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Posted: 8/19/2022 2:07:29 AM EDT
I am looking at getting a dedicated suppressed .308 hunting rifle for primarily whitetail. I am looking at either the Bergara Wilderness Ridge Special Purpose or the Sig Cross. I wanted to hear input any of you may have with these rifles. I like the chassis to the Sig Cross and the fact it's set up with similar ergonomics to an ar. But, I am concerned about Sig's quality control and have read a lot of reviews where people have had difficulty with these rifles grouping. I know the Bergara's shoot well.
Most of my hunting is done with factory loaded ammunition. Typically for whitetail I use Horandy Interlocks 150gr or Federal Powershok 150gr bullets. The suppressors I have been looking at is the AAC Jaeger and SilencerCo Harvester Evo. I'm looking for a direct thread dedicated hunting rifle suppressor. The Evo looks great, is lighter, shorter, and I like that you can purchase separate thread adapters. I would like to hear any experiences you may have with either of these suppressors. Thanks and I look toward to hearing your input. |
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Anyone?
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No experience with those specific rifles, other than fondling them in the gun shop. Both seem well-made, but that's all I can say about them.
Having hunted (tree stand, still-hunting, and deer drives) with both AR's and more traditional fudd rifles, I've found that I prefer a more traditional form factor for hunting in most cases. I'm just not a fan of pistol grips and magazines hanging off my rifle, especially in thicker brush. Depending on where you hunt, this may not be a big deal. My current deer rifle is a Ruger Scout with a Sandman-S. I wish it had a hinged floorplate and weighted about 2 lbs less. Hopefully my Nomad LT gets approved and my action shows up in time to get the new rig built before deer season. Best of luck with your decision. |
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I really enjoy my suppressed Cross in .308. Light and handy, and accurate to boot.
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Not fly enough to be halal....
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I have a Cross that I’m going to use for hunting. I get MOA with factory ammo and a 3-9x scope. Thinking about switching to a 4-12x. The rifle seems to like 168’s the best. I have shot it with a Silencerco Harvester and you can’t hardly tell the can is on it. I’m probably going to buy that suppressor.
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Steyr Scout and SiCo Hybrid direct threaded.
It's still very loud with 150grn Fusion. |
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Rem m7 16” for me
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10% for the BIG GUY
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Buy once cry once,just get a thunder beast ultra 7.
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"What is socialism? The most difficult and tortuous way to progress from capitalism to capitalism." -Stated at an intel conference, East Berlin, Oct. 1988
"Every election is a sort of advance auction sale of stolen goods." -H.L. Mencken |
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SBR’d Christensen 12.5’ barrel and a SIG 7.62 direct thread.
Gets sub 1” groups with factory. Stupid quiet with subsonic hand loads. Light and handy. |
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I’m going to take a closer look at Colt’s new light-weight bolt rifle in .308. It recently got a good review in Am. Rifleman and the suggested price-point wasn’t horrible.
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"I think we should get a Machine Gun. We can use it to hunt game, spell out things, or ring in the New Year!" - Bart Simpson
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Looks like we have the same taste. I got a Bergara Ridge SB in 308. I’m running it with a SilencerCo Harvester Evo II Suppressor, Talley rings, and a Leupold VX3HD 2.5-7x36mm.
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The Cross worked for us this fall!!! I didn’t read any reviews til after I got one, but it shoots. Hunted with el cheapo federal 150gr soft points that I got on clearance at Walmart a couple yrs back. Little less than 1.5” group at 100 yds. SiCo Omega 300, Leupold vx3, 2.5-10.
Kid got his first buck during our youth season, 80 yd shot out of a bogpod. Mine was 110 yd shot. Love the Cross!!! Attached File Attached File |
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I hunted this year with a Remington Model 7 308 with a SilencerCo Omega. It's a nice little setup for a climbing stand and is accuarte, but is still pretty loud.
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I’ve been hunting with a Ruger Gunsite Scout (GSR) since they were first introduced. It has a 17.25” barrel, synthetic stock, YHM QD suppressor, and Leupold VXII 2-7x33 scope.
After the season that’s wrapping up, I’ve decided to upgrade it a bit. For next season it’s getting a direct thread TBAC Ultra 5, Timney Trigger, and Leupold VX5HD 2-10x44 with illuminated firedot reticle. I’m looking forward to it as it should be about perfect for my needs. |
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