LR-308 vs. Remington R-25?

[w748]

The FA is usefull when you want to quietly chamber a round.

[spencerhenry]

6 pound hunting rifle? only if you pay alot extra can you find one that light. winchester featherweights are 7.25 pounds.

[ronaldrwl]

Remington Seven with the shorter barrel 20-inch, and overall weight of under 6 1/2 lbs. I don't know all the weights but my sons DPMS 308 feels like twice my Rem Ultra-Mag.

[MarkCO]

Having actually hunted with just about everything over the years...its depends. I shot 2 deer with my 18" barreled AR-10 (Which is specifically an Armalite) and scoped it was just at 9 pounds. My .338-06 scoped is a Weatherby Ultralight and is 6 1/2 pounds...there is a LOT of difference. I would not hesitate the go with the Remington if that is the one you like, they have excellent customer service.

Forward assist is COMPLETELY useless on a hunting rifle. The dust cover is not a big deal, but could keep snow and dirt out of the upper. It can be closed with a round chamnbered and flips open when the gun is fired or manually unloaded.

[Outpost37]

Forward assist is COMPLETELY useless on a hunting rifle. The dust cover is not a big deal, but could keep snow and dirt out of the upper.

Thanks, that's the kind of info I'm looking for. So far , haven't heard any strong opinions pro or con about the Remington so I'm leaning pretty far in that direction. Gonna decide in the next couple of weeks, probably.

[Marine24]

Outpost37,

No practical experience with the Remington, but I've had a couple of LR-308. One with a 24" barrel that is only suited for hauling from your truck directly to a bench and one with a 16" barrel. With a 3-9x36 compact scope and a full 19 round magazine, the 16" LR-308 comes in at 11lbs 7 oz. Since you are limited to a five round magazine for hunting, the weight will be less but not sure by how much.

Whether a rifle that heavy is a practical weapon to be used for hunting depends on the style of hunting. If you are in a stand, blind or similar fixed position, I think it is very appropriate. If you are spotting and stalking with the rifle at the ready/high port, it will be tough particularly at altitude.

Agree with MarkCO on the utility of the forward assist. Has its place on the battlefield, but not necessary in a hunting application.

Dust cover is a good feature if you use it. Most folks forget to close it (me included), so it doesn't serve the purpose it was designed for but I'm a traditionalist and wouldn't by an AR without one.

Bottom line is neither are must haves.

[BigBear]

Bottom line: Get both! <--- Can't believe that hasn't been said yet! lol