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Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
For that price, look at GA Precision. They make tuff rifles.
For that price, look at GA Precision. They make tuff rifles.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
Love this question, I'll go make the popcorn ;-)
Seriously, or semi so, browse the classifieds on here & you can find some great deals on pre-loved rifles from great builders. APA, GAP, AI, etc. That, & or talk to the smiths directly about your wants & needs in a stick. "BEST" is definitely determined on your intended use(s) for said blaster.
Also, does the $3.5k figure include glass & accessories or no? Ditto on including a trainer in .22LR configured the same as your primary stick.
Your question's pretty broad, so you might want to fill in what you plan to be the rifle's primary use(s), & what features are must haves on it.
You could even simply pick up a new or used milspec 5r & use it until you sort out what make up the particulars & specifics of your dream rifle. They shoot pretty dang well, & if it's a .308 you're after, 8+ times out of 10 they'll more than suffice. Albeit perhaps with the custom stock of your choosing.
Love this question, I'll go make the popcorn ;-)
Seriously, or semi so, browse the classifieds on here & you can find some great deals on pre-loved rifles from great builders. APA, GAP, AI, etc. That, & or talk to the smiths directly about your wants & needs in a stick. "BEST" is definitely determined on your intended use(s) for said blaster.
Also, does the $3.5k figure include glass & accessories or no? Ditto on including a trainer in .22LR configured the same as your primary stick.
Your question's pretty broad, so you might want to fill in what you plan to be the rifle's primary use(s), & what features are must haves on it.
You could even simply pick up a new or used milspec 5r & use it until you sort out what make up the particulars & specifics of your dream rifle. They shoot pretty dang well, & if it's a .308 you're after, 8+ times out of 10 they'll more than suffice. Albeit perhaps with the custom stock of your choosing.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
Dont forget Sako TRG and AIAE for that price.
Dont forget Sako TRG and AIAE for that price.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
Build a custom. You wont regret it later.
Build a custom. You wont regret it later.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
CSS RTM or RTS tube gun stock=$1,020 (20dg. rail incl.)
Rem 700 action (Brownells @$500-$550 +/-) + barrel & work = @$1,000
SWFA SS 5-20x50, 30mm scope = $1500
S&H = @$100
Total = @ $3,620
If you have a 700 action on a beater you can subtract $500
http://www.gotxring.com/tactical/
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=...uct/REMINGTON-700-SHORT-LONG-ACTION-RECEIVERS
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-5-20x50-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P51642.aspx
CSS RTM or RTS tube gun stock=$1,020 (20dg. rail incl.)
Rem 700 action (Brownells @$500-$550 +/-) + barrel & work = @$1,000
SWFA SS 5-20x50, 30mm scope = $1500
S&H = @$100
Total = @ $3,620
If you have a 700 action on a beater you can subtract $500
http://www.gotxring.com/tactical/
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=...uct/REMINGTON-700-SHORT-LONG-ACTION-RECEIVERS
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-5-20x50-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P51642.aspx
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
Borden Rifles will assemble your CSS kit, test it etc. the whole shebang for $2,200. This includes one of their repeater actions (I have one...like butter) a Hart of Krieger bbl and a Jewell or CG trigger.
So, with a Borden Tube Gun Action the bottom line is:
CSS KIT - $1,020
BORDEN Barreled action/trigger - $2,200
Total = $3,220 + S&H
http://www.bordenrifles.com/
Borden Rifles will assemble your CSS kit, test it etc. the whole shebang for $2,200. This includes one of their repeater actions (I have one...like butter) a Hart of Krieger bbl and a Jewell or CG trigger.
So, with a Borden Tube Gun Action the bottom line is:
CSS KIT - $1,020
BORDEN Barreled action/trigger - $2,200
Total = $3,220 + S&H
http://www.bordenrifles.com/
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
For $3500 just buy a surgeon action and put whatever else you want on it.. make your dream come true slap a jewel and a Krieger on it with a manners T4 or a McMillan A5 with badger bottom metal. And then you have every mans dream rifle..thats should be close to cost.
For $3500 just buy a surgeon action and put whatever else you want on it.. make your dream come true slap a jewel and a Krieger on it with a manners T4 or a McMillan A5 with badger bottom metal. And then you have every mans dream rifle..thats should be close to cost.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
I always look forward to VJJ's thoughts on these questions!
$3500 for rifle only will buy 95% of rifles at retail or used pricing -- pick one with a good factory/smith reputation thats purty to you.
FWIW I used to like it more but have since come to like custom builds more than my TRG.
I always look forward to VJJ's thoughts on these questions!
