Recommendations for a bolt action?

[BradleyAbrams]

IMHO, Savage is the best bet for the money.

I have a 10PC ( .308 ) with Accutrigger and Accustock; and it was good to go from the box.

Mine looks like this one:



They feature a 4-Rd bottom feed magazine. I purchased a 10 rd magazine from Darkeagle Customs

https://www.darkeaglecustom.com/magazines.php

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[LynnJr]

Here are the three Remington 700's I picked up on Monday.
338 Norma Ackley Improved.
338 Lapua Ackley Improved
7 RUM.
I can use any action out there but none of them have the versatility of the 700.
The Rugers shoot well but are designed for a single purpose. You can build a 700 for that same purpose or anything else.
Lets us know your intended use and we can better steer you in the right direction.

[symbology]

As Randall and others have mentioned, if you are one that likes to modify, or customize your stuff then go with the 700 and do not look back. If not, the RPR, or any other off the shelf rifle will work for you.

I have two Savage rifles and am very happy with they way they shoot. Never have a problem with them and accuracy is "my" issue, not the rifles. That being said, since I like to try new things, change things.... try to make them a better fit (for me), I would have been better off starting with a 700.

Again, I am very happy with my Savages, paid about $900 OTD for my Stealth in 6.5 creedmoor. For the money, the Stealth is great. I also have a Savage 10 in an accustock, which I wish was a 700 as I have tried to customize this rifle. The ability to customize the 700 platform is out of this world compared to any other action out there. Savage probably comes in 2nd place as far as aftermarket support. Thing is, it is not a close 2nd.

If you will never shoot anything but paper out to 200-300 yards you can get the .223. If you have the ability to shoot further out, or hit steel targets 300+, you would be better off with a larger caliber. (better in wind, and easier to call shots)

The thing is, you really need to figure out what you will do with the rifle. Also, if you are buying this just to get your feet wet with bench shooting.... do not be shocked if you start to really enjoy it. Once you find out you like it you may want to start to modify / change things. At this point, if you started with a 700 you are smiling. If you did not start with a 700, you will be wishing that you had.

[Khromo]

It sounds like the OP is looking to do some informal target shooting inside 300 or so yards.

.223 or .308 will perform about equally for the casual shooter under those circumstances. The .223 is a hair cheaper to shoot, and a lot more comfortable to shoot when the round count gets higher.

The .308 has the advantage of premier versatility, and the option of reduced loads (for handloaders).

As a handloader, I would choose the .308. It covers all the ground the .223 does, and a good deal more.

If I was sure I was going to stick to punching paper at 300 yards max exclusively, I would buy the .223.

Whichever I chose, it would have a varmint-weight barrel, ideally no more than 24".

No reason to stray from the 700.

[rcslotcar]

I recently bought a Remington Seven in .223. I have mounted a Nikon 3x9 on top. This combo is great to shoot paper and maybe some varmints later. I have several AR and heavy rifles. I bought this for fun and it hasn't disappointed at all. The size and weight make it a comfortable rifle to carry. Just my opinion good luck in your search for your perfect rifle.

[Thanatos2203]

Have you looked at the Bergara HMR? Its going to be less money than the RPR and more of a complete set up than most out of the box 700's. The B-14 action is a clone of the 700 but IMO cycles more smoothly like a Tikka. I will be the first to admit that I am not a fan of the RPR and I think it was over hyped and of Ruger's less desirable fit and finish. The HMR could punch paper all day in .308 but would also be suited to other tasks and greater distances should the opportunity arise. Comes with the DBM and adjustable stock you would want from the RPR but with the action, compatibility, and reliability of the 700.

[sigstroker]

The HMR could punch paper all day in .308 but would also be suited to other tasks and greater distances should the opportunity arise. Comes with the DBM and adjustable stock you would want from the RPR but with the action, compatibility, and reliability of the 700.

No need to insult the HMR. It comes with a much better extractor and a coned bolt face.

I was talking to a Bergara rep today at a big gun sale, and he mentioned an Elite version of the HMR coming out soon, but with a better action for only a couple hundred bucks more. Might be worth waiting for.

[LWP]

Not sure why you would want to buy? If you rarely shoot anymore? But given your choices in calibers, I'd go with the 5.56/223 because of cost and lite recoil.

[TMB 1]

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_36_57_981/products_id/51935/Remington+MOD+7+PRED+223+FL+MOBRSH

[Rusty_Shackleferd]

Look into the Bergera HMR. It's in your price range, it has a great price/performance ratio, and it's getting lots of attention from the long range shooting community.

[Guns and guitars]

Remington 700 in 308.

[arrowshooter]

Don't own either, but I recently took the opportunity to help a kid at the range set up his RPR in .308 that he won in a raffle and what a nice shooting rifle that is.

[BarrettM99]

I have a 700. I like it a lot. But...one warning however is that if you are looking at the used market, be sure to pay very close attention to the trigger. There was some talk of these rifles discharging unintentionally. There was a tv show (60 minutes, 48 hours, or something like that) which documented some of these cases.

I happen to have one of these dangerous rifles. Generally, it is typical of rifles whose triggers have been significantly modified. It is a repeatable condition and reliably so on my particular rifle. I can make the rifle discharge anytime I want without completely squeezing the trigger.

I found this out during a shooting session at bonnetti road. Luckily, our strict adherence to safety rules saved the day.

On my particular Remington 700 rifle, when a shooter cycles the bolt and chambers a round, and then engages the safety, the rifle is safe. If the shooter then applies any pressure at all to the trigger, the rifle will discharge when the safety is disengaged. The safety then acts as the trigger. Scary Shiite.

So if you go to the used market for a 700, please pay attention to the trigger.

[sigstroker]

Can't you send it back and get it fixed for free?