General purpose 308

[454308]

Afternoon gentlemen. I'm looking for a general purpose hunting and target 308. Main requirements are threaded barrel, detachable mag preferred. Quality stock that doesn't need to be changed. Basically I want a solid rifle gtg out of the box that requires no mods to perform. I've set my budget at 1k and the 2 that seem to fit my needs best are the Bergara HMR and Savage 110 tactical with accufit accustock. Price in today's market its close enough its a wash. Will be topped with Bushnell lrhs if that matters.

 

[Mudflap621]

Id take a look at the Tikka CTR as well.

 

[TurdFerguson]

Have you looked at the Seekins Havok? its a few hundred more but would be worth it. The havok can take advantage of most R700 accessories and is a modern refined American made action. Out of your choices, I would pick the Bergera, better factory stock, more aftermarket support a little more fit and finish than a savage.

 

[HousePlant]

I found my Bergara HMR Pro 6.5 CM for $1,000.

If you can do the same, that is what you want. Much better action, barrel, trigger, and finish than the B-14 HMR.

 

[epeet]

Not knowing the kind of hunting you are looking into - if you don't want to mess with it but still have decent options for aftermarket, CTR like others have said. That said, I'd take a hard look at Sig Cross as well. Or Ruger Ranch if you want to keep some money in your pocket.

 

[powdahound76]

Tikka CTR.
20”
Try Hornady Black 155 AMAX.
Seekins rings are sweet on it holding my LRHS

 

[FisherT&C]

A Tikka Tac A1 should fit the bill.

 

[RUTGERS95]

Have you looked at the Seekins Havok? its a few hundred more but would be worth it. The havok can take advantage of most R700 accessories and is a modern refined American made action. Out of your choices, I would pick the Bergera, better factory stock, more aftermarket support a little more fit and finish than a savage.

few hundred?

 

[RUTGERS95]

some of you need to learn to read

OP, tikka ctr and the hmr fits your bill. Of the two, Tikka may be a touch more accurate but the HMR will allow for changes down the road should you decide you want to.

 

[hafejd30]

Tikka CTR is nice. Eventually you’d probably want a KRG bravo or similar for it

Bergara is a solid rifle as well. I have the B14R (.22 version)

You can find Ruger Precision Rifles used for around $1K

If you plan to do lots of walk/stalk hunting with only a slight bit of target shooting then lighter may be better

 

[powdahound76]

20” CTR isnt bad for hunting.

Not as nice as my t3 with same scope by 3.5 lbs though.

 

[Greyswandir]

Does anyone have a lead on a Tikka in stock anywhere? The supply seems to have dried up

 

[454308]

Thank you gentlemen, lucked into a good deal on an HMR and went with it.

 

[Saber329]

What's the ROT on the Tikka?

Found it...Google is a wonderful thing.

 

[waterman86]

The bergara line is a great value. I have a 6.5cm premiere (now in a krg w3) that I shoot comps with and a 300wm hmr wilderness that just took an elk at 486yrs in the fog. Would buy both again in a heart beat.

 

[RUTGERS95]

The bergara line is a great value. I have a 6.5cm premiere (now in a krg w3) that I shoot comps with and a 300wm hmr wilderness that just took an elk at 486yrs in the fog. Would buy both again in a heart beat.

I'm looking at the ridgeback line now