Best Hunting Rifle Under $350: Five guns reviewed head-to-head and hands-on

We reviewed the Thompson Center Compass, Ruger American, Savage Axis, Remington 783, and Mossberg Patriot to see what the best inexpensive hunting rifle is. After shooting hundreds of rounds and doing in-depth testing for over 100 hours, this is our order of which is the best and worst gun in this price point.

[@backfire]

Please do NOT take our accuracy tests as scientific. It was more of a "real world" test. The test had many uncontrolled variables such as shooter skill, the different optics each gun came with, caliber, ammunition, etc. I'd be happy with any of the top three rifles in this test. While two of the guns in the test did NOT perform well on the particular copy we received, at this price point the manufacturing tolerances may have been at fault. You may buy a Mossberg Patriot for example, and get GREAT results. Each copy of a gun can vary wildly in accuracy at this price point because of the wide manufacturing tolerances in this cheap price bracket. Also, many of you suggested we send the Mossberg Patriot back to the company. We're doing so now and will update this video to tell you how they dealt with us in the customer service department. Thank you all for your support. We're BLOWN AWAY by how fast this channel is growing. Thank you!

[@apocalypse4720]

you should of done the vortex package more then likely you had a bad scope on your mossberg, i shot my 6.5 creedmoor vortex under 1" moa

[@HBBreakdowns]

Agreed have had several patriots and even put one in a mdt chassis they are golden IF you can actually shoot

[@richardpalmer4068]

YOU get what you pay for!!! A few DOLLAR more GET A HOWE BEDING TRIGGER WORK LAPPING. TARGET CROWN.ETC COME HIGH I A M OLD NOW BEEN AT THIS FOR 60 YEAR

[@nicholassalinas3229]

Did you guys zero the scope ?

[@_GlockComa]

Cpl of things... 1) why not use that same Leupold scope on all 5 rifles for more consistent control group? 2) You never even said what caliber these rifles were.. or if they were all the same caliber.

[@3rdeyespy967]

Oh man, I thought the mushrooms on my pizza were messing with me.... I'm hoping other people are experiencing audio issues.....or it's just me tripping ballz

[@codyralston1372]

3rdEye Spy nope I got an increasing echo after the midway point

[@bendeollos3701]

Glad to see that someone else eats pizza from the same place. I was tripping just like you.

[@stuarttosney9134]

Either way, I'll have a slice of whatever you're eating

[@wolfpackwegeki7353]

3rdEye Spy I thought it was my air pods

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Cody Ralston you too huh?

[@cm01]

1:01 Mossberg Patriot 5:16 TC Compass 7:07 Remington 783 10:49 Savage Axis 13:04 Ruger American

[@TalkS1ck3]

You are the hero I needed

[@jaymesf1669]

REM 783

[@joehelvey5794]

Thanks for doing this Caleb.

[@kykrazy6050]

Thank you

[@calebhagestad2369]

Much appreciated

[@Pays2Win]

This channel serves as a much needed break from the tactical “bearded wonders”. Great content gents!

[@tyler558806]

Well said. The YT market is way too saturated with TACTICOOL SPEC OPS BEARD MAN reviewing equipment you'll never be able to afford. These guys, just producing average Joe content on hunting and guns is very refreshing.

[@ww2ww1fan]

Well said, thanks

[@Svensk7119]

Yes. I find it depressing how militarized hunting and gun stores have become.

[@Pays2Win]

@@Svensk7119 ya man, I’ve been in the service for 16 years now and I can’t escape it. I guess tactical shits cool up until the moment your getting shot at.

[@Svensk7119]

@@Pays2Win Amen. Or dang, depending how you look.

[@bradleyhicks4539]

Thanks for all of your work and time experimenting with these rifles. Really helped give me a starting place when looking for a new rifle!

[@grendelgrendelsson5493]

The echo reminded me of when I broke my back and I got morphined up; the hallucinations were so enjoyable. And so was this video!!

