Looking for a new rifle

[Jon855]

I'm looking for a .308 caliber rifle and I would love for it to be under 1,500 USD [not including scope] and this will be used to shoot targets upwards of 600m and I still want to be able to hunt deer, elk and so on forth at realistic distance of 200-300m. I am looking for the flexiblity of a hunting rifle but the precision of the LR [Long Range] Target shooting rifle. And my only requirement is that it is a bolt-action and weights less than 15 lbs.

What make/model would u suggest that I get? Realistic suggestions only please.

 

[iamtrout]

What are you aiming to kill? Please tell me people.

 

[MiniDoom]

AR10
M1 garand
HK 91/G3

 

[DainBramaged]

M16

<vietnam vet shifty eyes>

 

[Vegito]

Just curious why .308 ? I had option and I opt for 30-06... Remington 700p

 

[K1052]

Bolt or semi-auto?

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: K1052
Bolt or semi-auto?

Fully auto.

 

[Ausm]

Winchester Model 70

Remington Model 700

I have both and they are excellent rifles.

Ausm

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: K1052
Bolt or semi-auto?

Fully auto.

Add a zero to the back end of his price and that becomes an option.

 

[edro]

Remington Model 700

 

[K1052]

Don't forget Sako.

The Finns know how to make very good guns.

Specific recomendation: Sako 75 Stainless Synthetic in .308

 

[Vegito]

I have the 700 series as well.. loved it... u can always get a m24

 

[cerebusPu]

Remington Model 700 Remington Model 710 and so forth

 

[KK]

I like the ruger heavy barrel M77 mark II

link

 

[kaizersose]

remington 700 action. plenty of stock and barrel choices, cant go wrong.

 

[AnyMal]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: K1052
Bolt or semi-auto?

Fully auto.

With full auto he'll be lucky to hit any targets at 200m let alone at 600m.

To OP, if you're dead set on .308, I'd recommend a nice M14. Thay are still used by many branches as sniper rifles and for a good reason.

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: K1052
Bolt or semi-auto?

Fully auto.

Add a zero to the back end of his price and that becomes an option.

Heh, yeah... Assuming that he lives in one of the few states where such a gun is even legal to own.

 

[Analog]

I'd say the Remington 700 - the police version is kind of a neat rifle - Don't know about its weight though.

I have a Ruger M77 in .30-06, and it is super accurate. I think the Ruger safety is amongst the best as far as ergonomics and function. As a 3rd and more expensive choice, the Sako is hard to beat. They make some of the most beautiful rifles in the world, but I hunt with mine, and put few rounds through it - so its beauty is really not key to me. My ruger is a stainless with a laminated stock.

 

[Prong]

Rifle
Scope

The rifle can be bought for about $800 depending where you're at. Mount that scope in some Leupold Dual Dovetail rings and bases (~$40) and you'll have everything wrapped up for $1500. I just bought 2 of the Long Range 6.5-20x40mm Leupold scopes with the Varmint Hunter reticles and they are sweet. I plan on buying a couple of those Boone and Crockett reticle models like the one above for a couple of my big game rifles soon.

 

[Kroze]

bushmaster ar-15 type a2.

perfect for everything. if you can't hit a target in the chest @ 500 yards without scope. you need to learn how to shoot.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: Kroze
bushmaster ar-15 type a2.

perfect for everything. if you can't hit a target in the chest @ 500 yards without scope. you need to learn how to shoot.

I'd much prefer something with more energy and some glass for his intended useage.

 

[MrBond]

Originally posted by: cerebusPu
Remington Model 700 Remington Model 710 and so forth

I've heard nothing but bad about the 710.

The Remington 700 would be perfect for what you're looking for. They're solid rifles. My Dad has one in .243 Winchester and it's a supurb varmiting rifle.