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 New 308
#5915418
09/06/15 06:45 PM
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waffles
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Looking to get a new 308, would like to stay under 865, what would be my best option. Thanks
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Re: New 308
[Re: waffles]
#5915426
09/06/15 06:48 PM
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Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 65
kusai
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Re: New 308
[Re: waffles]
#5915497
09/06/15 07:59 PM
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J.G.
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Tikka T-3
Shoots great
Cycles great
Ejects great
Great factory trigger
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Re: New 308
[Re: Aggieman775]
#5915623
09/06/15 10:14 PM
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BushFamilyNine
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You looking for a truck gun, a carry and then shoot once rifle, or a specific animal gun? If you want one to abuse, buy a couple Mossbergs for that price. If your going to carry it, the Tikka T3 lite will fit the bill, but it will have a little recoil due to the light weight.
Last edited by BushFamilyNine; 09/06/15 10:16 PM.
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Re: New 308
[Re: waffles]
#5915782
09/07/15 12:10 AM
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Capt Craig
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Bird Dog
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Tough to beat a Remington 700. So many available options that allow youu to upgrade the gun as you want when you want.
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Re: New 308
[Re: waffles]
#5915798
09/07/15 12:29 AM
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BigPig
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The great debate... again... And everybody's opinions worth  
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Re: New 308
[Re: waffles]
#5915851
09/07/15 01:14 AM
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Brother in-law
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Tikka ctr for a small small hair more
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Re: New 308
[Re: waffles]
#5915890
09/07/15 01:38 AM
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Cattleman
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Tikka CTR . For a little more and well worth it.
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Re: New 308
[Re: waffles]
#5915899
09/07/15 01:43 AM
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Buckeyesgt
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What's is the primary use?
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U.S. Army Reserve 94-98 37F
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Re: New 308
[Re: Brother in-law]
#5915905
09/07/15 01:47 AM
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tth_40
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Tikka ctr for a small small hair more A great choice as well. 
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Re: New 308
[Re: waffles]
#5916022
09/07/15 02:42 AM
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texasdude28
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Gotta agree with the crowd and go Tikka, although I got my son a Marlin X7 for $239 that shoots really well for a rifle that price.
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Re: New 308
[Re: waffles]
#5916082
09/07/15 03:12 AM
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patriot07
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Does that budget include scope? What are you wanting to do with it?
If it's for hunting and your budget includes scope, look at the Savage model 10 or 11 or Trophy Hunter XP if you want to save a few bucks. Tikka for $550 plus a $300 scope isn't a bad option either. I got a Savage 308 varmint/heavy barrel for about $450 and it easily shoots half MOA, but it's not a great hunting rig due to the weight.
If it's for hunting and your budget doesn't include scope, the Tikka mentioned above is probably your best bet. I would get a stainless/synthetic, forest, hunter, or hunter stainless model for your budget. The forest model is a really sexy rifle IMHO.
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Re: New 308
[Re: waffles]
#5916103
09/07/15 03:33 AM
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Nivlac
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If you don't mind toting a heavy rig my Savage 10FCP with 5R rifling had treated me very well. I have a Vortex Viper PST 6-24 scope mounted with EGW 20MOA base and Seekins rings.
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Re: New 308
[Re: J.G.]
#5916458
09/07/15 02:44 PM
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JD4030
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Tikka T-3
Shoots great
Cycles great
Ejects great
Great factory trigger
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Re: New 308
[Re: waffles]
#5916506
09/07/15 03:14 PM
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Korean Redneck
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I've gotta ask, how did u come to such a "round" figure of $865?
I'm a dude who likes long barrels!
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Re: New 308
[Re: waffles]
#5916590
09/07/15 04:21 PM
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killen
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Re: New 308
[Re: waffles]
#5916598
09/07/15 04:25 PM
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RayB
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red bone Bob
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I love Remington but too many recalls. Go with the Tikka. I have my eyes on one in 7mm/08
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Re: New 308
[Re: waffles]
#5916634
09/07/15 04:49 PM
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505ed
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