[@nathanestes1342]

I had to check the comments, I though my speakers were screwed up. Thanks man. 😂😂

[@gregkerr725]

Yeah, I kept hearing a 1960's football announcer yelling...."lo ook ook aaaaaaaaaaat that at at sununun of ff aaah bbbb&^%& Itch ruuuun!"

[@travissmith2211]

I had that echo occur too. It started getting real bad until I paused it and started playing again. For a while there I thought my phone was messed up.

[@michaellindsey13]

it tripped me out. i just took some cbd oil and then everything starts echoing. i thought i was trippin

[@slickone84]

Travis Smith thank you! Wow it was real bad so I scrolled through the comments and saw your fix.

[@anndacbiet5872]

As a broke college student who just got into hunting last year; I really appreciate this video :)

[@kevinb871]

Buy a savage in .270 and put a decent scope on it. Leupold scopes are the best for the money and will hold the zero forever. that combination is budget friendly, stupid accurate, and just amazing. Pawn shops are your best friend if you are looking for a cheap bolt action or shotgun

[@anndacbiet5872]

@@kevinb871 thank you so much Kevin for the recommendation !!!

[@FurrReal56]

Kevin Bandt that’s what I did. But in .308. Went to a local pawn shop got a savage axis 2 for $300. Had a nice Weaver on it. Saved up and then put a vortex on it. Can’t go wrong really with either of these rifles now days. Just get good ammo and a good scope. Ruger American is a solid shooter as well

[@dannylandrum7899]

I worked at Cabelas and had a LOT of customers tell me that the Compass was by far the most accurate, in terms of people raving about accuracy. The Ruger is good, but I doubt as good on average as the Compass.

[@ratedredneck96]

@@dannylandrum7899 i actually heard the opposite on the compass. I opted out of the compass because i heard that customer service was terrible and the tolerances were few and far between. I also read that they werent a very long lasting rifle before they started shooting bad and theres some pretty important pieces that are plastic in them. So i went with the savage axis in 6.5 creedmoor.

[@banderson5676]

Mark my words. This channel is going to GROW BIG if you keep putting out awesome content like this.

[@vinniepazzz]

You guys really hit ALL the topics. Keep up the stellar content! Love all the channels!

[@billythekid2281]

Love your honesty guys. Have just discovered this video in my suggested videos. You have a new subscriber.

[@khanmuneebahmed]

Great real world review specially loved the way a small but significant point was made out of scope spacing .... Great work

[@joshuabennett6699]

Thank you guys for all your videos! They are greatly appreciated. I just turned 30 years old and I'm just discovering the world of hunting. I've been obsessed with it for 2 years and I'm finally going to go on my first hunts this year. I've reviewed your videos and used them to help me make decisions purchasing my first rifle and my gear. It really helps watching you guys explain the pros and cons and which product is the best value. As a new hunter I'm trying to make the tough decisions on when to invest a lot of money on quality products and when to try to save money just so I can at least have the piece of gear when I finally go out. I just wanted to say thank you! I'm putting in for some hunts in Idaho maybe one day I'll be up in your neck of the woods! Keep putting out the great content!

[@shredmetalshred7395]

What do you recommend?

[@kevinminton8188]

The 516 people who disliked this video have the mossberg

[@seanlin97]

lol

[@blaws6684]

That’s right because they got it wrong on this gun. Possibly their rifle needed lapping or some other defect but the patriot out performs the axis and xpr in every way unless there is an actual factory defect. It happens. I recently saw a $1600 custom maple marlin 336 that wouldn’t hit a half sheet of plywood at 100 yards. Remington guys can’t make Marlins apparently. Or 783s for that matter. That said these guys did say many times they may have gotten a bad sample rifle. I believe that to be the case.

