Had the exact same thought,

Landed on 308.

Figured I could shoot it til I was 80 years old without any problems.

Easy to load for, still find ammo during bad times, plenty power for deer and large hogs.

Tikka with a Krieger 3b barrel 17” in 7-08! I also have an Sig Cross in 308 that I unfortunately haven’t shot yet. But either of those calibers are great in a short barrel suppressed.

Sounds perfect

I really wish Bergara would release the Extreme Hunter in the US. 18" 308 or 6.5 would be perfect for a suppressor host.

I don’t know, but this is the route I want to go.

Tikka T3 in 7MM-08 chopped to 16.5” is an awfully handy hunting rig-

My next choice would be a CTR in .308

For a factory offering?

Under $1000
The Ruger American Gen 2 in 308, it will be released by summer.
https://ruger.com/products/americanRifleRanchGenII/models.html?n=ov

Over $1000
Sig Cross

Over $2000
https://www.springfield-armory.com/...-rifles/model-2020-redline-16-308-rifle/

I like my 16” Steyr THB in 308, but it’s fairly heavy. If I wanted lighter weight, I’d have bought an Sig Cross.

I have the same rifle ( not stainless ) and imo it’s perfect. Have a 6.5” harvester evo on it and it’s a super handy rig

Yes. I currently want a short barreled rifle to house a suppressor. Gonna be a bit due to lack of funds currently, but when window shopping, the CTR is closest to what I want. Barrel is just too long. So, yeah. I'd have it chopped and rethreaded.

For a factory rifle I think a .308 Christensen ridgeline scout would be perfect. But I have read so many bad things about accuracy with a Christensen rifle, and the couple I have seen at the range did not shoot great either. There was a guy up there one time with a Christensen .270 wsm that did not shoot a single MOA group and he was there “breaking it in”. Taking his sweet sweet time slow firing 3 shot groups.

I would be weary to drop $2k on one. I don’t know. I sure do like the way they look though.

https://christensenarms.com/ridgeline-scout/

I’m pretty sure you can buy one right now. I’m not a Bergara guy but I think I have seen them in the US from online retailers.

NULA in 7mm-08

OMEGA-TI Can

Swaro Z5 3.5-18X50

just mow a few more lawns and GO FOR IT !!!

That is the ultimate factory option for sure.

Ruger American Ranch converted to .300 Ham’r. Short, quiet, and accurate.

How did I miss that one? I wanted one of those so bad, i never ponied up and now they are like $2500 on gun broker lol

All I did was add a TriggerTech Special.

For me it is the Ruger Hawkeye Scout. Specifically, the plastic stock version with the aluminum bedding block. It has a 16” barrel and weighs 6.2 lbs. Takes AI mags.

With scope and suppressed it’s under 8.5 lbs.

You can still find some Begara SP. They are pretty handy, I had one for a minute

Seekins Havak element
Sig cross
Bergera MGmicro litte
Bergara Stoke
Browning SR
Tikka CTR

I like this plan. Although I obviously don’t know Bill, I sure like what he’s doing for the industry.

I have a CTR 308 that I chopped to 16 and threaded.. and dropped in a McMillan carbon fiber stock (not "needed" at all)
Great hunting rifle

Also have a 17" 7mm08 semi custom that works great, a 6.5 Creedmoor and 7 mag

I would say the 308 gets used the most for deer hunting.

I have a CTR, .308 as well. What was your all in cost for the barrel work?

scot, what about your B-14 Bergara?

Bergara B-14 Ridge, you can get the SP if you want an 18” barrel. My next rifle will be a Bergara Ridge in 7 PRC.

If you want a different stock, it’s a Rem 700 style action so there’s a lot to choose from.

I like Tikkas too, but I like Bergara better. They’re both good and will get the job done.