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I am looking at getting a 308 and I can't decide which one. Looking to spend 800-1k. I looked at the Tikka and it felt great, just wondering what brand others have and if they like it. Thanks
 
I have 2x Rem 700s, and H&R single shot, and a Browning Lever in .308, like them all. Don't own a Tikka, but have heard good things about them, so not a bad choice. I'd look and feel a few (shoot if you can), then check user reviews on the one you think you want.
 
I've got a Savage Trophy Whitetail, very happy with it. It's got a great trigger, one of the best I've ever shot.
 
The Tikka will be a good rifle but I would also look at the Bergara WIlderness Series rifles. They will be cerakoted, have an externally adjustable trigger that is very good for OEM, and will be great shooiters. Additonally, Bergara is run by guys who are truly hunters and shooters and some of the best guys in the business. The Bergaras are also built on a Rem 700 platform so accessories and upgrades are super simply.
 
Have always been a Remington fan. However, if I had to choose today, it would be a Tikka. I've found very few others to feed and extract as smoothly from a factory rifle as well as have a great trigger.
 
As others have said, Bergara. I have a B14 HMR and love it. It's on the heavy side but it shoots great. This is the second rifle I've owned with a Bergara barrel on it and both have shot very well.
 
Been hunting with a Remington 700 varmint stainless fluted in 308 the past few years, been happy with it. In bolt guns I like the Remington 700's.
 
I am also thinking of picking up a new rifle. I keep thinking about a Winchester Model 70
Super grade with a stainless barrel. But those are about $1200, so slightly more than what you said your price range is. But there is something about a nice wood stock and classic lines.
 
If you want to save some money for higher end optics or just ammo and stuff then you can't beat an American ruger in 308. Sub MOA right out of the box. Look at reviews. I could only imagine if you put top end scope and if you hand load then you probably would be putting bullets in the same holes.
 
One of my favorite safe queen is a 1987 vintage Model 70 308 Feather Weightweight. I used this gun all through the 90s, but put her away for safe keeping and started carrying Marlins back in the good old days.
 
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Connecticut Shotgun has the Mauser M12 Impact on sale in .308 for $499. It comes with a picatinny rail. Barrel is a fluted 20" barrel. Should make for a nice rig shooting out of a stand or blind.
 
TDW05 said:
If you want to save some money for higher end optics or just ammo and stuff then you can't beat an American ruger in 308. Sub MOA right out of the box. Look at reviews. I could only imagine if you put top end scope and if you hand load then you probably would be putting bullets in the same holes.
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I have the Ruger American Go Wild camo and Cerekote that loves 165 gr. Federal Fusions, sub 1" groups are the norm when I do my part.
 

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