CDNN has new FN Patrol Bolt Rifles available in .308 for $599.99!
These generally go for over $1,000.00
http://www.cdnninvestments.com/
These are off-the-shelf sub-MOA rifles.
These are available in 18", 20", 22", and 24" versions and come with a Hogue Full-length aluminum-bedded stock.
Download CDNN's catalog and give them a call to see what is still available.
Sniper Central has a review of a PBR:
http://www.snipercentral.com/pbr.htm
Rob, the 10FP has been near the top of my list, but it is not offered in lefty. Not sure if this would prevent me from choosing a bolt action though. I am considering a couple of the other Savage models that are offered in lefty.I have the .308 Savage 10FP with 20" barrel, and a .308 Browning BAR Stalker semi auto. The 10FP shoots better off the bench, but weighs a lot more. The BAR carries better, and has faster follow up shots for hunting. I would not get the heavy barrel for a hunting situation if I were going to be doing any walking.
When I go to the CDNN site, it is only for accessories. How do you find the firearms and firearm prices? Is this info. only available over the phone?
It's your money and you should please yourself, but within the limits of your budget I don't think you will do better than a T3.now you guys have me rethinking the Tikka
Forget the .308. It never has and never will (in my opinion) been/be equal the venerable thirty ought six round. Don't know what you're hunting, but if it's Mule deer or bigger, and the range is 150 to 200 yds, you're probably going to need an even bigger round. I bought a surplus 1917 Rock Island built Enfield and had it bored out to a 308 Norma Magnum. 2850 fps.
And give up 26 rounds? Want both!Ditch the AK and get a Savage 10FP with accutrigger.