Looking to get a .308

[DragonDJ11]

I am looking into purchasing a .308 in the next month or so.

Most time will be spent at the range for some fun. Nothing competitive, but I may have opportunities to hunt deer and boar.

I am thinking the Remmington 783 as it seems decent enough and a great price point.

I prefer the look of a walnut stock, but I believe the synthetic is lighter and looks good in a camo finish

What are the overall advantages and disadvantages to each?

[Heydeck52]

No experience with the 783. Have you thought about the Savage hog hunter? Price is decent and I've read good things about it. Played with one at a LGS and it seems like a quality piece. The stock irons with the front gold bead sight were nice too.

[quiet shooter]

After some research.....I picked up a Mossberg Youth 308...very light/very short/1 moa accuracy to 300 yds with Hornady ammo...easy to carry for hiking/hunting.......Bought from Buds with lifetime guarantee for about $270 on sale. Very pleased with build/looks/weight/shooting comfort. Read reviews on Buds for the different models and review youtube videos on Mossberg Patriot.

[Tere_Hanges]

Check out the Winchester XPR. It has an awesome trigger for a cheap rifle.

[TMB 1]

783 is a very good rifle. I got one in 308, didn't care for plastic stock so I got a Boyd's laminate classic stock.

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[Jimmy's]

Skip the 783 and get a Savage 10, Howa, Vanguard, Mossberg, Ruger American.

[5minutegunner]

If i were looking for a budget 308 id go savage or ruger american.

Most likely ruger american. They are giving those away right now

[DragonDJ11]

OK, stock isn't an issue and will end up being what it is.

What makes the ruger stand out?

What about the Mossberg Patriot, it has a fluted barrel, I've read that's not good if you want to reload your own rounds?

[Jimmy's]

Someone is lying to you about the fluted barrel.

[DragonDJ11]

That's good to know. I haven't pulled my books out yet.

[TMB 1]

My Mossberg MVP is a tack driver with reloads.

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[3GunFunShooter]

Savage 10.

[WMG]

Savage 10.

yeah , good one ^^^^^

[TomReloaded]

Wood stocks are heavier. That's better for the range, plus they look awesome. Light synthetic stocks are more durable and probably better to carry around hunting.

I'd check out a savage axis ii also.

[DragonDJ11]

Thanks all.

Looks like I will go with the synthetic stock since a wood one just adds a bit too much to cost. I am putting out a decent amount for a H&K and wanted to keep this as low as possible for an add in, and still be happy with the purchase.

Going to consider the Savage and the Ruger.