Hunting rifle with wood furniture

[Craig23]

I'm looking for a hunting rifle. Mostly deer in upstate NY. I want a wood stock. For some reason I want a wood stock for my hunting rifle. I have this picture in my head of passing down a hunting rifle with a wood stock to my son. A composite stock doesn't do it for me. I'm thinking chambered in .308.

I've been looking at the Remington 700, but there are many variations and I don't know which is best for my purpose.

What other rifles should I be looking at with a wood stock, bolt action and chambered .308. I want to spend $1,000 max without a scope.

[Hannco]

I've hunted for 40 years, one thing I can attest to is hunting rifle stocks can take a beating in the northeast. There's lots of thickets and low brush you will be navigating through and dings happen.

My 30-06 looks like its been through World War 2 but I wouldn't have it either way.

[Bobbytaz]

A Weatherby Vanguard Sporter is a great rifle.
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[DrBrianDDS]

I love my BLR (browning lever)

Eta: not a bolt, but they claim to be just as accurate as a bolt with I think an easier action for hunting

[Bobbytaz]

Cant go wrong with a Tikka either

[M-14BULLETTS]

Winchester model 70 , ,good trigger and a three position safety , was shooting it last night

[Smallcigar]

For $1,000 you have a fair number of options. I'd go with M-14's suggestion and look at a recent production model 70. You could also look at a Kimber. That will be right around $1,000. Personally, if you are hunting upstate I'd look at the Marlin 336. You could find a nice JM stamped 30-30 or 35 rem and have quite a bit of cash left over. They are perfect for hunting upstate.

Eta: I just realized you are looking for a bolt action. Forget the Marlin and look at the Winchester Model 70.

[pandm]

You said you're looking for something in .308 and you're looking at the 700's. It's going to herd to argue with millions of 700's out there taking game every year.
Most manufacturers are going to offer something close to what you're looking for and close to your price point.
I own a 700 and have owned a couple and I must admit I like mine, but I have a soft spot for Finnish rifles. I'd have a look at this if I were in your shoes.
Well within your dollar range and a damn fine action.

http://www.eurooptic.com/tikka-t3-hunter-308-win-jrta316-with-rings.aspx

[FastPhil]

Winchester model 70 , ,good trigger and a three position safety , was shooting it last night

This. ^^^ I have the feather weight in 308. Great rifle and very accurate. The model 70s coming out of the new factory are a big improvement

[Aquabach]

I've hunted for 40 years, one thing I can attest to is hunting rifle stocks can take a beating in the northeast. There's lots of thickets and low brush you will be navigating through and dings happen.

My 30-06 looks like its been through World War 2 but I wouldn't have it either way.

I've walked, climbed, ran and crawled through all sorts of brush.'I use removable camo tape to protect my rifle.
I'm also real careful with it.
me and everything else gets torn to shit. But not my rifle

[M-14BULLETTS]

I've walked, climbed, ran and crawled through all sorts of brush.'I use removable camo tape to protect my rifle.
I'm also real careful with it.
me and everything else gets torn to shit. But not my rifle

good protect your rifle......
i use a large handgun now , no worries stainless , if i can resize my excesivly large pictures i would post a pict

[Bobbytaz]

My hunting rifle is a lever action, wood furniture. It has marks and dings, but its the rifle I use and shoot the most, gives it character. Just remember, your hunting rifle is bound to get marked up, dont get upset over it.

[Grifhunter]

Get a made in USA rifle. Foreign gun company workers don't have a vote in US elections, why give them the money.
Any American made bolt action in that price range will shoot as good as any other.
I'm partial to Kimber and Savage. I agree with you totally about the wood stocks, and for the same reason.

[Grifhunter]

I've hunted for 40 years, one thing I can attest to is hunting rifle stocks can take a beating in the northeast. There's lots of thickets and low brush you will be navigating through and dings happen.

My 30-06 looks like its been through World War 2 but I wouldn't have it either way.

I can remember letting my son carry my then new Remington 7600 on his 1st deer hunt. An hour into the hunt he slips on a rock and gouges the finish, and I'm a little peeved. 20 years later, I look back on that ding fondly and remember that first hunt. Unless you are a gun flipper, you can't worry about dings.

[Hannco]

I've walked, climbed, ran and crawled through all sorts of brush.'I use removable camo tape to protect my rifle.
I'm also real careful with it.
me and everything else gets torn to shit. But not my rifle

When I hunt, I focus on movement and sound-both mine and game. My deer rifle is a tool, well worn but well cared for after its done its job. I respect it but value myself more than it.