Looking for decent bolt action .308 with scope for around $1000...What options?

[Grizzdude]

I'm helping out a friend decide on what .308 bolt gun to get. He's looking to spend around $800-$1000 for the whole rig scope included. So far he has been eying the Mossberg ATR™ Night Train Mossberg & Sons | 27202 what do you guys think? Are there better options at this price range? Thanks for any advise!

 

[RobertB]

I would look into a Rem 700 of some sorts like an SPS tactical or Varmit or used better model and then a Bushell tactical 3200 10x or a Super Sniper 10x or close. You can do good things with those components. And with that setup you have many options to upgrade down the road.

Savage is worth a look too.

Good luck and glad to hear your helping a guy out

 

[I Am Hero]

I agree. Get a savage 10, win 70 stealth, or a R700 SPS varmint and put a Bushnell, SWFA SS, or a millett up top. That'll be his best bet for a setup in that range.

 

[CGGunnersm8]

I favor the Howa 1500's. Have one in .223 & .308. Both are shooters. Can get them as a package deal, although the scope isn't the greatest it will get you started. I put the SWFA SS fixed 10 on the .308 and lovin it as well.

 

[winxp_man]

You plan on upgrading in the feature or changing out stuff on the rifle? Your rifle will be a Remington 700 SPS Varmint or SPS Tactical if you want the shorter barrel. Lots of parts for these rifles its not even funny. The second choice would be a Savage 10. For scope I would take a look at a 10x SWFA. Reason #1 30mm tube lots of adjustment travel. #2 good glass for the money. # Made in Japan and durable for the amount you spend. Hard to beat. There are others out there but I have used the SWFA's in all sorts of models and can say they do their job when put to the task.

 

[yellowXJ]

SWFA will have their tax day specials next week. Pick up one of those with rings, a Savage 10, weaver base, and go shoot.

 

[surffly]

You can get a remington 700 sps varmint in 308 for $500 after rebate.
As stated, the SWFA is a fine scope on a budget.

Varmint will limit bullet weight a bit, but unless shooting longer ranges it probably will not hold you back.

 

[silentheart]

Tikka T3 with a good fix 10x scope. You can get them under $1K, Or get a good used scope.

 

[HOGTOOTH5R]

If you can ever find a Tikka T3 Scout CTR with 20" Heavy Barrel .308 then it'll be the best Factory Bolt gun you can find under $1k Bar None. If not then try to look for a Remington 700 5R Mil Spec in the For Sell Section. I see them for sell under $1k all the time.

 

[mikekilo725]

I just went down the route of the Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .308. 26" Heavy barrel and 1 in 12. Stock leaves everything to be desired, but I'm slowly building it up