Quandry - I have the opportunity to pick up a used Remington 788 in .308 that probably has no more than 50 rounds through it. The gentleman who I would be purchasing from is also including a scope, sling, and several hundred rounds of ammo, and he's asking ~$400 for the allotment.
On the other hand, I've had my eye on the Savage Axis rifle in .223. It's a relatively inexpensive rifle with Savage's legendary out-of-the-box accuracy, I already have a scope specifically for use with a .223 (Nikon p-223 3-9x40), and roughly 1,000 rounds of ammo stockpiled (since I have a Stag Arms AR).
The primary purpose of both of these rifles would be target shooting. However, I intended to go deer hunting with my father and future father-in-law once I can get enrolled in a Hunter Safety Education Course that's required in MA to hunt. My AR is set up for short range shooting with a holographic sight, and I'd like to have something that can reach out a little bit further. Any insight and/or experience with either of these two rifles is certainly appreciated.
On the other hand, I've had my eye on the Savage Axis rifle in .223. It's a relatively inexpensive rifle with Savage's legendary out-of-the-box accuracy, I already have a scope specifically for use with a .223 (Nikon p-223 3-9x40), and roughly 1,000 rounds of ammo stockpiled (since I have a Stag Arms AR).
The primary purpose of both of these rifles would be target shooting. However, I intended to go deer hunting with my father and future father-in-law once I can get enrolled in a Hunter Safety Education Course that's required in MA to hunt. My AR is set up for short range shooting with a holographic sight, and I'd like to have something that can reach out a little bit further. Any insight and/or experience with either of these two rifles is certainly appreciated.