I have the Tikka CTR. I wanted a second .308. Something a little lighter and more mobile than my 700 mil spec. Way exceeded my expectations. I shoot factory Hornady SST, 165 gr. and it literally stacks shot on shot. It's threaded, semi heavy barrel, has a synthetic stock, great trigger, smooth action, over sized bolt handle, rail mount and a 10 rpund magazine, all factory. Get one, put some good glass on it and you'll have a great hunting rig.

.30 Cals are affordable and will def. take down all animals listed. Since you mentioned 300 yard shot I'd avoid the 30/30, 300 BLK, 7.52x39 but your standard .308 and 30.06 will take care of all you'll ever need at that distance.

Yep.

I have a ruger americian preditor in 243, awesome rifle in my opinion, tightist group I ever shot was with this rifle I have to disagree with statement they are not good rifles, for their price I think they are great performers. also have savage model 10 18 inch threaded barrel in 308 win very accurate handy carbine. sounds like would fit your bill for sure. look into both rifles a sythitic stocked rifle you can bang around in truck but still brings home the becon or venision , got to be good

Been a while since I talked about this but found the Ruger American Predator in 6.5 on sale for $400, went ahead and bought one. Figured I'd rather spend the extra money on some nicer glass than a little more on the rifle. Thanks for all the opinions and I'll let everyone know how it works out. I already have a Ruger American Ranch in .300 blk and love it so I doubt I'll be disappointed. One other question I've got is if the Timney replacement trigger is worth it on this? For 129$ seems kinda steep.

Good choice from what I have read. As to the Timmney being worth the price, they are good triggers and really like the ones I have. If you are happy with the factory trigger keep it if not it is hard to go wrong with the Timmney.

I've got the Timney springs in my 22-250 and like them but it is an extra 100$ on top of that for the full trigger assembly. Probably will hold off on that for now.

One thing about after market items is you can add at a later time if you deem it needed. A good trigger does a lot for accuracy though.

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Very good point. I've been pretty happy with the stock trigger in ruger american ranch so I may see how I do with it for a while.

+3, already threaded too

Remington 700 AAC 308. Mine was a shooter right out of the box. I did a few upgrades and it is very accurate out to 500. Haven't shot it past that. It has smoked coyotes , hogs, white tails and mule deer. Been hand loading Hornady 150 SST's.

Been thinking about the same thinking I'm going 6.5 in 18". Distance and knock down power

I have the Hog Hunter in 308, RAP in 6.5 CM and 308. All topped with Vortex Crossfire 4x12. Solid inexpensive shooters and they are all threaded for suppressor or a brake. Have a Viper on Backorder for the 6.5 and have already dropped it in a Boyd's.
The factory stocks are fine for hunting, I just wanted to do something different with the 6.5.

Basically the setup I'm going to have. Have a vortex viper ordered as well for the 6.5.

Same here. If you hand load, you can even load subsonic rounds with the same ballistics as a .300 BLK, all in the same gun.

Old thread but I ended up buying a Ruger American predator in 6.5 CM. Found a vortex viper 6.5-20 on sale at Cabelas and threw that on. Finally got to shoot it today and with factory hornady loads I shot a 3/4 inch group at 100 yards. I'm happy with it, I adjusted the trigger but will likely replace it at some point. Didn't get to shoot it with the suppressor on it but happy so far. Good gun for the money.

great choice!!

Chad ...your PM box is over limit...Ron