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<blockquote data-quote="ogreshooter" data-source="post: 875050" data-attributes="member: 16647"><p>I know that cost is always a consideration. Having raised my family, I know that your ideal hunting rifle is more of a dream than a reality.</p><p></p><p>Like LaHunter said, perhaps the 308 is not quite enough rifle for your needs. This is based on your mention of going to Alaska to hunt sometime. 308 just does not have the juice needed for Alaska game. Continental 48? Darn right! Alaska? Not so much.</p><p></p><p>Some other considerations are:</p><p>Do you reload? Or will you just be shooting factory ammo?</p><p>What is your grand total budget for rifle, scope, mount and rings?</p><p></p><p>If I am guessing, I see that the link you posted mention about $1000 for a rifle. If that is the case, I think you should look elsewhere.</p><p></p><p>First, check out the for sale section here and on other websites. Often times you can get a semi-custom rifle, or at least a higher end stock rifle, for under that budget with LOTS of life left.</p><p></p><p>If that is not your cup of tea, check out Remington (I mention that because I work almost exclusively on Remington 700 rifles) and I really like the bolt and trigger over a Savage action. Savage is OK, but I do not like the feel of the bolt and I do NOT like the trigger. </p><p></p><p>As for caliber, go hit your local sporting goods store and see what ammo is available in your area. I would, in honest, step up to a long action (like a 30-06) or a short mag (I prefer a 7WSM). My boss just took his 7WSM to Africa and took EVERY animal he wanted. I only mention that because African game is tough, and if a reasonable caliber works there, it WILL work in Alaska.</p><p></p><p>I know it is a lot to digest and consider. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. You can also PM me here and I can help you with other suggestions, perhaps even finding you YOUR rifle.</p><p></p><p>Jason Klein</p><p>Grim Reaper Tactical</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ogreshooter, post: 875050, member: 16647"] I know that cost is always a consideration. Having raised my family, I know that your ideal hunting rifle is more of a dream than a reality. Like LaHunter said, perhaps the 308 is not quite enough rifle for your needs. This is based on your mention of going to Alaska to hunt sometime. 308 just does not have the juice needed for Alaska game. Continental 48? Darn right! Alaska? Not so much. Some other considerations are: Do you reload? Or will you just be shooting factory ammo? What is your grand total budget for rifle, scope, mount and rings? If I am guessing, I see that the link you posted mention about $1000 for a rifle. If that is the case, I think you should look elsewhere. First, check out the for sale section here and on other websites. Often times you can get a semi-custom rifle, or at least a higher end stock rifle, for under that budget with LOTS of life left. If that is not your cup of tea, check out Remington (I mention that because I work almost exclusively on Remington 700 rifles) and I really like the bolt and trigger over a Savage action. Savage is OK, but I do not like the feel of the bolt and I do NOT like the trigger. As for caliber, go hit your local sporting goods store and see what ammo is available in your area. I would, in honest, step up to a long action (like a 30-06) or a short mag (I prefer a 7WSM). My boss just took his 7WSM to Africa and took EVERY animal he wanted. I only mention that because African game is tough, and if a reasonable caliber works there, it WILL work in Alaska. I know it is a lot to digest and consider. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. You can also PM me here and I can help you with other suggestions, perhaps even finding you YOUR rifle. Jason Klein Grim Reaper Tactical [/QUOTE]
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