Wanting to buy a budget .308

[Stubby]

Hey all, first post in a long while, Deployed right now but wanting to order or find a bolt .308 for when I get home,shot the knights armament m110 but I dont want or have the need for a semi auto. Dont know much about bolt rifles but I would like one, I want a setup like the M24 and I know thats based off the remington 700 but I dont even know where to begin because there are so many variants.

Id like to keep the price of the rifle around 1000 dollars and spend about another 600-1000 on the glass.

Any recommendations are welcome

Thanks, Stubby

[Stubby]

EDIT
Looks as if I have put this in the wrong section, if a mod could move it to the bolt gun section that would be appreciated.

[Nightstalker865]

Howa or Tikka. Either is a great starting place for a build.


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[misfit47]

Remington 700p or 5r if you want Remington.

[SeriousStudent]

Moved per OP's request.

[JR TACTICAL]

I just did this myself. I was very new to the bolt action world and I love the rifle I just put together. It's is the Remington 700 SPS AAC-SD. It set me back about $750 for the rifle, the specs are ok, the stock and trigger leave something to be desired but the stock can be fixed with a dremel tool and the trigger... Well,I like mine ok, but a aftermarket one can be had for $100 or so.

I went with the vortex HS LR 6-24X50 FFP model. About $1000 for that and then another couple hundred for rings and a base and I have had great success. Holding about 1moa or better at 100 and I'm a novice with the bolt fun and .308 round. I think the above rifles are great too(no experience of course) but you will be hard pressed to beat a SPS Remington 700 for your budget. Just my opinion. Hope this helps

[misfit47]

Buying a pss will get you a much better stock than the plastic that comes on the the other models. Them and the 5r have hs precision stocks on them that don't need upgrading. Used will save you enough for base and rings.

[austinN4]

Buying a pss will get you a much better stock than the plastic that comes on the the other models. Them and the 5r have hs precision stocks on them that don't need upgrading. Used will save you enough for base and rings.

Which works fine if you like that style stock. But don't buy the more expensive 700P and then change stocks. Do what JR said and get the 700 SPS AAC-SD, which can be found for less that $750, and put the style of stock you want on it.

[Dist. Expert 26]

I agree with the last post. Buy the SPS so you have money leftover to get a new stock/chassis system if you so desire. I picked up my SPS on trade last year, put it in a McRees precision chassis and it holds .5-.75 MOA with factory match ammo.

[misfit47]

It comes out about the same $ wise. If you don't like the hs stock you can sell it.