[Blood of Tyrants]

It all depends how much you want to spend. You can get a surplus Swiss K-31 (caliber roughly the same power as a 308 Winchester) fpr less than $100. Or you can spend thousands on a custom built tack driver.

[July 4th]

You can get a surplus Swiss K-31 (caliber roughly the same power as a 308 Winchester) fpr less than $100.

The accuracy in the K-31s is great for the price. It's like you're getting a gun worth five times that amount. But the ammo ain't cheap. If one wants to also practice with the rifle, it can get a bit expensive. Plus, the bolt is a bit different. (and a b***h to take apart)

[Atlas Sneezed]

You can get a surplus Swiss K-31 (caliber roughly the same power as a 308 Winchester) fpr less than $100. Or you can spend thousands on a custom built tack driver.

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And the K-31 will be far more accurate than needed for hunting. The difference between a K-31 and a $1000-$5000 rifle built for accuracy will be about 1" error at 100 yards. Considering that the typical hunter struggles to hit within 6" at 100 yards, this is irrelevant. The only real limitation on the Swiss is that it has iron sights.

Advice: spend as much money on surplus (GP-11?) Swiss ammo for the K-31. About 40 cents per round, but match grade accuracy.

And for those suggesting 30-30, you will be pleased to note that there is a revolution in that cartridge that will offer MUCH greater performance, especially at distance:
http://www.hornady.com/story.php?s=198