 on a used rifle and spending $600-700 on a quality scope :twocents:

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.
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on January 13, 2013, 07:27:07 PM: Quote from: Machias on January 13, 2013, 05:04:07 PM
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.
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: Machias on January 13, 2013, 07:38:16 PM: Not sure if they are still having the sale, but here you go:

http://www.slickguns.com/product/ruger-american-308 (http://www.slickguns.com/product/ruger-american-308)
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on January 13, 2013, 09:04:01 PM: Quote from: Machias on January 13, 2013, 07:38:16 PM
Not sure if they are still having the sale, but here you go:

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

Thank you :tup:
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: Paxer on January 14, 2013, 02:57:46 PM: 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 (http://www.cooperfirearms.com/our-rifles/98-model-54)

something like this in 308

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

in 30-06
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: blacktailcody on January 14, 2013, 03:23:58 PM: Tikka for 650 and leupold scope for 250 you cannot go wrong with that combo.
Title: Re: Looking for a 308
Post by: RadSav on January 14, 2013, 05:36:55 PM: Quote from: Paxer on January 14, 2013, 02:57:46 PM
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 (http://www.cooperfirearms.com/our-rifles/98-model-54)

something like this in 308

or http://www.cooperfirearms.com/our-rifles/95-model-52 (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 :tup: I'd love to find that deal! :drool: