pretty set on getting a scout rifle at this point, it is basically exactly what I want philosophically/aesthetically/functionally
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looks like Springfield also makes a Garand-action clone that's way shorter than it's forebear, if you want something in the same class w/o bolt action
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all the springfield M1A line is really appealing to me but maybe someday down the road
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too expensive for first gun, bit heavy for multi-day camp/hike, also I like the tactility/involvement of bolt, rapid cycling thing to get good at
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if you really want something cheap w/ a bolt and nothing else, get a mosin. meme gun aside, they're dead simple, dirt cheap, and the one I use is capable of putting copper on target at a kilometer fairly easily. hell of a kick though. v heavy, not for a hiking pack.
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the ruger scout is a lot lighter than the M77, but the savage would probably still be more comfortable. however, i like rugers more - they're easier to do maintenance on, they're a really customer-friendly company, etc.
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whatever you go with, general rule of thumb i follow is to save up enough to get an optic that costs 100-150% price of the rifle.
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i have 3 rugers - .22lr (M77), .30-06 (M77), and .22-250 (American Predator). the 30-cals in M77 line are HEAVY - not just in weight but in "feel".
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the savage i got for my housemate in 30-cal is MUCH lighter, and feels more comfortable to shoot, but experiences more feeding issues.
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sorry, wrong account
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if by "scout" you mean "light" .308 is too big, maybe .243 instead?
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What you save on the rifle, you can spend on an optic.
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