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guns4life · 04-22-2010, 08:31 PM

if you are looking for a 308 I would look at the ballistics on the 7mm-08 also and compare it to the 308 b4 i bought any thing the 7mm-08 doesnt kick as bad and does a great job on deer and coyotes

Idempotent · 04-23-2010, 10:24 AM

7mm-08 is fine if all you're using it for is real situations (i.e. actually trying to kill something). But if you're just looking for something to go to the range with, then .308's much greater ammo availability (which equals much cheaper prices) counts for a lot.

gdmoody · 04-24-2010, 12:33 AM

The last rifle I bought was a Weatherby Vanguard which I got about a month ago. I paid $428 for it. Mine was in .223 but I would think that one in .308 would be about the same amount of money. It meets all of your criteria except the sights, black synthetic stock, bolt action and no wood anywhere. You will have to buy a scope, though.

al45lc · 05-06-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by VegasTech702

I wouldn't buy another Savage rifle. I had a disaster with my Savage .308 and their customer service bites. I had to go 2 months without my new rifle because they couldn't properly test the barrel as it went out. Pay a gunsmith to build you a rifle or get a Remington or Sako. You get what you pay for in the world of firearms.

NO, you don't. I've had a number of problems with certain guns from the two ones you mentioned, Sako never resolved my customers problem with the barrel. I won't buy another Colt after their handling of two different gun issues, and Ruger blew me off even when my Gunsmith told them on the phone about the under-sized cylinder mouths on a new Blackhawk.
I've never had an issue with Savage that wasn't resolved in good order.
My own 110 Scout is a tack driver, and although the stock is cheap, it's durable and the rifle is reliable.
ALL makers have problems, it's how they resolve the issue that makes the difference. Colt sucks. So does Ruger. (for me) I'm sure someone else had good interaction with these two though, so it's all perception.
BTW, I've had issues with custom gunsmiths too. Some don't want to go back, they just want to move on to the next rifle. And with their schedule, some take a long time to get back to you.

04-22-2010, 08:31 PM	#26
guns4life V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: south carolina Posts: 281	Re: need help! i want a .308 thats a very decent price anyone? if you are looking for a 308 I would look at the ballistics on the 7mm-08 also and compare it to the 308 b4 i bought any thing the 7mm-08 doesnt kick as bad and does a great job on deer and coyotes __________________ If ever a time should come when vain and aspiring men shall posses the highest seats in goverment our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin SAMUEL ADAMS 1776

04-23-2010, 10:24 AM	#27
Idempotent V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 51	Re: need help! i want a .308 thats a very decent price anyone? 7mm-08 is fine if all you're using it for is real situations (i.e. actually trying to kill something). But if you're just looking for something to go to the range with, then .308's much greater ammo availability (which equals much cheaper prices) counts for a lot.

04-24-2010, 12:33 AM	#28
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,407	Re: need help! i want a .308 thats a very decent price anyone? The last rifle I bought was a Weatherby Vanguard which I got about a month ago. I paid $428 for it. Mine was in .223 but I would think that one in .308 would be about the same amount of money. It meets all of your criteria except the sights, black synthetic stock, bolt action and no wood anywhere. You will have to buy a scope, though. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)