Can you recommend a good quality all around rifle?

Question

Hunting, Plinking, Targets at the range. Probably in a .308 or .30-06. Looking for a 500-800 dollar range. My father owns an M1 Garand and I think it would be nice to own one but I wouldn't want to restore an old one and I believe newer ones are out of my price range.

I already own a Ruger10/22, Savage Single Shot 12 gauge shotgun, S&W .357 magnum.

Shotguns aren't really my thing and I want something with more power than the 22 for hunting.

Answer 1

Bound's hubby here:

Your wish list is rather broad. Some states do not allow the use of semi-autos for hunting, so I won't recommend one. The .308 is a great all around cartridge, just like a .38 Special. For target shooting (non-competition), plinking and hunting I'd recommend a Remington 700 VLS Varmint rifle. This rifle would allow you to shoot any site matches at 1000 yardsand would be accurate enough for the range and field. It will always test your skill. I have one for 1000 yard shooting and would use it for hunting. One of the thrills of this rifle includes building and testing ammunition for accuracy.

You should be able to get a 700 VLS for about $650, you can get a decent scope for $150 and upgrade your scope as your wallet allows you.

Your wishlist demands a flexible rifle. I think the 700 Varmint, while it seems a speciality rifle, will fit this bill.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Since you specified .308 or .30-06 I won't recommend shotguns or rimfires. You are correct about the Garand being price-prohibited. If you don't have to have an auto-loader than the Remington 700 series rifle is top-of-the-line. It is available in all standard centerfire cartridges and most magnums.

The Ruger 77 is also worth looking into. If you don't mind a single-shot the Ruger #1 is also top-of-the-line. I don't own a 77 but have a #1 in .458 Winchester Magnum and I love it. The most accurate out-of-the-box centerfire rifle I have ever owned is a Remington .25-06 Model 700 ADL purchased new in 1974. I can highly recommend the Remington 700 and #1 Ruger. Friends who own Ruger Model 77 also highly recommend this rifle.

Good luck.

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Answer 3

I'd go with the .308. I know Savage makes a 5 shot bolt action in .300 and .308 I believe. It's mostly plastic, so it's lightweight in comparison to hauling a Garand around the woods all day. Plus .308 will knock down anything you shoot at, ammo is relatively cheap and it's still plinkable.

Answer 4

It sounds like you want vanilla ice cream. Nothing wrong with that. A Remington 700 or Ruger 77 in 308 Win or 30-06 is something nobody would be ashamed to own, and it'll punch nice holes in anything from paper to an elk with perfect satisfaction.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Try a Ruger Mini-30. (7.62x39mm) You can get one new for under $650.
I wouldn't call .308 or .30-06 an all around caliber. Recoil in a bolt action is punishing enough, and that caliber in semi-auto rifles are very expensive. You can use the mini-30 for home defense, plinking, hunting, etc.

Answer 7

I would recommend the TC Encore in 308, that you can buy other barrels for other calibers as in other rifle, shot gun and muzzle loader, and you are only out the price of the barrel to have an all new weapon system.
This concept opens up a new world in hunting,
It is the best of both worlds it is a single shot rifle that can be changed over to a single shot pistol in just minutes, and one of the most accurate out of the box rifles you can get for the money.
Thompson /Center has a life time warranty.
Link attached

http://www.tcarms.com/firearms/encore.php


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Answer 8

Savage makes good cheap rifles with their "accu-trigger" The come in a variety of calibers.

My friends little bro has a Browning A-bolt in .300WSM. This is a small gun and has the pwr of a .300Win Mag and is so light and compact I think I want to get one 'cause it's perfect for hiking up and down mountains elk hunting!

A-bolts are a good gun in your price range. Of course they are also offered in your requested calibers.

Remington has some semi-auto .30-06's that R nice.

Answer 9

go for an SKS they are cheap and very durable and for less than $500 you can get the rifle and fully customize the stock and anything else. Most gun mags like Shotgun News have adds for SKSs starting as low as $79-$109 you will have to do some cleaning of the gun. A new stock if you want one will run less than $100 and a 30 round clip should be less than $20 That's a complete customized rifle for less than $250. And with the money you save on the larger caliber rifle you can go buy a Ruger 10/22 caliber for plinking.

Answer 10

You could get a great rifle with a scope for that price range. I own remington bdl 270. I've killed alot of game with it and have never had any problems. You could get a much nicer gun if you shop around. Don't dismiss getting a used one. You could get one hell of deal for the amount of money your willing to pay. Especially now that hunting season is winding down. Good luck.