Budget .308 options/recommendations

[AndyD89]

Evening all !

I am currently in market for a second hand .308 on a tight budget (about £500) which I know makes it pretty slim pickings but is what it is . Not bothered about anything fancy , but if I could get hold of something that's of reasonably solid build quality that will do me .Will be used both on range and In the field.

Have been looking for a while and leaning towards a parker hale of some description. Done abit of research including a few old threads on here discussing them . I have no personal experience of them myself, but keep seeing a few popping up well within budget and thinking could be a good option for what I want .

Also stumbled across a musgrave 80 for well within budget, was wondering if anyone on here has any experience of those ?? Or if anyone has any other recommendations for that end of the market.

Any advice much appreciated

 

[Greenmist]

I have a PH1200C, while I like mine, you might be better getting a decent 2nd hand Remington 700 or Tikka which will allow a multitude of aftermarket accessories.
Musgrave actions have/had a good following with some target shooters, check it will accept scope rings or a rail though

 

[Koenig]

There was someone on here selling a CZ527 in .308. If I recall correctly he wanted £250 for it.

Perfectly good rifle.

 

[disco_ike]

Have a chat with @Edinburgh Rifles he sent me a smashing Remi 700 for a really really good price well within your budget. He usually has a load of rifles not listed on the site. Worth a chat with them.

 

[Tim1]

I’d be looking for a stainless steel Howa sporter.

Good luck,

T

 

[moeggesit]

There are very few really bad rifles. Look for rifles with a good bore (not just shiny). If it shoots well it’s a good rifle.

Also make sure you test for slam fire, bumps, etc. and the safety (fiddled ones can fire when on safe or when taken off safe). Too many people “tune” rifles until they’re unsafe to handle.

Spend money on a decent no frills scope. You should have plenty of choice for a rifle and scope combo at £500.

Best buys in my opinion, Tika, Ruger 77, CZ, Brno, Parker Hale or any other using a Mauser 98 action, older Remington,

 

[Smellydog]

There was someone on here selling a CZ527 in .308. If I recall correctly he wanted £250 for it.

Perfectly good rifle.

527 in 308??

 

[UpNorthMI]

Ruger American Gen 2, comes with a scope rail, threaded barrel, adjustable trigger, spiral fluted barrel, they are a lot of gun for the money, I have several they all shoot well.

 

[West5575]

527 in 308??

Guessing he meant 557. I have one in 308 and it is a great rifle. Would definitely recommend for that price.

 

[Chris Richardson]

look at the used market should be able to get a used tikka for that or as mentioned the parker hales or cz are fine choices

 

[tusker]

CZ 550 or a Parker Hale.
Tusker

 

[Koenig]

Yes, it was probably a 557 - definitely.308W. Looked good from the photos.

 

[Cranborne]

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Sold: Thread 'CZ550 in .308'

Jun 15, 2026

Hi, I am selling my CZ550 rifle in .308 due to downsizing. Its metalwork is in a very good condition, nice blueing, with original open sights present. Most of its life it has been a hunting rifle. I have used it also in the range for about 400-500 shots, but in last few years it has just stayed in the cabinet. More photos can be sent on request.
Would £250 be a reasonable price (including the Redfield scope and original CZ mounts)?
Location is Lincoln.

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• .308 cz rifle redfield scope
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[Jagged77]

Evening all !

I am currently in market for a second hand .308 on a tight budget (about £500) which I know makes it pretty slim pickings but is what it is . Not bothered about anything fancy , but if I could get hold of something that's of reasonably solid build quality that will do me .Will be used both on range and In the field.

Have been looking for a while and leaning towards a parker hale of some description. Done abit of research including a few old threads on here discussing them . I have no personal experience of them myself, but keep seeing a few popping up well within budget and thinking could be a good option for what I want .

Also stumbled across a musgrave 80 for well within budget, was wondering if anyone on here has any experience of those ?? Or if anyone has any other recommendations for that end of the market.

Any advice much appreciated

Remmy 700 SPS Varmint here within your budget. Perfect for range use and short enough barrel to make carry easy enough. Choice of stocks and chassis.

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

Evening all !

I am currently in market for a second hand .308 on a tight budget (about £500) which I know makes it pretty slim pickings but is what it is . Not bothered about anything fancy , but if I could get hold of something that's of reasonably solid build quality that will do me .Will be used both on range and In the field.

Have been looking for a while and leaning towards a parker hale of some description. Done abit of research including a few old threads on here discussing them . I have no personal experience of them myself, but keep seeing a few popping up well within budget and thinking could be a good option for what I want .

Also stumbled across a musgrave 80 for well within budget, was wondering if anyone on here has any experience of those ?? Or if anyone has any other recommendations for that end of the market.

Any advice much appreciated

Lots here
Howa, tikka, Remington
Sure we can do you something around the £500 mark

Drop me a line monday
07851011085

 

[suburban bushwacker]

Ive seen stunning Parker Hales for £250 - the ones I know the location of are 22-250 and 243
@Jager SA and @Edinburgh Rifles are both good sources

 

[suburban bushwacker]

As if by magic a Safari De-Lux for £225

 

[tusker]

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Sold: Thread 'CZ550 in .308'

Jun 15, 2026

Hi, I am selling my CZ550 rifle in .308 due to downsizing. Its metalwork is in a very good condition, nice blueing, with original open sights present. Most of its life it has been a hunting rifle. I have used it also in the range for about 400-500 shots, but in last few years it has just stayed in the cabinet. More photos can be sent on request.
Would £250 be a reasonable price (including the Redfield scope and original CZ mounts)?
Location is Lincoln.

• mikreez
• .308 cz rifle redfield scope
• Replies: 9
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this needs buying at that price, these rifles are indistructable.
tusker

 

[timbrayford]

Evening all !

I am currently in market for a second hand .308 on a tight budget (about £500) which I know makes it pretty slim pickings but is what it is . Not bothered about anything fancy , but if I could get hold of something that's of reasonably solid build quality that will do me .Will be used both on range and In the field.

Have been looking for a while and leaning towards a parker hale of some description. Done abit of research including a few old threads on here discussing them . I have no personal experience of them myself, but keep seeing a few popping up well within budget and thinking could be a good option for what I want .

Also stumbled across a musgrave 80 for well within budget, was wondering if anyone on here has any experience of those ?? Or if anyone has any other recommendations for that end of the market.

Any advice much appreciated

I used to have a Parker Hale 270, brilliant rifle at a good price.

 

[AndyD89]

As if by magic a Safari De-Lux for £225

Looks really nice that , just the sort of thing I have in mind , thanks for that