thanks for the input.
yeah i don't really plan on shooting a hog at 6 football fields away. but i'm hoping to buy a rifle that could do that, should the need arise. i know it's the shooter not the rifle, but i'm a pretty bad shot as it is so i'd really like a rifle that could meet me halfway to accuracy.
i've checked a few websites and the .308 does seem relatively cheaper than the 30-06 round. and .308 surplus rounds seem to be in abundance, while 30-06 surplus rounds seem to be far and few between. anyone have any more input on this?
i'm leaning more towards the .308 just because the rounds seem cheaper and of more abundance. and it can fire the current NATO round. that might not be of significance, but if the world's militaries do evolve to a different round, it's reassuring to know that there will be a huge surplus of cheap ammo flooding the market when it happens.
the 30-06's ability to fire rounds of a wide variety of grains would be nice though. decisions decisions.
some quick questions though. how important of a factor is stock quality to recoil? the general consensus seems to be that the factory stevens 200 stock is pretty bad, especially at 30-06.
i've narrowed it down to the stevens 200 in the 30-06 or .308 caliber round. if i went this route, i would most likely take it to the range to check the recoil and feel of the stock. if it's bad then i'll probably add an aftermarket B&C medalist or choate tactical.
the other option is going with the remington 700 sps tactical 20" bbl .308. i like the shorter, lighter construction, and the fact it has a rather substantial bull barrel. from what i've read a thicker barrel stays cooler and shoots straighter. correct me if i'm wrong.
the sps tactical supposedly has a decent factory stock and a decent trigger.
that's all i've got so far. i'll probably bite the bullet within the week so your added input would really help. scouring the forums seems to lead to an abyss of mods and possibilities. i may be in over my head.