Semi-Auto Hunting Rifles

[Horse96]

Hello,

Yes, everyone and their dog on the internet only takes one shot. But if you had to, what semi-auto hunting rifle would be the cat's meow? To get things started, we'll say we want

1) quick follow up shots
2) 1 moa or better
3) bear solutions
4) reliable (nothing is as reliable as great grampy's old .30-30, we know)
5) gun under 10lbs no optic; 12lbs with optic max, though lighter is better.

I am thinking of getting one in .308. Options on the table: FNAR, ATRS MH, Browning BAR (maybe .30-06, 300 wsm, 300 wm), Norc M305 (but may be a bit heavy). So, what are the go-to's out there?

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

I had bad luck with a Remington 30-06 gas auto rifle. It shot vertical strings for me. Your mileage may vary.

 

[Purple shoulder]

Browning

 

[Horse96]

Browning

I have still more research to do, but from the top, the FNAR's action looks the same as Browning's short-piston. I have a remington Versamax that has been incredible, and again, from the top, the action/gas system look like they are the same system.

 

[VancouverS4]

Xcr-m

 

[onetwentyish]

ATRS MH will definitely be the nicest when properly set up, the M305 would be good but is a heavy option and quality can be touch and go, so I would go M1A instead of the M305 unless I wanted the M305 as a project gun...

 

[AlbertaJohn]

I never had one but an old friend (rip) swore by his Winchester model 100 in .308 , just sayin'..

 

[PatchRat]

If you have time to wait, there's a .308 scar awaiting an frt number.

 

[onetwentyish]

Xcr-m

XCR-M''s are nice but very front heavy and often lack in the accuracy department.

 

[onetwentyish]

If you have time to wait, there's a .308 scar awaiting an frt number.

This is a good potential solution but I would not wait for it. If you do and it ends up prohibited you might as well continue waiting for the next best thing to get classified.

 

[razorbeck]

Browning BAR Hog Stalker, too bad you missed the boat

 

[Milt Dale]

I would not have one but my hunting partner has a Browning BAR in 7mm rem and it has never failed him.

 

[Brutus]

I had bad luck with a Remington 30-06 gas auto rifle. It shot vertical strings for me. Your mileage may vary.

^Voere 2185. I have one in 30-06. It has a barrel quick heat up issue as well.
Not as big an issue as this: It does not shoot well with bullets over 168 grain.

A match tolerance chamber. Quite unusual for a hunting rifle!

 

[Hitzy]

Benelli R1....nice guns, here is mine in .308....$999 from coastal outdoors.

 

[burnt_servo]

the next rifle I buy is going to be a browning bar in 9.3x62

 

[Predator]

the next rifle I buy is going to be a browning bar in 9.3x62

I'm going to assume that is a custom built rig......

Pm me if it is a factory model. I will look for it.

Thanks

 

[Predator]

Disregard....I stand corrected. Found them online.

Are they available in Canada?

 

[SuperCub]

Hello,

Yes, everyone and their dog on the internet only takes one shot. But if you had to, what semi-auto hunting rifle would be the cat's meow? To get things started, we'll say we want

1) quick follow up shots
2) 1 moa or better
3) bear solutions
4) reliable (nothing is as reliable as great grampy's old .30-30, we know)
5) gun under 10lbs no optic; 12lbs with optic max, though lighter is better.

I am thinking of getting one in .308. Options on the table: FNAR, ATRS MH, Browning BAR (maybe .30-06, 300 wsm, 300 wm), Norc M305 (but may be a bit heavy). So, what are the go-to's out there?

Every one of your criteria would be met with a Remington pump. It would also be lighter and/or handle better than the list of options you offer.

 

[hawkmp9]

I had a Ruger mini 30. Short and easy to carry, it was reliable and accurate as hell. 7.62x39 made for a great deer caliber. It's the one rifle I regret selling.

 

[scout_289]

SCAR. Eight pounds and $3000US.