Budget .308 Recommendations?

[Axxe55]

Mossberg Patriot Predator - For Sale - New :: Guns.com

Attractive and accurate the Mossberg Patriot Predator is a bolt-action rifle that offers premium features at an affordable price. Standard features include the patented LBA adjustable trigger a fluted and threaded barrel with cap a Picatinny rail for easy scope mounts and spiral fluted bolts...

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Most of these are available with a scope.

And the scopes are the cheapest that they can buy in bulk. You can buy a much better scope than what comes in combo package deal.

 

[BillM]

And the scopes are the cheapest that they can buy in bulk. You can buy a much better scope than what comes in combo package deal.

I had one similar, a Mossberg Patriot, and it came with a Nikon scope, hardly a poor quality. Accurate, optics clear and sharp. It was a bargain.

 

[Axxe55]

I had one similar, a Mossberg Patriot, and it came with a Nikon scope, hardly a poor quality. Accurate, optics clear and sharp. It was a bargain.

And when they buy scopes, it's luck of the draw as to who they buy scopes from. You got lucky to get a decent scope. And BTW, Nikon is hardly top tier. Decent, but there are much better scopes for the same price.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Mine is a dpms it's a beast heavy.
I ain't walking in the woods with it.
I'm trying to use it for long range match

 

[popper]

I have DPMS AR10, 24" and 16" uppers. They are heavy, not a woods walking gun for us older folks. AR15 carbine isn't light either but consider recoil from a light weight bolt gun and second shot needs (like hog hunting). Shot my SIL's 308mx marlin, got the scope brow ding. Bolt gun would be good for stand deer or casual range plinking. My GS's have 243 bolt rifles, gone to ARs now. Your choice.

 

[Jase1125]

I appreciate the insight everyone shared. Looks like others had the same or similar question .

 

[BillDFW12]

Alot of good options.. and Alot of budget bolts from the Big Mfg's are available in Stainless for not much $$ in upgrade. A budget/bolt in Stainless is a great value.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

I have DPMS AR10, 24" and 16" uppers. They are heavy, not a woods walking gun for us older folks. AR15 carbine isn't light either but consider recoil from a light weight bolt gun and second shot needs (like hog hunting). Shot my SIL's 308mx marlin, got the scope brow ding. Bolt gun would be good for stand deer or casual range plinking. My GS's have 243 bolt rifles, gone to ARs now. Your choice.

Daddy o I'm 60 and lazy as hell effin it ain't from a blind I ain't goin but ain't nothing like that recoil from the dpms I love it

 

[Axxe55]

I appreciate the insight everyone shared. Looks like others had the same or similar question .

Don't forget to hit the gunstores and pawn shops for one that is used. 308 being such a common cartridge, you might be surprised at what you might find out there.

 

[Axxe55]

Mine is a dpms it's a beast heavy.
I ain't walking in the woods with it.
I'm trying to use it for long range match

My Marlin XS7VH weighs in at over 15 pounds with the scope. I also plan on adding more weight in the future.

 

[IXLR8]

Seriously, if price is not an option, go with PTR-91. There are many lower cost options, but none nearly as cool...

 

[cycleguy2300]

Seriously, if price is not an option, go with PTR-91. There are many lower cost options, but none nearly as cool...

A PTR-91 would be nice

Not cheap but nice is a SCAR...

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[Glenn B]

Savage Axis from Academy.

I agree - a Savage Axis but would make it an AXIS XP (comes with a scope) or AXIS II XP which in addition to the scope has an Accu-Trigger (Savage's adjustable trigger). I'd pay the added bucks to get it in SS but if the bucks are a problems go for the lued version. I have an Axis XP; pretty darned good and reliabvle as far as i am cocerned. Then again., I have a Vortex scope on mine but got mine at an auction, new, at an excellent price.

 

[deemus]

Savage Axis from Academy.

I have a Savage Axis Xp I paid around $300 for. Very accurate. Mine came with a crappy Weaver scope. I replaced it quickly.

 

[grumper]

How did we go from budget rifle to price is no big deal?

 

[Sam7sf]

I’m going to ruffle some feathers on this one. Do not buy a mossberg bolt action. Unless they drastically improved qc. Hell are they terrible. Crappy crowns, crappy bedding, questionable rifle in many ways. You couldn’t give me one.

 

[jaime1982]

Nobody like the remington 783 16.5 in .308?

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[lightflyer1]

I have one of these Savage Scout rifles. An AR10 style too, but it is heavy (now).

110 Scout | Hunting and Target Rifle | Savage Arms

The 110 Scout fits any shooter perfectly to make fast, accurate shots from a variety of shooting positions with natural ease.

www.savagearms.com

 

[zackmars]

 

[leVieux]

Please tell us more about your situation:

RA = ? Rheumatoid Arthritis ?

Hunting, defense, or range gun? If hunting, what would you be hunting?

Are you mobile or mobility restricted ?

Exactly how much could you spend ? How heavy could you carry w/o difficulty ?

Are you rural of urban ?

leVieux

p.s. In my personal opinion: "Academy" is for lawn chairs, ice chests, and Tee shirts. Gun shops are for GUNS !