what do you want a .308 for in Illinois? my fav gun is a pre-64 Winchester Model 70 .264 Win Mag. I use it for elk and you need a .308 for deer or whatever?
My uncles have shot deer at 1000 yards w/ .264's (back in PA before my time)...very very flat-shooting. Not being rude, just curious. Of course, you would have to buy used and ammo isn't exactly the easiest to find. What's wrong with a 270 or 7mm Mag? 30-.06 isn't bad either as others have said. Maybe I'm just lost in this thread and have no idea what I'm talking about a/o totally off the topic
I don't know enough about military rifles, so I can't say anything there.