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[Dakota4242]

what is one of the best 308 bolt action rifles under $500? Your opinion

 

[spencer rifle]

I really like the Ruger American for hunting. This year is the first time I have missed a deer that was in the crosshairs (100+ yard offhand shot). All others were dead in a minute or less.

4 shots, 100 yards

2020 doe

 

[tomcat13]

I totally agree with SR, tough to beat the Ruger American for the $.

 

[nipprdog]

I totally agree with SR, tough to beat the Ruger American for the $.

Agreed. this is 3 shots at 50yds with mine using federal power shock 150gr soft point

 

[Bill2905]

The Savage Axis II with Accutrigger is a very good rifle at this price point. Savage makes good bolt guns.

Although they are no longer being produced, the Remington 783 would also be a good choice if you were to find a used one in good shape. I helped my buddy get his .308 sighted in and was impressed with how well it shot.

 

[mike4]

Concise thread title: "Best 308 bolt action under $500?"

Uninformative thread title: "308" or "handgun"

 

[bwframe]

Concise thread title: "Best 308 bolt action under $500?"

Uninformative thread title: "308" or "handgun"

Yes please!

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To the OP;

I'd shop the classifieds, looking for a level or two up on the cheapest .308 bolt guns.

 

[Michigan Slim]

As much as I hate to say it, the Mossberg Patriot is stupid accurate.

 

[Bugzilla]

Agreed. this is 3 shots at 50yds with mine using federal power shock 150gr soft point

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But how big is that circle actually??

 

[d.kaufman]

Thompson center compass? I don't have 1 in 308 but my 6.5 creedmoor is accurate as heck.

 

[BigRed]

Keep considering a bolt action rifle....very tempting

 

[Mongo59]

My LGS took a like new TC Compass in .308 in trade yesterday. If the money in my pocket wasn't already spent it would have come home with me for sure...

 

[two70]

Define best. The intended use would be helpful as well. Is the best rifle the one that will print the smallest groups? Or does it have a solid, comfortable stock, smooth action and feed reliably without hangups? In most cases, I would trade a bit of theoretical accuracy for a better stock and a smoother rifle but I don't spend any more time shooting from a bench than I absolutely have to.

 

[88E30M50]

While it’s not under $500, The Tikka T3X is a really nice rifle that is under $800.

 

[diver dan]

Ruger American is a ROCK SOLID 308 and accurate , and priced right.

 

[DadSmith]

Define best. The intended use would be helpful as well. Is the best rifle the one that will print the smallest groups? Or does it have a solid, comfortable stock, smooth action and feed reliably without hangups? In most cases, I would trade a bit of theoretical accuracy for a better stock and a smoother rifle but I don't spend any more time shooting from a bench than I absolutely have to.

I have two 308. One a precision bolt action rifle, and on the heavy side, also an AR-10 which is also heavy but has a different purpose. I gave my youngest son my only light weight 308 I had a Remington 700. I plan on adding another bolt action. I'm looking at the American, or the Thompson Center Venture 2 for a light weight hunter bolt action rifle.

 

[Dakota4242]

Define best. The intended use would be helpful as well. Is the best rifle the one that will print the smallest groups? Or does it have a solid, comfortable stock, smooth action and feed reliably without hangups? In most cases, I would trade a bit of theoretical accuracy for a better stock and a smoother rifle but I don't spend any more time shooting from a bench than I absolutely have to.

Hunting purpose

 

[bwframe]

 

[Dakota4242]

??

 

[TheGrumpyGuy]