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September 5th, 2019, 06:45 PM #1
Cheapo .308 Hunting Rifle
Savage Axis
Mossberg Patriot
T/C compass
They're all about the same price. I'm leaning torward the Thompson Center.
Which one and why?Last edited by RockIsland; September 5th, 2019 at 07:16 PM.
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September 5th, 2019, 07:01 PM #2
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I have an Axis with heavy barrel. I likey! But I am no pro.
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September 5th, 2019, 07:13 PM #3
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Savage makes a really accurate cheap rifle. I would highly recommend them.
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September 5th, 2019, 08:14 PM #4
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Stevens M200. Basically a no-frills Savage 110. Ramline stock , no Accu-trigger , but sub-1''MOA and about $250.
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September 5th, 2019, 08:14 PM #5Member
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Re: Cheapo .308 Hunting Rifle
I picked up the compass last year.
good enough for hunting. Barrel gets hot quick, so 3 shot groups is what I limit it to.
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September 5th, 2019, 08:18 PM #6
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Love my axis....trigger sucked.
15 dollar kit on ebay....
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September 5th, 2019, 08:40 PM #7Super Member
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Re: Cheapo .308 Hunting Rifle
I will second the T/C Compass(in .308) gets quite hot after 3 rounds. Doesn’t really help grouping accuracy but hunting rifles are usually 1 cold bore shot so it works good for that.
The Savage Axis is ok for the price point. Trigger is terrible. I think if I had to pick out of your 3 listed this would be my pick but I’d be upgrading the trigger and possibly the stock.
No experience with the Mossberg Patriot.
I think the Ruger American is in the same price category. It’s on par with the Axis but trigger is better-ish trigger. I’d probably buy this over the Axis but would still probably want to upgrade it.
Personally though, what I’d really do is find a decent used Remington 700. Don’t want to start a debate though.
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September 5th, 2019, 10:05 PM #8Grand Member
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Re: Cheapo .308 Hunting Rifle
Not 308 but if you're a Veteran offering rebate https://www.jgsales.com/-p-103858.html
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September 6th, 2019, 05:30 AM #9Active Member
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Re: Cheapo .308 Hunting Rifle
Probably all good but I'd go Axis. Savage makes really accurate cheap rifles and has for a long time.
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September 6th, 2019, 06:57 AM #10
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Look at the Ruger American. As a gunsmith who has handled them all, the Ruger is the best of the inexpensive rifles.
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