New bolt action rifle

[Johnny]

Tikka T3, sub moa out of box. Under $600

This is what I would go with.

Or a Model Seven in a 308. I have one. It very light and fast handling. Perfect pack gun in my opinion.

Howa makes a nice compact rifle called a ranchland compact or something like that. They are accurate little guns with the houge overmolded stocks.

 

[7stw]

Johnny and surjimmiy and akguy all have made good suggestions. The howas are real nice they have a combo that runs about 6 with a Japanese scope they're good glass. Savage 10/110 combos will run a tad less. Don't discount a browning abolt either. Next to a pre 64 win and a mark v weatherby they're my favorite action. I'm not a real fan of savage although I'm currently building a 6.5-06 on one. Remington's are solid for what you're looking for also consider a ruger gun site scout rifle they're making a stainless version now. I like mine well. But for optic and mount less than 1k a savage combo of some sort will still leave you with money for ammo. However if I had your requirements I'd buy a rem model seven cdl myself. I prefer a 700 style action over a savage action.


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[MCVetSteve]

Anyone have any experience with the mossberg mvp predator? I like that it takes M1A/M14 style mags. They're cheaper than (most) proprietary magazines from what I've seen

 

[Erick]

Tikka all the way I don't believe you will find a better made gun for the price. You are essentially getting a $1,200 Sako with a few plastic parts. The accuracy, action and trigger will amaze you. Add a Nikon Monarch or M-308 from SWFAs demo list and you are set.
http://www.samplelist.com/Riflescopes-C3391.aspx#Nikon

 

[MoBoost]

I would highly recommend Savage Hog Hunter for your needs; the prices have been climbing on them, but it's still a great value.
https://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?157462-Savage-Hog-Hunter-build

 

[MCVetSteve]

I'd like the hog hunter I think, just to have the option to run iron sights if need be.

 

[GusMan405]

Yeah I've been looking at the trophy hunter xp. What do you think about the scope?

I think the scope is great. Don't get me wrong, there are better scopes out there, but the one that comes on the savage trophy hunter is no slouch.

 

[AKguy1985]

I'd like the hog hunter I think, just to have the option to run iron sights if need be.

Get some see through rings and you could.

 

[MCVetSteve]

Fair point, but I meant more if my scope sh@t the bed out in the field. I could simply remove it and still have a sighting system. And since I've found the hog hunter for $460 on GoG, I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on that one.

 

[MCVetSteve]

Just had an awesome FTF with swampratt (Jeff.) Spent the better part of the day at Lexington slinging lead. He brought two Mossberg ATRs and a Savage 10, and because I didn't want to not contribute I brought my AR, just for fun. Had a great time, and again Jeff, thank you.