Comprable alternative to 700 AAC-SD?

[Winny94]

I really like the remington 700 16" AAC-SD, but I don't like Remington's quality issues. I'd like a savage, but the closest alternative seems to be either: the hog hunter but I dislike the rifle sights (which are hard to remove) OR the savage 10 TR which seems to be discontinued. What are my options for $400-$650 rifle (maybe more depending on stock and mag system).

What I want is a 16"-20" medium to heavy barrel (shorter preferably), detachable mag or the ability to change it, thread barrel, aftermarket stock capability, 308.

Thanks

 

[Sako man]

check out the FN's based on the win 70 action. If you had a little more cash, say $1300- you could grab a Tika t3, far superior to a Remington and very accurate. All this said I have never had an issue with any of the 700s I have had.

 

[broylz]

what kind of quality issues are you afraid of? all ive been hearing is finish blemishes but $2.95 will fix that in a hardware store...

might be able to pick up an older used savage hunting rifle and rebarrel it yourself.

 

[MoBoost]

Hog Hunter iron sights take less than a minute to take off.

 

[agbm]

+1 700 aac-sd

 

[BoilerUP]

Here ya go...
Savage 10 P-SR 308 18-inch HVY THR Black Online Gun Store

 

[madAB]

If the AAC-SD has all the features you want, I would just go with it. I have a 20" AAC-SD, and it's a tack driver.

 

[Coldcase1984]

This caught my eye tonight...

Was thinking T3 Lite SS 7mm-08, trim to 19 in., press fit collar thick enough to thread, then I saw this as new option for 2014, with more features and can-ready and under 8lbs. Sans scope AND in .260!:

Tikka T3 CTR

 

[Mirnyx]

Call a Cabela's store and ask them to locate a Tikka T3 scout in 308. Some of the stores still had them in October for around $700. You might get lucky.

 

[KYbandit]

My AAC-SD shot consistently in the .6" range at 100 yards, in an aluminum bedded B&C stock with hand loads. Also loved Federal Gold Medal 175g.

 

[Big_Rig_416]

what kind of quality issues are you afraid of? all ive been hearing is finish blemishes but $2.95 will fix that in a hardware store...

$2.95? Color it with a sharpie!




(Im kidding...really.)

 

[ptaylortx]

I like my AAC except for the Remington chamber. 1/8" of free bore is ridiculous in a "precision/tactical" rifle. I get good accuracy seated .020"off the lands but then I have a single shot rifle with the rounds way past mag length. I'm considering having it cut down at the rear of the barrel and re chambered with a match reamer.

 

[Petrichor Actual]

Here ya go...
Savage 10 P-SR 308 18-inch HVY THR Black Online Gun Store

That pretty much nailed it. Throw one of those in a McRee compact or MDT LSS chassis and enjoy.