New gunfag here. I'm looking to put together the least expensive rifle/optic package in a .308 bolt-action for hunting. Inexpensive but not shoddy and cheap, I'd like it to last a few years, and would appreciate your expert opinions.
Savage Axis II XP
>>28393399
remington 783, they're like $400 or less, optic included
>>28393399
Ruger American
>>28393399
Find something packaged with one of those newfangled redfield scopes
>>28393399
Savage 11
Like the hog hunter with decent scope should be around $600.
>>28393431
I have the revenge on mine
>>28393399
Picture definitely unrelated.
A savage axis with a scope on it.
400 dollars max
>>28393510
He said not shoddy or cheap, at least recommend the axis2
Thanks for the input, /k/!
How about a long eye relief scope? What would be your recommendations?
>>28393621
Not buy one, unless it goes on a pistol
>>28393569
the axis 2 and ruger american are fine out of the box. And at that price range, they are hard to beat.
if you want to start complaining about this or that or want this little thing or another, the price point climbs up there.
>>28393621
jeff cooper gtfo
Savage with a Burris scope -- the latter runs about $150 at Opticsplanet.com.
>>28393399
>Less than $300
Savage Axis XP -- works fine but the scope isn't worth keeping.
>$300 to $500
Savage 11 Trophy Hunter XP -- the scope is actually half-decent. Surprising really.
You'll get a lot of recommendations for Savage because they make cost-effective bolt-actions with good accuracy. The Axis rifles are typically 1 to 1.5 MOA while their higher-end options are typically 1 MOA or better.
