What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
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Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
whats your price point? you looking for off the self or custom gun? you can pick up a new remmy 700 or savage either pre-threaded or send it out to get threaded and be less than a grand, or you can go the full cock custom route for a couple thousand or more. with a hopeful price cap people can help you out a bit more.
That said I just picked up a Savage 10-fp for 640 new. the fp-sr which is threaded from the factory was 670. mind you that is new from a small local gunshop that normally marks things up a bit more than most people here seem to find stuff.
whats your price point? you looking for off the self or custom gun? you can pick up a new remmy 700 or savage either pre-threaded or send it out to get threaded and be less than a grand, or you can go the full cock custom route for a couple thousand or more. with a hopeful price cap people can help you out a bit more.
That said I just picked up a Savage 10-fp for 640 new. the fp-sr which is threaded from the factory was 670. mind you that is new from a small local gunshop that normally marks things up a bit more than most people here seem to find stuff.
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
If your talking a factory gun your options are pretty limited. Need more details.
And what do you plan on hunting subsonicly?
If your talking a factory gun your options are pretty limited. Need more details.
And what do you plan on hunting subsonicly?
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
I have looked at the Rem 700 SPS Tactical AAC and Ruger GSR in person and have looked at specs on Tikka T3 MT, Savage Axis SR.
I would like to buy off the shelf and stay shorter than 40" because the suppressor adds 8+"
Texas is going to legalize game hunting with suppressors and I will be woking on whitetail does on the lease in S.Texas.
I have looked at the Rem 700 SPS Tactical AAC and Ruger GSR in person and have looked at specs on Tikka T3 MT, Savage Axis SR.
I would like to buy off the shelf and stay shorter than 40" because the suppressor adds 8+"
Texas is going to legalize game hunting with suppressors and I will be woking on whitetail does on the lease in S.Texas.
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
find a stevens 200 in 308, it is a savage action. buy a barrel from a vendor and have it cut to 18 or 20 and threaded. get a decent stock and optics and your set minus your can of choice. Savage barrels go around 300 trimmed and threaded at least the places I have looked... or you could send your stock stevens barrel out to be threaded and trimmed. get a stock from Boyds for 200, plus the cost of the rifle of 400 and there your basic boomstick is about 900 +/-.
oh and I would avoid the savage axis... not many good reviews of it. I looked at it before getting my 10-fp and just didnt like it.
find a stevens 200 in 308, it is a savage action. buy a barrel from a vendor and have it cut to 18 or 20 and threaded. get a decent stock and optics and your set minus your can of choice. Savage barrels go around 300 trimmed and threaded at least the places I have looked... or you could send your stock stevens barrel out to be threaded and trimmed. get a stock from Boyds for 200, plus the cost of the rifle of 400 and there your basic boomstick is about 900 +/-.
oh and I would avoid the savage axis... not many good reviews of it. I looked at it before getting my 10-fp and just didnt like it.
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
Why the sub-sonic ammo?
Your range will be very limited as will energy.
For your intentions I would recommend either the SPS Tactical + a new stock, Howa 20" HB, have it threaded + new stock or one of several threaded savage models.
I would not consider the axis just because I am not that into rifles that can't be upgraded and have plastic parts.
Why the sub-sonic ammo?
Your range will be very limited as will energy.
For your intentions I would recommend either the SPS Tactical + a new stock, Howa 20" HB, have it threaded + new stock or one of several threaded savage models.
I would not consider the axis just because I am not that into rifles that can't be upgraded and have plastic parts.
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
Sub-sonic takes the crack out of the shot making the shots quieter and multiple shots possible. Bolt action to allow use of the sub-sonic because sub-sonic won't cycle my LR308. Want a light and short rifle because the YHM adds 15 oz and 8+ in.
Sub-sonic takes the crack out of the shot making the shots quieter and multiple shots possible. Bolt action to allow use of the sub-sonic because sub-sonic won't cycle my LR308. Want a light and short rifle because the YHM adds 15 oz and 8+ in.
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
I understand the physics of the sub-sonic ammo.
Velocity will be so low that you will not get expansion with any .30 cal hunting bullet.
You MIGHT be able to stabilize a 240 grain bullet in the SPS tactical 1-10 twist, but more than likely the 208 AMAX is about as heavy as you can go.
To me, you should respect the game you are shooting and insure a quick clean kill.
If you insist on sub-sonics, keep your shots extremely close. I don't believe that it is worth the time and effort.
I understand the physics of the sub-sonic ammo.
Velocity will be so low that you will not get expansion with any .30 cal hunting bullet.
You MIGHT be able to stabilize a 240 grain bullet in the SPS tactical 1-10 twist, but more than likely the 208 AMAX is about as heavy as you can go.
To me, you should respect the game you are shooting and insure a quick clean kill.
If you insist on sub-sonics, keep your shots extremely close. I don't believe that it is worth the time and effort.
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
I'd go Remington AAC for sure. I picked mine up locally for $619 and it's a hammer. You can pay a lot more for a rifle that does a little better. It seems to me the AAC fits what you need perfectly.