$3500 for rifle only will buy 95% of rifles at retail or used pricing -- pick one with a good factory/smith reputation thats purty to you.
FWIW I used to like it more but have since come to like custom builds more than my TRG.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
TRG or AIAE
TRG or AIAE
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
+1 for the TRG, its an awesome system.
+1 for the TRG, its an awesome system.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
TRG is hard to beat. Start out with the standard 22 model. Then as you squirel away some money upgrade to the folding KRG stock. When you get tired of shooting 308 ( <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">IF</span></span> you ever get tired of shooting 308) you can rebarrel it to 260 Rem (or whatever 6mm/6.5mm is your hearts desire).
TRG is hard to beat. Start out with the standard 22 model. Then as you squirel away some money upgrade to the folding KRG stock. When you get tired of shooting 308 ( <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">IF</span></span> you ever get tired of shooting 308) you can rebarrel it to 260 Rem (or whatever 6mm/6.5mm is your hearts desire).
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
Go custom. Make it yours. GAP is a great choice with high retained value. The Borden tube gun idea sounds great if you like those. Didn't know that tey would do that.
Go custom. Make it yours. GAP is a great choice with high retained value. The Borden tube gun idea sounds great if you like those. Didn't know that tey would do that.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
Sako TRG-22 is outstanding and you will be impressed.
Sako TRG-22 is outstanding and you will be impressed.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coug</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For $3500 just buy a surgeon action and put whatever else you want on it.. make your dream come true slap a jewel and a Krieger on it with a manners T4 or a McMillan A5 with badger bottom metal. And then you have every mans dream rifle..thats should be close to cost. </div></div>
+1. This is the way to go IMO
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coug</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For $3500 just buy a surgeon action and put whatever else you want on it.. make your dream come true slap a jewel and a Krieger on it with a manners T4 or a McMillan A5 with badger bottom metal. And then you have every mans dream rifle..thats should be close to cost. </div></div>
+1. This is the way to go IMO
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
Have you seen the Crusader in the for sale section? Just had a price drop......
Have you seen the Crusader in the for sale section? Just had a price drop......
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3265921&gonew=1#UNREAD
A little more but switch barrel RTS
Sweet deal
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3265921&gonew=1#UNREAD
A little more but switch barrel RTS
Sweet deal
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
I have owned most of everyting out there and If I have not owned one personally I have spent some time behind it and I would not trade my TRG for any of them! This dosent mean I dont love em all it just means for me the TRG is the benchmark!
I have owned most of everyting out there and If I have not owned one personally I have spent some time behind it and I would not trade my TRG for any of them! This dosent mean I dont love em all it just means for me the TRG is the benchmark!
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
I'm with you NoGi, I'd pay even $500-$600 more to get a brand new GAP. Nothing against buying used, just for me to buy used I would need it to be around $3K or maybe even $2800, then I'd jump all over it. There's something about it being brand new and you being the first and only guy to pop her cherry. Just save another $500 and buy a GAP or else go get a TRG22.
I'm with you NoGi, I'd pay even $500-$600 more to get a brand new GAP. Nothing against buying used, just for me to buy used I would need it to be around $3K or maybe even $2800, then I'd jump all over it. There's something about it being brand new and you being the first and only guy to pop her cherry. Just save another $500 and buy a GAP or else go get a TRG22.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NoGi_Bear</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have seen it, I think I'd rather spend $300 more for a new one. </div></div>
Barely broke in, no wait and cash talks.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NoGi_Bear</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have seen it, I think I'd rather spend $300 more for a new one. </div></div>
Barely broke in, no wait and cash talks.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NoGi_Bear</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's exactly my thinking, snipe. </div></div>
I see you changed your mind
....good buying.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NoGi_Bear</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's exactly my thinking, snipe. </div></div>
I see you changed your mind
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
I have a TRG42, and I gotta admit, it is a helluva rifle as delivered. I'm a tinkerer, but I haven't touched the TRG, except to stick a scope on it. It shoots every load I've tried GREAT. It just frickin works, period.
Not to say the customs aren't great too, but a TRG will NOT be a mistake.
I have a TRG42, and I gotta admit, it is a helluva rifle as delivered. I'm a tinkerer, but I haven't touched the TRG, except to stick a scope on it. It shoots every load I've tried GREAT. It just frickin works, period.
Not to say the customs aren't great too, but a TRG will NOT be a mistake.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
I love my TRG, thing is a shooter.
I love my TRG, thing is a shooter.
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The TRG all the way and something nobody mentions is that it has a great resale value, check and see what the used TRG's are going for. The used prices are high because there are't many out there, for the most part those that have one wont sell them, I wont sell mine!!!
