Hey guys,

 

Recently, I picked up a 7.62N converted Chilean 1895 Mauser cavalry carbine. I should have done more research beforehand, because it seems that a number of the conversions were spotty at best and it's not recommended to shoot them. Two different gunsmiths have looked at it and deemed it safe to shoot, but to stick with low powered surplus/handloads, so I plan to shoot it, but sparingly.

 

However, I do like the overall length (37") and the idea of a carbine bolt gun with iron sights appeals to me. Does anyone have any recommendations for any modern production bolt actions that might be worth checking out? The Savage Scout 11 looks nice, but it's around 40".

 

Pic below, it's the 1895 I got.

 

 

Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle 308WIN. Seems to have all your qualifications. About 37 inches long, iron sights, muzzle brake capable, detachable magazine feed,  Not cheap, but a beast.

http://www.ruger.com/products/gunsiteScoutRifle/specSheets/6803.html

 

On the other hand I like my Ruger American Ranch Rifle in 300 BLK with a Vortex Crossfire II 2-7X32BDC and a 3 port brake, about 38" overall. Great brush gun for 30 cal pills from 110 to 220 grain.  Wish I had one in 456SOCOM. Working on that.

http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifleRanch/specSheets/6968.html

I will definitely check that out, just wish it was a fixed mag like the Guide Gun (stripper clips are fun).

I don't think there are any Milsurps capable of shooting .308 however there are plenty that were converted to safely shoot 7.62 NATO. Personally I prefer .30-06 which there are even more safely converted to shoot. The Madsen was designed to shoot .30-06.

 

 

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Second the RSR. I have gotten 1MOA with 168gr GMM out of it. It takes AICS pattern mags and the Magpul ones are outstanding.

Remington still offers a .308 w/ 16.5" bbl., but sans the iron sights. 

 

https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700/model-700-sps-tactical

 

 

Or find a used Remington 600: 

Remington still offers a .308 w/ 16.5" bbl., but sans the iron sights. 

 

https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700/model-700-sps-tactical

 

 

Or find a used Remington 600: 

 

They also offer Model 7s with an 18.5" barrel, but I've not heard good things about Freedom Group Remington.

I don't know if I'd buy a Freedom Group Remington these days, but I would gladly buy one made by someone from my father's generation. 

My dad has a Mohawk 600. They're fun but LOUD.

Ended up finding a .308 Remington 600 locally. Thanks for the lead, Parker!

 

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I have to agree with folks about the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle.  I have one and it is a handy rifle.  Handles very well and is very accurate.  I have also hunted with it and it is now my #1 bolt action .308.

Remington still offers a .308 w/ 16.5" bbl., but sans the iron sights.

 

https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700/model-700-sps-tactical

 

 

Or find a used Remington 600:

The Remington Mohawk 600 in .243 was my first deer rifle. The Mohawk did not have the vent rib barrel like the standard model 600 did.

 

I wish I still had that one.

Another vote for the ruger scout. More accurate than it should be and extremely handy. Option of running 10rd magazine makes it versatile also.

Third.