katneosen 2 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I'm looking at adding another .308 to the arsenal. I have a FNAR which I like and is really fun to shoot, but it is heavy. I'd like to get another .308 that's faster handling for hunting, plinking and SHTF purposes. I'm down to the Saiga 308 or Remington 700 SPS Tactical. Any thoughts...? Did I overlook any other good options? I've ruled out the M1A, PTR91 and FAL based on weight/price/performance (and they're all similar to the function of my FNAR). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbrubaker 13 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 SHTF? Saiga, hands down. Sub-MOA paper punching? Remmy. I don't want to be running a bolt when the zombies are beating down my doors. My two cents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CommandoJoe 0 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 SHTF? Saiga, hands down. Sub-MOA paper punching? Remmy. I don't want to be running a bolt when the zombies are beating down my doors. My two cents. - +1 to what he said... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BallzFast 4 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) def get the saiga and in the 16" barrel. the 22" is a tad heavy but can be cut down to the length you need for the ammo you will be shooting by a gunsmith. Edited March 5, 2011 by byron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rottieman33 90 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I would have to say Remington 700 SPS. I have one and use it for hunting and can hit clay target at 1000 feet with my reloads. and you can still kill zombies but from far away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunnysmith 4 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Savage Axis Camo $399.00 6.5 lbs 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katneosen 2 Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 If it was just for SHTF the Saiga 308 is the obvious choice. But for hunting too? I'm not an experienced hunter but I have to imagine the Saiga is heavy to carry all day... at least my FNAR is too heavy for hunting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admbleg 35 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 If it was just for SHTF the Saiga 308 is the obvious choice. But for hunting too? I'm not an experienced hunter but I have to imagine the Saiga is heavy to carry all day... at least my FNAR is too heavy for hunting. I would go with the Saiga 308. Not a fan of bolt action, lever action that would be bad ass(Rifleman from the 60's) The FNAR with a 20" barrel weighs 8.8 http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/item.asp?fid=fnf049&gid=fng022&mid=FNM0176&item=3108929320 While the FNAR heavy barrel weighs 9.13 http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/item.asp?fid=fnf049&gid=fng022&mid=FNM0199&item=3108929500 the Saiga 308 with a 21" barrel weighs 9.0 http://www.izhmash.ru/eng/product/saiga.shtml The Saiga 308 weighs comprable to other rifles out there. As well it can be a multi purpose rifle, with accessories. Like any firearm, the more crap we add on leads to more weight. I am not familar with the FNAR I don't know how much it costs, as well as parts, cost of mags, etc. I think that would lead to a decision on one or the other rifle. Does it really matter how much it weighs? If you want to shoot it your going to carry it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rottieman33 90 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Remington 700 Sps is 7.5 pounds 20" barrel with 12" twist Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOPMOD 254 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 The 700 has the accuracy edge but the Saiga is capable of follow up shots.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Basic13 3 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 there is no comparison between the two. Two completely different roles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1liter 20 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Agree with Basic13, apples and oranges. SHTF definitly Saiga, punchen sub MOA definitly the Remmy (heavy barreled and a scope theremmy will not be light either). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motopilot1 37 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 check out the savage 10 fp dont listen to all the remington fanboys who say the savage is crap. i owned a remmy and sold it for the savage that being said i have owned a saiga 308 in 16" and 22' and sold both. both were great guns but i love the long range bolt gun. you dont need a high rate of fire when you can make hits beyond 500 yards consistently. just my 2 cents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csspecs 1,987 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I hunt with my saiga rifles. So a couple questions that will help answer your question. What state will you be hunting in? How far away are game animals when walking in a hunting area? How thick is the brush scrub or forest that you are thinking of hunting in? How do you carry a firearms when hunting? The reason I ask is: some states don't allow auto loading rifles for hunting. Long range is not the saiga rifles department, sub 200 yards in my opinion for hunting. Thick brush means trying for a follow up shot, which is a point for the saiga. I find rifles with pistol grips, to be less hateful to carry 'at the ready' all day. However saiga rifles carried with a sling like to poke you with the charging handle. They are both great tools, what your wanting to use them for will decide which is best. You don't use a wrench to drive nails or a hammer to tighten bolts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I went with both the Saiga and Marlin XL7 308. The trigger is as good or better than the Savage I used to own and if you want lighter you can go with the XS7 which while called a Youth model is fine for a grown man. I ditched Remington due to their seeming disregard for our lives. Either are fine, both are better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Savage Axis Camo $399.00 6.5 lbs Those are MOA guns, out of the box. Great buy too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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