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 Re: 308 bolt rifle
[Re: patriot07]
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04/23/16 05:45 AM
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JThoele
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When someone says they're on a budget, I don't think a $950 gun qualifies. But maybe it does? Wish the OP had specified a price range. . Why do they have to be $950? I've bought a tikka CTR .308 and a Tikka Super Varmint .308 both for under $600.
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Re: 308 bolt rifle
[Re: JThoele]
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04/23/16 10:57 AM
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patriot07
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When someone says they're on a budget, I don't think a $950 gun qualifies. But maybe it does? Wish the OP had specified a price range. . Why do they have to be $950? I've bought a tikka CTR .308 and a Tikka Super Varmint .308 both for under $600. New? How recently? Where? I just went to Cabela's site and it was $950. That's why I posted that price. I'm sure it could be had cheaper, just as the Savages I listed could. I got a heavy-barrel model 11 308 for $400. But I'd love to know how to get a CTR for $600.
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Re: 308 bolt rifle
[Re: Road Dawg]
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04/23/16 01:54 PM
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charlesb
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Weatherby Vanguard II. 497.00 at Buds, ships free. Vanguard II in .308 at Buds You're not going to do any better for under 500 bills, IMHO. There's also a carbine version, if you don't like the 24" barrel.
Last edited by charlesb; 04/23/16 01:55 PM.
Kind regards, charlesb
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Re: 308 bolt rifle
[Re: Road Dawg]
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04/23/16 04:42 PM
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kmon11
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TC Venture
Ruger American
Weatherby VG II
Howa
Savage 10
Go hold them and see which fits you best and one you like the looks/feel of best.
We all have our favorites and what works for us and that is what we will recommend most of the time.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: 308 bolt rifle
[Re: patriot07]
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04/24/16 04:18 AM
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JThoele
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When someone says they're on a budget, I don't think a $950 gun qualifies. But maybe it does? Wish the OP had specified a price range. . Why do they have to be $950? I've bought a tikka CTR .308 and a Tikka Super Varmint .308 both for under $600. New? How recently? Where? I just went to Cabela's site and it was $950. That's why I posted that price. I'm sure it could be had cheaper, just as the Savages I listed could. I got a heavy-barrel model 11 308 for $400. But I'd love to know how to get a CTR for $600. The super varmint I bought probably 4 years ago, CTR 2 years ago both were used in like new shape purchased from individuals selling on different FB gun groups. The Super Varmint I bought for $500 less than an hour after the guy posted the ad. I have since regrettably sold it because the 26" barrel was a pain to content with. The CTR will hopefully never leave my hands.
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Re: 308 bolt rifle
[Re: Road Dawg]
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04/24/16 01:34 PM
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rex47
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I have 2 Ruger American Predators 22-250, 308 both do any thing i ask. The 308 is hard to find at times.
i would not expect a $1000.00 rifle to shoot any better.
when the going gets really tough, I sit down and rest
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Re: 308 bolt rifle
[Re: Road Dawg]
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04/24/16 03:02 PM
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scottfromdallas
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Like others have said, I would look at the Ruger Predator and the Savage Hog Hunter. I've heard good things about the TIKKA CTR but it's about twice the price so it depends on your budget.
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Re: 308 bolt rifle
[Re: Road Dawg]
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04/24/16 10:40 PM
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BushFamilyNine
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Twist rates might affect the choice. Most are 1-10, but there are some 1-11 ones out there.
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Re: 308 bolt rifle
[Re: JThoele]
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04/25/16 12:57 PM
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patriot07
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The super varmint I bought probably 4 years ago, CTR 2 years ago both were used in like new shape purchased from individuals selling on different FB gun groups. The Super Varmint I bought for $500 less than an hour after the guy posted the ad. I have since regrettably sold it because the 26" barrel was a pain to content with. The CTR will hopefully never leave my hands. Yeah I was just talking new prices. He can probably get a Savage for under $300 used, but he seemed to be looking at new guns. Regardless, a like-new CTR for under $600 is a bargain. Let me know if you're ever in the market to sell it. 
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Re: 308 bolt rifle
[Re: Road Dawg]
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04/25/16 02:22 PM
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Road Dawg
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Thanks guys, I went ahead and got the Predator. Can't wait to shoot it.
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