Are there any Hunting rifles with Iron Sights anymore?

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I'm looking for a rifle, .308, maybe 30-06, for hunting. As great as scopes and modern optics are, I would still like to have iron sights on the rifle just in case the scope fails, and also because I enjoy using iron sights.
The problem, as I'm sure most of you know, is that apparently no manufacturer makes iron sighted rifles, apart from maybe CZ, and they only seem to do so with wooden stocks. I'm looking for a synthetic stock, with iron sights. Does anybody know what I am to do?
I know gunsmiths can put iron sights on a rifle, but I hear it can be expensive.
 
It is getting harder to find a rifle out of the factory with iron sights. For the very same reason you mentioned, this is why I had open sights installed by a gunsmith on my Ruger 350 Rem Mag. I got a good deal on the sights from a member here and Barry Jensen (Bits of Pieces) installed them for a very reasonable rate (approx. $80).


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I am very happy with the results and only wish that I could do the same on a few of my other Rugers.

James
 
tikka has an option for iron sights.. im sure they offer it on a .308
the browning blr has iron sights as well..

Most gunsmiths can install them for a moderate fee.
 
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Just a quick further question:
Are floated barrels mostly found on target/precision rifles, or can they be found on hunting rifles as well?
 
many sporter barrels are floated these days... often just not very well.
usually the synthetic stocks are too flexible and cheap, and the clearance in the barrel channel too small - so you have them touching somewhere.

as for installing a synthetic stock, you can do it yourself easily. there are many aftermarket synthetic stocks available all over the net from companies like hogue, bell & carlson, hs precision, mcmillan, etc... and you can also keep an eye on the EE for used ones or factory synthetic take-offs. you simply remove a couple action screws and replace the stock. pay attention to the barrel contour, the type of floorplate/mag inlet, and whether it is short/long action when buying a stock.

gitrdun posted a tutorial on here on how to glass bed them as well.


as for an iron-sighted synthetic stocked .308 or .30-06, check out the Tikka Battue Light:
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$630 at LeBaron with club card discount.
 
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Calum said:
What I'd like to see would be aperture/peep sights become a factory option again.
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That would be awesome. I don't know why more people don't go this route. I absolutely hate Buckhorn sights, or whatever they are called, on my hunting rifles. In Ontario hunting situations, very rarely do you have a shot over 100 yds., for big game, my experience anyways. Never taken a deer over 30 yds personally, rifle or bow. I can see where eyesight can become an issue, but even if you wear glasses, with typical ranges here, a Ghost ring would satisfy most needs.
 
There are lots of very good after market sights available, you just need to have a gunsmith order and install them for you. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to $250 depending what you want. It's not difficult or complicated, just costs a few $$! No different than after market accessories for cars & trucks, the factories can't make stock models that cater to every whim.
 
I very much like the front sight from Ruger, so much so that I have one on my wife's '06 Husky and on my custom Brno 602. If my pal's Ruger Alaskan is representative of Ruger's current bolt guns I would not hesitate to buy one in any caliber. The triggers are much improved over the older models, they feed well, carry well, and are very accurate. I prefer a ghost ring to an open sight (you can't please everyone) but NECG makes a very nice one that is fully adjustable.
 
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