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ColoXD_Fan · 08-28-2007, 01:20 PM

Been using my .300 savage for past 6 years and love it to death but ready to get a new big game rifle and wanting a .308 Any recommendations out there??

**Badshot** · 08-28-2007, 01:38 PM

Savage, Remmington, Tikka ..

aubie515 · 08-28-2007, 04:27 PM

A budget range will yield more options. I've owned a few Savages in the past and while they shoot well...the actions are terrible. I like the adjustable part of the accutrigger, but to me the trigger itself feels cheap.

Tikka actions are very smooth and so are their triggers. I just don't feel that accuracy is up to par with the Savages and Remingtons. I've owned two Tikka T3 Lites and while I loved the action and trigger...I was not overly impressed with accuracy. If you go Tikka...I say get the varmint or "tactical" models. Another thing I dislike about Tikka is the plastic mags are too darn expensive.

Remingtons have tons of aftermarket parts. The triggers are easy to work on or you can replace the entire trigger with a Timney or another good quality trigger. I like the Remington action and can say that my 5R shoots as well or better than my Savage 10FPs.

Also worth noting are the Steyr rifles. I have an SBS Tactical McMillan and that thing will shot sup .5 MOA.

Howa rifles are also good for those on a budget.

**Tyoung** · 08-28-2007, 04:42 PM

I've got the Savage 10fp in .308 and love it. While this model is to heavy to tote around hunting other models would suit your needs. Highly recommend a Savage for a budget rifle.

neophyte · 08-30-2007, 01:58 PM

These are some sobering "blocked barrel" tests.
http://rimfireshooting.com/index.php?showtopic=1506&hl=

Cheesehead · 08-30-2007, 04:39 PM

I have two Remington 700s. One in .308 and the other in .204. Very accurate up to 300 yards (longest range at the club). I redid the trigger pull on both. Very please.

Lazarus · 08-30-2007, 06:58 PM

I'm looking at the 10fp personally. Its a fine rifle from what I hear.

kart racer · 08-30-2007, 07:38 PM

cz.I have one with a full stock and wouldn't trade it for anything.I think cz rifles and pistols are one of the best deals going.The prices have gone up lately as they have gained popularity.

Plinkomatic · 08-30-2007, 08:16 PM

I love my Savage 10FP but if I didn't need ultra accuracy and didn't want to build out a Rem 700 I'd go CZ 550. The single set trigger and finish is awesome.

08-28-2007, 01:20 PM	#1
ColoXD_Fan XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grand Junction,CO Posts: 4,697	Needing help choosing a good .308 Been using my .300 savage for past 6 years and love it to death but ready to get a new big game rifle and wanting a .308 Any recommendations out there??

08-28-2007, 01:38 PM	#2
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,430	Savage, Remmington, Tikka .. __________________ --------------------- Stupidity should should be painful! On AR15's: Learn to use your Iron Sights before you go adding all that extra crap on your gun!

08-30-2007, 01:58 PM	#5
neophyte XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3	A comparison These are some sobering "blocked barrel" tests. http://rimfireshooting.com/index.php?showtopic=1506&hl=

08-30-2007, 04:39 PM	#6
Cheesehead XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lost in Michigan Posts: 82	I have two Remington 700s. One in .308 and the other in .204. Very accurate up to 300 yards (longest range at the club). I redid the trigger pull on both. Very please. __________________ It all depends if you are "buying" or "selling".

08-30-2007, 06:58 PM	#7
Lazarus XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,957	I'm looking at the 10fp personally. Its a fine rifle from what I hear. __________________ You never know what you'll miss until its gone.

08-28-2007, 04:27 PM	#3
aubie515 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 182	A budget range will yield more options. I've owned a few Savages in the past and while they shoot well...the actions are terrible. I like the adjustable part of the accutrigger, but to me the trigger itself feels cheap. Tikka actions are very smooth and so are their triggers. I just don't feel that accuracy is up to par with the Savages and Remingtons. I've owned two Tikka T3 Lites and while I loved the action and trigger...I was not overly impressed with accuracy. If you go Tikka...I say get the varmint or "tactical" models. Another thing I dislike about Tikka is the plastic mags are too darn expensive. Remingtons have tons of aftermarket parts. The triggers are easy to work on or you can replace the entire trigger with a Timney or another good quality trigger. I like the Remington action and can say that my 5R shoots as well or better than my Savage 10FPs. Also worth noting are the Steyr rifles. I have an SBS Tactical McMillan and that thing will shot sup .5 MOA. Howa rifles are also good for those on a budget.

08-28-2007, 04:42 PM	#4
Tyoung XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 319	I've got the Savage 10fp in .308 and love it. While this model is to heavy to tote around hunting other models would suit your needs. Highly recommend a Savage for a budget rifle.

08-30-2007, 07:38 PM	#8
kart racer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 319	cz.I have one with a full stock and wouldn't trade it for anything.I think cz rifles and pistols are one of the best deals going.The prices have gone up lately as they have gained popularity.

08-30-2007, 08:16 PM	#9
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,284	I love my Savage 10FP but if I didn't need ultra accuracy and didn't want to build out a Rem 700 I'd go CZ 550. The single set trigger and finish is awesome.

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