308 Rifle

[walshie 2,804]

I'm just toying with getting a 308 to fill the last slot on my ticket.

 

I've looked at a Tikka T3 (1:11" twist) and a Remington 700 (1:12" twist) so they're similar-ish, but there is an enormous amount of barrel lengths to go for from 20" to 26" on various different models.

 

I'm not limiting my choices to the 2 makes above. They're just the ones i've looked at.

 

Any advice on the pros/cons much appreciated.

 

 

[paulus 26]

http://www.blaser.de/index.php?id=1323&L=1

[walshie 2,804]

Cheers Paulus. As I normally say.....I wasn't thinking fo spending THAT kind of money.

[charlie caller 3,654]

Have a serious look at Howa/Weatherby vanguard too, seriously well engineered rifles, and brilliant value too.

[Born Hunter 17,751]

You're looking at very similar stuff to what I hopefully will be in January mate. Be interesting to see how this thread pans out.

 

I quite fancy either the Remmy 700 or Howa in 25-06 with something like a S&B 10x50........ Something that ain't gonna cost the Earth but isn't a compromise on performance.

Edited April 7, 2014 by Born Hunter

[walshie 2,804]

You're looking at very similar stuff to what I hopefully will be in January mate. Be interesting to see how this thread pans out.

 

I quite fancy either the Remmy 700 or Howa in 25-06 with something like a S&B 10x50........ Something that ain't gonna cost the Earth but isn't a compromise on performance.

 

Yeah. I've got a Tikka T3 in .223 with a nice short barrel and a Docter Optics 8x56, but I wondered if a 308 needs a bit more barrel length.

[Born Hunter 17,751]

Dunno if this is any good to you, http://www.fieldandstream.com/answers/guns/rifles/shooting-tips/there-optimum-barrel-length-308-win-i-am-contemplating-purchase-an

 

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[walshie 2,804]

BH. You're the boffin. Can't you just work out the different muzzle velocities for different barrel lengths for me?

[Born Hunter 17,751]

I'm more of an experimental Physicist, I don't trust models or theory very much, lol. I need a 30" remmy and a hacksaw....... I'll get back to you with my findings. LOL

[CharlieT 32]

BH. You're the boffin. Can't you just work out the different muzzle velocities for different barrel lengths for me?

 

As a very rough ballpark figure recon to loose 20fps for every inch you chop.

[oxo 441]

Had a Howa Varmint 308 that I had cut from 24" to 18" as it was a pain in the arse with a mod on stalking, shot it out to 400 on the range and deer fell over ok too, if you reload any loss on fps can be made up.

[Deker 3,478]

I have Tikkas in .223 and .243 and was advised against a Remington 700 in .308 due to it being so inferior to the Tikka.

I was a little nervous but after a good look around went for one, that was 6-7 years ago, barrel length was an immediate issue and I had about 3.5-4" (can't remember exactly now) cut straight off the barrel, the stock is original, as is the whole of the rest of the rifle, and it is has the X-Mark Pro trigger.



It does for me and delivers PRVI 150g SP to 1" all day! I hate floor plates though, give me a magazine every time, that is my only niggle. I am yet to find the parts that are so inferior to the Tikkas.

Edited April 12, 2014 by Deker