First hunting rifle

[maritimer1987]

I'm thinking of getting rifle that uses a .308 win. Could you guys help a fella out selecting a good value rifle (and scope) which uses that cartridge? Can't say I know too much about this sorta stuff.

Thanks

 

[1899]

The new Vanguard II looks pretty good on paper - it has a MOA accuracy guarantee and should come in under $500. There are also some nice Savage rifles - check out their web site.

There are some really good deals at Trade-ex an Husqvarna 1600 rifles in .30-06; that chambering is very similar to a .308 Win.. They are available for under $500 and that is the route I would take.

There are some shops out there clearing out Bushnell 3200 series scopes - you could get a nice one for under $300. Another option is a Weaver K4 or K6 - both can be had for around $200.

Good luck - and welcome to the site.

 

[bollox]

Your planned price range (don't forget scope) would help narrow it down.

 

[philthygeezer]

Winchester M70 featherweight with a Leupold FXII 4x33 mm.

Buy once, buy right.

 

[maritimer1987]

I was thinking $600-$800 for the rifle + scope, no more than $1000.

 

[Pickles]

Just stay away from 700's

You can thank me later.

 

[trebor2880]

Cabelas has the entry level Savage Axis Xp Bolt action and scope combo, in .308 for under $400.
Don't know much about it, but it has good reviews.

 

[AWOL]

Tikka T3 Lite
Savage (whatever they call it now) with Accutrigger

 

[SuperCub]

just stay away from 700's

you can thank me later.

mmmmmmmmm ya


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[jbmauser]

Wincester M70 or Ruger Hawkeye with a Leupold VXI or VXII scope. A quality setup like this should be close to your budget and last a lifetime.

 

[stubblejumper]

Vanguard or Tikka T-3 are both good guns for reasonable prices. There are some good prices on Elite 3200s right now.

 

[gtrussell]

In the op, he did not say bolt ,lever or semi auto.Lots of good levers out there, in his price range.

 

[Cdnhunter117]

who has 3200's for a good deal?

 

[Freyr_255]

Find a well stocked gun shop in your area, walk in, and ask to see and hold every gun in you're price range. Pick the one that feels right.

That being said a Savage 11 will outshoot you and is a very reasonable price. I have yet to hear a complaint that a savage wasn't accurate enough(except for people shooting competitions..and even then it's a usually tough call).

 

[Brutus]

Just stay away from 700's

You can thank me later.

Lots of Remington actions at Bull Meadow & Homestead.

 

[slick39]

It would definitely help if the OP could give us some more information like mentioned above, lever? bolt? semi? Bolt action I would personally go Stevens 200 and get some really nice optics and buy a stock from boyds.

 

[dirt dog]

good old model 100 winchester semi auto in 308 can be found at a good price and scope mounted

 

[voere270]

Tikka T3 Lite with optics should come in under $1k.

 

[selig]

Savage Scout m10 in 308 win. with accustock, good trigger and Savage is known for accuracy. Buy slightly used and save a few hundred dollars. I believe a good mid-range priced used rifle is a better investment than a new entry level rifle especially if it comes with a scope. That being mentioned I have one that I'm selling.

 

[struff55]

T.C Venture best $ value on the market at this time nice Finnish excellent triggers superb accuracy . The Savage line is fine but somewhat crude compared to the T.C or the weatherby Vanguard they are going to have to clean up there act if they want keep a piece of the market.