Author Topic: Which Bolt gun in 308 for accurate shooting? (Read 2160 times)

BattleRifleG3 · « **on:** March 24, 2004, 09:46:51 AM »

I'm basically thinking of some day getting a heavy long barreled 308 bolt gun for tack driving shooting, if I ever develop my skills that well. I'm talking sub MOA.

I'm basically thinking heavy 26" blued barrel.

So far I'm thinking of the following:

Rem 700 VLS

Winchester 70 Stealth II

Savage 10FP-LE2

Sako 75 Varmint

Ruger 77 Mark II Target

CZ 527 Varmint Kevlar

Any others that I missed?

Not sure what I'd need in a stock, but the factory Savage and factory Winchester aren't my cup of tea. Mcmillan stock looks nice but seems to be a multi hundred doller option. Would consider other accuracy oriented stocks for that price. I'd want it to be comfortably under $1000

longwinters · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2004, 10:33:20 AM »

I really think any of the above would fit the bill. But I am biased towards Sako rifles. Of course you know that you will not get a scope for your price limit. . . unless you can find a rifle used. I have a Sako in 308 and really enjoy it.

long

Lawdog · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2004, 11:54:40 AM »

BattleRifleG3,

Although I don't own one the most accurate out of the box rifles showing up at the ranges is the Savage bolt action rifles. I got one ordered, just hasn't come in yet. Lawdog

tgearrey · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2004, 06:05:12 AM »

Tikka also has a new varmint rifle in its T3 line. Another to consider might be the Howa varmint line.

Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2004, 07:09:20 AM »

I'd go for a Ruger MKII M77 VT (Varmint Target). Second choice would be a Savage.

Here's the Ruger... KM77 MKII VT

Here is the Savage I would get -- 12BVSS

azshooter · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2004, 08:53:07 AM »

Without a doubt - best trigger will be the Savage. Best overall rifle - you decide!

Tc300mag1 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2004, 10:46:47 AM »

Ill say a ruger .. would have said remington a few years ago but since ive had exp with there crappy service i wont buy squat from them

BattleRifleG3 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2004, 01:03:59 PM »

Anyone have links to Tikka and Howa's websites?

Wonder how Weatherbies would compare, though they're far too expensive.

BattleRifleG3 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2004, 01:06:32 PM »

Found SAKO and Tikka's product line on Beretta's website

Tikka Continental Varmint

Tikka Target

And found Howas at legacysports.com

The Varminter Supreme and Thumbhole Varminter Supreme

Tc300mag1 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2004, 01:07:52 PM »

Wally mart sells a lower end weatherby on par with a winchester or remington $$ wise

BattleRifleG3 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2004, 01:13:39 PM »

Does that Weatherby have a heavy 26" barrel? Would be nice...

I just checked gunsamerica.com and the Rem 700 VLS is going for $560.

Riedog · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2004, 04:32:47 AM »

If the pole it still open i say savage for the value. i got 10FP form walmart for $270. it has the 24 in barrel. if looking at a savage you need to check out Snipercountry.com and read olsarg views and check out savageshooters.com. the SC is where my stock came form and my base came form SS. it is the Ken farell(SP?) one pice and i rely like the clearance on it but i am going to have to use low rings to get a good sight picture. hope this helps

Riedog · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2004, 05:02:33 AM »

sorry i said 270 and ment 460. i also forgot to sa check out sniperhide.com there is a artical there about some shooter that was a remington fan and is being converted. also with the new savage you get the ajustable trigger.

tgearrey · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2004, 07:09:09 AM »

Here is Tikkas T3 Varmint...
http://www.ozarkguns.com/rifles/tikka/tikkat3varmint.htm

Oh and if you want something a little different check out this one...T3 Tactical..
http://www.ozarkguns.com/rifles/tikka/tikka_t3_tactical.htm

Sorry, I couldn't figure out how to just post the pics..... :?

mikepow · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2004, 08:38:38 AM »

I have a Howa 308 with syn. stock shoots like a bear.I have had it for about 2 1/2 years with no problems. 3x9 bushnell scope it is a good combo good price and a great shooter.The triger from the factory is great I also have a rem 223 and a win 30 06 $ for $ Howa is my bet. I hope this is some help.
Mike

Riedog · « **Reply #15 on:** April 01, 2004, 10:18:27 AM »

http://www.snipershide.com/ghostdancer/chronicles2.html
http://www.snipershide.com/ghostdancer/chronicles.html
http://www.snipershide.com/optics/supersniper.html

the two articales egarding the goast dancer project shouold be good reading to help you decide on the savage quality. the third on optics could be intersting just as food for thought.

Bearwolf31 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2004, 09:25:08 AM »

I vote for the howa as well. Best bang for the buck and plenty accurate.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2004, 07:12:02 AM »

I have the Savage 10FP-LE2 and it is a tack driver. I have a IOR- Valdada 2.5X10X56 Illuminated Scope on it. You can see them at: http://www.valdada.com/vn/ior/02e

POLETAX · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2004, 03:27:16 AM »

I lucked into a Savage Police Tactical.
A shooting buddy had 'one on the way' and she made him sell it to buy baby stuff.
I let him shoot it when we go to the range.He likes to just stand and hold it. :eek:
125 TNT's shoot out of it OK,(Groundhawg Busters) but it really shines with heavier bullets.
I have printed sub .50" groups w/168 HPBT's all afternoon.
I also have a model 12 series J in .220 Swift.
Serial # 0169308.
Has anyone heard of a Model 12 series J?
All the models I see are 112.

RB Rooson · « **Reply #19 on:** April 11, 2004, 03:27:34 PM »

My most accurate rifle is a Schmitt-Rubin Straight-pull which uses a 7.5 x 55 mm (.308) round.

I was one of those guys that posted "Other"........

BattleRifleG3 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 12, 2004, 12:36:03 PM »

How accurate is the Schmidt Rubin? I have been thinking about one considering their current prices.

RaySendero · « **Reply #21 on:** April 12, 2004, 04:30:18 PM »

BRG3,

You missed one: :mrgreen:

BattleRifleG3 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2004, 09:11:59 PM »

And which would that be?

smoky · « **Reply #23 on:** April 14, 2004, 05:22:27 AM »

My vote would be for the Rem 700. I have had excellent results with all my 700's and the skies the limit for aftermarket accessories/changes should you decide to modify along the way.

Smoky

RB Rooson · « **Reply #24 on:** April 15, 2004, 03:24:18 PM »

BattleRifleG3,

Go to the Greybeard Forum for Military Surplus rifles and just read.......

You will learn alot about the Schmitt-Rubin K-31 - I've bought two of 'em now and don't regret the small investment. A K-31 is like shooting a Swiss Watch with the kick of a .30-30 and that about says it all.

RaySendero · « **Reply #25 on:** April 15, 2004, 04:36:46 PM »

Quote from: BattleRifleG3

And which would that be?

http://www.remington.com/firearms/custom/40xb_rths.htm

paperpuncher · « **Reply #26 on:** May 14, 2004, 11:21:32 AM »

I have a Remington 700 VLS in .308Win that I bought about 6 years ago. I replaced the factory trigger with an 8 oz Rifle Basix. Trigger is beautiful and rifle groups well under an inch consistently. :-)

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Author Topic: Which Bolt gun in 308 for accurate shooting? (Read 2160 times)