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CDNN has new Marlin XS 7 in stock 243 only.
I had a Ruger bull barrel 25-06 that was a tack driver, but it was just too heavy for me to haul around the mountains, so I traded it back to my gunsmith friend for a Ruger stainless steel .260, which I wish was a 25-06 but I'm happy with the .260.For the money, its tough to beat a Savage mod. 110.
New stock and scope for the 25-06 mod. 110
I'm looking to get a new bolt action(either223/243/270/308) I haven't decided yet. I'm thinking between savage axis -mossberg patriot- Remington 783 or Marlin xs7 . Does anyone have any experience with them or suggestions on caliber with them I know a few of those don't come in those 4 calibers but I'm open to any please let me know what y'all think
My 2¢.I'm looking for for plinking and casual shooting I am a weekly range goer but not to much bolt action basically have mostly AR's / aks and semi rifles/ lever actions not a expect on bolt actions though
most excellent post. i can agree with most of that post, and say it's pretty much spot on.My 2¢.
Since you did not mention hunting, but just plinking and casual shooting, I would choose the 223, but I would choose one chambered in 5.56. That would give you the option of shooting both rounds without worry.
None of the rifles you mentioned are chambered for the 5.56, so my choices would be the Ruger Gunsite Scout, the Mossberg MVP Patrol, or if money were an consideration, the Ruger American Ranch. The Mossberg would have the advantage of sharing magazines with your AR 15. The Ruger American Ranch is just a fun and handy shooter. The Gunsite Scout it reminds me a whole lot of my favorite bolt rifle, the FR8.
The cartridges you mentioned? 223/5.56 will be the cheapest to shoot. It can be bought as cheaply as the 7.62x39 others have mentioned. The 243 is a very good accurate round. Great for long range, but depending on your definition of accuracy, the barrel could be toast as quickly as 1500 rounds. The 270 is one of the better choices for one who is going to have only one rifle. From varmints to moose, it just works. The 308 is in of my personal favorites, a good accurate round.
I am in much the same boat as you. I am looking for a bolt rifle to plink with, but it will also be used for hunting deer and pigs. I am getting the 308. My rifle choices are the Ruger Gunsite Scout, the Mossberg MVP Patrol, or if I can't round up the needed funds for either, the Ruger American Predator.
On the Black Friday Sales at *ick's Sporting Goods, the Remington 700 ADL w. Bull barrel's are $450. The scope is a throwaway, but the rifle itself is nice. The stock is camo synthetic, but the beavertail adds heft and some rigidity.under $400 i'd buy Model 700's all day long. but, unless they are are used, it's highly unlikely you are going to find any Model 700 for under $400. i was paying right at $500 for bare brand new Remington M700 actions with bolts and triggers from Brownell's.
I have a CZ 527 Varminter with a Sightron SII big sky 6.5-20x42mm AO. It is truly a tack driver. 1:9 twist works well for 300 yard work. They have a CIP chamber, so either .223 or 5.56 is ok.How about the Ruger American, they've been getting good reviews.
If I was getting a range bolt rifle i'd spend the extra cash and get a CZ 527 Carbine, 7.62X39.
Can pick up a 440rd spam can of surplus 7.62x39 Combloc and there is your cheap Blamo-Ammo.
The big issue with the 7.62x39 is range. An often overlooked company that was been around over 100 years is Zastava. Great rifles. Both the M70 and M85 lines are superb.The next bolt gun I buy will be a CZ carbine in 7.62x39.
Remington sold the Model 798 and 799 from 2006 to 2008, and those were manufactured by Zastava for Remington. they were really nice looking and decently accurate rifles. shame that Remington discontinues importing them.I have a CZ 527 Varminter with a Sightron SII big sky 6.5-20x42mm AO. It is truly a tack driver. 1:9 twist works well for 300 yard work. They have a CIP chamber, so either .223 or 5.56 is ok.
