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Good sub $1500 .308 Tactical rifle
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I went for a Savage model 10 with HS precision stock. Sub MOA goodness with an unbeatable trigger and low price.
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DSA FAL, if you're into semi-auto. I'd take something like that over a .308 AR any day.
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Savage 12F/TR...you won't find a more accurate rifle without going custom and spending about three time what you want to.
This is a ten shot 100 yard group shot with a completely stock 12F/TR in 6.5 but all reports say the 308 shoots just as well.
and a 400 yard group that measures 2 1/4 inches for 5 shots
Dick Metcalf also tested the rifle and shot an amazing 3 shot, 500 yard group that measured .875 inches.
http://savagearms.com/images/pdf/articles/centerfire/ShootingTimes.pdf
The Savage is one of the least expensive long range target rifles available, but it an spend the money you save to buy better glass and you will have a great long range rifle.
This is a ten shot 100 yard group shot with a completely stock 12F/TR in 6.5 but all reports say the 308 shoots just as well.
and a 400 yard group that measures 2 1/4 inches for 5 shots
Dick Metcalf also tested the rifle and shot an amazing 3 shot, 500 yard group that measured .875 inches.
http://savagearms.com/images/pdf/articles/centerfire/ShootingTimes.pdf
The Savage is one of the least expensive long range target rifles available, but it an spend the money you save to buy better glass and you will have a great long range rifle.
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Hey Rat, if all those Busses are weighing down your case I could help you "lighten the load!"
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Damn, someone beat me to the savage, I remember seeing less high speed ones for under $500 a few years ago, damn, I might have to get one this summer.
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One more for the rem 700. Now, this may not be what you are looking for but a Remington 7600 (pump action) is faster than a bolt and still pretty accurate. Plus it's closer to $600 so you could buy a lot of ammo.
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Are you including glass in the $1500, or is that just for the rifle itself?
If that covers everything then I definitely recommend the savage. I have a model 11 in .243win . It will shoot sub 1 inch groups all day. Mine was $300 out the door, and has a sporter weight barrel and the basic savage synthetic stock. If you got one with the bull barrel and either their laminate stock, or a higher grade synthetic you would be very hard pressed to find a nicer rifle for the money, and would still have a lot left over for a good scope (which is as important as the rifle if not more).
If $1500 is just for the rifle that puts you in a different ballpark. In that price range I would probably buy a cooper. I handled one very similar to this awhile back : http://www.cooperfirearms.com/rifles.php?rifle_name=phx&cal=308
It was the smoothest rifle I have ever handled in my life. The boltfelt like it was on ball bearings. The stock was incredibly light, and well balanced while still be as sturdy as a rock, absolutely no flex anywhere. By the time I put equal quality glass on top, it would have cost more than my entire collection combined but I still regret not bringing it home
If that covers everything then I definitely recommend the savage. I have a model 11 in .243win . It will shoot sub 1 inch groups all day. Mine was $300 out the door, and has a sporter weight barrel and the basic savage synthetic stock. If you got one with the bull barrel and either their laminate stock, or a higher grade synthetic you would be very hard pressed to find a nicer rifle for the money, and would still have a lot left over for a good scope (which is as important as the rifle if not more).
If $1500 is just for the rifle that puts you in a different ballpark. In that price range I would probably buy a cooper. I handled one very similar to this awhile back : http://www.cooperfirearms.com/rifles.php?rifle_name=phx&cal=308
It was the smoothest rifle I have ever handled in my life. The boltfelt like it was on ball bearings. The stock was incredibly light, and well balanced while still be as sturdy as a rock, absolutely no flex anywhere. By the time I put equal quality glass on top, it would have cost more than my entire collection combined but I still regret not bringing it home
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If the $1500 includes the glass, you could go with one of the FN police/tactical rifles, which use the control feed Model 70 action and a tricked out barrel made from an FN MAG machine gun blank and a nice Zeiss Conquest scope and maybe even have a few bucks left over for beer If it is $1500 just for the rifle and you can get a Kimber for that, then that is the way I would go.
If it is $1500 just for the rifle and you can get a Kimber for that, then that is the way I would go.I have a Savage 10FP. Beautiful piece of work. Free floated bull barrel, accutrigger, recoil pad is terrific (recoil isn't even an issue, it's more of a comfortable push), fit was... lets just say I had no idea how well a gun could fit before I handled this.
My only complaint is that it is a bit on the heavy side, but there really isn't anything you can do about that (except swap the barrel). It's not bad, but I think walking around with it for 5 days on a elk hunt on the side of a mountain would get a bit tiring. The weight helps keeping the barrel on target - target re-acquisition is simple and fast.
Got mine for about $500 ($465?) a few years back. Drop the extra grand into glass, a good bipod, etc. The choate stocks are supposed to be nice, but they are kind of pricey. No real complaints about the stock it came with.
I also looked at the Remington 700, but by the time you got into something with a floated barrel from remington, you're looking at basically double the cost of the savage - if not more - and you don't have the accutrigger. I was sort of "broke" at the time, so financial considerations made me chose the Savage. I don't regret it.
My only complaint is that it is a bit on the heavy side, but there really isn't anything you can do about that (except swap the barrel). It's not bad, but I think walking around with it for 5 days on a elk hunt on the side of a mountain would get a bit tiring. The weight helps keeping the barrel on target - target re-acquisition is simple and fast.
Got mine for about $500 ($465?) a few years back. Drop the extra grand into glass, a good bipod, etc. The choate stocks are supposed to be nice, but they are kind of pricey. No real complaints about the stock it came with.
I also looked at the Remington 700, but by the time you got into something with a floated barrel from remington, you're looking at basically double the cost of the savage - if not more - and you don't have the accutrigger. I was sort of "broke" at the time, so financial considerations made me chose the Savage. I don't regret it.
Remington 700 if you've the money to build it up, if not, the Savage really does sound like a good deal. I've a Savage 300 Mag (safe queen mostly), and my friend has a Savage .17.
I'm satisfied with both weapons.
I also have a Ruger M77 30-06. I really like it, it looks nice, feels "right", and seems to be a pretty quality weapon.
I'm satisfied with both weapons.
I also have a Ruger M77 30-06. I really like it, it looks nice, feels "right", and seems to be a pretty quality weapon.