Thread: What 308 to buy

Originally Posted by Gibo

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Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

I will get mine to talk to your one, so we can be cordial

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Funny looking sako


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Originally Posted by buzzmann

Funny looking sako


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It would have been a Sako but none were made in 7mmsaum


It took me a few years before I converted 7mm08 Sakos to saum and then I was away harvesting

If its your one gun solution, I'd be inclined to go with a 20 inch barrel. Tikka are good value and shoot. I've got a bergara ext hunter, heavier but shoots and has a floor plate mag now.
No experience with the light weight Howas.

If you’re willing to spend about 2 thou on a scope the GPO Spectra 1-8x24i would do everything you want. Nice and compact compared to 3-18x44i. Matches Howa Superlight well.

Sako finnlight 85 would be my go to if you can find one but a good would be good aswell


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I'm just not convinced on the Howa Superlite which is a shame because it ticked every box for me when I was rifle shopping last year. The stock is not great. I know it doesn't bother other forum members, but it bothers me. Also shooting a rifle, any rifle that light accurately at the distances the OP talks about is going to be a challenge.I would say the Tikka Bush Hunter, not because I'm a Tikka fan boy, but because it ticks all the boxes. That said, if being lightweight is really important, then go Howa Superlite.

Thanks, this is good value discussion.
This scope (thanks whanahuia)GPO CENTURI 3-12x44i G4i 2FP
Paired with a new tikka bush hunter. Or howa, still haven't decided. Will probably go to a shop that has both and hold them, that will probably tell me.
Either option seems like a good combo.

Originally Posted by Brad S

Thanks, this is good value discussion.
This scope (thanks whanahuia)GPO CENTURI 3-12x44i G4i 2FP
Paired with a new tikka bush hunter. Or howa, still haven't decided. Will probably go to a shop that has both and hold them, that will probably tell me.
Either option seems like a good combo.

I can almost guarantee the Howa will be nicer to handle and the Tikka will fell like a lump in comparison which is funny because Tikka rifles are sold as being light. Just for reference, the Bush Hunter weights 2.6kg bare (I weighed it myself). Check out the flexibility of the forend on the Howa. Good luck and report back.

Originally Posted by MB

I can almost guarantee the Howa will be nicer to handle and the Tikka will fell like a lump in comparison which is funny because Tikka rifles are sold as being light. Just for reference, the Bush Hunter weights 2.6kg bare (I weighed it myself). Check out the flexibility of the forend on the Howa. Good luck and report back.

So you find the howa is nicer to handle, but the stock a bit flimsy?

Originally Posted by Brad S

So you find the howa is nicer to handle, but the stock a bit flimsy?

Yes, the forend. I got to fondle one after I bought my Tikka.

Originally Posted by MB

Yes, the forend. I got to fondle one after I bought my Tikka.

Forend is simple fix.ten seconds with sharp pocket knife n the synthetic Hogue will behave... Then when a few spare $ you fit std factory walnut and be forever happy.

Originally Posted by MB

Yes, the forend. I got to fondle one after I bought my Tikka.

Are you even talking about the same rifle? A superligjt with carbon stock? They're stiff as anything you'd have to really be swinging on it to try make the forend touch the barrel

Looking at similar idea with moving on my 7 mm rem mag and using shortened 308.
Enjoy the closer hunting and shooting with my dog tagging along.
Was going to change my zeiss 3-9x 40 to something else for a bit further shots. Gun is a Winchester model 70 featherweight 308. Love the gun but needs a couple of parts and a tidy up for sure.
Thought about the tikka or howa but still a fan of wood stocks

I know of 2 people who had the front sling stud pull out of their Howa superlite stock. Howa replaced them no problem but if your Z8 landed on the rocks I don't think they would help out there.