Short barrel 308 rifle, Any suggestions? What scope do you use?

[Jdiep]

Hi yall, Looking for a short barrel 308. (Left handed options)

I was thinking the savage scout.
Also saw the ruger scout, but that seems a bit pricey.
I would like it to be around 16-18" .
Any suggestions on what is out there?

Thanks

 

[kswan]

I had a Mossberg scout, it was ok. Bought a Ruger, well worth the extra cost.

 

[Jdiep]

I had a Mossberg scout, it was ok. Bought a Ruger, well worth the extra cost.

What made it so much better?

 

[Jahnj0584]

Ruger American Predator ?

 

[Jdiep]

Ruger American Predator ?

22" barrel, wanted a bit shorter. Wouldn't mind trying them out but haven't found one either

 

[Johnyy]

Rem 783 is a solid -budget- choice. & The Mossberg MVP, both come in 16" & {$6-750} depending}
I got Mossberg as it takes AR or M14 mags.

 

[Jdiep]

Rem 783 is a solid -budget- choice. & The Mossberg MVP, both come in 16" & {$6-750} depending}
I got Mossberg as it takes AR or M14 mags.

No left hand models

 

[geologist]

Chopped tp 18.6", threaded with flash hider. illuminated 1x8 LPVO with ACCS reticle for bullet drop out to 800 yards (the scope not me) in QD rings for the irons zeroed at 25 yards.

Legal 10 shot Mambamags.

Faster shooting than a bolt yet won't be banned by Blackface.

Thinking outside the box with this build.

 

[Jdiep]

Chopped tp 18.6", threaded with flash hider. illuminated 1x8 LPVO with ACCS reticle for bullet drop out to 800 yards (the scope not me) in QD rings for the irons zeroed at 25 yards.

Legal 10 shot Mambamags.

Faster shooting than a bolt yet won't be banned by Blackface.

Thinking outside the box with this build.

What rifle is that?! What a awesome build.

 

[tiriaq]

Remington 7600.

 

[geologist]

What rifle is that?! What a awesome build.

Remington 7600 .308 Win a.k.a. the Mennonite Machine Gun......

With the 4 shot flush fit mag it is very non tactical looking.

 

[burnsy56]

https://www.browning.com/products/f...kLOfGscKhMoflHJe_XZXdlEmzBJWM6x9qXZ3kS7QNIy17

My son bought one of these. 18inch bbl. Sub moa

 

[Jdiep]

https://www.browning.com/products/f...kLOfGscKhMoflHJe_XZXdlEmzBJWM6x9qXZ3kS7QNIy17

My son bought one of these. 18inch bbl. Sub moa

Beauty! Just need to find a left hand one.

 

[kamlooky]

Find a Contender or Encore.
Find a bawrill of yer liking.
Do the Chinese.

 

[Hitzy]

Ask and ye shall receive lol
https://store.prophetriver.com/used...finish-19barrel-synthetic-sling-weaver-bases/

 

[Jdiep]

Ask and ye shall receive lol
https://store.prophetriver.com/used...finish-19barrel-synthetic-sling-weaver-bases/

Damn! I think I'm going to pick it up on my days off,I live close enough to their haha, still going to look for a 16.5 " one also. Give thanks man!

 

[Hitzy]

Damn! I think I'm going to pick it up on my days off,I live close enough to their haha, still going to look for a 16.5 " one also. Give thanks man!

All you will get with 2.5" less barrel is more noise and recoil lol.
Trust me, this is mine and it's limited to earmuffs.

 

[Suther]

What is your goal? Do you just want short? Or do you want short AND light?

I also shoot left, and sadly there aren't a lot of options for both short AND light. (Actually, there isn't a lot of options for short OR light...) My Ruger Single Shot has a 22" barrel, but due to being a break action single shot it is much shorter than a bolt action of similar barrel length. It is not particularly light though at just over 7lb without a scope.

The savage magpul scout weighs in at a portly 8.4lb according to Savage! Thats right about what my hunting rifle weighs with a scope, 4 rounds of ammo, and a sling.

 

[Jahnj0584]

gosh dang, this entire time I was saying it was an 18". It is 6.5lbs though!

22" barrel, wanted a bit shorter. Wouldn't mind trying them out but haven't found one either

 

[Jdiep]

What is your goal? Do you just want short? Or do you want short AND light?

I also shoot left, and sadly there aren't a lot of options for both short AND light. (Actually, there isn't a lot of options for short OR light...) My Ruger Single Shot has a 22" barrel, but due to being a break action single shot it is much shorter than a bolt action of similar barrel length. It is not particularly light though at just over 7lb without a scope.

The savage magpul scout weighs in at a portly 8.4lb according to Savage! Thats right about what my hunting rifle weighs with a scope, 4 rounds of ammo,

Looking for light and short, going out in the bush. I want a shorter barrel for ease and moneoverbility.