Good .308 bolt-action rifles?

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I live in Sweden so semi-auto .308 rifles are ganz verboten (and the only .223 semi that is legal is the Mini-14). Thus, I need some tips on what to buy once I get my hunting license. I need something that is affordable, reliable, suitable for SHTF and self defense and preferably feedable with high-capacity mags. Does such a gun exist? Also, being able to trick it out with tactical crap (scope, laser, bipod, bayonet etc) is a huge bonus :D

Alternatively, you can try and suggest something else that does all this for me while being legal in Sweden...

Also, did you know that .50BMG rifles are legal here? Sweden, more conservative than California :neener:
 
I'm giving serious thought to the Mini-14. The problem is I keep hearing all these bad things about it. How it's really fragile and inaccurate and what not.

What's the truth?
 
There are some Enfields that were converted to use detachable magazines and other calibers for the Australian market (no semi-autos at all there, IIRC), you might look at one of those.

They had one in 5.56/.223, an "AK" in 7.62x39mm, and a .308...
"Australian International Arms", the "M42" was the .308 rifle that accepted M14 magazines. Unfortunately, I can't find their website anymore.

Edit: Also, you might try one of the late Enfield No. 5 carbines in .308?
 
Classical,


Sounds like you're stuck with the Mini 14, although it's not a bad weapon to be stuck with. I don't own one, but it's my understanding that they're reliable, but not necessarily very accurate. It's probably accurate enough, however. Reliability has a way of being accurate enough eventually.:) In any case, it sounds like you don't have a lot of choices.

BTW, I spent a week in Stockholm, and a few days in Goteburg about 20 years ago. The Stockholm trip was business, but the Goteburg trip was when a couple of NFL teams went there to play a preseason game. I was stationed at Oslo for 4 years. It's funny listening to all the different Scandinavian languages: The Norwegian "sing-song," the Germanic sounding gravelly Danes, and the Swedes, which were somewhere in between. At least that's how they sounded to me.
 
Am leaning towards the Mini-14...

What kind of tactical stuff is there to buy for it? I wanna go waaay overboard. Mall ninja :cool:
 
For self defense usage of .223, I need 77gr hollowpoint rounds, right?
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No. In fact, the Mini-14 cannot handle such heavy bullets. M16s and AR15 clones have a special fast rifling twist to handle bullets up to 80 grains. Your Mini-14 would be limited to around 55 grains or just a bit more by its slower twist. For self defense, I would recommend the 60 grain Nosler Partition Jacket, if your rifle will handle them. This bullet, unlike lighter bullets in that diameter, is designed for shooting deer.

Personally, I would choose a good bolt action rifle in .308 for all around use.
 
Remington makes a model 7600 pump-action rifles. One of the variants for .223 (5.56mm) can use AR-15/M-16 magazines. If you don't need high-capacity magazines, there are also new and used ones that chamber .308 (7.62 Nato) and .243.
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I'd rather have

I'd rather have a .308 bolt action for hunting and a 12 gauge shotgun full of buckshot for self defense. If the bad guy is far enough away to require a rifle bullet, they will likely lock you up for shooting him. Besides, rifle accuracy sucks on a black night while a 12 gauge pump works great.
 
If you want a hi-cap bolt in .308/7.62 NATO, maybe an Ishapore 2A1 would work for you, provided you can a) get it in Sweden, and b) find one in good shape. You get twelve round capacity and a rapid cycling bolt. In good shape they're as accurate as any ordinary .308, and way more reliable. You can probably trick one out with scopes and rails and all that business. (I wouldn't even scream about bubba-ing a good milsurp, because hey, it's an Ishy. No one will miss it.)

Personally, I have no use for Ishys ... but I'm considering getting one, because .303 ain't cheap no mo'.
 
Also, did you know that .50BMG rifles are legal here? Sweden, more conservative than California
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Well they certainly are allowed in the UK,for the moment as well-but if the GCN have things their way,then they would be banned,soon.

Classical Liberal: If you want a good all round rifle that serves all purposes,then an Armalon rifle, might just suit your requirements. Their website, I think is:
www.armalon.co.uk
 
classical liberal. 1 move to a realatively free country. 2 get a winchester model 70 b4 they are all gone. 3 I prefer the name classical conservative. Kenny Boy thanks for asking about this. I have never known and always wondered what it meant and would have been to embarassed 2 ask. SOMEONE ANSWER THIS QUESTION: 2nd post:banghead: :banghead:
 
Classical liberalism is 18th century liberalism.

sterling180: AFAIK, the Mini-14 is the only semi-auto .223 that is legal here and no semi-auto .308 guns whatsoever.

But without the ability to shoot the 77gr stuff, it does look like a bolt-action .308 is the way to go. How about a Remington 700?

Oh, and thanks to everyone for the tips and all!
 
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Yeah, baby :cool:

Guess I'm just too addicted to the thought of a scary-lookin' tactical .223 to be able to think clearly about the issue.

But hey, shotguns can be fitted out with stuff too :D
 
Well, be glad you have such a concise and powerful Constitution. I'm a law school student and ours is a huge mess with all kinds of unnecessary crap.
 
I saw this over on another board earlier this week (a guy in Scandanavia who shoot an M1A/M14). You sure you can't get a .308 semi-auto?

I had plans to go to the range this afternoon, but the summer came to Sweden today and the beer is really good, so - no driving for me
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Well, a new Norinco is arriving in a month so that gun shall be brokend in right. The gun is costing me 500 american dollars + shipping. VERY expensive for a new gun Just kidding...

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After some checking, it seems M1 Garands are legal. Don't know about the M1A but it would surprise me if it were legal.

Got a link to that post, btw?
 
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