Deer/Target rifle?
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Been thinking about that same rifle myself.
Does it shoot as good as it looks? What's your opinion of the trigger?Been thinking about that same rifle myself.
Trigger is awesome and adjustable. Company guarantees sub MOA with match ammo. I owned that exact setup. I bought 3 bolt guns from a member here. A Savage 10, a Remington 700, and the Vanguard. I sold all 3 before shooting any of them.
I really didn't want to sell the Vanguard but a buddy offered me the right price so I sold. I kind of wish I kept it. That setup looked great with the Talley rings and the walnut stock. I've gotten away from weaver base/ring combos that creep over into the breach area.
You could always go out on a limb and try the 6.5-300 Weatherby Mag. That thing is smoking!!! My cousin hunts with a 270 Weatherby Mag and it's a flat shooter. The only drawback is the ammo price is salty!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6.5-300_Weatherby_Magnum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6.5-300_Weatherby_Magnum
Thanks! Appreciate the input.
Got the 10 and the 700. Not the Weatherby Sporter....yet.
That rifle seems like a real value to me.
Thanks! Appreciate the input.
Got the 10 and the 700. Not the Weatherby Sporter....yet.
That rifle seems like a real value to me.
For what you get and the quality of the rifle I think the value is definitely there. The 3 position safety is a nice touch as well. You get fire, safe, and safe with a bolt lock. I guess you use the bolt lock when you are moving through the brush and don't want the bolt to accidentally open. The rosewood cap and metal to wood interfaces are all really well done. The balance is nice, the weight is about 8lbs with scope, and it has a medium contour barrel. Like I said I kind of regret selling it. Oh well
Msrp is slightly higher than you specified, bot the Savage 10 FCP SR can be had for 700 or less. Barrel is a heavy FLUTED barrel with stiffness advantages of a target rifle but the fluting reduces the weight somewhat. Also, I do believe Savage still might have rebates available making the rifle much less than your upper limit.
I didnt get this far down before my previous post, but if you can get that gun for under 500, it's a steal. Dealer cost on the gun is around 580 with most selling it for 700 or thereabouts.
Amazing...just watched a video with a long range shooter hitting a target a mile away with a “budget” Ruger American 6.5 Creedmore.
Folks spending around $450 for the rifle and $300 for one the many quality “budget” scopes out there are ringing the bell at 1000 yards. Nice.
Folks spending around $450 for the rifle and $300 for one the many quality “budget” scopes out there are ringing the bell at 1000 yards. Nice.
I went with .308. The other calibers seem great, but the long distance arguments don't suit what I intend to shoot most often. The closest 300+ yard range is 3 hours from home.
For anyone else looking, Gymratz beat the best internet price on that Ruger. I couldn't say no. Sportsman outdoor superstore has the Savage 10 fcp-sr for $550 shipped, but after transfer, Gymratz was pretty close to that price. My first time in that shop, but it seems they might as well just start taking a portion of the paycheck.
For anyone else looking, Gymratz beat the best internet price on that Ruger. I couldn't say no. Sportsman outdoor superstore has the Savage 10 fcp-sr for $550 shipped, but after transfer, Gymratz was pretty close to that price. My first time in that shop, but it seems they might as well just start taking a portion of the paycheck.
The Ruger American .308 is a great choice.
Posting the “one mile budget rifle hit” was just supporting testimony on how confident one can be making those 200 yard shots with an affordable design that can reach out and bang the gong 1760 yards away.
Posting the “one mile budget rifle hit” was just supporting testimony on how confident one can be making those 200 yard shots with an affordable design that can reach out and bang the gong 1760 yards away.
You will like how it shoots, and adjustable trigger, too! Like you I found gymratz last week and picked up a S&W mp 15-22. Great price and it was just hanging on the wall looking for a new home! Will definitely make them the first call when looking for a new firearm.
I'm having that 308 vs 6.5 Creedmoor debate too, looking at deals on Ruger American, Winchester XPR, and Tikka T3X Lite rifles. It's a good market to be a shopper right now.
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Squaregrouper
Kragaphile
Compromise and get a 7mm 08. I'm pretty sure it is smack dab between the two.
sgt23preston
USMC LLA. NRA Life Member
There have been more deer killed with the 30-30 than any other round...
And Lever Action Rifles are FUN...
I have a scope & a bi-pod on mine...
Mine is a Marlin 336XLR...
And Lever Action Rifles are FUN...
I have a scope & a bi-pod on mine...
Mine is a Marlin 336XLR...
I'll take a look at it. I might want to do some distance target shooting in 2018, but don't want to break the bank. I liked the 6.5 Creedmoor in comparison to 308 in ballistic performance in this regard.
A 308 bolt remains in the running because I have a good stock of 308 ammo for a Browning lever in the same caliber. Can pick up a Ruger American in 308 for around $330 right now (not incl shipping and transfer). But decent 6.5 Creedmoor options aren't much more (and not really interested in the T/C or Savage deals currently), especially for dual purpose lightweight field rifles under 7 lbs.
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dreadpirate
Ultimate Member
How about a Tikka?
https://grabagun.com/tikka-t3x-lite-7mm-08-rem-22-4-inch-barrel-3-rounds-blued.html
https://grabagun.com/tikka-t3x-lite-308-win-22-4-inchbarrel-3-rounds-blued.html
[EDIT] Oops - I already posted this once.
dreadpirate
Ultimate Member
My son keeps telling me I need a lever 30-30. What that really means; "Dad get a Marlin lever gun so I can borrow it."
