Bolt action rifle recommendations?

bblhead672 · 03-05-2018, 16:51

After reading the Dimocrats latest bill wanting to ban nearly all semi-auto rifles, pistols and shotguns, I have been thinking about adding a bolt action rifle to my small collection of assorted semi-auto firearms.

Have long considered getting one in .308, but the 6.5 Creedmore has shown up a lot in reading lately. My biggest hesitation in something other than .308 would be possible limitations in reloading ammo should there be an issue with readily available new ammo. (Reloading is another new interest but won't get two lines of questioning going in one thread).

Looking for recommendations on accurate long distance (200-800 yards capable whether I'm capable of hitting beyond 200!) at various price points for someone to get started. Reasonably priced optics as well.

If anyone is willing to provide some knowledge on current offerings I am grateful.

pyreaux · 03-05-2018, 17:08

Check out fierce firearms - for higher end production
Don't own one, but I have coworkers that do and have handle their rifles and talked to their company reps. Seem to be good folks.

I've got a Rem 700 VSF with HS Precision or similar stock from factory (now discontinued); I've had very good luck with it other than trigger recall.

Be careful with some of the hogue stocks and handle them in person if possible. I've found some that seemed too flexible to use a bipod and not contact the barrel. I believe they've since stiffened these stocks

When looking, I also considered Ruger, Sako, and Tikka. Fierce wasn't around and I ended up finding the Rem lefty in Stock.

JJ_BPK · 03-06-2018, 05:48

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Originally Posted by Brush Okie

A lot of good options. 308 is not the best but will work. I prefer the 30-06 since it has better performance without the cost or recoil of the 300 win mag. A good 30-06 with 175 gr will get you to 800 easy and a 190 gr match is a good 1000 yard bullet.

Agreed with BO

But before you buy the hammer.
What is the size of the nail?? Or is it a bolt??

What are you using the weapon for?

Hunting, Target Shooting, Match shooting,
If hunting what is the size is the game
How far are you humping the hammer

If you say yes to more than one,, you need more than one hammer

Join the club..

Combat Diver · 03-06-2018, 07:00

Suggest either a M1903A3 or M1917. Capable out to 1000 yds if you can, takes stripper clips and mounts a bayonet.

CD

bblhead672 · 03-06-2018, 08:46

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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK

Agreed with BO

But before you buy the hammer.
What is the size of the nail?? Or is it a bolt??

What are you using the weapon for?

Hunting, Target Shooting, Match shooting,
If hunting what is the size is the game
How far are you humping the hammer

If you say yes to more than one,, you need more than one hammer

Join the club..

Target shooting for proficiency and hunting any size North American game animal, including predators whether 4 or 2 legged.

I remember reading/hearing for years that 30.06 is the most popular cartridge in America, don't know if that is still the case.

Thanks for the responses.

**Team Sergeant** · 03-06-2018, 11:16

If you're a newbie with bolt guns then a .308 is a very good choice in cal and a you will not go wrong with a Rem 700.

.308 for a hundred reasons number one being, availability, number two, variety.

bblhead672 · 03-06-2018, 11:55

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Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

If you're a newbie with bolt guns then a .308 is a very good choice in cal and a you will not go wrong with a Rem 700.

.308 for a hundred reasons number one being, availability, number two, variety.

Are there specific models of Rem 700 you would recommend? I ask because I see a lot of negative stuff about quality of Rem 700's in recent years.