Thinking of getting a .308 bolt action

[peacebutready]

If you can find one, the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle comes in at about $1,000. That’s my go-to hunting rifle. I also have a Ruger American Ranch in 7.62x39 which is also a tack driver. It also comes in .308. The top rail is a little short and it’s not set up for iron sights, but it’s also half the price of the GSR. I’d be happy with either one for hunting!

Those Ruger Scout rifles aren't cheap these days. IIRC, they were considerably less expensive years ago. Also, for a few hundred more, a person can get a Steyr.

if you want a 700 buy a bergara

That's the way to go, at least until Remington gets it together. They have a nice hunter/target hybrid model.

 

[illinoisburt]

factory. Comes with a magpul hunter chassis and a cerakote barrel that is treaded to accept a muzzle device. Item number REM700-84293 if you look it up you can find the specs online

Looks pretty decent. What glass did you decide upon?

 

[TexasPatriot.308]

I have several .308s and one of my favorites is a Weatherby Vanguard Sporter. About $500 plus but then again the Howa 1500 is the same rifle.

 

[Eagle103]

I bought a Tikka last fall and can confirm they're every bit as good as people say they are. It's a lightweight tack driver with a great trigger. Not exactly expensive either. That said, I hope your Remington works out.

 

[Seamaster31]

Within the past year I have purchased two "new old stock" Remington 700 rifles. They shoot well and are in good shape with no issues at all.

I believe that you will be happy with your choice, and there is a huge aftermarket if you want to make changes to it (trigger, etc.) in the future. Most of the problems reported on Remington 700 rifles are the result of good fellows with limited experience reading posts on the internet and repeating those opinions with some embellishment.

 

[d2wing]

UPDATE:
Hi everybody thankyou for your advice. I appreciate all the suggestions but I was really only asking about the Remington 700 vs the Winchester Model 70 in this post , but now I have a lot of idea to keep in mind for my next gun so the other suggestions won't go to waist!

As for the conclusion I just got back from my local FFL a few hours ago and I ended up with the Remington 700, ( I also consulted with my uncle who has both ). The decision was mostly made by availability and I did have to give up on by blued barrel and walnut stock. After some searching on gun broker, cabbalas/bassproshop, buds guns, ect, ect... I found that the availability of Remington 700's available for sale in .308 was essentially non-existent. I was luckily able to find one at my favorite local FFL, I swear these guys have been magicians when it having stuff in-stock during this shortage (they are always complaining their stock is pitiful at the moment but I swear they are 20x better than any of the other shops at the moment.) It was black cerakote barrel and with a magpul chassis.

It was a little more than I wanted to pay ($1200) but was reasonable given the current market and locally guns tend to more expensive than the national average anyways. But they cut me a deal on my optic and once all the fees and taxes are paid and I have filed my PD-219 with DC I will still be under $1800.

I am sure you will like your 700. My favorite rifle is a Tikka but I bought a Savage and Remington last year from Walmart on close out. The Remington was very accurate. I didn't like the stock on either one but the Remington's was easy to replace.

 

[Gun4Fun90]

Looks pretty decent. What glass did you decide upon?

Vortex diamondback tactical 6-24x50. I thought about going for something for the viper lineup instead, but I am not shooting extreme distances and a viper seemed a bit overkill so I decided to keep the money. Better to spend it on ammo

 

[Gun4Fun90]

So I promised a picture once I picked it up. So ya know you only had to wait almost 2 months for the powers that be to put a stamp on a piece of paper somewhere at DC police HQ

But here you go!



@100 yrds

 

[Grumpy_old_Fart]

Not bad at all!

Have fun with it.