[@dannyturner3275]

Yes I have the mossberg 3006. Yes I upgraded to Bushnell scope and it performs well. With Winchester and Remington ammo

[@Mustafa-dm5co]

Mossberg patriot is a very accurate rifle

[@timclaus8313]

@@blaws6684 I have a Mossberg Trophy Hunter, an ATR with the 4x4 trigger guard and removable mag, and it is very accurate. But I wouldn't consider a dog rifle at this price point a damnation on the entire model line. Now if you got a dog Weatherby, then I would be very annoyed....

[@langleyj8199]

Great review. You discovered what I did when I was getting back into shooting. Ruger American Predator and Ranch are great rifles as well.

[@Synistercrayon]

Looking for my mini 14 rat now

[@plunderfull6305]

Really appreciate budget reviews, sub'ed.

[@jonlucas5521]

Great reviews. Some time ago, I bought the Remington 783. I installed an oversized bolt handle knob on it, and it had a surprising effect on the overall feel of the rifle. The best group I shot with it with handloads was 7/8" at 200 yards. It won't do it everytime, but it surely shoots better than I can hold. I would probably hold out for the Ruger American, being a big fan of Ruger in general, but the 783 was under $300, and I'm on a budget.

[@wesleym7927]

I have the ruger, savage and 783 I personally like the 783 and the stock is much beefier, magnum barrel instead of pencil profile and hands down better trigger. After I work the bolt 50ish times it's smooth as butter. These guys must be biased on the 783 cause alot of people including myself love them. I have a first gen savage also and I will say savage is lights out in the accuracy department for sure as they true every barrel they make. For me if I had one to pick and I have 4 of these rifles I'll take the 783 all day. I did have to trim a spot on the stock under the barrel to fully free float and that's it 1inch groups all day.

[@jabiru1232]

I really appreciate the testing these guys do 👍👍👍

[@Mikey83943]

Absolutely fantastic assessment. I personally have the TC and have shot all these except the Mossberg. I couldn't believe how amazing my compass was for the price. It's not the best rifle across all budgets, but mine is by far the best value out of all my rifles. I did adjust the trigger, per the instruction manual.

[@kurtwpg]

This video is one of the things that helped me decide to buy a Ruger American a few months ago. I checked out a 783 at Cabela's today, and yeah, the eye relief was shocking.

[@benjaminedelman8788]

I'm in awe, I picked up a 783 to get started with bolt action target shooting, it did not disappoint.

[@TheGoldMind_]

Thanks for the reviews, Yall are gonna do good, keep it up.

[@victorkaren2393]

Great review and earned my subscription.

[@TheBamayaker]

You guys are awesome reviewers! Best I’ve found on KZbin!

[@dennisholle1005]

Great content and delivery guys!!!

[@carlabrowne3163]

I enjoyed your down-to-earth, no "macho," no "know-it-all" gun nut approach in reviewing these five rifles. I really enjoyed your honest humor.

[@Bang4YerBuck]

Really enjoying your videos & I appreciate the time, money, & effort put into them. I highly recommend trying the Winchester XPR if you ever get the chance. It's the rifle I recommend at this price point.

[@Theother1089]

Hello from England, love your reviews, keep up the good work.

[@sammartinez8084]

Great show guys and thank you for the info

[@craigfairless7147]

I have a mossberg patriot and I am getting .5 inch groups with hand loads. And I love it.

[@canoestothemoon]

Bought a Savage Axis 2 months ago in .243 as a coyote gun. $300 at Cabela's as a scoped package. The Weaver scope was supposed to be factory boresighted... Their factory techs need to relearn basic gunsmithing. After a few hours of tinkering she is now a tack driver.

[@cjsvibes]

I bought the exact same gun and had it perfect at 100 yards within 15 minutes 🤷‍♂️

[@konjiki240sx]

Yup got the same deal. I wouldn't call mine a tack driver but it consistently shot .7 and .8 5 shot groups @ 100 yards.

[@chevyon37s]

After hearing many gun shop stories no rifle is ever bore sighted from the factory. Or if they are all the jostling through transport negates it. Plus buying a rifle with a scope from the factory is a bad idea anyways, the scopes they supply are junk.

