Dionysusigma
Member
One of these days, I'm going to finally break down and get myself a decent bolt-action, heavy barrel rifle. The problem is, I thought I had it all figured out (I wanted a Remington 700 VLS in .308) until I finally got to hold a Springfield '03 for the first time today... and it totally threw me off. So, I'd like THR's help in deciding a really good rifle for me to get someday.
Preferred features:
To be used for longer distances, hunting, plinking, varminting, benchrest, etc. Basically anything that can be done with a rifle.
.308, since that caliber just... seems right. Preferably in the .30 cal range, but not anything weird like .300 Whisper or .338 Lapua... I like military calibers, in other words.
Overall weight isn't really that big of a concern. No S&W Airlites for me
I'd like something blued or Parkerized, definately not stainless.
Stock can be any material--glass-filled plastic, painted camo, wood, wood with a dyed camo pattern, etc.
It does not have to be new--the greatest rifles I've held were pretty much old, scarred sticks with almost no rifling and cost $60.00.
Must be able to accept up to a 10x50mm scope.
Barrel length must be at least 26".
Accurate (<1MOA @ 100yds), and with a decently strong action, that doesn't tend to break.
And finally, cost before accessories, scopes, etc.: Under $700.00
Thanks for all suggestions
Preferred features:
To be used for longer distances, hunting, plinking, varminting, benchrest, etc. Basically anything that can be done with a rifle.
.308, since that caliber just... seems right. Preferably in the .30 cal range, but not anything weird like .300 Whisper or .338 Lapua... I like military calibers, in other words.
Overall weight isn't really that big of a concern. No S&W Airlites for me
I'd like something blued or Parkerized, definately not stainless.
Stock can be any material--glass-filled plastic, painted camo, wood, wood with a dyed camo pattern, etc.
It does not have to be new--the greatest rifles I've held were pretty much old, scarred sticks with almost no rifling and cost $60.00.
Must be able to accept up to a 10x50mm scope.
Barrel length must be at least 26".
Accurate (<1MOA @ 100yds), and with a decently strong action, that doesn't tend to break.
And finally, cost before accessories, scopes, etc.: Under $700.00
Thanks for all suggestions