I have about every traditional caliber of deer rifle you can imagine, except a .308.

I’m looking for suggestions for a highly accurate bolt-action .308 out of the box (as much as it can be).

My shots are less than 200 yds.

Just wanting different suggestions.

I don’t have a BAR, but I know they aren’t known for dead eye accuracy.

Since browning fixed the horrible triggers, the new BARs actually shoot pretty dang good. My buddy just bought one in a 7-08 and I was surprised at how well it shot with 150gr Norma whitetail. Really nice rifles also. Just about every brand of rifle nowadays shoot way better then most people can shoot. Definitely better than I can shoot them. Always had excellent performance from savage but I bought a Tikka T3X Hunter this year and it’s a really great shooting rifle.

You looking at new or gently used ? How much ya wanta spend?

I've owned several pre-76, true Belgium BARs, in various calibers and all were good shooters , some just as good or better as off the shelf bolt guns.

I’ve got a Remington Model Seven stainless with a 20” barrel(in 7-08 and 308) for sell, if you’re interested send me a PM.

A 16” barrel .308 model 7 is 6# with scope. Short and light.

IMHO about as fine as a deer hunting rifle as you can possibly get

Howa makes a great rifle at a variety of price points.

Same with the Tikka T3, Ruger American, and Weatherby Vanguard series.

I have had great luck with all of these regarding accuracy.

Steyr for bolt action, Browning BLR for non bolt action.

CZ 600 variant of choice

Bergara b14 or browning xbolt

You didn't state budget, so Blaser R8. Budget, Beretta BRX1.

Yep, a good choice

There's a reason why the Remington 700 has been one of the best military sniper rifles for 50 years.

Savage 110s are probably the ugliest bolt rifle this side of a Mosin Nagant. They shoot quite well out of the box. Any decent bolt gun that feels good in your hands inside 200 yards is the best pick. And yes the new Remington 700s are included.

I bought my son an inexpensive ADL prob 5 years ago in 308. Shoots hornady AM whitetail a little under MOA and it will cloverleaf my handloads.

Henry long ranger

I have a custom rifle that I built from a 1986 model 700 barreled action with a 3lb Timney trigger.
Bedded action, fully floating barrel in a walnut stock that I trimmed, cut and fitted with LOP specifically measured to my arm.
I've got some prettier and fancier rifles but non can match the 700 for consistency.

Sako, Tikka, Howa.

Tikka or Bergara both my Tikkas shoot sub moa but picky on ammo, I spent a lot of $ figuring that out. Ended up being 165 SST and 150 Fusions. The Bergara is less picky. The only thing that’s weird about it is that it will throw a cold bore shot high and left by 3”

I like my xbolt speed sr. Just the right size with the 18” barrel. I looked hard at the b14 ridge special purpose as well.

That's kinda odd , my son has a .308 Tikka T3 stainless and it'll shoot anything you put in it , readi loads or hand loads , it likes them all.

Steyr Mtn Rifle

A 308 that won't shoot 1 MOA ain't good for nuthin but a boat paddle.

That's not just weird. That's unacceptable.

Why are you not sighting in for the cold bore? Target rifles? I cold bore sight all my hunting rifles. That first shot is the one that counts on a hunting rifle. Just my opinion of course.

Three inch groups including the cold bore shot isn't worth hunting with.

my late model remington 700 short action adl .308 is a superb shooter ... crisp trigger ...

A .308 made out of a boat paddle would prolly shoot MOA.

I have a couple of 308’s one is a Springfield Waypoint and the other is a Christensen MPR, both of them shoot great, I run 150-165 grain in Waypoint and 165-175 in MPR

Another vote for Steyr! My mountain .308 has been my go to for years.

Ruger Hawkeye Compact.

PSA has them in stock for 917

Understand the desire for an accurate rifle but for 200 yards there are a lot of options about any rifle will be accurate enough for 200 yard shooting. I might get a classic or even an autoloader.

Like a Savage 99 or something cool in .308. Old Tang Safety Ruger 77 or.......?

Would NOT buy a junky new gun, Savage, Tikka, etc. Would shoot good but you'd have nothing special IMO. They are all cheap.

I'd get a Kimber or something like that if I had to have a bolt gun in .308.

I got a Fierce Twisted Rival .308 and have been very pleased so far. Muzzle Break and threaded for a can.
Retail about $2500 +/- before you put glass on it.

I just picked up a Weatherby Obsidian in 308. has a 20", # 3 contour threaded barrel. under 500.00 delivered to my FFL

Savage and Tikka junk? You need to take your meds old man!! 2 of the best shooting rifles right out of the box made.

I'd definatley go the "cool" route... something a little different.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1088836906

Old Sako L579s are some cool old rifles.. Last 3 lifetimes, and look good doing it.

Henry had a lever action out now that a BLR wouldn’t touch. It’s a better rifle and wayyyy better trigger for less money. In my opinion

I bought a .308 BLR- love everything about the gun but as you say, trigger is horrible-compared to the other .308's I own( Fierce is best/ Thompson Center is better as well).

Ruger Hawkeye Hunter is the stout option

Find a Remington 700 SPS Tactical with the 20" barrel. Both of mine shoot sub MOA to at least 300 yards and no cold bore shift. Put a Timney trigger in or adjust the factory trigger and never look back. Speer 165gr PSPBT or 168gr Hornady A-MAX over 41.8 grains of IMR 4895 in Lapua brass set off with a CCI 200 primer shoots one cloverleaf at 100 yards.

I have a BNIB Bergara Wilderness Ridge SP that I would sell.
It has the 18” threaded barrel.
Model # - B14S521SP

I don’t i have owned a pile of browning bar rifles. Never had one that wouldn't shoot less than moa.
You just have to find what it likes. I have a bar mk3 dbm 18" barrel. 308 now that will shoot close to 1/2" with 150gr hornady superformance sst.
I have a 1981 bar grade 1 .270 that hates superformance but loves hornady outfitter gmx.

Those 18” synthetic DBM’s are one hot Chica !

I got the wood stock. Topped with Zeiss conquest v4 3-12 x44.
It throws up quick

I’d look for a gently used Abolt 2. We have one with a 24 or 26” barrel, can’t quite remember which. It’s long and accurate.

Have 3 in the safe in 308 and every one of them are 1/2 moa with about any ammo

I have a Sako 85 Black Synthetic. Tack driver. Whatcha got to trade?

Bergara, older remington 700 varmint, browning a bolt

have no complaints with mine