[@jeremyproper15]

I own 2 savage axis 308 great guns

[@shanemkeyes1]

Thanks guys. Exactly what I've been looking for before this hunting season!

[@jahbay]

Thank you for the quality review. You guys are very funny without being cheesy. You made the right call with that scope. I will definitely consider your review when purchasing my new hunting rifle. Plus one subscriber

[@jamiesloan5902]

I have 2 Savage Axis rifles. Love them both. The one without the Accutrigger, can be adjusted EXACTLY the same way. Both of my triggers are 2lb 6oz. However, I did have to file some of the stock away from the barrel, to truly make it "free floated". It would touch the barrel during recoil. After that, they shot GREAT.

[@Thirsty_Fox]

Have you had any rusting issues on either of them?

[@joekirk167]

Just to let you know, I have two TC COmpass rifles being .308 and 6.5 and they are excellent hunting rifles. MOA out of the box Magazines are fine and Set triggers down to 2.5 lbs in about five minutes. Both are topped with PA scopes . First deer with 308 at 330 yds dropped it in tracks. No complaints what so ever.

[@scotmetcalf2745]

I’m 60 and my grandson loaned me his exact rifle(Mossburg) in .243 and I got my first buck ever (11 point) at over 120 yards with a Vortex 3-9x40 scope and hit him spot on. I’d take that rifle anywhere and I’m a Savage fanboy! Love y’all’s channel you do a great job on your research and y’all are entertaining

[@jeredalmeida1880]

After 11 minutes, someone accidentally hit the "Standoff Negotiator" mic preset.

[@dakotastrawn93]

Who do you think you are just coming out of nowhere with quality content? Lol great video I thoroughly enjoyed it my friend!

[@stevengillespie9767]

I bought the Mossberg Patriot in 7mm Rem Mag and couldn't build a load for it to save my life. The problem was the crown protector. I had it taken down and put in a 14 deg taper and is now shooting less than 1in groups. That said you shold NEVER have to do this to a new rifle!

[@philipbrown7977]

i'm REALLY new to shooting so excuse my dumb questions. but i just bought a patriot 300 win mag. what's the crown protector and how do you put a taper on it?

[@stevengillespie9767]

@@philipbrown7977 The crown is the end of the barrel. The crown protector is that ring they put at the end of the barrel. Most barrels don't have that inset at the end. If your new to this stuff, I suggest you take it to a gunsmith. It only costs about $75 to have them take it off and put in a 10 to 14 deg tapper.

[@Orkneyshooter]

I loved your video. I like your attitude and non know it all delivery. Good luck with the channel guys. I hope to see a lot more of your content.

[@timblackwood9731]

Great job! Very entertaining and informative!

[@phantomtroubleshooter2793]

Great Video! You helped me make my final decision, Thanks

[@johnjeffy4895]

10:28 the mushrooms kick in .

[@annajohnson4720]

I genuinely thought it was me and then I questioned whether I was crazy or not and maybe it had been like this the whole time and I never noticed. I mean I really love the content but Callie it sure would’ve been a lot more fun had I’ve been on some thing. 😂

[@justsnuggle]

Great job on the review this is something that a lot of people want to see. Just wish I saw it a couple months earlier

[@sevany6581]

I give you guys thums-up, appreciate for the comparison programs, really appreciate it.

[@Coopaloop-gg3kw]

I'd like to see you guys revisit the subject later and include the Winchester XPR. I handled one in my local gun shop yesterday and for the price range it seemed next level on quality and features.

[@2abuck401]

I got a sub MOA group at 200yds with my mossberg Patriot chambered in .270 from a lead sled. Love that gun. Absolutely bulletproof.

[@dannybrown6678]

Thanks for the input, been thinking of getting a cheap 6.5 for play. Very Helpful.

