300 vs 308

[canadaman30]

I am looking into buying a bolt action rifle for a little longer range. Debating between a 300 and a 308 .What would make one better than the other and cheaper to use(don't mind spending extra money if it is worth it). Not looking for a top of the line , just looking for a good made reliable rifle at a decent price. Any input ?

I am leaning towards a .308. I am new at this and figure 900-1000 yards or is this out the question. I don't reload yet, but would like to get into this is wondering who make a good (starter) rifle at a descend price

I may get flamed from the haters, a Savage 110 tactical 308 with adjustable lop and comb height, accustock and a 24" barrel for 850.00 would make a great starter at a very decent price, if paper is your target

 

[gcoy19]

There’s a ton of good options out there for 308s. Is this strictly for range use or hunting as well? Is weight a consideration? Budget? All these things can play a big role in what will suit you best. As others have stated I would look at 6.5 creed as well if this is just for targets as it does everything a 308 will but with a bit less recoil and does better with wind.

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

Neither, it doesn't get serious until you start slinging 300gr projectiles, these choices won't do it.

 

[sasdigger]

Any suggestion on a maker of a .308 bolt action for a newbie that is a decent at a good price.

Lithgow LA102 Crossover in .308. Terrific rifle. Its built for hunting and competition shooting. Made by Lithgow Arms in Australia. They have been making firearms for the Australian Military for over 100 years. Several dealers in Canada Sell them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=081hV84FHPg

https://www.lockharttactical.com/product/product/8613807-lithgow/category_pathway-877

 

[Highwind]

You may want to study some ballistic tables and review the energy, velocity, drop, recoil etc. Given the option between the 308 and 300 Win Mag. The Win Mag will have a greater degree of performance at extended distances - at a cost of more powder. So after deciding which cartridge you want to use, select a rifle that is capable of hitting the intended mark at distance. If you just starting out it is easier to obtain decent results when working out to 500 yards rather then 1000 yards. Over time the distance can be stretched out to longer yardages.

 

[jw8]

can't go wrong with either imho.
savage has a good selection of offerings in both chamberings. good luck.

 

[Dogleg]

The thing I like about the 308 is that I can show up at an F Class match and be secure in the knowledge that I have the worst cartridge there, unless someone shows up with a .223 and I can reluctantly hand over the crown to the new champ If there wasn’t a special class for them they wouldn’t be there.

The .308 is light recoiling, but so are a myriad of better long range calibers. It’s cheap, but not as cheap as the .223. Speaking of cheap; I’d worked out awhile ago that it cost me about a dime a shell more to shoot a .300 Win. I can find enough lost and abandoned dimes at the club range to get me through a season. People who don’t handload don’t shoot out barrels, so don’t worry about that. Oh; and by the way start handloading. I haven’t met a decent 1000 yard shooter yet that didn’t handload. As far as that goes; I don’t know any good shots that don’t handload.

Having said that; when a new shooter asks if he should get a .300 the answer is always “ no” . People who should be shooting them don’t need to ask.

 

[Slimbo]

Been awhile since I’ve seen so many truth bombs in one post.