I am looking at building a post AWB Utility Rifle

[SteveS]

First before you build the rifle donate a like amount of funds to the NRA or some other 2nd amendment group.

[usmcvet]

Get a lever action 30-30 because its a damn good gun (it did win the west after all) notnot because of some BS ban. Thats a self defeatist mentality.

First before you build the rifle donate a like amount of funds to the NRA or some other 2nd amendment group.

Your attitude sucks.

There is no need to pimp out a 30-30. Peep sights are an excellent idea. Why do you want to change the stock. What's wrong with the factory wood stock? It's a 30-30. A take down would be very handy or even an SBR.

[snowdog650]

I've got a decent .308 bolt-gun, never thought about a .308 lever gun.
I like lever guns though, what manufacturers make 'em in .308?

I've got an old (read:discontinued) Savage Model 99 in .308 WIN. It utilizes an internal fixed 5-round rotary magazine which eliminates the problem of spire-point rounds in a tube magazine. Dead-nuts accurate for a standard 22" barrel (1 MOA @ 300 meters).

Decent ones can be found for around $450.

[Mr. Smith]

I love the BLR TD in 308 after I spend some time on it.

[ericridebike]

I love the BLR TD in 308 after I spend some time on it.

That is one sweet rifle! Thanks for sharing.

[Mr. Smith]

Thanks I do this rifle as often as I can.
I love the way it comes out.

[Roy]

MR. Smith may I say you make some of the nicest lever guns / wheel guns i have seen. I think i have to send my 45-70 Guide gun down to you and have some work done..

[ak74auto]

Your attitude sucks.

There is no need to pimp out a 30-30. Peep sights are an excellent idea. Why do you want to change the stock. What's wrong with the factory wood stock? It's a 30-30. A take down would be very handy or even an SBR.

I am confused, whose attitude sucks?

[SeriousStudent]

I love the BLR TD in 308 after I spend some time on it.

All ready to drop into a fitted Hardigg case.

Your creativity is always a delight, Joe.

[brickboy240]

The Savage 99 is a great choice. I have one in 243 and it can give me 1" groups at 100yds with cheapo factory ammo. Only thing is...around here, they have achieved collector status and tend to run about 500-600 bucks.

The Browning BLR is a good idea, but I don't know how accurate they are. They look handy but they are also very glossy and shiny and I never cared for their fancy finish.

How about the Ruger American Rifle? I have seen them for 350 bucks around here and they come in many calibers. Reviews so far are great for the money spent. Nice triggers, too.

In fact, I have just about given up on my lightweight varminter rig and looking for a Savage or other sporter weight barreled 223 and am considering a Ruger American in 243. The 243 has recoil similar to the 223 but can shoot heavier bullets that make it double duty for deer and varmints. With the current panic buying...243 is TONS easier to find in bulk than 223 and every small town gunstore and Wal Mart carries 243 ammo.

I'd look at a Ruger American or Savage 11 Hunter in 223 or 243....for the money....they are hard to beat.

-brickboy240