bolt action??? which do i buy

One Wire · Sep 9, 2015

I'm looking at buying my first bolt action rifle. Remington 700 by all account is a no brainer....However the Mossberg MVP series and Predator have also peak my interest... magazine fed bolt action. The Ruger American feels just as sweet. I'm not a hunter or competitive shooter I just want a bolt action.308 in my life. Thanks for your input

iH8DemLibz · Sep 9, 2015

Browning A-Bolt II or III.

Uncle Duke · Sep 9, 2015

Don't overlook Savage.

platekiller · Sep 9, 2015

I have a mossberg 4x4. It's not a bad rifle. It Just seems to be picky with ammo. Much more than others. It really likes heavy stuff.

Billman · Sep 9, 2015

Take a hard look at Savage, I doubt you will find a better value and performance.

I have 3 Remington 700 rifles, none were out of the box shooters. Extremely long chambers and horrible triggers.

With a little tweaking the Remington 700 is a fantastic gun. Your mileage may vary.

Traveler · Sep 9, 2015

Savage makes an accurate and affordable rifle. Tikka T3 if you can spend that kind of money.

mdram · Sep 9, 2015

ruger has some nice choices

IMBLITZVT · Sep 9, 2015

Mosin Nagant! Cheap, good rifle thats cheaper to shoot than 308 leaving lots of money to buy automatics!

tylerevans42 · Sep 9, 2015

I picked up a Remington 700 in .308 from a gentleman on here. I am very pleased with it and it was a solid deal.

I'm sure if you put in the time and check periodically, you'll come across a great gun for an affordable price.

4g64loser · Sep 9, 2015

Tikka. guaranteed out of the box accuracy. Own one of the Tac models and have set up several other T3s for customers. I won't buy a 700 made after the 1980s and, even then, I'm only buying the guns to harvest the receivers. The Rem barrels and triggers go directly to the scrap hopper. For out of the box american made, look at savage.

dementlr · Sep 9, 2015

I have been considering the Mossberg MVP Scout .308. But have been unable to find one.

Redcobra · Sep 9, 2015

Uncle Duke said:
Don't overlook Savage.

+1

erwos · Sep 9, 2015

dementlr said:
I have been considering the Mossberg MVP Scout .308. But have been unable to find one.

I saw one or two on Gunbroker. Production numbers of those have clearly been pretty low, not sure why.

axshon · Sep 9, 2015

If you're just looking to HAVE one, head down to the LGS and test a few out for how the stock fits you, how the trigger breaks, how the bolt feels. From what I've seen it's tough to find a factory .308 these days that isn't a 1 MOA gun out of the box. Get the one that feels the best in your shoulder and doesn't kill your wallet. Go plink with it for a while and sell it for something else if you decide you don't like it. You won't lose much in the resale.

F8L_Funnel · Sep 9, 2015

Thompson Center Venture Predator Win Max in .308. Nice balance. Crisp Trigger. Good Price.

schnmbang · Sep 9, 2015

I used to only buy Remington 700s which had horrible triggers untill I put timneys on them. Now I mainly use my Savages

hi3cho · Sep 9, 2015

Savage Axis II XP with the accutrigger. I purchased a 308 with scope a camo pattern for $355 after transfer fees and a $50 rebate savage was running last year. It was mounted and boresighted and didnt take much to zero. It is a great shooter right out of the box.

byf43 · Sep 9, 2015

I used to be a Remington 700 only snob. (I still own a couple of their rifles.)

Now, to me, Savage is ugly has Hades, but, shoots extremely well.

Ruger American is getting a lot of good reviews.

Right now................. Savage.

fred333 · Sep 9, 2015

Why not opt for a Springfield '03-A3? It'll tick two boxes—vintage [US] military surplus and accurate bolt rifle—and it remains one of "the best target" rifles extant.

K31 · Sep 9, 2015

bolt action??? which do i buy

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