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[BigtimeAub]

I have a friend wanting to buy a .308 bolt gun for his son's 15th bday next Tuesday and wants to stay under $400 if possible. He would also like it to be a combo rifle. I've found a Mossberg 4x4 at around $380 and a Remington 770 SPT for $306 on buds gun shop. Are either of these worth their weight? Any recommendations for these or anything else.

I greatly appreciate any help and advice. Thanks

 

[jasonk]

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Not the 770 imho, not sure about the Mossberg.

I'd look into the Venture as well.

Link here....

 

[Ghogs Nightmare]

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I'd go like J said w the venture. You outta be able to find a savage AXIS fairly cheap as well. IF you have a Dick's sporting goods around there I heard they were gonna have a good deal on 700's on friday

 

[wfjames22]

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What exactly do you mean by combo rifle? My vote would be for the $350 Remington 700 adl varmint at Dick's on black Friday.

 

[Dick D]

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Highly recommend he looks at the Stevens 200 series rifles. They are really just plain jane Savages. Lots of aftermarket stuff for them if the boy wants to play around with it later.
Easy to change barrels and calibers, etc.

 

[Jcas2012]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ghogs Nightmare</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd go like J said w the venture. You outta be able to find a savage AXIS fairly cheap as well. IF you have a Dick's sporting goods around there I heard they were gonna have a good deal on 700's on friday </div></div>

Yes, they have it in 308 and it comes with a 4-12x40mm scope mounted on it for $350.

 

[SigsauerP229]

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I assume this will be for hunting at fairly close ranges 100 yards or less? If so I have shot a buddies Savage Axis groups were 2 to 3" with old hunting ammo.

I dont have experience with the one's you listed but if your looking for something that is suitable to 100 yards I would think they would be fine. If your looking for something as a target gun, I'd consider something else and spend a bit more.

By combo I'm assuming you mean scope and rifle as a package? If so you can get the Savage with a scope for $317 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/70953/Savage+AXIS+XP+308+WSCP

 

[TOPGuN050]

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the rem 700 deal for black friday is perfect at dicks. or look into the savage axis combo setup. either way he will be happy im sure.

 

[220 Swift AI]

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Look at a Howa or Stevens

 

[BigtimeAub]

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Thanks guys! I appreciate all the input. He's going to try for the Remy but if he misses on that he said he wants to try for the savage Axis.

 

[devildogandboy]

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i would definitely stay away from the Rem770 as that is one of the worst guns they ever put their name on!
the mossberg i don't know about.

Bud's has got the Savage model 11 for around $360 or so and they are really great rifles. the one i was looking at has the accu-trigger as well.
i don't think you would be disappointed in it.

 

[Gunfighting Inc]

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The best deal in a bolt gun under $400 IMHO is the Ruger American.

Check it out http://www.impactguns.com/ruger-american-rifle-308-22in-black-6903-736676069033.aspx

 

[LanceS4803]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Reinman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The best deal in a bolt gun under $400 IMHO is the Ruger American.

Check it out http://www.impactguns.com/ruger-american-rifle-308-22in-black-6903-736676069033.aspx </div></div>

This month's American Rifleman (NRA magazine) did a review on the Ruger American.
I was not impressed with the accuracy. Off the top of my head, averaging 1.5". But, for a strictly hunting rifle at short to mid distances, that will get the job done.

 

[500grains]

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Howas are accurate.

 

[devildogandboy]

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Buds' has these for around that price, good rifles imho and good shooters.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/produ...XIS+XP+308+WSCP
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/produ...P+308+CAMO+WSCP
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/produ...P+308+CAMO+WSCP
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_62_974/products_id/70986

 

[Mike0341]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dick Davis</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Highly recommend he looks at the Stevens 200 series rifles. They are really just plain jane Savages. Lots of aftermarket stuff for them if the boy wants to play around with it later.
Easy to change barrels and calibers, etc. </div></div>

+1 on this. don't get the savage axis edge though since they are not as easily upgradable.