What .308 Heavy Barrel?

Okay, So I finally contact Browning and find out that they discontinued their original Varminter line for the lightweight Varmint Stalker and I can't seem to find anyone with a left-over in stock, so I guess I'm out of luck there. But, I am sure there are other guns that could fit the bill. Any suggestions for a Heavy Barreled, Bolt Action .308 that would be great for shooting off of sandbags or bipod? Want something accurate requiring as little smithing as possible. I will gradually work up good handloads for it. Money, though always a consideration, is not too much of an issue. TIA!

Sure. Remington 700 PSS if you can get one, otherwise VS or VSSF. On average, a Browning isn't even in the same accuracy league with Remington and Savage, so unless you're more loyal to brand than accuracy, the Remington is a better choice. I don't remember if the VLS is available in .308; if so, that gives you a a laminated stock for a bit more weight and less money than the HS Precision -licensed stocks on the other three variations.

One final option is to have one built. What you gain is a better quality barrel than any factory rifle and hand assembly under the eye of a professional rather than machine work done by brute force. It costs a bit more but it's a good investment. You don't have to wonder whether it'll work or not.

Savage 10FP or an older 110FP in .308. Only difference is short action vs. long action.

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Hey there, They do make a vls in a 308 and it shoots well as I have had one. If money is not to much of an issue I would save a bit for solid optics. I will get flamed I am sure, but never scrimp on optics. Cheap scope are just that cheap. You really get what you pay for. If you are going to buy a nice rifle, you should treat it to a nice scope. Anyway just my 2 cents. JAG

Thanks, JAG,

I already have a 6.5-20x Nikon and a 4-12x Nikon to place on the gun. I've nothing but great things to say for the Nikon scopes I've used, so no problem there. But, that brings up a great question: One of my primary objectives will be taking out some Coyotes that have taken over a friend's farm. Not many shots more than 200 yds. but nothing to be concerned about regarding bullet travel either. Which scope would you use in that scenario? Thanks,