Displaced Yankee 3 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I've been planning on getting a bolt action rifle in .308 for hunting and was thinking about the possibility of adding a Saiga in .308 as well. So I was thinking maybe I should just get the Saiga and add a scope and leave it pretty much stock. So I'm looking for some feedback for some of you hunters on the forum who might have a Saiga and a bolt action in .308. My maximum distance where I've been hunting is about 200 yards. How much do you think I would be giving up in accuracy going with the Saiga?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncle jerky 1 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I've been planning on getting a bolt action rifle in .308 for hunting and was thinking about the possibility of adding a Saiga in .308 as well. So I was thinking maybe I should just get the Saiga and add a scope and leave it pretty much stock. So I'm looking for some feedback for some of you hunters on the forum who might have a Saiga and a bolt action in .308. My maximum distance where I've been hunting is about 200 yards. How much do you think I would be giving up in accuracy going with the Saiga?? Generally,bolt action rifles are more accurate than semis. Both will shoot well out to +200 yds. Where I live, I can buy a Stevens(Savage) 308 bolt for $289 NIB and a Saiga for $389 NIB. So, for under $700 you can get both and even with optics, mounts and rings,you're still getting 2 good rigs for the money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 (edited) I will be running LC Match 308 ammo down a trial 308 RAAC is sending with me to the Florida shoot. I will include the results in the writeup I do after the shoot on each gun. I am looking forward to trying the 20 gauge out for the first time, as well. I am expecting both guns to surpass my expectations. Edited February 27, 2008 by Bvamp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Havoc308 3 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) When scoped I don't think you will give up too much PRACTICAL accuracy to a bolt gun. I'm not talking about shooting off the bench, but sitting, standing, improvised rests, etc. Besides that, why use not your 762x39? Sub 200 yards shouldn't be a problem for good factory ammo on whitetails. Nov 07 Saiga 308, at 79 paces Federal Premium 150 grain Nosler Partition, field dressed @ 162lbs Edited February 28, 2008 by Havoc308 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Yankee 3 Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 When scoped I don't think you will give up too much PRACTICAL accuracy to a bolt gun. I'm not talking about shooting off the bench, but sitting, standing, improvised rests, etc. Besides that, why use not your 762x39? Sub 200 yards shouldn't be a problem for good factory ammo on whitetails. Yeah x39 should be fine. I just haven't gotten my rifle sighted out to 100 yards yet so I've been using a friends Savage .308. I was just thinking rather than getting two rifles in .308 to just get one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 i guess it depends how far out your gonna be shooting a critter...i'd like to say saiga is the way to go, but at 200 yards...i'd roll with the savage....good trigger, accurate, cheap.....but then again....with a saiga, if u miss, just unload the whole clip lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motopilot1 37 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 i have both a remington 700 in 308 and saiga 308, where i live its pretty much 200yards or less. The saiga will be going with me this year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I like to have a bolt and a semi in each calliber! I have an S-.308 and a Spanish civil Mauser (and an Ishy L2A1). I even picked up a Mossberg bolt-12ga. to keep the S-12 company! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
buckandaquarterquarterstaff 5 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 If 200 yards is your range, then the S308 will do just fine. Considering the other practical advantages of a semi over a bolt gun (within 200 yards) I'd go with the saiga in a heartbeat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mr. fudd 0 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Bolt action rifles are target shooting and hunting machines. Saiga's are basically fighting rifles in hunting clothes. You can hunt with them, but unless you're going up against dangerous game, I'd go with a bolt action instead. As far as accuracy goes, figure that a good bolt action like a Remington 700 can usually do MOA if you find the ammo it likes and maybe free float or glass bed it. Some might do better, but MOA is pretty much the ballpark for a decent bolt action. A typical Saiga will do maybe 2 to 2.5 MOA. The thing is though that the bolt action will also be easier to shoot well. Most bolt actions come with good to excellent triggers that can be adjusted. Their balance is better. Optics mount more securely and the stock lines up with the optics better. Personally, I'd get both. My two favorite platforms are the Remington 700 and the Kalashnikov. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xzuatl 0 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I would get the Saiga. #1 It will do just as well as a bolt gun on whitetails out to 200 yards. #2 It will make a better SHTF firearm. #3 The chances of the Saiga getting banned is much greater. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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