Jeff Thomas
New member
'Someday' I'd like to have one of those great Robar rifles ( http://www.robarguns.com/customr.html ), probably in 308. I would want a dependable, long range rifle for hunting elk, deer and other 'big' Arizona game. I like the 308 because of its reputation for accuracy, power and ammunition availability, and I've followed the TFL debates on this subject with interest.
I thought perhaps I would buy a Rem 700, and later have it converted by Robar when the money became available. They use BDL's for most of their precision rifles, but the fellow at Robar said they could convert an ADL as well. It was better to avoid the detachable magazines in case I wanted to really go hog wild and get their M14 mag conversion. Stainless steel would be fine.
But when I look at Remington's web site, it looks like the BDL doesn't come in 308. As common as that caliber is, I find this hard to believe. Is my impression correct? If so, why? I thought the 308 was the next most popular 'big game' (for North America) caliber, after the 30-06.
Thanks. Regards from AZ
I thought perhaps I would buy a Rem 700, and later have it converted by Robar when the money became available. They use BDL's for most of their precision rifles, but the fellow at Robar said they could convert an ADL as well. It was better to avoid the detachable magazines in case I wanted to really go hog wild and get their M14 mag conversion. Stainless steel would be fine.
But when I look at Remington's web site, it looks like the BDL doesn't come in 308. As common as that caliber is, I find this hard to believe. Is my impression correct? If so, why? I thought the 308 was the next most popular 'big game' (for North America) caliber, after the 30-06.
Thanks. Regards from AZ