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gunny5
Hey, what are some good .308 rifles for under $800?

-thanks
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  • gunny5
    I forgot to mention I'm looking for a bolt action rifle of that caliber.

    -thanks
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  • moonshine
    lets see

    browning
    weatherby
    remington
    ruger
    winchester
    savage
    kimber
    and on and on
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  • medic07
    First of all...welcome to the nut house.

    Under $800? You left yourself a good range of options:

    Remington 700 series (SPS, BDL)
    Savages with the Accu-trigger
    Tikka T3

    If you want iron sights, that is different...not that many out there anymore.

    What would your primary use be for this rifle? Hunting from treestand, stalking, mountain hunts (elk, mule deer) or something totally different?
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  • gunny5
    Primary use would be hunting deer from a tree stand. The area of which i would be in is woods in norther IL.
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  • gunny5
    Im also a left handed shooter.

    -thanks
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  • medic07
    Any of the major manufacturers would be a safe bet:

    Remington 700
    Ruger Model 77
    Winchester Model 70
    Savage
    Tikka
    Browning A Bolt

    For around $800 you can buy a nice rifle and put a good scope on it.

    The best way to choose is to go to a store and pick up all the different models and see how they shoulder for you...feel if the comb is right for you...does it balance in your hands...is the length of pull good or is it too long/short.

    All the major manufacturers are reliable...how it feels in your hands is what matters.
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  • medic07
    Lefty....

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=84737602

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=84737644

    http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?value=001B&cat_id=035&type_id=026

    http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?value=001B&cat_id=035&type_id=026
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  • catpealer111
    SAVAGE
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  • Cutiegirlracing
    Remington 700's are a nice choice.
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  • Laredo Lefty
    I recommend Rem 700's .... they are reasonably priced and well built. Here are my Rem Lt hand 700's.

    [img][/img]IMG_0036.jpg
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  • Sig220_Ruger77
    Being that you are a Lefty, I am going to say go with a Savage. Great gun for the price and it will leave you a good chunk to spend on some nice glass. And still keep you at your budget in the end.

    Jon
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  • reddnek
    As jon0322 said, Savage is the one for a lefty, nice rifle in anycase
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  • calamitywood
    quote:Originally posted by gunny5
    Primary use would be hunting deer from a tree stand. The area of which i would be in is woods in norther IL.
    when I left Il. deer still had to be taken with a shotgun and slugs. I don't believe it has changed. [:)]
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  • select-fire
    http://dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/Pdfs/IL1007.pdf
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  • Boomerang
    quote:Originally posted by gunny5
    Im also a left handed shooter.

    -thanks
    I believe Illinois no longer permits left handed shooters hunting licenses anymore. As I recall it was about 5 years ago when the state legislature decided that since there were 2 L's in the state, anyone associaed with L's (e.g. lefties) would not be allowed to hunt as it could potentially hurt the image of Illinois being an anti-gun state. Please reference Illinois Gun Laws http://www.isp.state.il.us/docs/ptfire.pdf
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  • ObiWan
    www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=84470247

    Can't beat that. Can get them cheap.
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  • calamitywood
    quote:Originally posted by select-fire
    http://dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/Pdfs/IL1007.pdf
    good information. I think he's still out of luck with the .308 rifle. I didn't know about the handguns though. thanks
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  • Captplaid
    quote:Originally posted by gunny5
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    -thanks


    Now your being difficult.[:p]
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