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**jnclement** · 02-07-2007, 10:03 PM

I'd get a Savage. Most accurate out of the box. And after you shoot the barrel out (wouldn't that be grand), you can put a new one on yourself in about 15 minutes. Or you can but several barrels and rotate. You use the same headspace gauges for 243, 6.5-08, 7mm-08, 308, etc. A new Pac-Nor supermatch barrel will set you back about $350. I wouldn't get a muzzle break, unless you just want to deafen everyone around you.

panther308 · 02-08-2007, 05:06 AM

This is my Savage 10 (Great Rifle) and won't break the bank

boricua9mm · 02-08-2007, 07:19 AM

I don't have any experience with building a bolt rifle, but I wanted to add that the new Hogue stocks I saw at SHOT looked awesome! You can select steel or aluminum bedding, and they are free-float, rubber overmolded stocks. I'm not sure about the price point though.

I'm waiting on a scope to finish my long distance M14 project. It won't ber anywhere near aws accurate as a bolt action, but I'm sure I won't have a problem with man-sized targets at 500-600 yards.

The only thing I know for sure is that the .308 game is an expensive one to play!

B9

Kimura · 02-08-2007, 07:33 AM

SAMCO of New York Also sells Mauser Actions, you might consider that. Custom Mausers just have that solid old school appeal.

GTI44 · 02-08-2007, 07:38 AM

If price is a factor check out HOWA. I trained with the japan national long gun team for a while and that is the maker of their sniper rifle. Nice MOA rifle. Cheap also.

Check out: http://www.legacysports.com

In my opinion its the best shooting, for the money rifle on the market. Better then Remington, Browning, or Savage. I've shot them all including many custom purpose built sniper rifles and for the money Howa is the tops.

thebigwelsh · 02-08-2007, 09:53 AM

what about the cz varmint rifle in .308? I was actually just looking at maybe buying one.

http://www.cz-usa.com/product_detail.php?id=21

**jnclement** · 02-08-2007, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTI44

If price is a factor check out HOWA. I trained with the japan national long gun team for a while and that is the maker of their sniper rifle. Nice MOA rifle. Cheap also.

Check out: http://www.legacysports.com

In my opinion its the best shooting, for the money rifle on the market. Better then Remington, Browning, or Savage. I've shot them all including many custom purpose built sniper rifles and for the money Howa is the tops.

I've purchased a Howa 7mm-08 mountain rifle, and a 25-06 in the last year. Great hunting rifles. Shot my mule deer at 423 yards with the 25-06. Won't hold a candle to my Savages off the bench though. IMHO.

mdjamesd · 02-08-2007, 02:50 PM

I just wanted to say thank you so far for all of your guys' input. Don't be shy, tell me everything!

02-08-2007, 05:06 AM	#12
panther308 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 582	This is my Savage 10 (Great Rifle) and won't break the bank __________________ panther308 Always Remember: A firearm is only an instrument. It contains no evil, no conscience, and no ability. It is strictly the intent, competence, and character of its user that decide the outcome of any and all actions taken with it.

02-08-2007, 07:19 AM	#13
boricua9mm XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 650	I don't have any experience with building a bolt rifle, but I wanted to add that the new Hogue stocks I saw at SHOT looked awesome! You can select steel or aluminum bedding, and they are free-float, rubber overmolded stocks. I'm not sure about the price point though. I'm waiting on a scope to finish my long distance M14 project. It won't ber anywhere near aws accurate as a bolt action, but I'm sure I won't have a problem with man-sized targets at 500-600 yards. The only thing I know for sure is that the .308 game is an expensive one to play! B9 __________________ Videographer/Multimedia Producer http://www.ricanhavocproductions.com

02-08-2007, 07:33 AM	#14
Kimura XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 273	SAMCO of New York Also sells Mauser Actions, you might consider that. Custom Mausers just have that solid old school appeal. __________________ "It isn't that Liberals are ignorant, it's just that they know so much that isn't so" --Ronald Reagan

02-08-2007, 07:38 AM	#15
GTI44 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 15	If price is a factor check out HOWA. I trained with the japan national long gun team for a while and that is the maker of their sniper rifle. Nice MOA rifle. Cheap also. Check out: http://www.legacysports.com In my opinion its the best shooting, for the money rifle on the market. Better then Remington, Browning, or Savage. I've shot them all including many custom purpose built sniper rifles and for the money Howa is the tops. __________________ THE TOY BOX: Buck Mark Contour Lite 7.25 URX .22 XD-40 service FN Five-seveN USG RRA Pro series ELITE AR-15 Mossberg 590 12 Gauge Alexander Arms 6.5 Grendel 24" GDMR Accuracy International L115A1 Super Magnum (SM) .338 Lapua Magnum

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02-07-2007, 10:03 PM	#11
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,602	I'd get a Savage. Most accurate out of the box. And after you shoot the barrel out (wouldn't that be grand), you can put a new one on yourself in about 15 minutes. Or you can but several barrels and rotate. You use the same headspace gauges for 243, 6.5-08, 7mm-08, 308, etc. A new Pac-Nor supermatch barrel will set you back about $350. I wouldn't get a muzzle break, unless you just want to deafen everyone around you.

02-08-2007, 09:53 AM	#16
thebigwelsh XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southwest MI Posts: 48	what about the cz varmint rifle in .308? I was actually just looking at maybe buying one. http://www.cz-usa.com/product_detail.php?id=21

02-08-2007, 02:50 PM	#18
mdjamesd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 173	I just wanted to say thank you so far for all of your guys' input. Don't be shy, tell me everything!