I am trying to a .308 bolt action rifle that would serve as a good platform to mount dovetail iron sights on. What is a good platform for this? My top choices right now are ruger American, savage axis, Remington 700
>>34400694
Always go with the R700
Never go with the R700
>>34401177
Maybe go with the R700
>>34401194
>>34401177
>>34400887
Definitely not now. How's the mossberg patriot?
>>34401249
worse than every gun you mentioned
>>34401249
i have one and its fucking amazing, mines in .308 and came with the scope and fluted barrel, wood stock too. It's really easy to shoot, it still weighs 8 pounds which isnt really an issue for most folks but that might not be what you're looking for. you can get dovetails already on em, i've taken around 5 deer already with it. good little gun and only cost 450 at the lgs
>>34400694
Why not get a Ruger Hawkeye? How about a Sako 85 or a Savage that isn't cheap shit? That being said, I have a Ruger American and it is a perfectly good rifle. A little noisy, but it is light and pretty damn accurate.
The trigger on the ruger feels fantastic, but I've never owned a proper rifle, just a 10/22
>>34400694
Why not just get one that already has sights? Remington 700 BDL has them as does the Savage 11/111 Hog Hunter and 11 Scout has them. The Scout has a nice peep sight too.
>>34403295
Also savage 11 is a surprisingly good action
>>34403315
Surprising? Savage makes really good shit.
I am actually looking for a controlled feed rifle. What are my options and which are the best bang for the buck? I am looking at a Ruger Hawkeye in 308.
>>34403188
Do you have one? Is it worth the price or is it overpriced?
>>34400694
remington has been bought by a Soros shell company, and people reported quality dropped around then.
Buy remington only if it was made before they were acquired
>>34403345
ive always been told that savage makes tier2 stuff
I got a new Remington 700 ADL Varmint in .308
> Good rifle
> Got it cheap, on sale plus mail in rebate
> Got Magpul Stock and Magwell on sale
I enjoy my Remington 700, buying another one, a SPS tactical by the end of the year.
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