by MarkCO » Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:36 pm
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VANGUARD® SERIES 2 SYNTHETIC
Thompson/Center Venture
Ruger American Rifle
Remington Model 770 Stainless Camo
Mossberg ATR Deer THUG Rifles
Marlin X7 Scoped Combo
Howa/Hogue Rifle
Savage Axis
Savage 12quote]
Take the Rem 770 and Mossberg ATR off the list. Very little aftermarket support and the accuracy is not there.
Realisitically, you are going to be looking at Savages and Rem 700s if quality MOA rails, scope mounts, recoil lugs, etc. are of any concern to you. Sure, some of the other sporter grade .308s may perform, but when you want to upgrade, you are going to have to ditch what you have for a Rem or a Savage or pay an arm and a leg for those parts. The price difference between a Rem/Sav barrel and any of the others is enough to buy the Rem action block and barrel wrench.