Another which gun should I get question.

[45aber]

I searched the forums for a few weeks and couldn't get a good answer for specifics. I want a .308 bolt action because I don't have that niche filled. I have a Remington pump 30.06, a 7.62x39 AR, a .300 BLK AR and a .308 Cetme. They all have regular single stage triggers and I'm ok with that. I am looking at a Savage 11 Hunter XP for $395 it has a regular trigger and stock and Bushnell scope, a Savage 11 Trophy Hunter XP for$482 it was $458 a week or so ago it has an accutrigger and a Nikon scope and a Savage FCNS for $559 it has accutrigger and accustock but no scope. Or I can get a Marlin X7 for $368 fancy trigger and no scope. I'm ok with a regular trigger as long as it is fairly decent. I hope I covered every thing. For can busting and any deer or varmint that gets close enough to my house from the river.

 

[yzguy87]

What about the Ruger American?

 

[Sound Dude]

Weatherby Vanguard is another good option. I have one in .308 and have been very pleased.

 

[redneck383]

I've got the Savage 111 FCNS in .30-06 and would definitely recommend the gun, even if a different caliber. The accutrigger is awesome. I mounted a Leupold VX-1 3-9 on it with Leupold rings and can drill Gatorade bottles at 175 offhand. Gun is solid, finish looks good. I may be adding one in .243 before the end of the year.

 

[mdauben]

I am looking at a Savage 11 Hunter XP for $395 it has a regular trigger and stock and Bushnell scope, a Savage 11 Trophy Hunter XP for$482 it was $458 a week or so ago it has an accutrigger and a Nikon scope and a Savage FCNS for $559 it has accutrigger and accustock but no scope. Or I can get a Marlin X7 for $368 fancy trigger and no scope. I'm ok with a regular trigger as long as it is fairly decent.

Personally, I consider the Accutrigger one of the great advantages of Savage rifles, so unless you need to count every dollar I would only consider the Savage rifles that have one.

Of the guns you listed, I would probably go with the Savage 11 Trophy Hunter. That sounds like a good price for that gun with a Nikon scope. I'm not sure the FCNS is worth $80 more, plus the cost of a decent scope. I don't have any first hand experience with Marlin bolt-action rifles, but if you do have to watch your dollars, the X7 is a popular choice and seems to get a lot of positive feedback.

 

[sixgunner455]

The Nikon scope is better than the Bushnell. I've never shot one with the accustock, but they are supposed to be better than the standard Tupperware stock.

I have one of the standard trigger 11 XP that came with a Bushnell scope. I like the standard trigger. I have not seen a need to adjust it as yet, but do have the instructions for doing so. The Bushnell scope had point of impact shifts with changes in magnification that I decided were unacceptable, and removed it. The rifle has since worn a Nikon that I liked quite well, and now wears a Burris Fullfield II with the BDC reticle. I like the Burris very much, and recommend it to anyone who wants a good scope for ~$200 or less.

 

[45aber]

I found a wood stock Savage 110 THXP for $60 more than the plastic stock Savage 111 THXP. Is wood worth the extra money? I see a lot of negative comments about the plastic stock.
45aber

 

[jim243]

I have both the wood and synthetic Savages and they shoot equally well. I think it is personal taste as to which to get. For me it is the barrel and action as well as trigger that makes the difference. I am a BIG fan of the Accutrigger so I would suggest getting that.

That's about it.
Jim

 

[sixgunner455]

I like the plastic stock on mine.

 

[TexasPatriot.308]

get you a cheapo Stevens 200 aka Savage 10/110 and build from there. my 7mm-08 shoots dime groups and I am lucky to own some nice rifles.