Choose one, and explain.

[QuietShootr]

for a .308:

Sako TRG-22

FN SPR A3G

AI AE MkIII

AI AW

Please explain. Consider with money being a factor and without.

Thanks...

[Alric]

According to the Steel Safari and Rifles Only guys, they see the Sako TRGs and AIs as the most reliable, and of course being precise out of the box.

I was planning a Remington 700 build, but I think I'm going to watch the used market for a TRG-22 in .308 instead. Seems like I can get into one of those for about the same price as what it takes to un**** a Rem700.

[shark31]

TRG-22, for lightest weight and best balance. This is regardless of price.

[CC556]

I'd take the AI AE, or if money is no object then the AW. The TRGs are great rifles, and I really liked the one I had, but if something breaks you may have a bit of a hard time getting certain replacement parts. If you break something on an AI rifle you can have replacement parts on the way to you very quickly.

[markm]

Just get a SAVAGE!!!

Just kidding... I wanted to make orkan choke on his deer meat dinner!!

[QuietShootr]

Just get a SAVAGE!!!

Just kidding... I wanted to make orkan choke on his deer meat dinner!!

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[markm]

Exactly!

[JStor]

I'd take the FN with the McMillan stock and the reliable Model 70 action. That is because I've used this type of action for years, and McMillan stocks are one of the best.

Some of the attributes that are a part of the Winchester Model 70 action design are as follows. They have that massive integral recoil lug up front, with a wide, flat bearing surface directly behind the lug. The action is flat on the sides on the lower portion where it contacts the stock. They have the 3 position safety, with the middle position allowing cycling or removal of the bolt, for easy 10 second or less field stripping. I am not familiar with their new trigger, but other users have given it a thumbs up. I like the old style, open design that all my 70s have.

I don't know what the price differences are, but reliable function and accuracy would be high on my priority list. The FN comes with a rail for the scope mounting rings, and the McMillan stock is also included. The A3 stock is nice if you like squared, fairly narrow fore-ends. I picked one up in a gunshop and found it easy handling. My own heavy barrelled rifles wear McMillan A5s because I like the low and wide fore-end as compared to the A2 and A3.

Whatever you choose is a highly personal decision, because folks have a wide variety of experience and opinions.

[skatz11]

Out of all the rifles listed you can't go wrong. I think it all comes down to personal preference and how well each gun fits you and which features you want.

I haven't had the pleasure of trying an AI yet (probably good for my bank account) but the FN and Sako are both great. My first experience with a bolt gun was with my father's FN SPR A1. Its a great rifle, and I almost went down the path of a custom build on an FN action. By the time I totaled everything up and objectively looked at all the features I wanted I decided to go with a Sako TRG.

The TRG is amazing if you haven't shot one it can't really be put into words. No regrets on the Sako.

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[ryan]

Here is my opinion and it is worth exactly what you paid for it.

I would go with the FN, why? My FN Patrol is a damned laser, far more accurate than me. FGMM, Hornady TAP 155 and 168 in the same hole @ 100 if the nut in the wheel house dont screw it up.

On the flip side the AI is awesome, if you have the money.