Thinking about a "tactical" bolt action in .308

[Squidward]

In fact, if it's just for paper, why not use a .177 pellet gun?

Ya buddy! Tactical air guns!



Just add a laser, flashlight, bayonet, sling and vertical grip to tame the recoil.

[Steponmytoes]

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Originally Posted by Jarhead View Post
Why would you ever want to go backwards?
Exactly!! lol!!

The 700 is my far the best choice for starting a build.

My buddy purchased a custom 308 bolt action. It is a Remington 700 built on a mcree stock with a bipod and scope (pretty "tactical" and just plain awesome looking). It's great to shoot, but only if you are completely stationary. Damn thing weighs a little over 16 lbs with a scope. He loves the rifle but rarely shoots it because it's such a PITA to lug around. He wishes he purchased it with the original stock to have the option "to go backwards." If you buy a rifle with nice furniture and then mod it out, I don't see why you wouldn't switch it up every now and again (especially if you are into hunting, outdoor range shooting etc.)

[ElvenSoul]

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My buddy purchased a custom 308 bolt action. It is a Remington 700 built on a mcree stock with a bipod and scope (pretty "tactical" and just plain awesome looking). It's great to shoot, but only if you are completely stationary. Damn thing weighs a little over 16 lbs with a scope. He loves the rifle but rarely shoots it because it's such a PITA to lug around. He wishes he purchased it with the original stock to have the option "to go backwards." If you buy a rifle with nice furniture and then mod it out, I don't see why you wouldn't switch it up every now and again (especially if you are into hunting, outdoor range shooting etc.)... I guess it wouldn't matter much if you already had a dedicated hunting rifle, a precision target shooter, etc.

That is exactly why they make these! http://mdttac.com/lss-xl-chassis-system.html

[Jarhead]

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My buddy purchased a custom 308 bolt action. It is a Remington 700 built on a mcree stock with a bipod and scope (pretty "tactical" and just plain awesome looking). It's great to shoot, but only if you are completely stationary. Damn thing weighs a little over 16 lbs with a scope. He loves the rifle but rarely shoots it because it's such a PITA to lug around. He wishes he purchased it with the original stock to have the option "to go backwards." If you buy a rifle with nice furniture and then mod it out, I don't see why you wouldn't switch it up every now and again (especially if you are into hunting, outdoor range shooting etc.)

Anytime you try and have a One that does everything it's usually a failure, best bet is to have a dedicated Target / Precision Rifle with a Heavy Barrel, Heavy Stock and Heavy Scope then have a dedicated Hunting Rifle with a Light Barrel, Light Stock and Light Scope. Going backwards is never a good option ............by the way BOTH with Remington receivers

[laurelpark]

If you can find a SSG 3000, I wouldn't shy away from it just because Sig discontinued them. These guns are built to survive, and it's highly doubtful that you'd run into any parts issues (magazines are still pretty easy to find - although expensive). They're also going up in value fast and probably will continue to do so if Sig doesn't reintroduce them (they probably will once the trouble subsides at the German factory that makes the barrels).

I spent yesterday at the range with my "American" SSG 3000 and a R716 DMR. I've got to say that the SSG 3000 is the best bang for the buck in precision factory rifles - I got mine when they were easy to find, and it was very affordable. I'll never part with it. Another thing that surprised me was that the DMR was almost as accurate as the SSG - and it was a lot easier to shoot tight groups fast. I don't know how the DMR would do at 500 yards, but at 100 yards with a strong gusty cross-wind, it was easier to stay on target and compensate for the gusty wind because I could quickly squeeze off follow-up shots without ever having to re-acquire the target.

[cc426]

If you can find a SSG 3000

Yeah, that's a problem as well...I'm having trouble finding them...at least at a reasonable price

[toby]

http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threads/steyr-ssg-pii-308-bolt-gun.554486/

[Oxnard_Montalvo]

Trying to keep caliber commonality. I have a few 308 rifles

Also have a 7mm mag hunter which although very flat shooting, I don't enjoy shooting as it's not as accurate as I want it to be and I prefer the milder recoil of 308

If I really want to step up someday when I have access to 1000 yard plus ranges I'll pick up a 338 lapua

I'm 100% with you on the commonality but I'm in that spot atm, trying to keep pushing .308 or looking at an easier time with something else like a .300 Win mag. which can keep costs down while still being competitive at 1000 yards plus. The cost of the .338 Lapua (approximately double across the board) keeps me away, as it does to a lot of other people.

[Jarhead]

Looks like 6 - 6.5MM Family is round for 1K

[ar15barrels]

Looks like 6 - 6.5MM Family is round for 1K

Yep.
A 6mm or 6.5mm will be much easier to shoot at 1000yds than a 308 or eve a 300 win mag due to it's superior ballistics and reduced recoil.