[@PeterJames143]

awesome review guys thanks

[@jefffehner991]

Love my Mossberg Patriot 270 walnut stock!! Tackdriver!!

[@trkyhntr8685]

Great video! Thanks! Definitely helps narrow down to a choice

[@NelsonCobb]

Great video guys! I stumbled across the channel and have enjoyed the videos!! Can’t wait to see what y’all will be up to next 👍🏼

[@backfire]

Nelson Cobb thank you! We appreciate it and hope you enjoy what we have to come. We are always trying to work on something cool and exciting as well as informative.

[@NelsonCobb]

Backfire You’re welcome! I’m sure y’all will do just that!

[@larryjackson6064]

Thank you for the update !

[@iCampSometimes2]

I took a 4x4 bull elk in Colorado at 370 yards with the Remington 783 chambered in .308 using the Remington Core-Lokt 185 grain loads. Hunt of a lifetime for me! I have a Vortex Viper PST Gen 2 FFP 5-25x50 scope on it as well. Accurate enough for me! Shot placement is more important!

[@Ttwist16]

I have a Patriot 270 and it groups amazing mine seems to have come with a different scope tho. Great budget gun for sure.

[@matthelmick6642]

I've got a Mossberg Patriot chambered in 270 with a Vortex Crossfire 3-9 x 40 scope. When the barrel gets hot, groups open up very wide. Not sure if that's what you guys were experiencing. My first 3 rounds through my Patriot are always right at MOA at 100. If I don't let the barrel cool, groups widen significantly. That being said - I've shot at 9 deer with it, and killed all 9. Muley bucks at 370 yards and 250 yards. And 7 whitetails all 100 yards or closer. I shoot good ammo - Hornady Superformance GMX. I would not consider my Patriot a tack driver, but it definitely kills deer. I'll be upgrading in the next few years, but it's treated me well thus far. If you've got a few more bucks take a look at the Savage 110. I've got one, and several family members have them, and they are legit.

[@vincetytler6175]

I am really enjoying your reviews, you have a new subscriber!

[@Erockp5915]

It would be nice to know the calibers shot through these rifles.......

[@_GlockComa]

True, I actually watched it a cpl times thinking I missed it, & wondering if all 5 were the same caliber as well

[@seven1six]

Truth.

[@liamfisketjon7365]

Carlos Rivera the Remington is 270 223 243 300 308 7mm 7mm-08 30-06 there’s probably more

[@nicktibbs3769]

I agree, I did notice they were different which I would think to get accurate data the same round should be used

[@matrix5175]

With the problem of accuracy you had with the mossberg patriot rifle, my first thought would be were the action screws torqued down properly. If the action is moving/shifting because the action screws are not tight, there's no way it would be able to shoot accurately. So I don't know if you checked the action screws or not, but that's the first thing I do when I buy a rifle is torque my action screws down to the correct ft lbs of torque.

[@jerrystrango]

That intro was pretty perfect

[@SDCromwell]

Great info, guys. Currently looking for a 6.5CM rifle at a reasonable price point, and this video will definitely help inform my decision.

[@easttexan2933]

I purchased a T/C Compass in 6.5CM this past October on the used market here in the Houston area for $250 with no scope and I have been very pleased with mine. After 3 different brands of ammo I settled on the Remington 140gr Cor-Lokt PSP that consistently produced sub MOA 3 shot groups. I mounted a Pentax 4.5-14x42 scope. All groups shot better with the thread protector unscrewed from the barrel and in my pocket. Couple of things....the recoil pad is excellent. I found it soft and useful. The box magazine is difficult to load all 5 rounds at once. There is no problem loading 4 and if one opens the bolt while inserting the box, easy peasy. Who needs 5 rounds on a deer stand anyway? I am 74 years old and a very experienced shooter/hunter. My trigger pull is 4lbs. A previous owner may have adjusted that in someway but it is crisp and I like it. I painted the stock a camo pattern and that really helped the looks of the rifle. I love the 6.5 round. I have a custom 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser that was done for me in 2000. Your subscribers need to know that the 6.5 is not a long range "hunting" cartridge but it is an excellent whitetail cartridge under 400yds. My shots are always less than 150yds. I highly recommend the T/C Compass.

