Personal preference on bolt-action .308

[pgeleven]

just threw a few good lookers up there, open to any suggestions (yes it leans more towards the 700 series, so bash away)

 

[mgregg85]

I like the savage rifles, best value in bolt action guns, good accuracy.

 

[Vaarok]

Spanish Guardia Civil M1916 Mauser, Chilean 1912 long rifle.

 

[YodaVader]

I have had exceptional luck with two 700s in .308 - the old 700 VS and later the 700P. I would like to try a 700LTR (Light Tactical Rifle) or SPS Tactical one of these days.

 

[lg&m]

How about the model 7 ? Thats my pick.

 

[Billy_H]

I'm really liking my Remington 700P LTR

That's it in front, taken today at a BBQ.

 

[pgeleven]

my inner 'tactical timmy' is slightly favoring the SPS 20" barrel over the 26" savage barrel

 

[9mmepiphany]

the best buy you have listed is the savage...likely the most accurate too

my personal preference is either the Tikka T3 or a Steyr Prohunter

 

[steverjo]

+1 on the Tikka

I have a Tikka T3 Tactical, .308. Great rifle.

 

[theken206]

another vote for the tikka t3 tactical here as well.

i love and so has all who shot it, cept for it kicks like a mule, my tikka t3 lite in .270WSM

 

[lvcat2004]

CZ??

 

[HM2PAC]

I voted Savage. I really like what they have done so far. Not only have they turned their own company around, now Remington has to compete with their changes. They have gone from near bankruptcy to "Catch-me-if-you-can".

my inner 'tactical timmy' is slightly favoring the SPS 20" barrel over the 26" savage barrel

Their website does not have a 10FP-LE2 listed, but the other .308 LE's all have a choice btwn a 20" and a 24" barrel.

 

[Medusa]

I would buy a Tikka Tactical (another +1 on it), or CZ750 synthetic, or most of all, TRG-22 with folding stock. Ain't she pretty?

 

[HM2PAC]

So far over half of the responses are for rifles that are not being asked about.

 

[db_tanker]

yeah...you gotta love discussion boards.

I voted for the Winchester Supergrade...simply as it is closest to the custom Mauser I have.


of course you could also look into a Kimber 8400 Tactical.

http://www.kimberamerica.com/rifles/tactical/

 

[USSR]

What, no FN SPR?

Don

 

[Richard.Howe]

apples, meet oranges

 

[waterhouse]

My personal preference, for no real reason other than I got a cheap used one with a great trigger several years ago (and I like the barrel length), is the 700 LTR. I voted PSS in the poll as that seemed closest.

 

[pgeleven]

a lot of great suggestions, however its labelled on the poll but doesnt stand out much as i wish to have emphasized for this. SOMEWHAT AFFORDABLE. i do admire the Tikka TRG-22, but i got bills guys... this honestly is a practical poll because its helping me lean on my next 308 project, so your information, advice, and coaxing will determine what goes mounted on the wall next

 

[Medusa]

I didn't vote as I haven't even seen any of those rifles in the poll, let alone handling one, so I said what I'd buy as a .308cal rifle. Sure the TRG ain't cheap, but it's very capable, around 1/3 to 1/2 moa at various distances that I've seen, with match ammo.

Otherwise I'd say 700P something.

 

[jcord]

I would not want any of the above they are all too heavy for my tastes.

My choice is a Ruger M77 international
Light weight and accurate.

A rifle does not have to weigh 13 pounds to be accurate.

 

[rbernie]

Define semi-affordable. My wish list would be:

- Kimber 84M (semi-affordable)
- Ruger 77Mk22 (affordable)

 

[tblt]

Winchester makes an awsome rifle.My model 70 7 mm mag will outshoot my ruger M77 7mm and my faters rem BDL 270

 

[GunTech]

FN PSR series? I had a PBR XP that was a fantastic shooter, but I hated the rubber covered Hogue stock. Now you can get a McMillan hunter style, if you don't want the more 'tactical' SPR.

 

[rbernie]

If the answers are limited to ONLY the choices in the poll, I picked the Savage. My choice was based on the fact that the Savage action, however lacking in refinement compared to others, is reliable and accurate and can be home-smithed (including replacing the barrel) by just about anyone that can turn a wrench.