The big issue with the 7.62x39 is range. An often overlooked company that was been around over 100 years is Zastava. Great rifles. Both the M70 and M85 lines are superb.
http://www.zastava-arms.rs/en/civilianproduct/sporting-rifle-m85
The Mossberg Patriot is an outstanding choice! It's lightweight, and has all the features you'll want such as an adjustable trigger. I have the Patriot in .338 Winchester Magnum....I mean WHY go with the relatively limited .308 simply because it's the "standard?"I'm looking to get a new bolt action(either223/243/270/308) I haven't decided yet. I'm thinking between savage axis -mossberg patriot- Remington 783 or Marlin xs7 . Does anyone have any experience with them or suggestions on caliber with them I know a few of those don't come in those 4 calibers but I'm open to any please let me know what y'all think
Wonderful cartridge, but not what I would want for punching holes in paper. Expensive compared to the cartridges mentioned by the OP. Plus the recoil difference.The Mossberg Patriot is an outstanding choice! It's lightweight, and has all the features you'll want such as an adjustable trigger. I have the Patriot in .338 Winchester Magnum....I mean WHY go with the relatively limited .308 simply because it's the "standard?"
The .338 WinMag hits with over 1000 lb-ft of KE MORE and extends the range at which one can take shots....which is exactly why the .338 Lapua came to town, though all those who have .338 WinMags will be surprised at what their rifles "can" do when they put in the effort.
if you are shooting long range, and are only punching paper, or hitting steel, why does a person need the extra 1000 lb.-ft. of energy? they don't.The Mossberg Patriot is an outstanding choice! It's lightweight, and has all the features you'll want such as an adjustable trigger. I have the Patriot in .338 Winchester Magnum....I mean WHY go with the relatively limited .308 simply because it's the "standard?"
The .338 WinMag hits with over 1000 lb-ft of KE MORE and extends the range at which one can take shots....which is exactly why the .338 Lapua came to town, though all those who have .338 WinMags will be surprised at what their rifles "can" do when they put in the effort.
Winchester realized the quality of a European Mauser design and jumped in bed with FN to make the M70. I love my Mausers. Don't get me wrong, one of my favorite hunters is an older early 1990's Savage 110 in 7mm Rem Mag, pre accu trigger. But is is the only hunter I have that is not a Mauser action. There was a time you could buy really nice Swede Sporting Mausers cheaper then a mid priced U.S. made rifle. The best deal I ever got was a 1962 Husqvarna 1600 small ring Mauser in 6.5x55 That I bought in 2000-2004 for $369.00, It has 150 yard express sights and was drilled and taped at the factory. I wears a simple 4x32mm ballistic plex reticule scope. The whole package including scope is just under 7lb with a 23.5" barrel. You can find similar rifles in gun shops from time to time. They usually have no idea what it is truly worth and it can be bought fairly cheap.Remington sold the Model 798 and 799 from 2006 to 2008, and those were manufactured by Zastava for Remington. they were really nice looking and decently accurate rifles. shame that Remington discontinues importing them.
I guess you'd be SOL if Wally World closed their doors. You seem to think that's the only place to buy ammo,well it is,if you like shooting the bargin bin stuff.At WM tonight for an ammo run. Messing around with the AR-10 at the range and needed some basic hunting ammo.
.308 Win 150gr was in stock, and several flavors available. Zero 6.5 Creedmore to be had. Didn't look, but doubtful there was any .338 Win mag either. Recoil kills precision shooting and is a great way to develop a flinch. Sore shoulders make shooting not fun. My Federal ammo, a whopping 17.82. Less than $1 a round. No way Id go for an esoteric caliber on a hunting rifle. More abusive, more expensive, reduces no. of shots practiced with, develops a flinch, and no way to re-supply quickly.
WM did have a Remington 700 ADL with thin barrel and synthetic stock for $379.
I am thinking about a new concept in stocks. Something natural, light-weight, recyclable, holds up to all weather and looks good.....Wood! What if we made rifle stocks outta wood? Oak, pine maybe....No I got it...Walnut! Naw, it will never catch on....Mr. Sniper, this a very common problem with many factory synthetic stocks. they can fixed in the manner you suggest. i have used epoxy and steel rods to reinforce several of mine in the past.
synthetic covers a variety of materials other than wood stocks. most of the factory ones are injection molded plastic. simply because it's cheap and it works decently for it's application. now some of the higher end hunting rifles use such materials as Kevlar, or fiberglass or other exotic materials, that are much stiffer and even heavier than injection molded plastic. but they also much more expensive to make due to the materials and time spent to make them.