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Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16396764 09/01/21
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thumbcocker Campfire Regular T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,542	The new savage straight pull is 9 pounds or so I believe

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Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16396779 09/01/21
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mauserand9mm Campfire Tracker M Joined: May 2011 Posts: 5,800 Queensland Australia	The weird stock on the Browning X-bolt helps alot with felt recoil. I've got one with a light barrel in 325WSM and it doesn't feel to recoil anything more than a 30/06. Accuracy is excellent. Triggers are heavy but you can buy an aftermarket spring to fix that. Originally Posted by mauserand9mm Originally Posted by mauserand9mm Originally Posted by Raspy Whatever you said...everyone knows you are a lying jerk. That's a bold assertion. Point out where you think I lied. Well?

Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16396807 09/01/21
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SDupontJr Campfire Regular S Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 663 Louisiana	Find a Rem 700 AAC-SD with 20" threaded barrel. Had one and shot very well even in the OE houge stock. They can be found for around $400 - $450 if your patient.

Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16396814 09/01/21
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SockPuppet Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 10,068 High Desert	Bergara HMR would be worth a look. Mercy ceases to be a virtue when it enables further injustice. -Brent Weeks ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Heavy 308 Pappy348 #16396842 09/01/21
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10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,896 Missouri	Originally Posted by Pappy348 Ruger Hawkeye Predator. Great two-stage trigger, good weight, very nice lammy stock. Also comes in some other chamberings if you guys decide to try something else. As mathman suggested, a .223 makes a lot of sense with regard to recoil, barrel life, economy, etc etc. The Ruger .223s are mostly 1-9”, but that lets you shoot bullets up to 69gr and maybe some heavier. When I let my son choose from several of my rifles, he picked the Predator .308 right off, as he had used it to kill a couple of does on a cull hunt in VA and liked it. That trigger makes it easy to shoot well, much better than the standard LC6. I whacked a couple with it myself using 165 BTs and about 42gr of RL15. I have one of these in a 223 and a bud had a pair of Creedmoors, all outstanding shooters. The 308 in this would be a nice one. You can even adjust the slack out of the trigger if you don't like the take up before it gets to that breaking point. The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!

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Re: Heavy 308 navlav8r #16396853 09/01/21
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roninflag Campfire Regular R Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,461 az	Originally Posted by navlav8r Used Remington 40-XB.

Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16396910 09/01/21
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cooperfan Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,202	Cooper montana varminter Last edited by cooperfan; 09/01/21.

Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16396977 09/01/21
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jeffbird Campfire Regular J Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 2,716 Texas	Accuracy International.

Re: Heavy 308 SDupontJr #16396992 09/01/21
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,161 On the Santa Fe Trail T taylorce1 Campfire Tracker
taylorce1 Campfire Tracker T Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,161 On the Santa Fe Trail	Originally Posted by SDupontJr Find a Rem 700 AAC-SD with 20" threaded barrel. Had one and shot very well even in the OE houge stock. They can be found for around $400 - $450 if your patient. I think your pricing is a little off. I haven't checked lately, but six months ago they were selling for over $1K on gunbroker. The same rifle new was $800 at Sportsman's Warehouse in Pueblo around the same time frame. I was seriously considering that rifle when I was looking for a suppressor ready .308 Win. The OP could try checking the classifieds here. 700 barreled action for sale, I'm not part of this sale. Just pointing out there is one available that might fit the OP's needs.

Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16397022 09/01/21
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castnblast Campfire Regular C Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,325 Saskatchewan, Canada	When faced with the same question, I chose a Sako M85 HB varmint stainless .308. No regrets. Comes with an accuracy guarantee. No modifications needed, it works as its is supposed to right out of the box. Can't say that of most of the other cheaper wannabes.

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Re: Heavy 308 taylorce1 #16398019 09/02/21
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SDupontJr Campfire Regular S Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 663 Louisiana	Originally Posted by taylorce1 Originally Posted by SDupontJr Find a Rem 700 AAC-SD with 20" threaded barrel. Had one and shot very well even in the OE houge stock. They can be found for around $400 - $450 if your patient. I think your pricing is a little off. I haven't checked lately, but six months ago they were selling for over $1K on gunbroker. The same rifle new was $800 at Sportsman's Warehouse in Pueblo around the same time frame. I was seriously considering that rifle when I was looking for a suppressor ready .308 Win. The OP could try checking the classifieds here. 700 barreled action for sale, I'm not part of this sale. Just pointing out there is one available that might fit the OP's needs. The one I bought was used with very few shots down the tube. Bought it last year. Thus me saying be patient.

Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16398875 09/02/21
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SCgman1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 4,354	Howa 1500 used to have a 20" heavy barrel varminter. Wthby vanguard may have a similar gun as well.

Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16398954 09/02/21
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Magnum_Bob Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 8,871	Remington used to.make a m700 Police rifle heavy barrel in 308 win. Previous owner had it threaded for a JP muzzle brake or a can. With the brake it is loud but just lays on the bags no recoil at all. Very pleasant to shoot. Mb " Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "

Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16399131 09/02/21
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska	Originally Posted by ridgerunner_ky My dad is 70 and never owned a 308. Anymore he mostly just target shoots. He is wanting a heavy 308 just to shoot off the bench. Other than it being heavy (he hates recoil)he is more interested in accuracy than anything. What do you recommend? Thanks Cut him off at the pass and get him something GOOD,if only so he can taste same,while he still can. Hint. There's NOTHING "redeeming" in a 308,whether from accuracy,precision,terminal effects,performance,fiscal incentive,recoil,noise or fun standpoints. Read that again. Now one more time,fhuqking slooowwwwllllllllllly. Hint. Grant him opportunity to literally SEE The Light and put him in proximity to a GOOD 22LR. If dexterity is there,a single shot Anschutz 54 will reliably blow minds. Mag fed to me,means Vudoo and Vudoo alone. Hint. Noise/recoil are largely erased from the equation and FUN makes an appearance,like never fhuqking before. 308 "performance" is easily scaled,surpassed and absolutely fhuqking destroyed. Hint. Thank me later. Just sayin'. Hint....................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16399151 09/02/21
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rickt300 Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 13,401 Texas	The 308 bug is a good one, long barrel life, holes big enough to easily see in the target at 200 yards. Can be made to shoot really well, recoil isn't bad at all especially in a varmint weight rifle. Easy to load for and the thought of getting one sets Stick's man bun on fire.Lotta wins there. Dog I rescued in January

Re: Heavy 308 rickt300 #16399220 09/02/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska	Originally Posted by rickt300 The 308 bug is a good one, long barrel life, holes big enough to easily see in the target at 200 yards. Can be made to shoot really well, recoil isn't bad at all especially in a varmint weight rifle. Easy to load for and the thought of getting one sets Stick's man bun on fire.Lotta wins there. In Rickety's "defense", to her bumbling Dumbfhuqktitude,I've simply shot more 308 rounds in a day,than she has in her "life"...the "lucky" kchunt. Hint. Congratulations?!? Though in "fairness",nothing is Fhuqking FUNNIER than The Texas Version of ANYTHING and her keen "understanding" never misses a beat. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING! She is "boldly" fueled by an AMAZINGLY long list of exceptionally WELL founded Insecurities and never misses an oblivious opportunity to "flaunt" same. Hint. LAUGHING! Pardon my having got/bought/shot more Custom 308's alone,than Rickety has all other chamberings in her ENTIRE Imagination and Pretend Catalog,I'll again reiterate the sanctity of a GOOD 22LR. I'll save the OEM offerings for a rainy day. Read that again. Now one more time. Hint. THE M852. Mike Rock 10",Marty steel bottom,Marty rail,Kelly filled the A5 HEAVY,AJ's reamer by Dave. Never fired a singled round of '852 in it,because there were superior boolits to dance in that throat. HINT. Just saying. Thank me later. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!.................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16399715 09/02/21
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rickt300 Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 13,401 Texas	Johnny was a one ball man......... If the 308 is so bad why are you bragging about it? Dog I rescued in January

Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16400149 09/02/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska	Rickety, I've never liked the 308,none of which is a "secret" and all of which is factored upon performance. Hint. Fortunately for you,Imagination and Pretend are free,so you can "afford" to "contribute"...you "lucky kchunt. Hint. Congratulations?!? Nor can you speak to something as simplistic as 22 Long Rifle. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING! Bless your heart for Lying and Trying though. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!...................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16400511 09/02/21
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Shag Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,037 St Joe National Forest, Idaho	Originally Posted by ridgerunner_ky My dad is 70 and never owned a 308. Anymore he mostly just target shoots. He is wanting a heavy 308 just to shoot off the bench. Other than it being heavy (he hates recoil)he is more interested in accuracy than anything. What do you recommend? Thanks The OP doesn't care about your buttt fuggggin ugly Anshutz .22lr you wifeless scumsuckin miserable pile of crap... So STFU If he's not going custom, Tikka all day every day and twice on Sunday..... Or A Sako obviously. Best of shootin to your pops! Enjoy! Your Every Liberal vote promotes Socialism and is an attack on the Second Amendment. You will suffer the consequences. GOA,Idaho2AIAlliance,AmericanFirearmsAssociation,IdahoTrappersAssociation,FoundationForWildlifeManagement ID and MT.

Re: Heavy 308 ridgerunner_ky #16400526 09/02/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska	Fortunately for you Day Dreaming Delusional Dumbfhuqks,Imagination and Pretend are free,so even you Brokedick Fhuqks can "afford" to "contribute"...you "lucky" kchunts. Hint. Congratulations?!? Pardon my simply shooting it all and then some,as you Whining CLUELESS Kchunts cry aloud. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING! Bless your hearts for crying and TRYING though. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!..................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

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