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Re: Mountain Rifle Forest #10555008 10/12/15
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,275 eastern arkansas B bcraig Campfire Tracker
bcraig Campfire Tracker B Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,275 eastern arkansas	Originally Posted by Forest Well fellas, it looks as though I'll be giving the Tikka T3 a go. Headed for Sportsman Warehouse this morning. I'm the type that usually will buy a rifle at least once a year whether I need it or not. A few rifles have been mentioned here that I'd certainly want to give a try in the future however due to time restraint I'm opting to give the Tikka T3 a go at this time. I can pick it up today mount the scope and work up a quick load for it and I'll be set. Should be a great package for packing into the mountains. I thank all you fellas for your input. Great bunch of fellas here at the campfire. Forest From my understanding you can benefit from this on your purchase of the rifle. https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/10334334/Tikka_$150_gear_promo#Post10334334 Last edited by bcraig; 10/12/15. Faster horses,Younger women,Older Whiskey,More money

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Re: Mountain Rifle bcraig #10555012 10/12/15
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,056 so cal pal Campfire Outfitter
pal Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,056 so cal	Good timing. "There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon "...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg

Re: Mountain Rifle pal #10555030 10/12/15
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,189 Likes: 1 Willamette Valley, Oregon P Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter
Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,189 Likes: 1 Willamette Valley, Oregon	Read this: http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=565553&highlight= P Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Member #547 Join date 3/09/2001

Re: Mountain Rifle Forest #10555406 10/12/15
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,583 SW PA T tarheelpwr Campfire Regular
tarheelpwr Campfire Regular T Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,583 SW PA	Originally Posted by Forest Well fellas, it looks as though I'll be giving the Tikka T3 a go. Headed for Sportsman Warehouse this morning. I'm the type that usually will buy a rifle at least once a year whether I need it or not. A few rifles have been mentioned here that I'd certainly want to give a try in the future however due to time restraint I'm opting to give the Tikka T3 a go at this time. I can pick it up today mount the scope and work up a quick load for it and I'll be set. Should be a great package for packing into the mountains. I thank all you fellas for your input. Great bunch of fellas here at the campfire. Forest If it's not too late, try to find a Field and Stream locally. Mine had the standard T3 in SS for $150 off (not sure when the sale ended though), and then you get the $150 in Beretta gear on top. chris

Re: Mountain Rifle Forest #10557184 10/12/15
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,145 Likes: 9 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter
geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,145 Likes: 9 Texas	Originally Posted by Forest $1000 to spend for a rifle and scope. How should i spend it? THANKS http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=513851811 $500 plus 30 or so for shipping and $30 for a tranfer fee. Leaves $460 for rings and scope. Should be doable....... Find one pre-ejoyed here on the fire. GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

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Re: Mountain Rifle Forest #10557320 10/12/15
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,275 eastern arkansas B bcraig Campfire Tracker
bcraig Campfire Tracker B Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,275 eastern arkansas	Starting bid of $500.00 doesn,t mean it can be bought for $500.00 Heavier than the Tikka and probably not as accurate. 20 Inch Barrel ,firebreathing loud Monster ! LOL Rather have the Tikka !! Faster horses,Younger women,Older Whiskey,More money

Re: Mountain Rifle bcraig #10557410 10/12/15
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,145 Likes: 9 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter
geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,145 Likes: 9 Texas	Originally Posted by bcraig Starting bid of $500.00 doesn,t mean it can be bought for $500.00 Heavier than the Tikka and probably not as accurate. 20 Inch Barrel ,firebreathing loud Monster ! LOL Rather have the Tikka !! No problem, just responding in regards to "mountain rifle" and $1,000 budget. top to bottom, Steyr Pro, 7 mag with 3-12 Meopta Artemis $1,010 all in. Steyr Mountain, $565 (NIB, rifle only) Stery Pro, 376 Steyr,(NIB, rifle only) $810 all in. Opinions vary! Started to buy the one listed above last go round. However, this one in 270 Win. is sweet enough......... The Auction previously ended with no bids so, yes it could have been bought for $500. My 308 mountain I'm all in at $565......... and it shoots MOH (minute of hoglet) In fact all five of my Steyrs shoot sub-MOA with my handloads. But what the hey, if you like Tikka's no problem here. Just leaves more Steyr's for me. LOL JAPPFT, GWB Last edited by geedubya; 10/12/15. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Mountain Rifle Forest #10557448 10/12/15
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 17,792 Likes: 1 Wyoming W WyoCoyoteHunter Campfire Ranger
WyoCoyoteHunter Campfire Ranger W Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 17,792 Likes: 1 Wyoming	Gee, as always, nice rifles and dead creatures.. Molon Labe

Re: Mountain Rifle WyoCoyoteHunter #10557484 10/12/15
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,145 Likes: 9 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter
geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,145 Likes: 9 Texas	Originally Posted by WyoCoyoteHunter Gee, as always, nice rifles and dead creatures.. 10/4 on that, and as far as it goes, 20" barrels....... don't particularly cause much consternation, as usually my' blood's up and I'm behind the muzzle. Just sayin' JAPPFT, GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Mountain Rifle Forest #10557762 10/12/15
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,275 eastern arkansas B bcraig Campfire Tracker
bcraig Campfire Tracker B Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,275 eastern arkansas	I like the looks of the full length stock version. I think The synthetic versions weigh about 7 pounds for the Mountain rifle and 7 and a half pounds for the Pro Hunter.Does that sound about right ? Not really light weight Mountain rifle weights to me but hey to each their own ! The Tikka will do that scoped and loaded ! Cant argue with the success you have had on game and group size thats for sure ! They obviously work for you ! Faster horses,Younger women,Older Whiskey,More money

