Light/Compact Stainless Rifle?

• Nov 18, 2007

• #1

Blue Iron

Banned

I'm looking a short, light/compact SS/Syn. Rifle in .308 Wanting to keep it around $550, doesn't have to be new, I'd really rather find a used one. What would be ya'll suggestions? I've always been partial to Remington, but I'm open minded.

 

• Nov 18, 2007

• #2

QuakerBoy

Senior Member

remington mod 7, ruger makes a lightweight rifle, weatherby makes a mkV lightweight.

not sure what winchester has available.

 

• Nov 18, 2007

• #3

Eddy M.

GONetwork Member

how about a 39" overall length-24" barrel (breech to muzzle)--equipped with synthetic stock,rubber sling/strap, Leupold VX-II 2.5 X 8 scope( iron sights still present), and wearing a buttstock ammo carrier with 10 rounds in it--- total weight 7.5-8 lbs------------------------------- A TC Encore and with a fluted Pro Hunter barrel a little lighter-- and there are some up for sale here on Woodys

 

• Nov 18, 2007

• #4

Blue Iron

Banned

Eddy M. said:

how about a 39" overall length-24" barrel (breech to muzzle)--equipped with synthetic stock,rubber sling/strap, Leupold VX-II 2.5 X 8 scope( iron sights still present), and wearing a buttstock ammo carrier with 10 rounds in it--- total weight 7.5-8 lbs------------------------------- A TC Encore and with a fluted Pro Hunter barrel a little lighter-- and there are some up for sale here on Woodys

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Looking for a Bolt Rifle, if I was going to go the Single Shot route it would be a Handi-Rifle SS/Syn. Better accuracy and about 1/3 the price. WAY Cheaper barrels, that yes I know have to be fitted at the factory, but that 1 minor inconvenience is far outweighed by the plus's.

 

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• Nov 18, 2007

• #5

Texas Bill

Senior Member

Compact .308

In a bolt gun Ruger has a nice M-77. I think it is the CMSR. Very light and compact. Love mine.

 

• Nov 18, 2007

• #6

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Stan in SC

Senior Member

In 1992 I received a Remington Model 7 in .308 for a Christmas present.Since then I have killed many deer with it.In my estimation the Model Seven is one of the best deer rifles ever made.Light,handy,accurate and dependable.

Stan

 

• Nov 18, 2007

• #7

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257 roberts

Senior Member

Texas Bill said:

In a bolt gun Ruger has a nice M-77. I think it is the CMSR. Very light and compact. Love mine.

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Another vote for Ruger!!!

 

• Nov 18, 2007

• #8

Hunter Blair

Senior Member

the model 7 is great... i had one and traded it and i kick myself every day.....

 

• Nov 18, 2007

• #9

Bruz

Gone but not forgotten

I love Remington but I'm really impressed with my 2 Rugers. They both shoot sub MOA with zero modifications. My next new rifle will be a Ruger SS Compact in .243 for Carli. I went to Shulers and held one the other day and was thoroughly impressed......Mauser type CRF, short, light and handy.

Robert

 

• Nov 18, 2007

• #10

Blue Iron

Banned

How much is that SS Compact at Schulers Bruz?

 

• Nov 18, 2007

• #11

7Mag Hunter

Senior Member

Take a look at the Sako T-3 stainless.....Barrel might be a bit
long for "compact", but excellent in all other aspects...
In your price range....

 

• Nov 18, 2007

• #12

Bruz

Gone but not forgotten

Blue Iron said:

How much is that SS Compact at Schulers Bruz?

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$529 I believe.

 

• Nov 19, 2007

• #13

Blue Iron

Banned

Bruz said:

$529 I believe.

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Thats not bad, Where exactly is Schulers?

 

• Nov 19, 2007

• #14

Bruz

Gone but not forgotten

Blue Iron said:

Thats not bad, Where exactly is Schulers?

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Blue Iron,

There are 2. One is in Gainesville and the other is in Commerce. Great folks to deal with and their rifle inventory is on the floor s you can browse without taking a number. Even if I can find a new rifle cheaper I will buy from them.........As long as the price is close and they will match most times.

Robert

 

• Nov 19, 2007

• #15

Doc_Holliday23

Senior Member

this Ruger is sweet... http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=7965&return=Y

 

• Nov 20, 2007

• #16

deadend

Senior Member

And Ruger throws in scope rings for that price which will save you about $60.

 

• Nov 20, 2007

• #17

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captbrian

Senior Member

take a look at the savage weather warrior series. short, light, easy to handle, and the accu-trigger. less than $500 to boot.

 

• Nov 20, 2007

• #18

FERAL ONE

Shutter Mushin' Mod

blue, i love my stainless sb2 handi in 270. i think it was 240.00 new. you still have money left over for a good scope!!! ---- lighter than a bolt too.

 

• Nov 20, 2007

• #19

Blue Iron

Banned

FERAL ONE said:

blue, i love my stainless sb2 handi in 270. i think it was 240.00 new. you still have money left over for a good scope!!! ---- lighter than a bolt too.

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I was SERIOUSLY thinking about going the Handi route. I've already got a laminated/blue '06, but a SS/Syn. .308 would be sweeet.

 

• Nov 21, 2007

• #20

Dub

Senior Member

I have a Remington Model 7 stainless/synthetic 20" barreled gun that I've really enjoyed.

It's accurate beyond my every expectation and a very handy little package. I recomend them highly. Not a bad factory stock, either. Excellent gripping texture.