Ready for a new 308 looking for advice

[backyardsniper]

I know this is like discussing your religion, but i want some input on what 308 to buy and why. I have a trg42 and now im looking for a good 308 bolt gun. I would like to stay under 3k. I thought seriously about the trg22 nd may go that route then the fn a5 caught my eye. i have no experience with that rifle so any info on it would be appreciated. im open to new or used. A GA precision is really appealing. I will primarily be target shooting as well as maybe long rang deer hunting. I have access to shoot 400yd anytime and often i get to go to 1000. I plan to most likley run plain old 175s in it. I hand load everything. I already have a dpms lr308 that shoots excellent with 168s but it weighs a metric ton. I would like to stay in the 10-12 lb range or lighter. preferably 20"-22" barrel. So lets hear your opinions

 

[Wylie Custom]

Re: Ready for a new 308 looking for advice

This would be simple for me: Get you a Stiller Predator in the group buy going on right now. A good quality barrel in sendero contour and your rifle will stay in that weight range.

I have this set up and about $2500

 

[backyardsniper]

Re: Ready for a new 308 looking for advice

how would one go about getting in on a group buy and who would you recommend to build it and how long does it generally take to get one built

 

[Wylie Custom]

Re: Ready for a new 308 looking for advice

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: backyardsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">how would one go about getting in on a group buy and who would you recommend to build it and how long does it generally take to get one built </div></div>

The group buy is simple. Just go to the group by section here:
http://snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3126220&page=1

There are several outstanding gunsmiths on here to include the guys at stiller's. There may be one in your area but I dont know. The build could take awhile. The action my be ready for shipping after April 1. Barrels are instock with bugholes on here. Stocks can be several weeks out depending on what you want. Manners has some in stock ready to ship and McMillen has some for sale at third generation shooting supply. Then get you the trigger of your choice. Stillers stocks them and you can get them in the group buy.

 

[Lima Bravo]

Re: Ready for a new 308 looking for advice

You know, for the money it's hard to beat an LTR to do both target shooting and hunting... That's what I'd be looking at. I love my gap but your not going to catch me carrying that thing out to a deer stand unless I'm driving it on a 4 wheeker or if I'm trying to loose weight and need a workout!

 

[Will Fennell]

Re: Ready for a new 308 looking for advice

I'm a big TRG fan, but I'll tell you, I just started working with a 20" TRG22, and it may be my favorite......get yourself a 20" TRG22, and you will have all the 308 you will ever need.....

 

[southpaw68]

Re: Ready for a new 308 looking for advice

I'm not trying to dissuade you from .308 (I own 4), but have you considered a different caliber/cartridge? There are better all around choices than .308. 7mm-08, .260, 6.5 Creedmoor, etc... the list is considerably longer.

 

[Furtaker_.223]

Re: Ready for a new 308 looking for advice

I have a few 308's, I love my TRG22 It will shoot 3" groups at 680 yards. That is the farthest it has been out to. My Remington 308 is getting ready to be transformed to a 260.

The 260 I think is the new go to round.

 

[Pusher591]

Re: Ready for a new 308 looking for advice

Stiller Tac30 GB-$860
Rock Creek H-Forged Barrel GB-$245 (Med. Palma or Tubb contour)
R&D Bottom Metal-$260
Timney-$140
Manners Ready to Ship Stock-$550-$600
Smithing Fees-$800

Total: $2,855 Hammer!

 

[backyardsniper]

Re: Ready for a new 308 looking for advice

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=274234091
SO i pulled the trigger on it. Bought this gun off gunbroker. Looked like a good deal. Has anyone here used the IOR Valdada 10x 56mm with the mp8 reticle. let me know if i have made a mistake, but this gun looked like a winner to me you never know till you get behind it, only thing im not wild about is the brake but i can change it later if i don't like it honestly i prefer no brake

 

[Pusher591]

Re: Ready for a new 308 looking for advice

It's looks good but did you ask how many rounds down pipe? Who built it? Can they provide receipts? 2 or 3 day money back if your not satisfied with it?

That thing is definitely not gonna be 10-12lbs, 16 if your lucky, probably more though.

You took a big risk, hopefully it pays off. Let us know how she shoots.

 

[backyardsniper]

Re: Ready for a new 308 looking for advice

you right 16 on the money. He said it was a local smith not very well known. I may have gotten took i don't know yet i just rolled the dice. He sent me list of the prices he paid. I think for what ive got invested in it i did alright we will see 10 rounds down the pipe