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Re: Mountain Rifle Forest #10557768 10/12/15
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,275 eastern arkansas B bcraig Campfire Tracker
bcraig Campfire Tracker B Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,275 eastern arkansas	Originally Posted by Forest Well fellas, it looks as though I'll be giving the Tikka T3 a go. Headed for Sportsman Warehouse this morning. I'm the type that usually will buy a rifle at least once a year whether I need it or not. A few rifles have been mentioned here that I'd certainly want to give a try in the future however due to time restraint I'm opting to give the Tikka T3 a go at this time. I can pick it up today mount the scope and work up a quick load for it and I'll be set. Should be a great package for packing into the mountains. I thank all you fellas for your input. Great bunch of fellas here at the campfire. Forest So what did you end up getting ? Lite or Super Lite ? What caliber ? Faster horses,Younger women,Older Whiskey,More money

Re: Mountain Rifle bcraig #10559076 10/13/15
Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 54 F Forest OP Campfire Greenhorn
OP Forest Campfire Greenhorn F Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 54	Originally Posted by bcraig Originally Posted by Forest Well fellas, it looks as though I'll be giving the Tikka T3 a go. Headed for Sportsman Warehouse this morning. I'm the type that usually will buy a rifle at least once a year whether I need it or not. A few rifles have been mentioned here that I'd certainly want to give a try in the future however due to time restraint I'm opting to give the Tikka T3 a go at this time. I can pick it up today mount the scope and work up a quick load for it and I'll be set. Should be a great package for packing into the mountains. I thank all you fellas for your input. Great bunch of fellas here at the campfire. Forest So what did you end up getting ? Lite or Super Lite ? What caliber ? Bcraig, I was wanting the 7mm/08 however when I got to Sportsman Warehouse they had no 7mm/08s in stock. After learning all T3 actions are the same length I found no reason not to go ahead and use a long action round and so purchased a 270.....Uggg! I went with the lite rather than the superlite as the superlite was a fair change more and realistically I couldn't feel much difference in weight. Fred Meyer had the Leupold VX2 3-9x40 on sale for $279 so I mounted the scope this morning. I also purchased a limb saver pad that was a direct fit. I also apon investigating Campfire posts opted to replace the scope ring screws with new higher quality screws however used the factory rings. All in Came to $880 and I believe it should make for a Dependable lite hunting package. I like the feel of this rifle. It shoulders nicely and I was somewhat surprised at how smooth the action is. Next up, see how it shoots. Forest Last edited by Forest; 10/13/15.

Re: Mountain Rifle Forest #10559190 10/13/15
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,275 eastern arkansas B bcraig Campfire Tracker
bcraig Campfire Tracker B Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,275 eastern arkansas	Originally Posted by Forest Originally Posted by bcraig Originally Posted by Forest Well fellas, it looks as though I'll be giving the Tikka T3 a go. Headed for Sportsman Warehouse this morning. I'm the type that usually will buy a rifle at least once a year whether I need it or not. A few rifles have been mentioned here that I'd certainly want to give a try in the future however due to time restraint I'm opting to give the Tikka T3 a go at this time. I can pick it up today mount the scope and work up a quick load for it and I'll be set. Should be a great package for packing into the mountains. I thank all you fellas for your input. Great bunch of fellas here at the campfire. Forest So what did you end up getting ? Lite or Super Lite ? What caliber ? Bcraig, I was wanting the 7mm/08 however when I got to Sportsman Warehouse they had no 7mm/08s in stock. After learning all T3 actions are the same length I found no reason not to go ahead and use a long action round and so purchased a 270.....Uggg! I went with the lite rather than the superlite as the superlite was a fair change more and realistically I couldn't feel much difference in weight. Fred Meyer had the Leupold VX2 3-9x40 on sale for $279 so I mounted the scope this morning. I also purchased a limb saver pad that was a direct fit. I also apon investigating Campfire posts opted to replace the scope ring screws with new higher quality screws however used the factory rings. All in Came to $880 and I believe it should make for a Dependable lite hunting package. I like the feel of this rifle. It shoulders nicely and I was somewhat surprised at how smooth the action is. Next up, see how it shoots. Forest Great! Did you see my prior post about getting free items from Tikka ? You could always get some extra Mags etc for free !! Tried the trigger yet? Sweet huh? Last edited by bcraig; 10/13/15. Faster horses,Younger women,Older Whiskey,More money

Re: Mountain Rifle Forest #10559468 10/13/15
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,645 Likes: 1 MontanaMan Campfire Ranger
MontanaMan Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,645 Likes: 1	Rem 700 MR Another Rem 700 MR Either of these Rem 700 MR's for less than $700..........drop it in a synthetic stock when you can afford it & you'll have a very good rifle at around 7-7 1/4 lb. depending on your choice of scope & mounts. MM

Re: Mountain Rifle Forest #10559534 10/13/15
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,120 Pittsburgh, Pa B bluesman Campfire Regular
bluesman Campfire Regular B Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,120 Pittsburgh, Pa	Remington 788 - .308 - mine is old, wood looks a tad shabby - but it shoots, weighs a little more than a can-o-spam - and has never failed to put venison on the table. Best of all I bought it at a gun show for the money I had in my pocket - not much. Terry

Re: Mountain Rifle Forest #10559562 10/13/15
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,056 so cal pal Campfire Outfitter
pal Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,056 so cal	Any of the game shown, so far, could have been taken with a short, lightweight .30-30. "There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon "...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg

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