.308

[ajanes10]

So now I am also in the market for a .308. I need something AFFORDABLE, reliable, accurate at long range, and customizable. It can be very basic in the beginning but i want the option to customize in the future if possible.

 

[42769vette]

the remington 700 or the savage will fit your bill. everyones definition of affordable is diffrent. these to can be bought for less than 600 bucks. not including scope, rings, bases

 

[ajanes10]

DO either one of those have a heavy barrel or is that something that shouldnt concern me?

 

[42769vette]

DO either one of those have a heavy barrel or is that something that shouldnt concern me?

that is somthing that should concern you if its going to be mainly a range gun. i bought this 308 a couple weeks ago. it works pretty well

Savage 10FPSR LE 308 THREADED BBL $668.00 SHIPS FREE

if you dont want it threaded it runs about 600.

dont worry about the scope combos, the included scopes will not work for long range shooting

 

[ajanes10]

Also with this what kind of scope should go on it? I know there are a bunch out there but I dont know about the BDC and all that.

 

[bmbutch]

I've got a Savage 110FP w/ heavy barrel, very accurate & recoil is light, happy with my Savage, but wouldn't want to carry it around all day

 

[smspears592]

The Savage has great grouping. I am in the market for the same caliber, but looking for something in the area of an FAL.

 

[dusterboy49]

the remington 700 or the savage will fit your bill. everyones definition of affordable is diffrent. these to can be bought for less than 600 bucks. not including scope, rings, bases

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[DocIndy]

I was in the market for a .308 and looked at the Savage and Remington 700 SPS. If you keep an eye on Dick's, you might find a 700 for around $500. I was waiting for a sale when I got a deal on a Howa 1500 with a 20" heavy barrel. The Howa has a great trigger that is adjustable and Bell and Carlson make stocks to fit the action. Mine shoots great with 168 gr. handloads.

 

[bobbittle]

Whenever they get around to shipping them, the Ruger American might fit the bill for you.

 

[42769vette]

Also with this what kind of scope should go on it? I know there are a bunch out there but I dont know about the BDC and all that.

way to many options, and purposes to give a blanket answer on that.

i own a optics company and advertise on ingo. all i do is specialize in optics. give me a call (765) 580-0986 pm me, email me alan@aaoptics.com.

my main purpose is walking new guys into the perfect scope for their use and budget. ill have quite a few questions that you may not have thought much about so a call might be best. ill be avaible to talk all day tomorow. you really have to be carefull picking out a scope. not only is it every bit as important as the rifle (arguabably more important) but there are alot of marketing gimics that dont work in real life on the scope market today that are ment to trick you into buying somthing you dont understand

 

[sgreen3]

The Savage 10FP SR is one of the best deals going. I got one and like it very much. They can had for less than $700.