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Buying .308 Rifles in Australia
- Prices.308 rifles from $787 with most hunting models between $1,200 and $2,700; the median .308 available today is about $2,570, and precision and custom rifles run to $22,500.
- Availability457 .308 rifles listed, about 245 available now; Tikka, Savage, Sako, Bergara, Ruger and Weatherby are the deepest ranges, with most stock at supplier warehouses (allow 5+ days).
- DealerMagnum Sports, 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase NSW — NSW Firearms Dealer Licence 413159984 — (02) 9882 2689
Common questions
Is a .308 a good all-round hunting rifle in Australia?
Yes. The .308 Winchester handles everything from goats and fallow deer to sambar, red deer and large pigs, ammunition is stocked everywhere, and recoil is manageable in a 3.5 kg sporter. If you only want one centrefire, .308 is the safe choice; if you mainly shoot foxes and goats a .223 or .243 is lighter, and 6.5 Creedmoor gives flatter trajectories at long range with less recoil.
What licence do I need for a .308 rifle in NSW?
A bolt-action, straight-pull or lever-action .308 is a Category B firearm in NSW, so you need a Category B licence with a genuine reason such as recreational hunting or primary production, plus a Permit to Acquire for each rifle. Since the 2026 reforms your safe storage is inspected before the permit issues, and straight-pull and pump-action rifles are now Category C. Semi-automatic .308s are Category D.
How much does a .308 rifle cost?
An entry .308 package such as an Arttech Prima XP or Franchi Horizon is $780 to $1,150, a Ruger American Gen II is about $1,190, a Tikka T3x Lite starts around $1,980, a Sako 90 Hunter is $3,799 and precision rifles from Victrix or Tikka TAC A1 run from $3,000 to $22,500. Budget $300 to $1,500 for a scope and from $559 for a safe.
Which .308 rifles are in stock at Magnum Sports?
About 245 of our 457 listed .308s are available today. Each product page shows whether the rifle is in store at Roseville Chase or at the supplier warehouse (allow five or more days). Tikka T3x, Savage Axis and 110, Ruger American Gen II, Sako 90, Bergara B-14 and Weatherby Vanguard are the models we sell most.
Can I buy a .308 online and collect it from my local dealer?
Yes. Order online, supply your licence and Permit to Acquire, nominate a licensed dealer near you and we transfer the rifle dealer-to-dealer anywhere in Australia. Your dealer completes the handover and any state paperwork.
Answers written by the licensed dealers at Magnum Sports, Roseville Chase NSW. Last reviewed September 2026. Firearms law differs by state; check with your state registry before you buy.
