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M7025-06
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Posted: March/08/2010 at 12:20 |
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I need a new rifle and Im looking for some opinions. I'm trying to keep it under $600 (already bought the scope from SWFA...great deal by the way). All I've ever shot are Model 70's, so I don't know as much about the other brands out there. I don't think I can go wrong with the Remmy or Browning. I'm not sure about the quality of the new Model 70's. Here's what I'm looking at so far (all 308 win):
Remington Model 798 NIB. $470. I like the Mauser 98 action, but I'm curious about the quality of the barrels.
Remington SPS $600 +/-
Browning Compostie Stalker. $600
Marlin XS7 $300
Model 70 Syn-blued $600 +/-
I'm up for any ideas or suggestions. Thanks.
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SVT_Tactical
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You looking for a hunting rig or range king?
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pyro6999
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if you like m70's i wouldnt advise you to go to remington, unless you want to buy an aftermarket three position safety. i had a hard time transitioning from the m70 to m700. im ok now, but still own both. i really like browning rifles too, i have had 2 of them now and really like them. the new m70's are actually very nice, they went back to a controlled push feed like the pre 64's had. the 798 i believe were made for remington by a company in serbia.
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M7025-06
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It'll be a hunting rig. I'm leaning towards a synthetic stock cause I hate dinging up a nice wood stock, but on the other hand, I'm having a hard time buying a plactic gun. Nothing wrong with them, just not what I prefer.
Pyro -- I agree with you on the 3 position safety. That's the big thing from keeping me from buying a Remington. It's probably nothing I can't used too though.
I found a Custom Mauser 98 on a web auction with a Bueller safety ($625). It looks like it's in decent shape. I'm not sure what a Bueller safety is.
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pyro6999
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im not saying that the remington safety is bad, its just different from what you would be used to.it takes a little range time to learn to deal with it, but its not a big thing.
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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
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SVT_Tactical
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Don't know how your Walmarts are in your area but we have several Winchesters and Remingtons in our Walmart for less than $500.00 and they would make fine hunting rigs.
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M7025-06
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I know what you're saying. I'm like you...I prefer the 3 stage safety.
SVT -- I don't know if the Walmarts around here sell guns. I know they don't have displays up anymore, so I figured they quit selling them. I'm going to check out a few of the small shops around here to see what they have. I'm getting tired of dealing with the bigger outfits...they're pretty slow on call-backs.
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SVT_Tactical
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Well, good luck with the hunt my friend, keep us up to date on what you find.
Edited by SVT_Tactical - March/08/2010 at 14:43 |
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M7025-06
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Will do.
Thanks for your help guys.
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billyburl2
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/08/2009 Location: Cottonwood, AZ Status: Offline Points: 4015 |
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Savage is making one hellaof rifle right now to!
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If it is tourist season, why can't we shoot them?
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bugsNbows
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I've been disappointed with my last few Remmy's. My last two and a buddy's last one have been sold off. I do like the Browning X-bolts and had a 300 WSM. It was light and handled very well. The trigger was very good too. Some don't like the Euro styling though. The TC Icons may also deserve a look-see but are more pricey. For a more value level, Tikkas are loved by many and usually shoot well. They do have some polymer parts though (such as the magazine). Howa's / Weatherby Vanguards and the Marlin are solid as well. Finally, the two new (Columbia) Win 70's I just looked at were pretty nice. Lots-o-choices out there.
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neilbilly
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I have a Smith and Wesson IBolt in .30-06 that I recently purchased. It is a plastic stock and feels a little cheap, but the gun uses a Thompson barrel. It's well within your price range and shoots really well. "groups tighter than my old Remington 788 .308"
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_763/products_id/50675 I've bought several guns from Bud's and their service and prices are very good. |
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cbm
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Sako A7's on gunbroker are in your range and Tikka T3 lites are in that range also. I have had a couple of their products and both shot incredible.............especially for the money !! My Tikka T3 stainless .270wsm was bought for $499 and shot under moa ! |
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Didn't pay enough attention to your all .308's Any reason for the dedication to that caliber? "I have 2 and love them both" If it's a real world thing like you already have a lot of shells or reloading dyes it's totally understandable. I don't hand load, and wanted more options in bullets so I went with the .30-06
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lucytuma
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Of the rifles listed, I like the browning the best, the 60deg. bolt is very nice. I also think the a7 should be looked at. I haven't handled one, but they look very intriguing. |
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M7025-06
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I already have a .243 & .25-06, so I wanted something with a little more punch, with lower recoil, and a good variety of ammo...plus I've always wanted one. I thought about a .30-06, but I'm pretty much set on the .308. I'm not in a big rush to get anything, so I'm trying to take my time and find the best deal.
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M7025-06
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I like the Brownings too. The X-Bolt is really nice, but a little out of my price range. I'm not familiar with the a7.
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SD Dog
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Agree. Was looking at a Savage with the accu-stock. Didn't have one on the shelf, but ordered was $600. |
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M7025-06
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I've looked at a few Savages too. I don't know much about them but they seem like a solid rig.
Does anyone know anything about the Remington 798's? I found one new-in-box for under $500.
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rjtfroggy
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The only rifles in my safe right now are Savages, except for one lonely model 336. The one thing I am sure of dollar for dollar Savage's out of the box accuracy can't be beat. I have used both synthetic and laminate stocks and accuracy is always around .75@100 to start.
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