Budget 308 bolt rifle

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I’m looking to buy my first bolt rifle in 308 to fill a void in my cabinet.

A 270 is my go to deer rifle but I would also like to have a 308 in the stable.

I’d like to stay in the $500-600 range.

Looking online only it looks like these fall in that price range.

Mossberg Patriot
Remington 783
Savage Axis
Ruger American

  • Edit to add
    Howa M1500
    Weatherby Vanguard
    CZ
    Browning

If you own one of these then I would like to hear your opinion.

Or if something else is recommended then throw it at me. Thanks as always :v:

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My daughter has a Savage Axis in .243 Win. It is a great rifle. I would buy in 308 all day long.

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I have the Mossberg ATR 100. I’ve used it out to 300 yards and it’s right on target. It’s my go to deer rifle.

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I think this is one of those “can’t go wrong” scenarios. I’d buy the one you can get the best deal on and not look back.

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You are probably right Don.
At times I can over think things.
I thought the Weatherby was going to be it until I was reading up on the #1 barrel :pensive:

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I have a Savage Axis in .308 - it’s a reasonably decent rifle. The stock’s a bit cheap, but the action is smooth and trigger is pretty good. Boyd’s makes several stocks to fit, FYI. Most under two bills.

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https://palmettostatearmory.com/cz-600-alpha-20-308-winchester-bolt-action-rifle-black-07404.html

Found this for $499 plus $100 rebate
How bad can a $399 CZ rifle be?

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https://palmettostatearmory.com/ruger-american-predator-18-308-win-rifle-moss-green-stock-6974.html
$450 delivered to your FFL

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That rifle hits most of what I want. My only issue is I would likely throw the action in a magpul hunter stock. $250-300 upgrade.

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Any thoughts on this one?
On sale for $529.99 + $25 out the door,
and Franchi has a $150 rebate

So…net cost of $405 and in the safe !

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Except you need glass, rings, a suppressor, etc. :wink:

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