Looking for new rifle

[slabhead]

I received some bass pro gift cards for Christmas and bday and am looking to use those to purchase a new deer rifle(308). I'm looking to spend $700-800. I've looked at what Bass Pro offers and read some reviews and just can't make up my mind which one to go with. Looking for some recommendations.

Here's what they offer in my price range:
Ruger American Rifle
Remington 700 ADL
Weatherby VS2
Browning AB3
Savage 110 VSX Hunter
Winchester XPR
Bergara B-14

 

[TNRifleman]

In addition to the Bergara B14 Hunter or Ridge in .308, I would look at the CVA Cascade in .308. I will say that the Bergara's I have seen tend to shoot heavier bullets better so if you are looking to shoot 150's, it may not be the best option.

 

[younggun308]

I'd for sure cut out the Remington ADL (no floor plate).

Bergara B-14, Savage 110, and Browning AB3 would be the top of my list of the ones you mentioned.

 

[DaveTN]

I would take the Savage or the Ruger, and probably the savage for the detachable magazine. I'd kick the Remington 700 because it doesn't have a floor plate. Otherwise, I'd take a Remington 700 over any of them. But I don't know that we know yet how the quality of the 700's will be with the new owners.

 

[Jcalder]

Bergara, and don't look back!

 

[REN]

out of that list Bergara, Weatherby Vanguard, or Browning would be my personal preference

 

[Carlos Viagra]

I'd recommend the Savage or the Ruger American.
What caliber are you going after?
Oh, now I see where you said 308, that's my fav round btw.

 

[tpgarrett21]

bergara rifles are pretty sweet... have a B14 hunter in 7mm-08 that is the bees knees... I'm also a tikka fan, one of the blued models would fall in your price range, and they shoot very well in my experience... but the bergara soft touch stock is hard to beat, good luck on your purchase

 

[DaveTN]

I'd also look at the Remington 783. Bass Pro has it, and you could put a high quality scope on it and still be at a decent price.

I've never seen one, I just saw a couple of articles doing a comparison on them and the 700. If I needed to stay within a certain price, I'd give them a look.

 

[wsm]

Don,t forget Howa 1500 ,great rifles that will shoot lights out.

 

[skipperbrown]

From your list, I'll vote Bergara.

 

[TN Song Dog]

Did you look at Tikka? From your list, Bergara, Browning, or Savage.

 

[slabhead]

Did you look at Tikka? From your list, Bergara, Browning, or Savage.

The only Tikka they offer in my price is the t3x compact or t3x stainless, and I didn't really want either of those.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

I'd recommend the Savage or the Ruger American.
What caliber are you going after?
Oh, now I see where you said 308, that's my fav round btw.

I have a savage in .308 and Ruger American in .223. Love them both

 

[TNTreeman]

My Savage 308 is a deer killing machine.

 

[dmonty]

In addition to the Bergara B14 Hunter or Ridge in .308, I would look at the CVA Cascade in .308. I will say that the Bergara's I have seen tend to shoot heavier bullets better so if you are looking to shoot 150's, it may not be the best option.

I shoot the 150's in my HMR and they group great.

 

[parch]

Bergara the ones touching are the last 2 I shot. Winchester deer season 150gr

 

[slabhead]

Looks like the Bergara B-14 is hinged plate clip...not a big drawback but?

 

[DaveTN]

Looks like the Bergara B-14 is hinged plate clip...not a big drawback but?

But its made in Spain. If that matters to you.

 

[Jcalder]

Looks like the Bergara B-14 is hinged plate clip...not a big drawback but?

What would you prefer.

 

[EastTNHunter]

I'd personally prefer a hinged floor plate over a detached magazine, but that's a personal preference.

My preferences as listed:
1-Bergara
2-Weatherby (but test fit before you buy. Some don't like the high Monte Carlo stock)
3-Browning AB3

But I'm a big sucker for the Tikka T3x stainless, as well, and would list it up there with the Bergara. And it has the advantage of being stainless. But if you don't like it then you don't like it

And if you like the weatherby but don't like the stock then look at Howa. Howa makes the barreled actions for weatherby. Only difference is the stock

 

[Atchman2]

I would take the Savage or the Ruger, and probably the savage for the detachable magazine. I'd kick the Remington 700 because it doesn't have a floor plate. Otherwise, I'd take a Remington 700 over any of them. But I don't know that we know yet how the quality of the 700's will be with the new owners.

I bought a low end Savage as a spare gun last year. That thing is so accurate it is stunning. I'm sure the more expensive model with the better trigger is superb. If I miss it is my fault. It easily shoots under a 1" group at a hundred yards. On top of that I like it over my ARs because it is so much lighter and is easier to sling.

 

[timberjack86]

My Mossberg Patriot didn't break the bank and it killed deer and bear without any problems.

 

[Hduke86]

My Mossberg Patriot didn't break the bank and it killed deer and bear without any problems.

But were they $1,000 dead?

 

[41Magnum]

Ruger American or the Mossberg. Have had both and both shot really well for a "bargain" rifle. Ruger was a 308, the Mossberg was a 243.

 

[Chickenrig]

Buy the Bergara and then top it with a Leupold firedot

 

[hoghunter65]

I have in my arsenal,
Rem 700cdl 30-06
Ruger American 308
Ruger American 300 blackout
CVA 35Rem
Savage 325c 30-30

I carry the CVA most of the time.

 

[Tn_Va_Hunter]

Bergara, and don't look back!

X2

 

[Wade195]

Ruger American for me.

i have a few of them and for Me they are good value.

American made rifles.

 

[280longshot]

Bergara that's my choice.. They are very well made, a lil heavy but accurate.
The hunter model isn't as heavy and the stock isn't all flimsy.