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Posted: 6/2/2022 11:41:25 AM EDT
I don’t shoot competition. I just enjoy the math and science behind precision shooting and I hunt elk and deer. I have a lot of .308 and all my reloading is for .308.
I need a rifle with an 18” barrel or shorter because it will be suppressed. So far I am looking at the following rifles Bergara ridge SP Savage Magpul Hunter Ruger American Predator that I will have to toss in a Boyd or Magpul stock Remington SPS 16.5 Are there other options in similar to price and configuration? |
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Posted: 6/2/2022 11:51:15 AM EDT
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I had the Ruger but sold it (never shot it) and bought the Savage. It's nice and hefty, plus I like the Cerakote. I haven't shot it yet, I need to pickup some rings for my Razor 3-15.
I guess this post is actually pretty worthless since I haven't shot either of the two choices. Feel wise though, I prefer the Savage. The bolt is also smoother on the Savage. |
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Posted: 6/2/2022 11:52:59 AM EDT
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Tikka CTR is nice. A little long but ready for a can.
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TN, USA
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Posted: 6/2/2022 12:02:38 PM EDT
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Find a better trigger from the factory than a Savage Acu-trigger, I dare ya".
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Posted: 6/2/2022 12:08:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ryan_Scott: Tikka CTR is nice. A little long but ready for a can. I was going to get the Bergara HMR, but ran into that issue |
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Posted: 6/2/2022 12:09:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mousegun: Find a better trigger from the factory than a Savage Acu-trigger, I dare ya". I am not a Savage fan at all. I have not had any positive experiences with Savage, but I will go that route if need be because I am an idiot |
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Posted: 6/2/2022 12:19:38 PM EDT
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It’s silly to rule out a good gun because of barrel length. Getting a barrel chopped and threaded is a simple thing. You want a heavy barrel you could start with just about any Varmint Tikka/Bergara/Remington whatever and have it cut to the length you want.
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Posted: 6/2/2022 12:32:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ALASKANFIRE: It’s silly to rule out a good gun because of barrel length. Getting a barrel chopped and threaded is a simple thing. You want a heavy barrel you could start with just about any Varmint Tikka/Bergara/Remington whatever and have it cut to the length you want. I was thinking about this as well. Not as cheap as having an AR barrel cut and crowned |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/2/2022 1:34:31 PM EDT
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They’re not made anymore but a Barrett Fieldcraft would be the ticket. 18” barrel and very accurate. Mine is. 7lbs scoped and loaded with a suppressor attached
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Posted: 6/4/2022 9:50:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rex_Allen: They’re not made anymore but a Barrett Fieldcraft would be the ticket. 18” barrel and very accurate. Mine is. 7lbs scoped and loaded with a suppressor attached I am looking at the Begara Ridge wilderness SP. 18” barrel and 7 pounds. The stock is very decent, but can upgrade at some point. Or I will get HMR and have barrel cut down to 16.5 |
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USA
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Posted: 6/4/2022 10:13:18 PM EDT
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try a
SAVAGE IMPULSE PREDATOR in 308 straight pull bolt factory threaded barrel 10 round AICS mags medium heavy barrel mine is pretty good out to 950 with my handloads ive used YHM turbo K and DeadAir Nomad LT both threaded up good and zero didn't change between no suppressor or switching back and fourth |
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Posted: 6/4/2022 10:21:41 PM EDT
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 Attached FileBeen very happy with my Rem 7 in 308. Very accurate for a hunting rifle with my reloads. Lightweight and handy for mountain hunting when I go to Montana every year ETA - probably unobtainable these days though - not sure if still in production with the remington fuckery |
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Posted: 6/5/2022 9:22:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Burnsome-: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/17185/Rem_7_jpg-2407922.JPG Been very happy with my Rem 7 in 308. Very accurate for a hunting rifle with my reloads. Lightweight and handy for mountain hunting when I go to Montana every year ETA - probably unobtainable these days though - not sure if still in production with the remington fuckery That is exactly what I am going for |
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Posted: 6/6/2022 10:12:35 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bendigo78]
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What about the sig cross?
Sig Sauer markets the Cross on their website by calling it a rifle for “precision long-range shooting and extreme backcountry hunting.” I dont know much about them besides they look cool. Hear some people love them and some dont. I am deep in savages because they are easy to get to shoot and work on. I'm also a year into building a custom 700 hunting rifle. Spending so much time behind the 700 I'm becoming accustomed to the smoother bolt operation and find the clunkiness of the savage distracting now. The rugers are a good rifle as well. I guess they all have their positives and negatives. A hunting/target rifle is a contradiction. Either you're dragging a heavy rifle up a mountain or you're trying to shoot a lightweight heavy recoiling rifle at the range while dealing with barrel heat. |
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Posted: 6/6/2022 2:36:15 PM EDT
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I ended up getting the Bergara B14 ridge wilderness SP with 18” threaded barrel. It has a heavier barrel than most standard hunting rifles and will work with all Remington 700 stocks. I was going to get the HMR and cut barrel down, but I am feeling lazy
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