For a low budget gun, I have been torn today. I held the tc compas, the mossberg predator and the axis. Of all three the mossberg feels best. What say you on these guns? Do not want to spend a whole but load on a rifle that will only get pulled out a time or two each seasoni. Do not deer hunt like inuwed to. Btw, the Begara H14 is a sweet feeling gun!

I would choose tc over axis...not sure about predator I've had a patriot that shot good and i liked but I didn't need it I got it on trade n traded it off..i would also look at the ruger American if your looking at these

I 2nd what jb20 said. Best low price rifle out there is the Ruger American.

I know some people don't like Mossberg but every one that I owned was a shooter. I have a Mossberg 223 that shoots better groups than almost any of my rifles. I have no hesitation on Mossberg. The Ruger americans are really nice too. Can't go wrong with the Mossberg or the Ruger imo.

I liked the feel of the stock better than the compass and to me, it looked better made. The magazine was one area in particular.

Today's Mossbergs aren't like those of even 10 years ago. They're better in quality thanks to an overhaul of everything by the company starting about 6-7 years ago. So anyone spouting the "Mossberg sucks!" without putting one of the new ones through its paces is just going by old history.

The Patriot is a fine rifle, as is the Ruger American. Have shot both and with a good optic and the right ammo, they're solid. Another you may want to consider is the Savage 110 Apex Predator XP, which comes in a combo with a Vortex scope for about $750 or less. It's versatile enough for more than coyotes. I'd consider one in .270 for versatility with coyotes, hogs and deer along with ease of finding ammo anywhere.

Might want to check pawn shops for a used one or a beater rifle that's not in terrible condition but works, if you're only going to use it a few times a year.

I have a Ruger American predator. 0 issues so far.

Where are you located? I might be able to put you on a new in box TC Compass 308 for a good price.

I have a mossberg 4x4 that I paid 200.00 for new from budsgunshop and it's the best shooting rifle I have and I have rifles from every major brands

I went yesterday and looked at several of the predators at b&b pawn. They did not have a 308. Other than the muzzle break, I cannot see $180 more for that over the camo version at academy.

Pulled the trigger and went back to academy and got the predator 308. Went off sale yesterday but they gave me same price though. Now, gonna have to find a decent piece of glass to put on it.