Re: I want a new rifle.
Originally Posted by
Squamch
Attributes I'd like-
sub $1200
Removable box mag
Cerakote or similar protection on barrel and action
Synthetic stock of some flavour
Short action
Under 8.5lbs
I fondled a savage 110 hunter xp in .308, and a 110 scout in .308 today. Both bolts felt like I was dragging a stick through a cast iron pipe. Loose, and rough. The short scout rifle seems interesting, for a short, maneuverable rifle in the bush, or in a small truck or boat. How much velocity and accuracy do I loose with that short barrel though? Does it make it harder to find a factory load it likes?
What else should I be looking at? I have a .243 and a 30-06. I'm not stuck on .308 either, but I mainly hunt the Island, so it seems like a good round for the odd trip north, while still not being excessive for local hunts.
So, this is completely outside the box thinking, how about a 44 mag lever, or M77/44 bolt? Both light, fast handling, good for close up shooting, and terrific for bear/blacktail hunting? Just thought I'd be devils advocate? I have a couple short 44 mags, ones a semi auto ruger carbine, and one is a bolt action M77/44. Both are well euipped for 100 yrd shots! Wish I was in the market for a new gun, there is a beauty 9.3x74 on gun nutz i'd love to buy!! Moosin
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