Recommend a 308 bolt action rifle

[Jimbob2.0]

I would go with a good Savage, probably snag something mid-line for honing your skills then move up to an FCP or FCP-K.

Honestly, I have the Gunsite Scout, havent shot it yet but it is very heavy not sure it would be my number one choice....even if I just had one rifle. The mags are also a pain.

On the outside if you can find a Remington 798 in .308 these are good buys. They are made by Zastava and essentially a Mauser action with all of its strengths and simplicity. The triggers also adjust nicely. If its like my 799 its accuracy is insane. Only downside is that you need to raise the scope a bit more than many are comfortable with the clear the bolthandle. Finish is good and laminate stock looks great, I would snag one if I came across it at the right price. Actually looking for one in .375 H&H or .458 for a Safari gun build i have in mind. They are still being imported by KVAR and CAI but the finish seems to have taken a turn for the worst.

 

[dreadpirate]

Ok - how about this one?

http://www.basspro.com/Savage10/110-Trophy-Hunter-XP-Rifle/product/120829053335623/

I may even consider 30-06 instead of 308

 

[stu929]

I think we should just go hit the range then you can try out an M1 and a Remy 700

 

[AMStrick]

Give Ed a call. Great guy to work with.

Read his bio so you can get a feel for his background. Lot of been there done that experience.

http://bohmanarms.com/

 

[Alea Jacta Est]

Steyr SSG-69

Classic.

 

[dreadpirate]

I know Ruger does not have as much third party support as Savage or Remmy - but this is pretty damn nice:

http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifleAllWeatherCompact/models.html

 

[SWO Daddy]

I know this is sort of a niche gun, but I have been craving a Ruger Gunsite Scout for a long time:

Only thing keeping me from buying one is the knowledge that this will be one of the last guns to ever be banned...sigh.

 

[otisthedrnk]

308

Most of the time it all depends on the man behind the weapon AIM SMALL MISS SMALL

 

[agator]

My brother and I both bought the Ruger Gunsite Scout rifles. They are both under 1 moa and are pretty fun guns to shoot. They have 3, 5 and 10 round magazines. We put a XS rail on both rifles and then used the rail for a regular scope set up. We are both not fans of scout scopes and the XS rail comes with a backup peep sight so you don't lose the ability to use iron sights. He has a Leupold 2x7 VXR scope on his and I put a Burris 2x7 Fullflied II on mine. They have been great rifles and we both have shoot them out to 300 yards accurately at Delmarva Sporting Clays. Ruger now has a stainless version with a 18 inch barrel that I wish they had sold before I had bought mine with the 16 1/2 inch barrel. With decent ammo, we are both getting just under 1 inch at 100 yards. We also put a Larue Tactical A2 flash hider on them. These have become one of our favorite rifles to shoot.

 

[Traveler]

Ok - how about this one?

http://www.basspro.com/Savage10/110-Trophy-Hunter-XP-Rifle/product/120829053335623/

I may even consider 30-06 instead of 308

The .308 is a good round, but the 30-06 has way more choices in factory loads. When ammo was scarce, 30-06 was back on the shelves LONG before .308. It may be old, and not sexy, but it gets the job done. The bigger the game you intend to go after, the more likely the 30-06 is your huckleberry.

 

[Pinecone]

If I had only one rifle, it would be .30-06.

Every rural gas station has ammunition. LOTS of factory ammunition choices. Good for any game on the NA continent, and good for most game anywhere else.

And with handloading, you can get almost .300 Win Mag performance out of it. Factory loadings have to be safe in older rifles (some VERY old).

 

[otisthedrnk]

The best you can afford but the ruger American looks good

 

[BossmanPJ]

I have a ruger scout and love it. cant go wrong with that one

 

[INMY01TA]

Go for broke. FN SPR A1a

http://www.fnhusa.com/l/products/rifles/spr-series/spr-a1a/

 

[WheelHead]

There is nothing like an relatively inexpensive off the shelf rifle that will shoot sub MOA with some hand loading. I have lots of bolt rifles and enjoy them all. I have always thought about some type of scout rifle and the Ruger interest me. Has anyone done some load development to see what that thing could really do?

 

[B1web]

+1 on 5R

Love mine

 

[dreadpirate]

This is what I am getting from one of our IP's in PA:

http://www.basspro.com/Savage10/110-Trophy-Hunter-XP-Rifle/product/120829053335623/

Can't beat it for the value - even if I do end up replacing the scope rings. If I don't like the scope (It's a Nikon), I'll put it on my 10/22 or sell it here.

 

[dreadpirate]

I am still waiting on this guy. If he does not close the deal by Monday, I am going to Bass Pro.

This is what I am getting from one of our IP's in PA:

http://www.basspro.com/Savage10/110-Trophy-Hunter-XP-Rifle/product/120829053335623/

Can't beat it for the value - even if I do end up replacing the scope rings. If I don't like the scope (It's a Nikon), I'll put it on my 10/22 or sell it here.

 

[Vile Shadow]

If I had only one rifle, it would be .30-06.

Every rural gas station has ammunition. LOTS of factory ammunition choices. Good for any game on the NA continent, and good for most game anywhere else.

And with handloading, you can get almost .300 Win Mag performance out of it. Factory loadings have to be safe in older rifles (some VERY old).

I'll second that.

Only reason I don't want a .30-06 is that I have an M1A.

But if I could only have one or the other, it would .30-06

 

[Sam Salvati]

Did OP end up getting something?