In the January 2025 issue of Gun Tests Magazine, our test team shooters, led by Contributing Editor Joe Woolley, fired two unusual bolt-action rifles chambered in 308 Winchester. The rifles were unusual because of the companies that made them, not any features that were out of the norm.
The rifles were
The Colt CBX Tac Hunter
Colt CBX Tac Hunter
CBX-SP20PGA-308 308 Win., $843
And the Taurus Expedition
Taurus Expedition
3-EXP308181 308 Win., $765
Here's a quick look at each one:
The Colt CBX Tac Hunter would shoot, despite its slightly heavy trigger.
It appears that the bedding block and flat-bottomed action may have something going for them.
We also really the liked the bolt and how easy it was to disassemble and clean.
We thought the Expedition's stock, with a 14-inch length of pull, might be a little long for some folks, and we would love to see it shortened a little and come with a spacer system.
While we would prefer to see an adjustable trigger, the unit installed in the rifle did very well.
We also think that Taurus included many features we would not expect to see on a rifle with a street price under $800, and we applaud how well equipped the Expedition was.
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