Another tire kicking thread. See below for specs

[Backyardsniper]

Possibly in the market for a 308 or 30/06, or similar. I just happen to have a lot of reloading components for those two. The wife has taken a greater interest in shooting recently and we have a trip to Zim in 2026. I'm hoping she may become interested enough to want to shoot the bait animals for my leopard. Also, I wouldn't mind having a pleasant to shoot off the sticks practice/plains game rifle for myself. Preferably wood and blued. Would love to have a CZ 550 Varmint in 308. Open to ideas though, so dig through your safes and see what you have sitting in there that you may want to part with.
Yes, I know I can just go to the LGS and pick one out but, I have always had great luck finding interesting rifles and meeting new friends purchasing rifles on here like this. I am not opposed to other calibers, except 6.5 manbuns, don't even bother with that, not interested. Other than that, let me know what y'all have.

 

[CZDiesel]

What price range are you looking for?

 

[Backyardsniper]

What price range are you looking for?

Honestly, that depends on the rifle and how the spirit moves me with the upcoming hunt I'm on a pretty strict budget, but they have opened up pretty much unlimited OT at work, so while I don't need to spend anymore than $1K-$2K if it was the right gun though, I could justify it to myself to spend a little more than that.

 

[62flint]

A lot of folks will turn their nose up, but I have found a savage rifle to be a good gun for the money,

 

[Rickmt]

Christensen ridgeline 280 AI-a great do it all rifle 152grain Barnes tsx. 15lb recoil . Ridgeline fft is even lighter by pound

 

[Mekaniks]

How about a new Winchester Model 70? Pretty hard to beat...

Model 70 | Bolt-Action Rifles | Winchester

The Winchester Model 70 is a legendary bolt-action sporting rifle that has been a favorite of hunters and shooters for over 80 years.

www.winchesterguns.com

 

[WAB]

I have a m70 super grade in .243 I’ve decided to sell. Topped with a trijicon 3-9x. Shoots lights out w 100 gr hand loads. Comes w brass, bullets, dies.

 

[Backyardsniper]

I have a m70 super grade in .243 I’ve decided to sell. Topped with a trijicon 3-9x. Shoots lights out w 100 gr hand loads. Comes w brass, bullets, dies.

I would be interested in that. Shoot me a PM with the details.

 

[Ryeboy86]

Here's my .308.. It's one heck of a brush gun!

 

[Backyardsniper]

Here's my .308.. It's one heck of a brush gun!

I carried an XM-21 in Iraq back in the day. I have always wanted to buy an M1A for nostalgia sake.

 

[Ryeboy86]

I carried an XM-21 in Iraq back in the day. I have always wanted to buy an M1A for nostalgia sake.

Thank you for your service! It's such an AWESOME firearm!! I'd definitely recommend getting one! I shot a 1lb canister of Tannerite at 135yds with open sights before I got it upgraded..

 

[CZDiesel]

Honestly, that depends on the rifle and how the spirit moves me with the upcoming hunt I'm on a pretty strict budget, but they have opened up pretty much unlimited OT at work, so while I don't need to spend anymore than $1K-$2K if it was the right gun though, I could justify it to myself to spend a little more than that.

So in that price range you can find a nice New Haven Winchester that will never lose value!
I would look at the 270Win as it is a incredible classic cartridge that doesn’t kick much but is capable of taking large game

 

[Luvthunt]

Here's my .308.. It's one heck of a brush gun!

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YEH !!

 

[WAB]

I would be interested in that. Shoot me a PM with the details.

PM sent

 

[Backyardsniper]

Christensen ridgeline 280 AI-a great do it all rifle 152grain Barnes tsx. 15lb recoil . Ridgeline fft is even lighter by pound

That would be an ideal rifle honestly. I had one of those in 300 win and one in 338 lapua at one time. I wish I had both of them back, especially that lapua.

 

[Backyardsniper]

So in that price range you can find a nice New Haven Winchester that will never lose value!
I would look at the 270Win as it is a incredible classic cartridge that doesn’t kick much but is capable of taking large game

I have never been a fan of the 270, even though it is a good cartridge. I have always been on the 30/06 side of that debate. That's a big thing here at home in whitetail country. either you granddaddy shot a 270 or he shot a 30/06 and you are required to stay in whichever clan you were born into. Ha ha. It's very Ford/Chevy!