Bolt gun in .308

[NGIB]

My daughter is looking for a decent bolt gun in .308 for her husband. I know exactly nothing about bolt guns so I'm not much help. I know she wants to spend < $500 on one, used if possible to get more value, and the question is what is a quality rifle gun in this price range? Anybody in SE GA with something good for sale PM me...

 

[Constitution Hour]

depends on the desired usage I suppose. Should be able to find Tika or a Remmy for that $$. I doubt you will find one with optics or anything other than just a rifle for that money unless it is one that was a package deal. They use really cheap scopes on those.

 

[NGIB]

My SIL likes to hunt (he was raised in WV) and enjoys shooting at longer distances up to maybe 500 yards. Optics are something he can decide on later IMHO...

 

[EugenFJR]

If you can, try to find a Savage package deal it will come with a scope...I'm going to assume he wants it for hunting. If he is looking for a taticool heavy barrel gun, you might find a Savage or Remington in that price range if you get lucky.

 

[Sig Guy]

It's really hard to beat a Savage or a Marlin X series bolt guns.
The Marlin is basically a Savage, has the same Accu-trigger and very smooth action.
Both are dead nuts accurate, I had two in .270 and the rifle can shoot better than I can.
I bought both of mine used for $300 each with scopes, seen a new Marlin XS7 .308 in a local shop for $350 without a scope.
Savage's usually run in that price range also.

 

[Springfield 1911]

Ruger American is a great american made rifle for the money(about $350). Savage also makes a good rifle. I have a Howa in 308 that does some fairly amazing stuff with my handloads.

 

[Camp18]

I just bought a Thompson center venture for 430 in 308 and I love it, great shooter and guarantees under 1" moa out of the box

 

[Sig Guy]

Another one I'll recommend, although most people look down their nose at them because it's an "entry" level rifle, is the Mossberg 100ATR.
Notice I didn't call it cheap, even though they can be had for $225 out the door from your local Academy sports.
They are real shooters, if I can get the cross hairs on it, it's down with this weapon.
Iused mine as my go to hunting rifle and I've taken several deer with it, now I take it when it's raining, they have a matte type cerakote finish and will not rust.
Here's a pic of my Mossberg 100 ATR chambered in .308 when I sighted it, factory scope.

 

[NGIB]

Well, I just listed a pistol for trade to see if I can snag something decent. I'd just gift it to my daughter (thru her FFL of course) and that would make her very happy...

 

[Constitution Hour]

http://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/332966-FS-FT-Remington-700?p=1801002#post1801002 this would be a good one