The TRG all the way and something nobody mentions is that it has a great resale value, check and see what the used TRG's are going for. The used prices are high because there are't many out there, for the most part those that have one wont sell them, I wont sell mine!!!
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
My dream 308 would be:
Big Horn Action
Trigger of your pref (this action accepts any remington 700 trigger)
22" Benchmark barrel 1 in 10 twist (Heavy Varmit Contour)
Manners MCS-T or GAT
MCS DBM
USO Scope base
AADland Rings
3-17 USO Ergo
My dream 308 would be:
Big Horn Action
Trigger of your pref (this action accepts any remington 700 trigger)
22" Benchmark barrel 1 in 10 twist (Heavy Varmit Contour)
Manners MCS-T or GAT
MCS DBM
USO Scope base
AADland Rings
3-17 USO Ergo
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
I have the Blaser lrs2 308, sako trg22, and an accurized rem700 in an AICS 1.5 chassis. The trg hands down wins it for me. It is lite like the Blaser, but with the rock solid feel of the 17 lb Remington. With that said, all three are great.
I have the Blaser lrs2 308, sako trg22, and an accurized rem700 in an AICS 1.5 chassis. The trg hands down wins it for me. It is lite like the Blaser, but with the rock solid feel of the 17 lb Remington. With that said, all three are great.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
I can't say enough about my GAP crusader. GA Precision rifles have a good reputation for a reason.
I can't say enough about my GAP crusader. GA Precision rifles have a good reputation for a reason.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
Just buy a barreled action. Buy the stock/chassis of your choice and Jewell trigger. Put it together.
Just buy a barreled action. Buy the stock/chassis of your choice and Jewell trigger. Put it together.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
TRG over any of the overpriced 700s out there.
TRG over any of the overpriced 700s out there.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
TRG all the way.
TRG all the way.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
"Best" is probably relative to the type of shooting you want to do with it.
If you want a factory rifle that you don't need to tweak at all, then Sako TRG-22 or AIAE.
If you want a very accurate rifle for practical match shooting under unpredictable adverse conditions with much lower risk of malfunctions, then Sako TRG-22 or AIAE (see here, for example: http://snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads....893#Post1824893)
If you're going to be doing bench shooting under good conditions, then one of the custom options might make sense for you.
Of course a lot of guys drag their custom rifles through the dirt and shoot in the snow and all of that without any issues, but probability-wise, in those conditions, something like a Sako TRG or anything from AI is a safer bet for reliability and yet maintains extremely good precision out of the box.
"Best" is probably relative to the type of shooting you want to do with it.
If you want a factory rifle that you don't need to tweak at all, then Sako TRG-22 or AIAE.
If you want a very accurate rifle for practical match shooting under unpredictable adverse conditions with much lower risk of malfunctions, then Sako TRG-22 or AIAE (see here, for example: http://snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads....893#Post1824893)
If you're going to be doing bench shooting under good conditions, then one of the custom options might make sense for you.
Of course a lot of guys drag their custom rifles through the dirt and shoot in the snow and all of that without any issues, but probability-wise, in those conditions, something like a Sako TRG or anything from AI is a safer bet for reliability and yet maintains extremely good precision out of the box.
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Every time I go to the range with my GAP Crusader I walk away with a smile. I am truly amazed with it; everything about it.
Today I shot four .5 inch groups (5 shots each) at 200 yards.
My first group was clean cold bore, first shot dead center followed by 4 with a 3/8 inch group at 1 o'clock fromthe first shot.
My scope is a 3-15x50 and I have it zeroed at 100 yards. I dialed up .6 mil for the shots above.
I can't imagine what it would do in the hands of a better shooter.
This is my first and only custom rifle, but not sure how it could get better.
Every time I go to the range with my GAP Crusader I walk away with a smile. I am truly amazed with it; everything about it.
Today I shot four .5 inch groups (5 shots each) at 200 yards.
My first group was clean cold bore, first shot dead center followed by 4 with a 3/8 inch group at 1 o'clock fromthe first shot.
My scope is a 3-15x50 and I have it zeroed at 100 yards. I dialed up .6 mil for the shots above.
I can't imagine what it would do in the hands of a better shooter.
This is my first and only custom rifle, but not sure how it could get better.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
TRG 22 nough said.
TRG 22 nough said.
Re: Best .308 for under $3500?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cav3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">TRG or AIAE </div></div>
This...I have the AIAE MkIII - now, I'm saving up for the TRG22
AvsFan
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cav3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">TRG or AIAE </div></div>
This...I have the AIAE MkIII - now, I'm saving up for the TRG22
AvsFan
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AI AE
AI AE