[@kyloneous7149]

I have a Ruger American in .270 and I love it!

[@aileencrane7700]

Purchased my first hunting rifle last year. Savage axis .243, I loved it then and after watching this video I’m still very pleased with my purchase. Only down side to it is it kicks pretty hard after a few rounds so target practice doesn’t tend to last long. 😂

[@1987frank]

Very informative and fun! Great job!

[@noorkhawaja]

Very useful video. Thank you!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I am a huge Ruger American fan. I have 4. My 6.5cm is a 1,000 yard gun all day long

[@thejues3919]

WHO_TEE_WHO what is your set up if u are able to divulge

[@nsatoday]

I really like the go wild cammo version. The predator is nice too. Going with 7mm-08.

[@geraldclemens1682]

Bought one of my daughters a savage axis. .308. Changed out Tupperware stock to a Boyd's At-One sto k and a timey trigger down to 2.5 lbs. With factory ammo I got 1/2" groups at 100. I would say the axis not bad choice not crazy about recoil lug design but I can't complain it is doing very well. Looks like you had great time

[@DaDaDo661]

Savage makes incredible barrels, but the gun around it always suffers. So you made the right mods

[@donniewiley5186]

I bought the Savage Axis 308 and was concerned about how it would work I have been shooting a 300 Win Mag but after watching the video I feel more at ease thank you guys y'all are doing a great job

[@jamsk813]

Awesome job gentleman. Just got a close friend of mine into hunting and wqnted to help him find a solid starter rifle. Im satisfied that either the axis or ruger would be a good place to start. And a threaded muzzle from the factory is AWESOME and im surprised you didnt touch more on that with the ruger. I intend to put him on some predators this year and a muzzle break or suprressor capability is great.

[@Kevin-lm9ex]

Thanks for doing this

[@S3xyTexan88]

My 783 has been great for the money after i put a Nikon scope on it , sub-moa, the bolt is smooth as butter and the recoil pad is great.

[@langleyj8199]

Good review. Thanks.

[@leightonkeller144]

I purchased a moss dry patriot 243 and could not get it to group. I ended up sending back to Mossberg, the warrantied the work and now the rifle shoots amazing. Like you I tried multiple types of ammunition with no luck. Since I got it back it shoots amazing.

[@thefeatheredfrontiersman8135]

I've owned 3 30-06 Mossberg Patriots. Still my favorite rifle I've ever owned. Very accurate, but does jam a empty shell a couple of times. This one has a Fairfield scope and synthetic stock. And last week I took it out and had a quite good grouping with cheapo 150 grain fmj army surplus rounds. At about 100 and 250 yards. I would definitely recommend it. I've owned 5 other hunting rifles and compared to the 270 or 308 or even the 45-70 government it's still my favorite by far.

[@evansmith6242]

What motivated you to buy the same rifle in the same caliber 3 times?

[@dj3114]

My neighbor has one in 30-06. He bought it from someone who needed the money. However when we took it to the range, it was sold for the same reason the guys had with the Mossberg. Not real sure it would consistently hit a milk jug at 100. They are right - depends on luck as to the copy you get.

[@tuckrnonya454]

I have The Mossberg Patriot in 6.5 Creedmoor. First 60-70 rounds with a few different loads were wildly innacurate. After that my groups tightened up to sub MOA. Do a thorough break in and it's fine. Now it's got probably 120-140 rounds through it. Even putting 4 shot groups in the same hole. I shot it out to 350 yards today. 4" hold over and nailed it dead center. I paid $299 for the gun. Worth every penny. Put a Nikon 6-18x40 scope on it and it's great. Scope was more than the gun.

