Looking for an opinion on sub $1000 rifles in .308

[UncleMattyD]

I was in the market for a new .308 and I was torn between Ruger and Howa. I have the Howa in 7.62X39 and it's a track driver. I ended up with the Ruger American and I could not be happier. It's wonderfully accurate and with the muzzle brake, very easy on these old bones. The target is 1" squares and ignoring the flyer, I'm quite happy with the other 4. BTW, shot at 100m.

Was this an original RA or the Gen II?

 

[Beeron]

The Gen II ranch (with 16” barrel) just popped up on IRG.

Hard to look past that.

 

[MosinMan13]

Howa 1500. Can be found sub $1000 with scope, stacks holes with match ammo.