Jim harmer (backfire guy) recommended these for a while for budget rifles.
OP made his choice but I would have recommended to save more and buy a tikka.
Budget .308 bolt action recommendations
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OP made his choice but I would have recommended to save more and buy a tikka.
EKYHunter
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Just looked and I could only find the 6.5 CM. Smokin’ deal for sure.
They keep switching the caliber on sale up. I get the emails. Really took a lot not to pull the trigger on a 243. I happen to have a Magpul stock sitting here for a savage
Darkside
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As mentioned
Howa/ Vanguard.
Howa/ Vanguard.
Wilderland
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I recently picked up a Vanguard. It shoots factory Hornady Whitetail into .75”. I’m very happy with it.
Justabirdwatcher
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Hard to find a better shooter than a .308 Savage Axis for the money. Ugly? I guess. But I've seen too many of them stack cloverleafs to doubt what they are capable of.
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Another vote for looking at used guns...from the 90s or earlier...in good condition.
You can sometimes find something on the auction sites. Small gun stores as well.
Older savage bolts have a great rep and might be cheaper on average.
You can sometimes find something on the auction sites. Small gun stores as well.
Older savage bolts have a great rep and might be cheaper on average.
2rocky
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Do people not buy used rifles anymore?
I think once I decided on a caliber, I prowled gunshops and pawnshops looking at what was available, and came across my rifle that spoke to me. Now granted it was a gunsmith who was a family friend and I was a 14 year old kid. I guess I was just lucky that I found a rifle that has worked for me for 36 years.
I do see a couple of the posts above mention websites that sell used guns. I think that handling a rifle and feeling the balance, action feel and grip once it has been shot and cleaned a few times is so much more "pure" in a way. Makes me think about other things that get better as they break in, like saddles blue jeans, and cast iron pans.
I think once I decided on a caliber, I prowled gunshops and pawnshops looking at what was available, and came across my rifle that spoke to me. Now granted it was a gunsmith who was a family friend and I was a 14 year old kid. I guess I was just lucky that I found a rifle that has worked for me for 36 years.
I do see a couple of the posts above mention websites that sell used guns. I think that handling a rifle and feeling the balance, action feel and grip once it has been shot and cleaned a few times is so much more "pure" in a way. Makes me think about other things that get better as they break in, like saddles blue jeans, and cast iron pans.
