Best .308 bolt gun for $1500

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I'm lookinf for a great precision rifle for about $1500 or less. I have already decided on a caliber (.308) but im not sure what brand would be the best.
The gun would be used for both hunting and range shooting, probably to a of maximum 500 yards.

So far I have considered an R700, RPR, and the T3.

Any other suggestions? why or why not?
 
I recently picked up a tikka t3 stainless varminter in 308, Its a little heavy for carrying around as a hunting rifle but it shoots very well. Ive only shot it at 200 yards so far but 3 shot groups measure 1/2" at 200 yards with IMR4064, CCI BR-2 primers and 168gr berger hunting vlds.
 
Shawn56555 said:
I'm lookinf for a great precision rifle for about $1500 or less. I have already decided on a caliber (.308) but im not sure what brand would be the best.
The gun would be used for both hunting and range shooting, probably to a of maximum 500 yards.

So far I have considered an R700, RPR, and the T3.

Any other suggestions? why or why not?
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What is your reasoning to go with a 308? The 6.5 creedmoor is a much nicer shooting cartridge for that distance and use. I have taken a deer at 470 and it dropped in its tracks with a 140 factory round. The cost of ammo is the same or cheaper
Alot less recoil and bucks the wind much better.
Any new shooter that asked me about caliber selection I push them towards a 6.5 creedmoor.
 
Just put one together for the nephew, who wanted had almost the same list of wants. Went with a Savage 10TR with a 24" barrel. With quality ammo they will shoot MOA. It's not to heavy if you're packing it hunting. AND!! You can get the rifle, a decent optic and some ammo to practice with for $1500. Maybe it doesn't have the flash of an RPR, and not the latest, greatest, but it will do the job, and do it well
 
No remmies unless you want a project gun. Great design but recent years have huge QC problems. Buy remy for aftermarket project gun only.
 
curseyou said:
No remmies unless you want a project gun. Great design but recent years have huge QC problems. Buy remy for aftermarket project gun only.
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^^^^
I didn't want to say it - you can get a darn nice Weatherby or Howa with a decent scope for you budget - they both shoot extremely well that it will become boring
 
curseyou said:
No remmies unless you want a project gun. Great design but recent years have huge QC problems. Buy remy for aftermarket project gun only.
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Mostly true. You would probably be safe with an older 5R with low mileage. Be less then $1500 too. Other then that, Tikka's are very good and reliable.
 
Looking into this same question myself. With the .308, how much value would you guys place on having a short action, rather than a long action modified for a short cartridge?
 
I have to agree - go with the 6.5 Creed. There is nothing a 308 can do better than the 6.5 Creed, and past 500yds, it is rather dramatic..... Ammo is readily available too - that is, if you dont reload.
 
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