.308 build?

Realistically, to me the "detachable" is more important than the 10 rounds, but I was kind of like the idea of the "universal" design for the magazine rather than proprietary, and I figured my best likelihood to have a universal is to go to a 10 round because they are more likely to have compatible alternatives. Probably not great logic, but there it is.
 
Emcon5,
For me a detachable magazine is simply a convenience. I'm comfortable with it and prefer it. There is nothing convenient about having to load rounds through an open bolt. Also not having to get up from a prone position and reload after every four rounds is a convenience thing.

I tried a conventional stock and magazine and I didn't like it. Of course my first rifle was an M-16. It's a lot like a manual versus automatic transmission. I can use either, but I prefer the automatic.

Patientwolf,
regarding the compatability thing. It's a not there yet. Even my AI mag took two tries to get the right one. Both from AI, both 308, both 10 rounds. First one didn't fit. I didn't have them at same time to compare for differences.
 
Emcon5,
For me a detachable magazine is simply a convenience. I'm comfortable with it and prefer it. There is nothing convenient about having to load rounds through an open bolt. Also not having to get up from a prone position and reload after every four rounds is a convenience thing.
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Why would you have to get up from prone to reload? Put your ammo where you can reach it and you can reload without taking your eye out of the scope.

It ain't rocket science.
 
:confused: What different opinion? If it was required to get up from prone to reload a bolt rifle from the top, I would agree with you that it is not convenient.

But it it's not. I am sorry, but I can't imagine why it would be. Even if you don't put the ammo where you could reach it, you still shouldn't have to get up, unless you keep your spare ammo back in the truck.
 
Well, I went to the LGS to get a Savage Precision Carbine yesterday and they were sold out.:eek:

Rather than not have my .308, I decided to pick up a Ruger American at Walmart. They were down to the display in .308 and it has a 1/4" barely noticeable scratch on the receiver so they took an extra 10% off, otherwise I'd have gone with the 30-06 they also had. I got the rifle for $343 out the door. That should keep me entertained and it shouldn't take too long to re-save that amount.
 
New guy here, saw this thread and it is right where I am at too. Just picked up a used Savage Hog Hunter in 308, put on a 4x12 Vortex scope, I am looking for some type of muzzle break/recoil reducer, etc. I will definitely be under $1000, until I upgrade the stock, but I will probably just throw on a bi-pod and see how good she is bone stock first.

Jimbo
 
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