308 Semi-automatic
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41magsnub
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as a generic answer... sure
However, what gun are you looking at and what are you planning to hunt?
However, what gun are you looking at and what are you planning to hunt?
W.E.G.
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Yes.
Silverado6x6
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If by chance I had a wolf control problem around my neck of the woods here in south central Alaska I would grab my M1A and some Barnes Triple Shocks.
coyotehunter223
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I've used my RRA LAR-8 for deer successfully. Never had a need for more than 1 shot.
Had an old semi-auto Remington 742 carbine that took its share of deer. Again, never had to shoot more than once.
Great for rapid follow up shots, but how often do you need to follow up rapidly like that?
Had an old semi-auto Remington 742 carbine that took its share of deer. Again, never had to shoot more than once.
Great for rapid follow up shots, but how often do you need to follow up rapidly like that?
Marlin_444
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I say "Smoke'm if you got'em"... KA-BOOM or Ratta-Tat-tat...
Thinkin bout one myself...
See you in the woods...
Ron
Thinkin bout one myself...
See you in the woods...
Ron
Silverado6x6
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I cannot say it would make a great pig gun but the M1A does cycle the .308 pretty fast for repeat shots.
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Rather than that, why not carry one accurate rifle and a handgun? You shoot the buck, he runs, you follow the trail, you catch up to him and he is still breathing. You don't want to blow another huge hole into him, so you pull out your carry gun and pop one to his head, immediately putting him out of his pain.
I know, been there, done that (with a 357).
I know, been there, done that (with a 357).
TexasRifleman
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Hunt with whatever you have, just be aware of state laws. Some restrict the number of rounds you can have.
The tool is the least important part of hunting in my opinion.
The tool is the least important part of hunting in my opinion.
coyotehunter223
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then shoot it. 
I had an SPS varmint in .308, a friend has an SPS tactical in .308. they were both great shooters.
I had an SPS varmint in .308, a friend has an SPS tactical in .308. they were both great shooters.
Sunray
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Sure. Semi's aren't as accurate as a bolt action, but tack driving accuracy isn't needed. 2 to 3 inch groups at 100 yards is enough.
"...the Saiga 308..." Re-think that. It'll do, but the iron sights are poor and they don't take scopes well.
"...the Saiga 308..." Re-think that. It'll do, but the iron sights are poor and they don't take scopes well.
Rokman
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Sure they are. I killed a nice buck with an extremely accurate Winchester SX-AR using handloads this past season. This thing shoots as good as any of my bolt guns.
Benelli, for sure. Very accurate and ergonomic, just a pain in the ass to keep clean. I have a Benelli Argo (R1 in the States) in 30.06 for several years now and it is as accurate as any other bolt rifle I ever had or shoot with, even using quick release mounts (EAW). Mine is the classic version and if I ever have to buy another it will be the Comfortech version (black, synthetic). Just google it. Here in Europe costs about 1500 euros. Links:
http://www.benelli.it/articoli/Armi.asp?ID=126
http://www.benelli.it/azienda/index.asp?ID=41&Lan=EN
http://www.benelli.it/articoli/Armi.asp?ID=126
http://www.benelli.it/azienda/index.asp?ID=41&Lan=EN
The one drawback to semiauto's is their more limited bullet selection (many won't be happy with more than 150/165gr). Otherwise they're fun, some can be accurate (PTR91, AR10-variants with $$ invested), and cheap to feed.
For a semiauto .308, look into the Winchester SX-AR (AKA the FN-AR). It's a rebuild of the classic Browning BAR design, with a few modern goodies to it. Built as a hunting rifle, less of a battle rifle.
As mentioned above, the PTR-91's have been getting good reviews, their only drawback is poor chamber fluting, so they can be picky eaters. But, if you're just hunting, why not feed your gun the best anyways?
Or, grab an AK, five 30-rounders, and who cares if you don't hit the deer on the first shot, or third, or eighth, or 11th...well, you get the idea...
Just my $.02
For a semiauto .308, look into the Winchester SX-AR (AKA the FN-AR
). It's a rebuild of the classic Browning BAR design, with a few modern goodies to it. Built as a hunting rifle, less of a battle rifle. As mentioned above, the PTR-91's have been getting good reviews, their only drawback is poor chamber fluting, so they can be picky eaters. But, if you're just hunting, why not feed your gun the best anyways?
