Bottom line is do what you enjoy! Likely the cheapest barreled action will be a howa 1500 variant.
https://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-parts/receivers/barreled-receivers/1500-308-win-24-threaded-heavy-barreled-action-prod103532.aspx?avs%7cCartridge_1=CTT_308%2bWinchester
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Yeah... sorry I suggested the Waypoint. :doh: The Ruger American is a great platform and you will like it alot. It shoots way above it's price class. First thing you can do is a really cheap cheek riser that will fix how low the comb height is on the basic stock. Second, I recommend the Mcarbo...
Take a look at the Springfield Waypoint… it is a rifle that is cheaper complete than the components it is built from. I have tried building a few but the Waypoint takes the cake… the .308 is amazing… hoping some other calibers get announced at shot show
I looked at one in the 16” variant here locally… would have snagged it but the rail stinks. Not full picatinny on top and not mlok on top either so basically no way to mount anything on top of the rail… will consider the 20” but can believe they made such a useless rail on the 16”
I hate to clarify a post since I already posted a suggestion but I will throw this out again…
https://www.skbshotguns.com/shotguns/rs300/
You seriously don’t have to chop up a shotgun to get one that will adjust to nearly all possibilities , is even available left hand, has shell catchers avail...
Take the time to set up a pattern board and see what you are getting from what you have. Shoot patterns at 30-40 yards with what you have using shells you will hunt or shoot clays with… if you are getting good even coverage you may not need them. Always check first as “new ones“ may not be...
Once you need reading glasses to focus on the front sight post, they become invaluable!! I may not rely on them otherwise but man are they an amazing improvement for 45yr old + eyes!!!