Options for 30 cal 20" stainless with good factory sights?

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Hey guys, I had a Ruger Guide Gun in 30-06 last year and really liked the set up. Handy 20" barrel with great rifle sights, I didn't even mind the green stock, only thing that I didn't like was the 8.1lbs unloaded and no scope. Wondering here if there are any other similar options out there maybe a lbs or so lighter?
 
308 Savage Hog Hunter has a 20" barrel but isn't stainless. Weighs 7.25 lbs. I have one in 223. Decent trigger and handles nicely -

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11HOGHUNTER

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That looks handy but the internal mag and Savages sticky bolt puts me off a bit. If I could take the rifle, make it stainless with a CRF action with a hinged floor plate and a nice walnut stock my search would be pretty much over.
 
If you haven't tried a Ruger Scout yet I highly recommend them.
The 18.5" non-threaded version is my preference. Sights are great IMO, and mine weighs 7lbs 2oz (no scope/rings).

A 18.5" 308 win gives up very little to a 20" 30-06, and the 1:10 twist of the Ruger handles the heavier bullets well.



Just my 2 cents.
 
I've though about the Scout, two things I wasn't sure about. The detachable mag and the peep sights instead of the rifle sights. I guess you could always take the rail off and add a NECG rear sight to it?

GMC403 said:
If you haven't tried a Ruger Scout yet I highly recommend them.
The 18.5" non-threaded version is my preference. Sights are great IMO, and mine weighs 7lbs 2oz (no scope/rings).

A 18.5" 308 win gives up very little to a 20" 30-06, and the 1:10 twist of the Ruger handles the heavier bullets well.



Just my 2 cents.
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freddyfour said:
I've though about the Scout, two things I wasn't sure about. The detachable mag and the peep sights instead of the rifle sights. I guess you could always take the rail off and add a NECG rear sight to it?
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Pretty much any sight system will fit the scout.... it's a really versatile rig... Especially if you pick up an xs sights rail....

As for the mag, you will notice both GMC and I using a 3 round mag in ours... There is a reason for that....
 
freddyfour said:
That is close isn't it! I have only limited experience with Zastava but it seem that the bolt was not to smooth, how do you find yours and whats the wait on her?
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8.2 lbs as shown with a Leupold 6x scope and mounts. Bolt smoothness isn't one of its attributes but value and rugged use functionality are. I have more than a few Zastava rifles in the collection and like them all.

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Why not buy a 760/7600 and have it cut back to 20"? Add a small scope in low mounts and you'll be impressed at how well it handles.
 
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