Howa / Savage? .308 Build---Suggestions Please

[tmburke1776]

Hey guys I am getting into the researching process of doing a cheap .308 build. I have narrowed my search down to two possibilities.

Howa Action With 24'' Heavy Barrel-Blued
http://www.legacysports.com/products/howa/howa_baractions.html

Bell And Carlson Medalist Light Tactical Stock http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=142046

Timney Trigger
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=552716

Harris Bi-Pod (9-13)

I am still up in the air as far as optics go. I really can't spend more than 500 bucks until later on this year when I am planning on getting a leupold mk-4.
I like the idea of a BDC Recticle at the least, if not mil-dot will suffice. Redfield maybe? (165g BTHP Winchester Factory load.)

I guess the question here is, does anyone have better suggestions within the general price range for stocks, triggers, and bipods? Also I cannot find a Savage Barreled Action...it would have to be a 24-26'' heavy barrel in .308. with the AccuTrigger.

 

[shadowlid]

Re: Howa / Savage? .308 Build---Suggestions Please

Have you seen this yet? http://www.snipercentral.com/entrypackage.htm

 

[tmburke1776]

Re: Howa / Savage? .308 Build---Suggestions Please

nope, haha pretty much the same set up. thanks

 

[One_Man]

Re: Howa / Savage? .308 Build---Suggestions Please

You should check out SavageShooters.com if you become a paid member ($12 year) you gain access to the classified and can find all that stuff readily.

No wait. Currently posted in the classified

10FCP Choate .308/ Vortex Viper
10 FCP with Choate Stock w/Detachable magazine
Painted with Krylon Fusion, 20 rounds fired for barrel break-in.
First I'll take it gets it.
Comes with:
Bi-Pod Adapter/ with Bipod 6-13" non-swivel
"Fred Sled" single shot adapter
1 box 175gr Black Hills Match 20qty
Gun with no scope or rings $685.00 plus shipping
Gun with new Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 FCH/Dot, Weaver bases and Burris Signature Zee rings. $1050.00 plus shipping

 

[mwroseberry]

Re: Howa / Savage? .308 Build---Suggestions Please

Actions
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,1552.0.html

Barrels
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,1076.0.html
Factory Savage:

Shillen/McGowen:
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,14194.0.html

Good luck,
Merritt

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: Howa / Savage? .308 Build---Suggestions Please

that does it, im joining savage shooters. but now that im almost done with mine, hmmmm.

in that forum Jim at northland is a good guy and will have what you seek, also complete rifles too

 

[Suasponte]

Re: Howa / Savage? .308 Build---Suggestions Please

Howa 1500 barreled action in 223 with the BC Medalist Stock.

Love this gun! Shoots like a dream.

Terry

 

[hamr56]

Re: Howa / Savage? .308 Build---Suggestions Please

I dont think you would go wrong doing either. I think the suggestion that Shadowlid made was a great one, dollar for dollar.

 

[One_Man]

Re: Howa / Savage? .308 Build---Suggestions Please

Who makes Howa? I mean are they a sub company of Weatherby?

 

[pklin1297]

Re: Howa / Savage? .308 Build---Suggestions Please

Howa actually makes the Weatherby Vanguards for Weatherby, but Howa is its own company, with rifles produced in Japan.

 

[scottsnipe]

Re: Howa / Savage? .308 Build---Suggestions Please

Howa's are awesome! I have one in .308 and shoots tight groups. Definitely bang for the buck!

 

[Bob Roach]

Re: Howa / Savage? .308 Build---Suggestions Please

The Sniper Central package did not look all that bad to me for entry level. I would add the Swivel Bipod $30, as well as uping the Magnification to atleast 15X.

A 16X Super Sniper for the scope would be my choice to start off.

Normally you will loose very little on this scope when you upgrade later.

With this package which comes assembled and test fired. You will need to add a Pod Loc to your bipod, an Anti Cant Device to level the weapon (I prefer the scope mounted type), you will need a Rear Bag, and a Log Book with Drop Chart to be in business.

 

[mark4567]

Re: Howa / Savage? .308 Build---Suggestions Please

Go to http://www.roedale.de/epages/index_n2.htm#a Pete Roedale has a lot of good things to say about the Howa. From what I read it got me to buy one, rather than the savage.