Or, grab an AK, five 30-rounders, and who cares if you don't hit the deer on the first shot, or third, or eighth, or 11th...well, you get the idea...
Just my $.02
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R-25 .308
I purchased an AR from Remington from DPMS about 1.5 years ago. It is the R-25 chambered in .308. I have changed out the pistol grip for a hogue, added another sling swivel stud for the bipod to the forend, and changed out the buffer for a recoil reducing buffer for about $100. It has always held about 1-2" groups at 100yds, but with the recoil reducer, it stays on target through the shot like the M-16A2 I used to use in the USMC, and holds groups to about an inch. It is excellent for hunting deer sized game to 400 yds, which is considered by most to be beyond ethical range on large game.
I purchased an AR from Remington from DPMS about 1.5 years ago. It is the R-25 chambered in .308. I have changed out the pistol grip for a hogue, added another sling swivel stud for the bipod to the forend, and changed out the buffer for a recoil reducing buffer for about $100. It has always held about 1-2" groups at 100yds, but with the recoil reducer, it stays on target through the shot like the M-16A2 I used to use in the USMC, and holds groups to about an inch. It is excellent for hunting deer sized game to 400 yds, which is considered by most to be beyond ethical range on large game.
jimmyraythomason
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My personal dream .308 is on the Ruger Mini platform or a modernized Winchester Model 100. Otherwise,I'll stick to a bolt action for my .308 fix.
redbullitt
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That R25 may indeed may be worth a look. I do not have one, but I do have an R15 that is plenty accurate. Pretty easy to do torso steel out to 500 yards with it. SOO if the R25 is on par with the 15 you would be fine. The RRA may be worth a look too. All the ones I have played with (mostly carbines though) were very nice.
Pretty much depends what you want to spend. I have seen semis that run with bolts. The only rub is that it usually costs more. You can get a savage or sps for under 800 dollars. Both will shoot under a minute with good ammunition. It is much tougher to do that with a semi on that budget.
The 700 sps is a fine rifle too. Tough to go wrong either way. Get good at shooting it and it will just come down to preference.
Pretty much depends what you want to spend. I have seen semis that run with bolts. The only rub is that it usually costs more. You can get a savage or sps for under 800 dollars. Both will shoot under a minute with good ammunition. It is much tougher to do that with a semi on that budget.
The 700 sps is a fine rifle too. Tough to go wrong either way. Get good at shooting it and it will just come down to preference.
1stmarine
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An accurate carbine or rifle makes the best hunting rifle.
Here some sub-moa semiauto rifles I have:
FNAR light barrel LOVE the 168grains and up.
Saiga 308 in 16" love any 150gr round like corelokts.
DPMS 308 24" bull barrel very good with the recoil reducing buffer as someone posted. Heavy to carry all day though.
Here some sub-moa bolt action.
Reminton 700 SPS Tactical 20". Easy to carry and 0.4MOA and better with some tuning. loves 168 and 180gr barnes TSX.
SAVAGE 10FP Police. Same average .4MOA. Also handles 168 to 180gr extremely well.
I mainly shoot .308 Win. and for long range hunting .338 lapua but that would be a different post.
And remember, everything starts with the bullet so decide what bullet you need before you decide on the system you need. The system is the delivery method to put that bullet where it belongs.
Cheers,
E.
Here some sub-moa semiauto rifles I have:
FNAR light barrel LOVE the 168grains and up.
Saiga 308 in 16" love any 150gr round like corelokts.
DPMS 308 24" bull barrel very good with the recoil reducing buffer as someone posted. Heavy to carry all day though.
Here some sub-moa bolt action.
Reminton 700 SPS Tactical 20". Easy to carry and 0.4MOA and better with some tuning. loves 168 and 180gr barnes TSX.
SAVAGE 10FP Police. Same average .4MOA. Also handles 168 to 180gr extremely well.
I mainly shoot .308 Win. and for long range hunting .338 lapua but that would be a different post.
And remember, everything starts with the bullet so decide what bullet you need before you decide on the system you need. The system is the delivery method to put that bullet where it belongs.
Cheers,
E.
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