[@thestinkywombat3672]

thanks for a true opinion review that helps me make a choice.. I really think you guys did a great job....thanks again

[@jacobstallcup8648]

I just bought the savage axis in 243 and I’m 14 and I love it the recoil pad is soft and it makes it to where you can’t feel the recoil it chambers the round very nicely

[@AussieInCA11]

I have the savage axis in .308, picked it up second hand for $200. Fantastic gun! Sub MOA (even with me behind it) and just an easy gun to shoot. Bagged my first deer with it a few weeks ago and couldn't be happier with the gun!

[@mediationvideos734]

Should my dad buy it 😂

[@AussieInCA11]

@@mediationvideos734 it's a good gun for the money, why not 🤷‍♂️

[@Junglehunter677]

I have a Savage Axis in .308 and it consistently holds 2inch groups at 300 yards. It may not be the prettiest, but it gets the job done

[@user-uh1gd5fm4y]

You got to work your gun dont come out of the box andll become the best gun you ever had it take time work and someone with gun smart..................................get off the gun tablle....

[@Junglehunter677]

@@user-uh1gd5fm4y I tried to read your comment but you sentence structure made me feel like I had a stroke and I dont know what you're trying to say, can you fix that for me please?

[@michaelamato6681]

I have a Mossberg Patriot Synthetic Cerakote #28008 MSRP: $468.00 in 6.5 Creedmoor and it is a tack driver. Easy sub MOA groups with Federal cooper solids. I have a Ruger American in 308 that also shoots great.

[@jeremyhaaksma1064]

Great video... Purchased the Axis 350 legend, great information on what expect from this budget rifle

[@shawnboryca9411]

350 legend you couldn't find a better round then that junk. If you needed a straight wall case. Why not a 450 businesses, 45/70, 444 marlin. That cartridge will be dead in ten yrs

[@capnbly]

I bought almost all the calibers of the TC Compass line. They are great rifles. I have had no problems.

[@ianfrancisledesma4431]

Loved the show! I'm subbed!

[@duckduckglowie9619]

Great video guys.

[@retirednavy8720]

I have a T/C Compass Utility in 308 and have had no issues with the magazine and with a handloaded Barnes 130 gr TTSX bullet and Varget powder I can put 3 bullets literally in the same hole at 100 yards. In the last hunting season I had 4 one shot kills on deer and black bear. You may not like the one you had but I love the one I have.

[@Mikyll1969]

I have a T/C Compass in .308 ... love it, and have really good accuracy

[@edspamjunk3023]

I've got Mossberg Patriots in 243 and 30.06 and both are tack drivers. You managed to get a turkey. I use mostly Federal 150 Power Shok,and Remington Core-Lok 180. Cheap Walmart ammo, but at 100 yards I can hit a quarter almost every time with either gun. Deer have been hating my Patriots for about 3 years now. - Joe

[@kylesmith6515]

I concur mine is in 6.5 and it is incredible

[@keverc]

I just picked up a Savage Axis chambered in .308. Mine came with the accu-trigger. Came with a Bushnell scope that I will upgrade in time. I got a good deal on the weapon. Looking forward to getting it up on the mountain. Got a couple of weeks left in gun season.

[@kwesihenderson9633]

just found your channel ..you guys r funny and love your reviews. just made a sub.

[@w4shep]

I’m happy I stumbled across your channel. As a new shooter, I appreciate the direct & to the point nature of your comparisons. Eventually, I anticipate becoming more knowledgeable and nuanced with the technical specifics of both the gun in question and the ballistics of the hundreds of ammo brands, caliber and type. But for now, I just want to know if the rifle shoots well for the average guy. That’s why I’ve subbed to your channel and look forward to more vids from you guys. Thanks !