I'd go Remington AAC for sure. I picked mine up locally for $619 and it's a hammer. You can pay a lot more for a rifle that does a little better. It seems to me the AAC fits what you need perfectly.
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
Super sonic ammo, deer are stupid I've shot a buck and dropped him, while three does were sniffing at him like dude get up. If its a field type shooting the only run short distance and stop. Super sonic ammo and a suppressor would be just as easy to kill animals with and not cause them to go nuts.
Super sonic ammo, deer are stupid I've shot a buck and dropped him, while three does were sniffing at him like dude get up. If its a field type shooting the only run short distance and stop. Super sonic ammo and a suppressor would be just as easy to kill animals with and not cause them to go nuts.
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
Im looking for a similar set up (though not for subsonic rounds). The Black Ops ranch rifle looks pretty cool for a shorter light weight custom 308, Any one here familiar with it?
Im looking for a similar set up (though not for subsonic rounds). The Black Ops ranch rifle looks pretty cool for a shorter light weight custom 308, Any one here familiar with it?
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fdkay</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Velocity will be so low that you will not get expansion with any .30 cal hunting bullet.
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This is very true, unless you hit them between the eyes your gonna see alot of run off deer.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fdkay</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Velocity will be so low that you will not get expansion with any .30 cal hunting bullet.
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This is very true, unless you hit them between the eyes your gonna see alot of run off deer.
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
So you are talking about hunting with a round that delivers less muzzle energy than a .44 special
So you are talking about hunting with a round that delivers less muzzle energy than a .44 special
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
Doesn't seem unbalanced to me. But I'm sure a different stock would help with the added muzzle weight of a suppressor. Stock change with that rifle is a must even without a suppressor.
Doesn't seem unbalanced to me. But I'm sure a different stock would help with the added muzzle weight of a suppressor. Stock change with that rifle is a must even without a suppressor.
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: texag82</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does the AAC seem unbalanced to you? I am afraid when I add 15oz suppressor on the barrel it will be even more so. </div></div>
Have you ever shot a suppressed rifle? Almost all of them are nose heavy, so they are almost all gonna feel unbalanced.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: texag82</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does the AAC seem unbalanced to you? I am afraid when I add 15oz suppressor on the barrel it will be even more so. </div></div>
Have you ever shot a suppressed rifle? Almost all of them are nose heavy, so they are almost all gonna feel unbalanced.
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fdkay</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I understand the physics of the sub-sonic ammo.
Velocity will be so low that you will not get expansion with any .30 cal hunting bullet.
You MIGHT be able to stabilize a 240 grain bullet in the SPS tactical 1-10 twist, but more than likely the 208 AMAX is about as heavy as you can go.
To me, you should respect the game you are shooting and insure a quick clean kill.
If you insist on sub-sonics, keep your shots extremely close. I don't believe that it is worth the time and effort.</div></div>
I have 308 SS both Lapua and hand loads. I have shot a fox at a range of 10 feet in a 'special situation' - terminal ballistics are awful. My conclusion from that experience is that if something is going to get shot it needs a supersonic bullet or a guaranteed shot to the central nervous system. The latter shot should not be underestimated with the rainbow ballistics.
My original (naive) intention was to use it to shoot deer, I now realise I would spend most of my time chasing wounded animals over the hills.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fdkay</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I understand the physics of the sub-sonic ammo.
Velocity will be so low that you will not get expansion with any .30 cal hunting bullet.
You MIGHT be able to stabilize a 240 grain bullet in the SPS tactical 1-10 twist, but more than likely the 208 AMAX is about as heavy as you can go.
To me, you should respect the game you are shooting and insure a quick clean kill.
If you insist on sub-sonics, keep your shots extremely close. I don't believe that it is worth the time and effort.</div></div>
I have 308 SS both Lapua and hand loads. I have shot a fox at a range of 10 feet in a 'special situation' - terminal ballistics are awful. My conclusion from that experience is that if something is going to get shot it needs a supersonic bullet or a guaranteed shot to the central nervous system. The latter shot should not be underestimated with the rainbow ballistics.
My original (naive) intention was to use it to shoot deer, I now realise I would spend most of my time chasing wounded animals over the hills.
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
Here is my AAC almost done (need atlas, Jewell and suppressor)
It is a complete hammer with the AICS
Here is my AAC almost done (need atlas, Jewell and suppressor)
It is a complete hammer with the AICS
Re: What bolt action .308 for suppressor?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 01bmf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Both the Savage 10PC and Remmy 700 AAC come pre-threaded; both are great rifles with 20in. barrels. I prefer the 10PC, but I am an unashamed Savage fanboy. </div></div>
Not always...I bought my Savage PC a few months back and it is not threaded. Maybe its last years model or something, IDK.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 01bmf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Both the Savage 10PC and Remmy 700 AAC come pre-threaded; both are great rifles with 20in. barrels. I prefer the 10PC, but I am an unashamed Savage fanboy. </div></div>
Not always...I bought my Savage PC a few months back and it is not threaded. Maybe its last years model or something, IDK.
