So the 308 Win seems approved by AH, what about the rifle?

[colorado]

@colorado
Even better in 358. A pity it's not in 338 Federal as well
Bob

Agree always wanted one in 358 but never could justify it

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Agree always wanted one in 358 but never could justify it

@colorado
Mate that you always wanted one is good enough justification.
The 308 is good but the 358 is more of a good thing. It just plain and simple works
Bob

 

[MS 9x56]

Agree always wanted one in 358 but never could justify it. Do you have a 358 in another platform?

 

[colorado]

Nope but I have a BDL in 270 which I love, a 30-30 handed down to me, a Rem XCR II in 375 Weatherby Mag and a CZ 550 in 500 Jeffery. Seems like a spot is open for a BLR in 358

 

[7x57Joe]

Nope but I have a BDL in 270 which I love, a 30-30 handed down to me, a Rem XCR II in 375 Weatherby Mag and a CZ 550 in 500 Jeffery. Seems like a spot is open for a BLR in 358

Absolutely! Watched one on Gunbroker sell for $891 a few days ago but, most go for more. Almost jumped on that one myself.

 

[MS 9x56]

I got the takedown model several years ago. Took it to Neil Jones to get the trigger down to 3 lbs and won’t part with it now. It is light short accurate and deadly on everything I point it at. Plus it is a nice looking rifle that packs into a 24” case with scope for travel. Loaded with 225 grain Corbons it is a hammer. Recoil about like a 30-06 shooting 180 grains.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Nope but I have a BDL in 270 which I love, a 30-30 handed down to me, a Rem XCR II in 375 Weatherby Mag and a CZ 550 in 500 Jeffery. Seems like a spot is open for a BLR in 358

@colorado
Once you get a 358 you will wonder why you didn't get one sooner. Loaded with a 225 grain Sierra BTGK and go have fun
A BLR in 358 demands a premium in OZ If'n you can get one.
Bob

 

[Rick HOlbert]

@colorado
Even better in 358. A pity it's not in 338 Federal as well
Bob

As a shooter of the 358 I heartily concur.

 

[Boxlock]

Browning, Belgium, BLR in 308Win is my go to 308 rifle

 

[MS 9x56]

@colorado
Once you get a 358 you will wonder why you didn't get one sooner. Loaded with a 225 grain Sierra BTGK and go have fun
A BLR in 358 demands a premium in OZ If'n you can get one.
Bob

They command a premium here in the states also. In a new rifle only Browning offers it in a BLR even then you usually have to order and wait. others do low volume special runs from time to time. Otherwise you may stumble upon one at a gun show but even then they will not be cheap. Seems those that have them tend to hang onto them.

 

[RayAtkinson]

Lots of options, pick one you like....i like the m-70 fwt, A Ruger fwt, I have a Savage 99 FWT in 308 for horseback trips 1950ish model..as I have several bolt actions in 270 and 30-06 fwts in prre 64 win fwt..

 

[dchum]

Get one of the new light stocked Bergaras. You already figured it out!

 

[deewayne2003]

Ruger compact maybe?

Ruger® Hawkeye® Compact Bolt-Action Rifle Models

www.ruger.com

 

[jduckhunter]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. You can't go wrong with a Ruger Hawkeye Hunter in .308 Win!

 

[Ragman]

I love the .308 Win. Pair it up with a Browning BLR and it becomes the perfect rifle for me. I may just have it buried with me when I die! I love my bolt rifles too but that little lever is just made to hunt. In the bottom pic it’s paired up with my Browning X-Bolt in 7mm-08. Can’t go wrong with it either by the way.

 

[Woodcarver]

Ruger compact maybe?

Ruger® Hawkeye® Compact Bolt-Action Rifle Models

www.ruger.com

The Ruger compact is their youth model, LOP is only 12.5". I had one in 308W, but sold it to a buddy for his rather petite wife. Liked the rifle, surprisingly good trigger and quite accurate. My grandson used it when he was young to take a few antelope with.

 

[Tintin]

Rigby do a nice .308

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Rigby do a nice .308

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@Tintin
Sow does Howa. Now that's in my beer income range. Will shoot just as well as the Rigby and kill game just as dead just not as pretty but then again neither am I.
HA HA HA HA HA HA
Bob

 

[Tintin]

@Tintin
Sow does Howa. Now that's in my beer income range. Will shoot just as well as the Rigby and kill game just as dead just not as pretty but then again neither am I.
HA HA HA HA HA HA
Bob

No flies on the Howas

 

[BeeMaa]

Howa Super Light comes in at less than 5 lbs with a 20” threaded barrel and Picatinny rail for about $1300 USD.

Should be able to keep it under the 3 kg limit even with a scope and rings.