[@woodyprentice30]

I am not a new shooter but i am happy to now guns under 450$

[@nebraskaman8247]

Best advice is spend the money on a well built firearm, and scope (if you're going to use a scope). Pick a popular caliber you will be able to find rounds for anywhere. I have needed to buy rounds in small towns before, and you'll probably run into this one day. Lastly, know what you're planning on hunting, and the grain bullet you will prefer. The rifle twist rate is going to determine which bullets you can shoot accurately. 6.5 creedmore is a newer super popular round, although the twist rate on lots of these rifles could have issues stabilizing larger grain bullets. If you get a .243, .270, 7 mag, .308, 30-06, or .300 win mag you can find rounds anywhere.

[@w4shep]

WoMetal thanks for the good advice! It looks like I’ll need to do a bit more research to understand twist rates and I’ll need to test which grain bullets shoot best from my firearm. Thanks again!

[@scottrhoades1313]

Ruger American is a very good gun for the money. Good choice guys

[@hardball107]

My son and I have many really nice rifles to choose from in our safes but lately we have been experimenting with entry level rifles. Between both of us we own all the models you have and sometimes multiples in different calibers. Long story short, our experience was about the same as yours with the Ruger and Savage, honorable mention go's to the T/C Compass. My son's is in 30/06 and it's a solid performer shooting just over 1 moa. We bought a Mossberg in 308 that also shot patterns but the standout was the Ruger and Savage. The Savage was in 270, bought used and abused, and after a deep cleaning and lube it was shooting sub moa with my handloads. The Ruger was also a standout shooting like yours in 7mm/08. We gave the top spot to the Savage Axis just because it shot moa and I just purchased one in 6.5 Creedmoor with a heavy barrel for $350 over Christmas after rebate that I swear from the first shot went VERY moa. The Ruger cost $150-$200 more and frankly, IMHO there isn't much difference between them. Buy the way, that catch on bolt opening with the Savage is because it cocks on opening and if I'm in the woods and it's slung on my shoulder, if a branch catches the bolt handle I would feel and hear that bolt unlocking if it got that far. Good review.

[@Art_Gonzo21]

Thanks for the info helped out a lot. Just got distracted at the end with the echo in the video.

[@j-rocgeo7499]

Its the mossberg scope, they are super accurate. I have two and they are tack drivers.

[@yeetmeister1364]

The Mossberg median group was the sum of all the other groupings 😂

[@twolak1972]

I have the 783 in 3006, bought it from.a friend who bought it from a guy who won it at a gun show. He already had a Tikka and just wanted to dump it . Paid 295 bucks without a scope new in box. Put a bushnell trophy 3×9 on it and 3 shots after bore sighting it I was touching bullet holes .Could,nt believe how awesome the trigger was at 3 lbs. Never even considered adjusting it .That was 4 years ago and I still love it. Whitetails don t know what hit them .Don,t know what people mean by the bolt handles a joke, mines super stout and the bolt slides like my old 700 BDL , smooth as glass, It shoots MOA and with 150 gr hornandy handloads it's a tack driving deer slayer.I dont know what anyone expects for 400 bucks but I am totally happy with mine. Rememington appealed to the budget oriented class of hunters and the 783 is a very nice rifle for the price. I,d rather have a hinged floor plate but the DBM is a nice touch , great trigger , recessed crown muzzle and very fast lock time all combine for a accurate affordable rifle anyone can afford.

[@TWelna]

Thank you for the review

[@outdoorsforever1027]

Oh, And another thing. First bolt gun I bought was the Mossberg in .270. I had erratic groups out of the box at first,though it coulda been my lame shooting abilities. I changed the scope on this also ( less than 200.00 also). The accuracy went up dramatically. Ive taken several deer with it since.

[@santinorodriguez6339]

Remington 783 has walnut stock and vortex scope option which is very well built.

[@mits_6131]

Howard 1500 Tactical, on sale for $300. One great rifle for the price. Purchased the rifle at Turner's Outdoorsman. I picked up Luepold rings and Vortex 1x6 scope. 1/2 MOA at 100 yards.

[@larryclark9380]

Very good review. Now I need to compare the Ruger vs Howa.