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[Sonney]

I am new to long rifles don't know too much about the quality of the different brands Rem, Savage ets. If you were to buy one what one would you guys buy. I want one that will hit the target at 300 yrds. and stay reliable for several shots. I will put a good scope on the rifle I would like to stay in the 500 to 700 dollar range for the rifle. I do mostly hand guns and have one Windham AR. so as you can see I need some help. This needs to be chambered in the 308.


Thanks


Sonney

 

[Mgderf]

Howa 1500
Savage
Remington 700
Thompson Center Venture

These are just a few that come to mind.

BTW- Any decent quality .bolt gun in .308 Winchestershould do 300 yards without even thinking about it. 600+ yards are easily possible with a good quality .308.

 

[nucone]

If I were buying new today I would go for either a Savage or Tikka T3. Both have great triggers that are adjustable and in your price range.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Savage 10FP. I haven't priced them in a few years but you can get the 10FP in the standard, McMillon, or Choat (I think) stock. The standard stock leaves something to be desired but they can be made very reliable. Check Savage Shooters - Home for all the tricks to get every bit of accuracy out of it, bedding, strengthening the forearm to remove any flex,you name it it's there.

 

[sgreen3]

Savage 10FP SR

Howa 1500 TargetMaster

Either of these two rifles would be fine choices.

 

[gunman41mag]

REMINGTON 700 will be more than accurate at 300 yards

 

[hrearden]

Ive got a Howa .243 and picked it up for less than what people are selling Savages for, and its smoother. Plus, aftermarket is starting to pick up for it. Ive got a lot of work into mine, but itll dot "i"s all the way to 300, so Im anxious to try further.

 

[koutsevil]

Savage 10FP. I haven't priced them in a few years but you can get the 10FP in the standard, McMillon, or Choat (I think) stock. The standard stock leaves something to be desired but they can be made very reliable. Check Savage Shooters - Home for all the tricks to get every bit of accuracy out of it, bedding, strengthening the forearm to remove any flex,you name it it's there.

What he said!

 

[DMNewton69]

+1 for the 700 my buddy had one and it was a great rifle