.308 Hunting Rifle, Semi-Auto [?]
Hello, I am looking for a .308 semi-auto rifle and I am not sure what to get. I have between 400-650$. I've been looking at a Remington 7400, but I am not sure that is what i want. Stainless would be nice although I am not sure if I can get a Semi-Auto that is stainless. Thanks for any suggestions!
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Remington 7400 in that $ price range.The only staiinless .308 Semi-Auto's are about double your price.If willing for that Springfeild Armory M1A-1 with Krieger barrel or Browning High Grade.Also in case you dont know the Remington 7600 is just like the 7400 but pump action and around $125.00+ cheaper.
Eric S. Williams
Edited by - E.Williams on 08/19/2002 17:37:37
Edited by - E.Williams on 08/19/2002 17:40:370 -
Not stainless but you can get a Cetme contract rifle for around $350.00 in .308 which is adequate for hunting.Other hunters might give some funny glares though.
Eric S. Williams0 -
You can pick up a very nice bolt action in that price range.
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Well, the reason i want a semi-auto is because i'm going to be using it for boar hunting, and i may need some quick follow up shots. What do you guys think about synthetic stocks? Should i go with wood or synthetic? Is 308 the caliber i should go with? I also maybe using it for deer hunting someday. Thanks again! 0 -
With a solid shot you shoudnt need more than one .308 for either.What type of land will you be hunting?Synthetic stocks are good for brush rifles because they dont ding up like wood or are affected by weater or humidity.I have a 30-30 lever action that I have taken more Deer and Hog wih than any other of my Rifles,so dont overlook the 30-30.I have a M1A .308 that I have taken them with as well and .308 is fine for both.I hunt more with the Marlin 30-30 because its good in heavy brush and I dont care about it geting banged up.I do with the M1A so no less effective just to exspensive to take to much.
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Good point. I'm not sure if i'd be worried about scratching wood up, but since its the same price as synthetic, i don't think i would be too much. By the way, i live in Commiefornia so im not sure if i can get that FAL like you suggested! 0 -
You might not.Will you be hunting woods or open range?
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If in woods I suggest you get a Marlin 30-30 or a Marlin .444Marlin in the 1894 or 1895 Lever Models.You will still get the fast follow up shots,ever guns are quick.Much faster than bolt actions.If open range the Reminton 7400 or bolt rifle in .308 minimum and lean more to a 30/06.In brush the 30-30 is strong for moderate ranges,.444Marlin for medium ranges,30/06 for long ranges.In brush 30-30 is it though its a good compromise.
Eric S. Williams
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I saw a browning bar today new at gandermountain for 499 It had me thinking i need a semi auto 0 -
http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=5025117
Just don't bid any more than you really want to pay.
AlleninAlaska
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http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=5028464
I have dealt with this seller quite a bit. He is one of the better ones.
AlleninAlaska
He who dares not offend cannot be honest.
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I don't know how set you are on a 308 but I was faced with the same decision a few months ago when I wanted a semi-auto stainless in 30-06. Luckily remington is making a special edition 7400 30-06 with nickel plated barrel and receiver. If you are interested I can give you the details on getting one of these non-cateloged guns.
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Myself I would go with a bolt gun, But on a hunt about 9 years ago
a friend had an M1 Grand with him and cought some porkers in a valley shaped like a bowel, 5 shots, 5 pigs-
Then he realized, I have lots of cleaning to do.
I still kid him about it (WW II flash back eah?)0
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