[–] Kromulent 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
My advice would be to plan on getting a good scope, on some good mounts. I anything gets loose it will drive you crazy.
Savage has a good rep these days, and Remington has a bad one. If you have access to a gun show or a large gun store, the used rifle rack is always worth a look.
[–] you-dumbass [S] ago
It will most likely be used and I am open to any type of action if they are competitive in accuracy and cost
[–] Ralesblasband 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Any of the Savage 10 or 11 series in .308 will be more than sufficient. Or any of the Tikka rifles in .243 and up.
[–] Bfwilley 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Buying, building is the first question mmm the mauser 98 action has many barrels for caliber, lots of parts. In 8mm 200 grain semi jacketed flat nose or standard boat tail can do quite a bit, there are all kinds of FITTED BARRELS 7MM/338, .308 WIN/ 308 WIN/ 7.62x51 mm .30-06 lots out there fairly reasonable.
[–] master_voater 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Ruffles is of course the leader but Lays is define fly making a move into the riffle market.
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[–] you-dumbass [S] ago
Weight won't be too much of a problem, I'm used to walking around with a 28" barrel 12ga from dove hunting and shooting clays and this will be a hunting riffle so I won't be shooting out any barrels.
[–] you-dumbass [S] ago
I'm open on platforms and I'm currently leaning towards .300WM, 7mm Rem and 6.5mm CM
[–] goat_boat 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Those are all pretty fancy rounds. The ammo will cost you a bunch. Get a .308 bolt action. Remington 700 action. Get a good scope. Practice.
[–] you-dumbass [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I was concerned that .308 might not have the punch to drop a mule deer cleanly at the longer ranges