DefiantDad
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OK, I've done the research and narrowed down my .308 bolt gun to the below.
After this, some months later, I will get a .308 Semi-Auto, then a shotgun.
But for now, which of these should I go for?
(I am favoring the X-Bolt except for the non-synthetic stock; this might be a dumb question but is Browning considered to deliver the best quality out of all these? I can pay top dollar, but not if it is not actually justified).
This will be the only bolt gun I will ever buy. So, don't want any "starter" guns.
Thanks!
General criteria
Want stainless bbl - used in coastal weather varying between desert hot and tropical rains (but mostly dry)
Will mount bipod for target shooting at the range mostly but also occasionally use for hunting
Will mount decent optic
Need best trigger
Need to minimize recoil "pain" (within reason)
Up to 600 yards range
Described concisely, I want a sniper/hunting rifle.
Some key questions I still have
1) Is 1:10 twist much better than 1:12 for the ammo weights I probably should be shooting?
2) Is heavier rifle better for felt recoil control (7 lbs 8 oz versus 6 lbs 8 oz) ?
3) Is 24" much more accurate and powerful and longer range than 22" ?
4) Is X-Bolt mounting really better than traditional mounts?
Savage Arms Weather Warrior 16/116 FCSS ($825)
1:10 twist
6 lbs 14 oz
22" stainless bbl
41.75" overall length
4 rounds detachable box
Browning X-Bolt White Gold ($1400)
1:12 twist
glass bedded
6lbs 8 oz
22" stainless bbl
41 3/4 overall
rotary magazine - 4 rounds
X-Bolt Feather Trigger
inflex recoil pad
Winchester Model 70 ($930 to $1200)
Which stainless model?
Narrowed down to:
Extreme Weather SS - Bell and Carlson lay-up composite stock ($1200)
http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=001C&mid=535110
Ultimate Shadow SS - Synthetic Stock ($930)
http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=001C&mid=535135
Coyote Light - Bell and Carlson Carbon Fiber Composite ($1100)
http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=001C&mid=535115
All are 1:12
All are 5 rounds magazine
22" for Extreme Weather 6 lbs 12 oz
22" for Ultimate Shadow 6 lbs 12 oz
24" for Coyote Light 7 lbs 8 oz
After this, some months later, I will get a .308 Semi-Auto, then a shotgun.
But for now, which of these should I go for?
(I am favoring the X-Bolt except for the non-synthetic stock; this might be a dumb question but is Browning considered to deliver the best quality out of all these? I can pay top dollar, but not if it is not actually justified).
This will be the only bolt gun I will ever buy. So, don't want any "starter" guns.
Thanks!
General criteria
Want stainless bbl - used in coastal weather varying between desert hot and tropical rains (but mostly dry)
Will mount bipod for target shooting at the range mostly but also occasionally use for hunting
Will mount decent optic
Need best trigger
Need to minimize recoil "pain" (within reason)
Up to 600 yards range
Described concisely, I want a sniper/hunting rifle.
Some key questions I still have
1) Is 1:10 twist much better than 1:12 for the ammo weights I probably should be shooting?
2) Is heavier rifle better for felt recoil control (7 lbs 8 oz versus 6 lbs 8 oz) ?
3) Is 24" much more accurate and powerful and longer range than 22" ?
4) Is X-Bolt mounting really better than traditional mounts?
Savage Arms Weather Warrior 16/116 FCSS ($825)
1:10 twist
6 lbs 14 oz
22" stainless bbl
41.75" overall length
4 rounds detachable box
Browning X-Bolt White Gold ($1400)
1:12 twist
glass bedded
6lbs 8 oz
22" stainless bbl
41 3/4 overall
rotary magazine - 4 rounds
X-Bolt Feather Trigger
inflex recoil pad
Winchester Model 70 ($930 to $1200)
Which stainless model?
Narrowed down to:
Extreme Weather SS - Bell and Carlson lay-up composite stock ($1200)
http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=001C&mid=535110
Ultimate Shadow SS - Synthetic Stock ($930)
http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=001C&mid=535135
Coyote Light - Bell and Carlson Carbon Fiber Composite ($1100)
http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=001C&mid=535115
All are 1:12
All are 5 rounds magazine
22" for Extreme Weather 6 lbs 12 oz
22" for Ultimate Shadow 6 lbs 12 oz
24" for Coyote Light 7 lbs 8 oz