Which 308 Would you Keep?

[Bitswap]

I've decided to sell two of the three 'iron sighted' 308's in my inventory. But I can't decide which one to keep. I value the input of THR to help me make this decission. I'll be using this rifle as a scout rifle without a scope for defense or the occasional elk tag. Here they are...

Remington 600: Light, fast and accurate. Trigger on the heavy side. Need to get a steel floorplate for it.

Browning BLR '81 Lightweight: Light, not as accurate as the 600, but easily does 'minute of elk' within 150 yards. Hard to clean from the breach end. Lever action for quick follow-up shots.

Thompson Center Pro Hunter: Accurate for three rounds cold, recoil is nothing with the limbsaver built in. Can accomidate different barrels including rimfire. Has the best trigger of the three.

Thanks in advance,
Bit

 

[Float Pilot]

Whenever I get myself into this situation,,, I always consider the following.

1. Which rifle could I replace in the future, because there are lots of them around?

2. Which rifle will be worth more in the future if I keep it?

3. Which rifle am I likey to never be able to replace due to age or rarity?


There are / is
,,, a 1896 Krag, a Model 71 Winchester, a 1903A1, a Super Match M1A, a Winchester M-1 carbine and a M-76FS Valmet,,,, that I have not seen for years, but really wish I would have never sold or traded...

 

[Lifttech]

"I'll be using this rifle as a scout rifle without a scope for defense or the occasional elk tag."

I think you already answered your own question. Seems to me only one truly fits that bill.

 

[Shawnee]

If you have a serious need for a "defense" rifle the single-shot is out and you need to determine which of the other two you are quickest for accurate fire with. The BLR will be the quicker gun but only if the rifleman knows how to be quick with a lever-action.

If your "defense" need is actually somewhat esoteric, you could seriously consider keeping the 600 just because they are uncommon, their values have gone up a lot, and it is the handiest of the three.

 

[danjet500]

I think the Model 600 is your only choice. Sell the other 2 and have some trigger work done.

I am prejudiced as I also have a 600 only in .222.

 

[Gator]

I'd definitely keep the 600...But if you decide on one of the others PM me!

 

[Bitswap]

What would Cooper say...

Very good stuff. The 600 is leading the pac. Only thing about that 600 is that vent rib... I see no purpose for it. I kinda figured the 600 would win. The TC is definatly history. I need to put aside my feelings for my beloved BLR and be realistic. Sniff...

Thanks to all for you input, greatly appreciated. I know your right and am basically in denial at the moment. I hate selling any firearm. Lift, your right. I just wanted to be sure I wasn't making a mistake.

bit

 

[W.E.G.]

Sell them all, and buy a REAL scout rifle.

 

[Bitswap]

Sell them all, and buy a REAL scout rifle.

Hear you, the cards say a Steyr 308 is in my future. But I'll be about 1k short if I sell all three.

 

[Bitswap]

I guess the TC is out, it's up for auction for $10.00, no reserve on an auction site. Be my luck someone buys it for twenty bucks. Why am I having a hard time doing the BLR?

 

[Avenger29]

Why did you set no reserve?

 

[66912]

Remington 600 all the way!

 

[Shawnee]

The BLR is an excellent rifle - probably one of the All-Time "sleepers".

Am personally not a fan of the .308 (or any other cartridges designed for the military and then foisted off as hunting cartridges) but the BLR rifle itself is "two thumbs up".

Maybe you ought to hold off parting with the BLR for a while until your 600 has a chance to prepare for the separation.


Good luck.

 

[Bitswap]

Maybe you ought to hold off parting with the BLR for a while until your 600 has a chance to prepare for the separation.

It won't be lonely, I assure you. It's new friend is a CZ 550 Varmint in 308 and an M1 Garande to be modified to 308 as well. It lost is good PSS friend last week. 308 is my most favorite caliber as you can probably tell. I'm 'trying' to limit myself to five rifles of the same caliber these days.

It's over. The TC and BLR are on the auction block. Some guy may get that BLR for 10 bucks, we'll see. I always knew the best choice would be the 600, and took a little push to wave bye to my BLR. But the 600 is a better rifle overall. I'd like to keep them all, but there's only so much room in the safe.

Thank again everyone, I appreciate the advice.

Bit

 

[Bitswap]

Why did you set no reserve?

A good question deserving a good answer. I set no reserve so the firearm will sell. If some lad or lass gets a good deal, so be it, it was meant to be. From what I've seen, it will hit the near-market price anyway. I do set a 'buy now' price at what I'd like to sell it for however.

Those that set a high reserve rarely sell or get bids and end up re-listing. I prefer to see non-dealers win the auction, means they found a good home and won't be flipped for profit.

I'd tell you which auction they're listed on, but may violate this boards policy. But I can safely say, I usually use my name of Bitswap here and only list on one board.