Re: Looking for basic bolt gun
The Remington 788 is the forgotten gem of Rem bolt guns. I have a 243 & 308. Both are absolutely incredible to carry and are very accurate! Bolts are smooth but in 308 with their light stocks, they have more kick than a 700 does. They are harder to find on the used racks because most hunters know how well they shoot and how strong the actions are.
Re: Looking for basic bolt gun
Had a Rem 788 in .308 that was a hand-me-down from the FIL. Wouldn't consistently chamber 7.62 and had to send it to a gunsmith to get the bolt handle fixed. Evidently that was a common problem with the 788. Very accurate with anything it would feed, though. Took a couple deer with it and passed it on.
Re: Looking for basic bolt gun
Whatever you do, stay away from the scope combo deals. You'll never get a quality scope that way. It doesn't matter what you choose, if you put a $100 piece of crap scope on it it will only shoot like a $100 piece of crap rifle.
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I ended up with a Savage 110 Switchback. I like that it has a box magazine, threaded barrel, Accutrigger and comes with a full pic rail. I went to the store thinking I was going to walk out with a Howa Hogue but to my surprise I hated the Hogue stock, it was way too sticky and it didn't have a removable magazine My second choice was a CVA for a few bucks less but it didn't have a threaded barrel. I loved the way the CVA felt and looked though.
Anyway, now I start researching rings and scopes.
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What no love for Thompson Center Venture? You get an accurate rifle, 5r rifling for easy cleaning and weather shield protection for 470 bucks.
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ray h
Anyway, now I start researching rings and scopes.
May I recommend a Vortex Diamond back?
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Qtrborecrazy
What no love for Thompson Center Venture? You get an accurate rifle, 5r rifling for easy cleaning and weather shield protection for 470 bucks.
There are a ton of good rifles in this category, no hate for the T/C, it's just one of many I didn't have a chance to handle.
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May I recommend a Vortex Diamond back?
The Diamondback has come up a couple of times. The guys behind the counter where I bought the rifle recommended it also.
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ray h
The Diamondback has come up a couple of times. The guys behind the counter where I bought the rifle recommended it also.
The Vortex has a great warranty.
You'll probably need it.
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Ok, I've got a Vortex Crossfire II, 4-12X50 AO on the way. I went with the Crossfire over the Diamondback because of the better eye relief of the Crossfire.