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I've decided I'm going to purchase a new tikka t3 in either 7mm mag or 300win mag Just can't decide on whitch one, it will be a hunting elk/ deer rifle. shots will most likely be under 400 closer to 200-300 but might be longer. Thoughts on which would be better?
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I own a couple of 300win and currently no 7mm Mag. With that said, for elk and deer, I would say the 7mm would be more than enough. With good bullets, and the distances you mention, a magnum really isn't needed. I wouldn't hesitate to take my T3 in 270 or 260 for 99% of elk or deer hunting situations.
But, I am familiar with Rifleitis syndrome... carry on.
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In the grand scheme of things it doesn't really matter. Buy one, go shoot it, then take it hunting. Spending time in the woods is more important than worrying about what caliber to take with you.
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But, I am familiar with Rifleitis syndrome... carry on.
He clearly needs to buy both chamberings.
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I plan to buy both but for now I have to start with one.
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In that case flip a coin.
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I would get the 7 mag first, and decide if you want to step up to the 300 Win later. The recoil of the 7 might all you want to deal with. Also, do not overlook the 300 WSM as well. I have one in a Tikka, and it feeds and shoots great.
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I prefer the 300 win mag or wsm over the 7 rem mag? No particular reason other than I have a love/hate affair with the 30.06. As mentioned any standard non magnum caliber would work for the distance and game you plan on shooting. I wouldn't bother with magnums now that new bullets and powder make the standard cartridges even that much better? I would personally get a 30.06 or 308 winchester and go hunting.
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I am a .300 Win. fan.. Have had one since the 1970's.. But had a 7mm Mag. first.. Currently I have more .300's than 7mm's, but both are favorites.. I think I lean to the .30 because it has never failed me, it put meat on the table when lesser calibers didn't, and I have carried it all over the world.. We are old pals.. My late wife's fav. was the old 7mm Rem Mag. No flies on it either.. But get both.. The only thing I would suggest is shooting them side by side if you can.. Not being critical, but a good friend was making this decision, and I had him shoot my .30 and then the 7mm, he went with the 7.. However, he did NOT shoot much, nor did he reload..
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In that case flip a coin. yup
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I know I don't need both but I also don't need a 6mm and a 243 Or 3 22-250s I just really want both but can only afford one at at time. I don't think I can go wrong with either just wanted to try to lean toward one first.
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I love my Tikkas in 22-250 and 25-06 but after owning a couple of 300Mags in heavier rifles, I have no interest in owning one in a rifle as light as a Tikka. A 7Mag would be the largest cartridge I would consider in a Tikka, and I don't know that I would take that plunge. But I already have a couple of 7Mags so I'm not in the market for another.
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I am a .300 WM guy, I have a T3 Superlight that sees a lot of hunting time, that being said the 7mm Mag is also a fine cartridge, really no bad choice here.........Good luck......Hb
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I've decided I'm going to purchase a new tikka t3 in either 7mm mag or 300win mag Just can't decide on whitch one, it will be a hunting elk/ deer rifle. shots will most likely be under 400 closer to 200-300 but might be longer. Thoughts on which would be better? 270 wsm. I've got 19 cartridges left from last year's elk hunting trip. Pot of elk chili is on the stove... lol I'd go 300 win mag. And a limbsaver pad. They're recoil magic.
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I've heard shooting a 300 in a Tikka isn't very pleasant.
Not to mention, 7mm bullets are hard to beat.
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300 WSM. I fooled around with 7mm RM a bit. I found it darn near impossible to get bullet speeds that beat 30-06 speeds with the same or similar bullet weights and still get acceptable accuracy.
I can beat 30-06 speeds with the same bullet weights in my 300 WSM by 150-300 fps depending on bullet weight. And come within 50 fps of 300 WM with recoil exactly 1/2 way between 30-06 and 300 WM. When you use 12-15 gr less powder and give up 50 fps it makes a noticeable difference in recoil. No game animal will notice the 50 fps, but your shoulder will.
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For that quarry at those ranges you should get a Tikka in 7mm-08.
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I considered both, but went T3 superlite in 30-06.
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Either one, but Mr. Limbsaver should accompany you everywhere you go:)
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I've been using a limb saver for 10+ years Only way to go.
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