School me on bolts like the Remington 700

[LPMan59]

I'm an AR guy but I'm getting the itch for a bolt gun. I think I'd like to try my hand at some longer range shooting. Is the Remington 700 in .308 the standard? I see there are a ton of options with that model alone. Let's say the budget is around $1000 for the rifle.

im also intrigued by the ruger scout. I know that one isn't a so much a long range rifle in so much as a jack of all trades.

Thoughts?

 

[NyleRN]

Buy a savage 10T in 308. The new Remington has fallen off the wagon unless you want to spend a lot money to make them right.

ETA: $1000 for just the rifle without optic? The savage 10 HS precision model will run circles around the new Remy 700

 

[LPMan59]

Thanks for the advice! I mentioned the 700 since it's about the only 308 bolt I knew the name of . Off to google!

 

[Jeepster48439]

Take a look at the Ruger American. Only shot it in 44Mag. I was impressed with its shootability, the ease of its action and its accuracy for a stock rifle. I use a Mossberg 1500 in 30-06 for deer hunting.Mine is made by Howa. Great rifle. Very accurate. I would recommend a Howa to anyone. My hunting partner loves the CZ bolt-actions. I think he owns one in every caliber that the made. He loves the set trigger of the CZ. Me.. Not so much.

 

[tacticalmaster45]

I have a Rem 700 Police 308 and have shot a couple five inch groups at 500 yards with it. They are quality bot guns considering the price in my opinion. You should also consider the new Ruger RPR though - I have heard great things about it and it should be in your price range.

 

[Bfish]

You should also consider the Ruger Precision Rifle. You get a lot of rifle for you money and it can be had for right around $1,000. Maybe a touch over your budget but it would be worth it. Should be under $1100 out the door if you find the right price.

 

[oldpink]

Get a tang safety Ruger M77 and enjoy yourself.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

A bolt like the Remington 700?

So, you want to know about 60 degree bolts? I don't understand.

 

[GeorgiaBoy]

Buy a savage 10T in 308. The new Remington has fallen off the wagon unless you want to spend a lot money to make them right.

ETA: $1000 for just the rifle without optic? The savage 10 HS precision model will run circles around the new Remy 700

Savage is the way to go

 

[LPMan59]

A bolt like the Remington 700?

So, you want to know about 60 degree bolts? I don't understand.

Whats a good bolt action in 308 for a guy who only owns ar15s? Try my hand at shooting farther than 200-300 yards

 

[ChristianPatriot]

What's the intended use? What kind of distance do you have access to? Is the $1,000 for the rifle only? Is there a reason you're limiting yourself to .308? How precise do you want/need to be?

 

[bulletsmith]

I'd like to offer my story as a warning.

I went with a nice Rem 700 in .308. It's a great shooting gun with a heavy, fluted, stainless barrel (so it's pretty). After a year and just over 1000 rounds through it, I'm starting to feel pretty comfortable with the whole process of shooting it. I really love this rifle.

It's getting to the point though where I'm starting to question if the group size is still a function of human error, or am I starting to reach the accuracy limits of the rifle? My next step? I'm looking at a new barrel, which would go off to a gunsmith to be chambered, threaded, and installed on my action. There is no way I would do that without having the factory action trued. I think you see where this is going...

For the money I will end up with in this gun, I probably could have chosen a rifle that had all this stuff done already and been time and money ahead.

Choose wisely.

 

[Hookeye]

If you don't reload this past 300yd stuff is probably going to be nothing more than casual fun.

Have had good luck with tweaking sporter 700's to half inchers. Good enough for chucks and yotes to 400

 

[LPMan59]

What's the intended use? What kind of distance do you have access to? Is the $1,000 for the rifle only? Is there a reason you're limiting yourself to .308? How precise do you want/need to be?

i picked 308 because it a common caliber that's always available. And even though I'm not a hunter, I do have relatives in other states that are, so that's always a possibility.

im just looking for something new to try. Maybe something to hit paper at 600-800 yards. If I get could get away with glass and rifle for a grand that would be great but I know how pricey optics can be.

 

[NyleRN]

i picked 308 because it a common caliber that's always available. And even though I'm not a hunter, I do have relatives in other states that are, so that's always a possibility.

im just looking for something new to try. Maybe something to hit paper at 600-800 yards. If I get could get away with glass and rifle for a grand that would be great but I know how pricey optics can be.

Buy a Ruger American in 6.5 Creedmoor then do a review on it so I can decide whether or not to buy one. In all seriousness the 6.5CM is the new 308 only a little better.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

i picked 308 because it a common caliber that's always available. And even though I'm not a hunter, I do have relatives in other states that are, so that's always a possibility.

im just looking for something new to try. Maybe something to hit paper at 600-800 yards. If I get could get away with glass and rifle for a grand that would be great but I know how pricey optics can be.

600-800 is a good goal to have. "Environmentals" become more important the further out you try to go. Investing in a good Kestrel weather meter will go a long way to helping your cause if you don't have one already. A strong spotting scope is necessary at those distances as well to be able to see where (if) you impacted on target. If you don't reload, then you're stuck with whatever you can find/afford. 175gr FGMM is a popular choice in .308, but there are other match grade options. I've shot Remy's and Savages and haven't seen a difference on paper. With either manufacturer, I would spring for ones with the HS Precision or similar stocks. The 700P's are good. 700 5R's are good. The Savage Model 10 and 12 lines with the HS stocks are good.

Optics is a whole other discussion.

 

[LPMan59]

 

[1911ly]

i picked 308 because it a common caliber that's always available. And even though I'm not a hunter, I do have relatives in other states that are, so that's always a possibility.

im just looking for something new to try. Maybe something to hit paper at 600-800 yards. If I get could get away with glass and rifle for a grand that would be great but I know how pricey optics can be.

Wrong. 308 disappears fast at election time as does most ammo with the exception of 243,270 and 30-06. I found those on the shelf every time I looked for ammo. My first 700 was a 30-06. If you are planning on getting a 308 rifle, stock up a bit. Or do as I do, reload. But get your brass, powders and primers now.

I am a 700 fan. I have bought 700's over the years. I have had issue with 2 700's that were of the same type and caliber. They do have a quality control issue with some versions. But look at Marlin and some other guns. Remington does have great CS and promptly fixes and returns guns usually with out question.

One of the things that sold me on the 700 action was the availability of aftermarket upgrades. Barrels triggers stocks of all kinds. And the fact they are American made. I like my 700's my second choice would probably be a Winchester Model 70.

 

[LPMan59]

.308 was always available at Walmart post 2008 election and post sandy hook. That and .40s&w

too late now

 

[Dead Duck]

Rem 700 Police to start. You can add everything depending on your budget.


Hint- You can also get the Rem 700 Police in .338 Lapua Magnum. If you can afford the ammo...