silverlance
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I'd like to get into somewhat long distance shooting mainly because all my friends are and I'm feeling rather left out. I have quite a few C&R bolt rifles but no .308s that are accurate enough for this work as they are milsurps. I am dead set on .308 because that's also what my buddies shoot and we'd like to share reloading supplies.
So, I'm looking for:
- A commercial bolt action rifle in .308 that is 50 or more years old (made before 1957). I have NO idea what this might be other than winchester model 70s, but those are far above my budget. I THINK the Rem 700 is also more than 50 years old. Of course, I'd have to find specific c&r dates.
This bolt action rifle should preferrably have scope mounts installed or be easily adaptable.
In other words, I'm in the market for an old deer rifle in excellent condition. What are some models that I can search for? Once I know the name and model I can keep trolling auction sites and forums for it, but as of right now I have no idea what I'm looking for.
And why C&R? Well, I've only got about $300 left in spending money. C&R will tend to be a bit cheaper as the rifle will be used and Id also be able to save of FFL. Besides, I like my guns used.
So, please, give me some names and models!
So, I'm looking for:
- A commercial bolt action rifle in .308 that is 50 or more years old (made before 1957). I have NO idea what this might be other than winchester model 70s, but those are far above my budget. I THINK the Rem 700 is also more than 50 years old. Of course, I'd have to find specific c&r dates.
This bolt action rifle should preferrably have scope mounts installed or be easily adaptable.
In other words, I'm in the market for an old deer rifle in excellent condition. What are some models that I can search for? Once I know the name and model I can keep trolling auction sites and forums for it, but as of right now I have no idea what I'm looking for.
And why C&R? Well, I've only got about $300 left in spending money. C&R will tend to be a bit cheaper as the rifle will be used and Id also be able to save of FFL. Besides, I like my guns used.
So, please, give me some names and models!