CoalTrain49
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I've been looking at 308's for the range. The only problem is I don't have a place to shoot past 200 yds. or I would already have one. There's a lot to like about a .308. Brass and bullets are plentiful, cheap and it's an easy cartridge to reload for with lots of tried and true loads. I'm picking up brass now thinking someday I might be able to shoot at a 500m range.
Up front, I don't like Savage triggers. I think we have those because of lawsuits and attorneys. You won't find those on any aftermarket benchrest triggers and there's a reason. Not a reason to not buy a Savage though because you can always upgrade the trigger. Probably the best bang for your buck is a savage. Ruger would be another if you can get around the trigger. There are some other good options. Howa and Tikka builds good shooters without those lawyer triggers. Must have something to do with the fact that they aren't built in the US. When you send a rifle to Ruger for repair they will remove an aftermarket trigger or sear and install their own. They warn you upfront. Savage might be the same way, I don't know. I like the 2 stage trigger on my Howa. I believe the triggers on Tikkas are adjustable. That's what you want for a target rifle trigger. I have a Ruger but I had to change the sear to get the trigger down to 2.5 lbs. No big deal.
Tikka is building some nice target rifles. I would probably get one of their TAC rifles if I purchased a rifle tomorrow. A friend has a new Tikka .308 that I've shot and it's really a very nice rifle with a great trigger. I looked at a new Remington 700 the other day and the rear guard screw was a 1/16" above the receiver. I guess they just slap those babies together and throw them in a box. Not real inspiring. The guy who helped me (very knowledgeable shooter) said they weren't ordering anymore Remington's because too many had to be sent back.
I think a good rule of thumb is spend as much on your scope as you do your rifle. Just factor that into your purchase.
Up front, I don't like Savage triggers. I think we have those because of lawsuits and attorneys. You won't find those on any aftermarket benchrest triggers and there's a reason. Not a reason to not buy a Savage though because you can always upgrade the trigger. Probably the best bang for your buck is a savage. Ruger would be another if you can get around the trigger. There are some other good options. Howa and Tikka builds good shooters without those lawyer triggers. Must have something to do with the fact that they aren't built in the US. When you send a rifle to Ruger for repair they will remove an aftermarket trigger or sear and install their own. They warn you upfront. Savage might be the same way, I don't know. I like the 2 stage trigger on my Howa. I believe the triggers on Tikkas are adjustable. That's what you want for a target rifle trigger. I have a Ruger but I had to change the sear to get the trigger down to 2.5 lbs. No big deal.
Tikka is building some nice target rifles. I would probably get one of their TAC rifles if I purchased a rifle tomorrow. A friend has a new Tikka .308 that I've shot and it's really a very nice rifle with a great trigger. I looked at a new Remington 700 the other day and the rear guard screw was a 1/16" above the receiver. I guess they just slap those babies together and throw them in a box. Not real inspiring. The guy who helped me (very knowledgeable shooter) said they weren't ordering anymore Remington's because too many had to be sent back.
I think a good rule of thumb is spend as much on your scope as you do your rifle. Just factor that into your purchase.
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