I have been thinking about buying a new .308 bolt action rifle for tree stand and blind hunting that I could also take to the range and shoot for fun.
I had always hunted with a .44 mag heavy barrel rifle that I could shoot extremely accurate out to 130 yards. I also have other heavy barreled rifles in .22 mag and .223 that are tack drivers.
Moved to a .308 in a Ruger American and it is perfectly acceptable for hunting but it is a 1.5 - 2.0 rifle. I have tried numerous grains and manufacturers ammo and when I am shooting good the Sierra Gameking and Matchkings are the best.
I am interested in the Howa Multicam 24 inch threaded heavy barrel rifle as well as the Savage 10 FCP. I can't tell if the Savage is a realy heavy barrel based on the description online.
My budget is around 650.00 so both of these are in that range. Anyone have any advice on these two guns? I am leaning toward the Howa heavy barrel. Just wanted to get some opinions. I know some will say just stay with the Ruger which I plan on keeping but I just shoot a heavier gun much better for some reason.
I had always hunted with a .44 mag heavy barrel rifle that I could shoot extremely accurate out to 130 yards. I also have other heavy barreled rifles in .22 mag and .223 that are tack drivers.
Moved to a .308 in a Ruger American and it is perfectly acceptable for hunting but it is a 1.5 - 2.0 rifle. I have tried numerous grains and manufacturers ammo and when I am shooting good the Sierra Gameking and Matchkings are the best.
I am interested in the Howa Multicam 24 inch threaded heavy barrel rifle as well as the Savage 10 FCP. I can't tell if the Savage is a realy heavy barrel based on the description online.
My budget is around 650.00 so both of these are in that range. Anyone have any advice on these two guns? I am leaning toward the Howa heavy barrel. Just wanted to get some opinions. I know some will say just stay with the Ruger which I plan on keeping but I just shoot a heavier gun much better for some reason.