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« on: June 30, 2015, 01:54:07 PM »
I think I have decided on the following: Tikka T3 Lite. (7mm Rem Mag or 300 Win Mag (still undecided)) :-\ Vortex Viper 3x9-40mm 1 inch tube I started looking at mounts and found this Rail. https://tikkaperformance.com/Tikka-T3-Performance-Series-Picatinny-RailI am not totally convinced I need a rail but what could it hurt, right? I like this rail with the Leupold PRW rings. (low) I am a little worried my scope will be set too high off the gun with this set up causing my cheek to not be resting on the stock while shooting. It is hard to tell without putting all the pieces together. That is where I am at today. Of course this could all change tomorrow. Thanks again guys for the feedback thus far.
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« on: June 30, 2015, 01:44:04 PM »
Sounds good. Ill let you know what Caliber and load I end up with.
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« on: June 29, 2015, 09:31:27 AM »
Thanks for all the great input.
The 30-06 I currently hunt with is a good gun and is adequate in taking a moose. However, it is a little old and dated, and I have convinced my wife that I need something better for this hunt!
After your suggestions and some looking I have decided to go with the Vortex Scope. I am currently looking at the Vortex Viper 3.5x10x50 which I have found costs around 400 dollars. I like the idea of the zoom at 3.5 for close shots in the woods. Many start at 6.5 zoom, are these made for the range?
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« on: June 25, 2015, 12:35:55 PM »
OK,
Was thinking about this
One time offer
My 1982 Remington 700BDL in .300WM with a german (bought it in Germany) Yager 4X12 scope with 56mm front lens and low light reticle for $1000
Or
My Remington 1982 700BDL .264WM with the same scope, same price
Or both for $2000, well, $1999.99 (I'll discount for quantity purchase!)
How could I not get them both with that discount! That is a great looking gun and sounds like a good deal. I do like the older guns.
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« on: June 25, 2015, 12:29:38 PM »
Congrats on getting selected to go on the hunt. 15 years is a long time to wait, so good luck.
The Tikka is nice, it IS light, so it'll be easy to pack in, around, and out on your hunt. But due to it being light there will be "considerable" recoil if you go with a bigger caliber, such as 7mm Mag or 300 WM, 300 WSM. I've seen people shoot them, and after a couple shots, they are flinching bad due to recoil, but that's probably also just them.
As for budget, I'm sure you can find a Remington 700 in 30-06, 7mmMag, 300 WM that includes a scope for sale that will keep you under budget. For scopes, Nikon is a good scope for little money, and for 100-300 yards it would be a good choice. Again the rifle and scope are really dependent on what you can find in your area.
Have you checked any of the online places or gun shows to see if you can find a scope or rifle that is lightly used? You might be able to get both plus some extra's for under your budget. Or even some for sale in your surrounding area? I don't think most people wouldn't allow you to test fire a rifle they are trying to sell if you provide the ammo.
Others will chime in with more hunting experience than me, but if i was in the same spot right now, I'd buy a Savage model 16 in 300 win mag (approx $700) and a Vortex Viper 3x9 (approx 300)...
I have the Savage 16 in 308, really like it. I have a Nikon Monarch 4-12 with the BDC reticle that i haven't mounted yet. But i'm blind as a bat and need a little extra power.
Big fan of the Vortex glass tho. I have the Viper HD 65 mm spotter and it's superb.
This is a great suggestion.
I have also heard that the lighter weight guns can pack quite a punch. It seems with the new composite stocks this is a problem. Do you think the Remington 700 is a good gun for the money? The only one I have ever shot had the extra long HEAVY barrel that was set up for long range shooting, definitely not a good bush gun. You bring up a good point that a used gun may be a better option with my limited budget. I will have to start looking at used firearms in my area.
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« on: June 25, 2015, 12:20:18 PM »
Others will chime in with more hunting experience than me, but if i was in the same spot right now, I'd buy a Savage model 16 in 300 win mag (approx $700) and a Vortex Viper 3x9 (approx 300)...
I have the Savage 16 in 308, really like it. I have a Nikon Monarch 4-12 with the BDC reticle that i haven't mounted yet. But i'm blind as a bat and need a little extra power.
Big fan of the Vortex glass tho. I have the Viper HD 65 mm spotter and it's superb.
I currently use a Savage 110 now for hunting. It is an older 30-06 with a Leupold scope and it works well. I will have to check out the Vortex Scopes. Thanks for the input.
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« on: June 25, 2015, 10:25:08 AM »
Tikka T3 Lite Bolt Action
This is currently on the top of my list. Possibly with a Zeiss Scope and Tally Mounts.
Any opinions on this gun?
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« on: June 25, 2015, 10:20:11 AM »
I am pleased to say that after 15 years of trying I have finally been selected for the 2015 Maine Moose Hunt.
I want to purchase a new hunting rifle for this hunt. I have a budget of 1,000 dollars. This budget will include the firearm, scope and mounts.
Because this rifle will be used for hunting I will have to carry it for great distances so weight is going to be a concern. Although most shots while hunting in my area are within 100 yards I would like to be able to accurately shoot out to 300 yds at the range.
Summary:
Looking For New Hunting Rifle
Hunting Large Game (Moose, Deer)
Budget 1,000 dollars All Inclusive
Needs to be Light Weight
Accurate to 300+ yds
Need Suggestions, Caliber, Brand etc...
Please share any reviews (Good or Bad) you have on big game hunting rifles you own...
Thanks Guys
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