Rifle suggestions?
- Thread starter TCW
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TCW, since most everyone will post Savage, I thought I'd offer up some Remington... 
The Remington 700 VS seems to be the answer. .308 short action, blued with HS Precision stock, heavy barrel, scope mounting is a breeze. Price may fall in the $600-650 range.
If you go with a laminate stock, the VLS runs about $100-125 cheaper. Same specs, laminate stock.
My price guesses may be wrong, just passing along what I've been told from local dealers. Good luck
Darryl
The Remington 700 VS seems to be the answer. .308 short action, blued with HS Precision stock, heavy barrel, scope mounting is a breeze. Price may fall in the $600-650 range.
If you go with a laminate stock, the VLS runs about $100-125 cheaper. Same specs, laminate stock.
My price guesses may be wrong, just passing along what I've been told from local dealers. Good luck
Darryl
Steve Smith
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TCW, I'll be the first to happily suggest Savage. as I peruse my SOG catalog, I see that dealer price on the 110FP "tactical" .308 is $369 which has a synthetic stock, short action, heavy blued barrel, and great accuracy as Savage is known for. The Savage 11G is .308, wood stock, short action, and regular taper barrel and is selling for $279. This month's Gun Tests magazine tested the Savage 110, CZ 527, Remington 700 BDL, and Ruger M77R MKII all in .223 cal. The Remington got a "Buy it" rating, but the Savage got the "Best Buy"...partially because that model comes with a free scope (actually included in the price) but for the most part because the rifle "goes from the store shelf to under an inch for less money than most pistols." The other rifles got a "Conditional Buy" and a "Don't Buy." Basically, the Savage shot as well as the $633 dollar Remington, but it's uglier by far. I love my ugly Savages...can you tell?
I vote for the Savage 10FP .308 Win. Price range from $350-$425
Remember the Savage bolt-action rifles come in two actions. For example:
1. 110 long action
2. 10 short/medium action
I too subscribe to Gun Test, it is a great informative magazine.
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Remember the Savage bolt-action rifles come in two actions. For example:
1. 110 long action
2. 10 short/medium action
I too subscribe to Gun Test, it is a great informative magazine.
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"They may kill me, but there will always be more like me". -EDA
They told me,"throw down your guns, return to the earth...HAH! time enough for the earth in the grave". -EDA
"Giving up is not in my vocabulary". -EDA
"Do not fear the governments, that fears you". -EDA