|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,984
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,984 |
tried the classifieds for a superlite tikka with no luck as of yet...will consider spending 2x for a ? p.m. me please...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 741
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 741 |
The new Tikka T3x SS lite .300 I bought a couple weeks ago from Whittaker's for $510 weighs 7 lbs. on the nose with a Leupold VX-2 3-9x and Talley mounts and it shoots sub 1" with several factory loads I've tried.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 151,092
Campfire Savant
|
|
Campfire Savant
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 151,092 |
You might as well cough up for a new one!!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 28,739
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 28,739 |
Planning on going into the scope-testing business?😜
What fresh Hell is this?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,756
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,756 |
Planning on going into the scope-testing business?😜 Funny! Ive been running 7lb or less .300 Win bolt action rifles for years and i have never had a scope problem out of any of My Leupold scopes. I dont understand the recoil fear so many have with a .300 Win, i suspect a lot of it comes from guys that have never even shot a .300 Win as i can tell very little difference in the recoil of a .300 Win vs a 30-06......Hb
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 46,745
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 46,745 |
Planning on going into the scope-testing business?😜 Funny! Ive been running 7lb or less .300 Win bolt action rifles for years and i have never had a scope problem out of any of My Leupold scopes. I dont understand the recoil fear so many have with a .300 Win, i suspect a lot of it comes from guys that have never even shot a .300 Win as i can tell very little difference in the recoil of a .300 Win vs a 30-06......Hb Well...there is a huge difference in recoil between the two. But I don’t think you’d have a problem with a quality scope.
Camp is where you make it.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,756
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,756 |
Planning on going into the scope-testing business?😜 Funny! Ive been running 7lb or less .300 Win bolt action rifles for years and i have never had a scope problem out of any of My Leupold scopes. I dont understand the recoil fear so many have with a .300 Win, i suspect a lot of it comes from guys that have never even shot a .300 Win as i can tell very little difference in the recoil of a .300 Win vs a 30-06......Hb Well...there is a huge difference in recoil between the two. But I don’t think you’d have a problem with a quality scope. Yeah, I guess felt recoil is a relative thing, some are far more recoil sensitive than others, I know a guy that has a hard time with recoil, hell he cant even shoot a .308 Win without pissin his pants....Lol.....Hb
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 32,070
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 32,070 |
Advertising for sub/sub/ what you want in a gun? Now that is truely. funny. in several respects.
Last edited by las; 12/10/17.
The only true cost of having a dog is its death.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,342
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,342 |
Bought a 300WM Colt Light Rifle some years ago, that is very accurate with 180 gr Partitions under 76 grains of RL22. Had Melvin Forbes add his various upgrades, and ended up with a rifle that fits Elkivories specifications.
I added a 6x Leupold, with the LR reticle.
I am pretty happy with the results.
It is a delight to carry, not just weight, but balance and "feel in the hand". Mr Forbes stock delivered some magic here.
I would argue that recoil is entirely manageable with this package. My 14 and 18 year old grandsons shoot it from time to time. Technique, stock design, recoil pad, and your (subjective) attitude contribute the complexities of recoil.
With a little patience, another CLR could be sourced, upgraded by Forbes, and decently scoped, with a $2,000 budget.
The rifle doesn't need a thing.
HOWEVER, I am contemplating testing out the 200 gr Partitions in it. Then, of course, there is RL26 and ETips bullets to consider. I have also been thinking about sending the scope back to Leupold for a change to the German post reticle. Can't seem to shake this loony thing.
Imagine your grave on a windy winter night. You've been dead for 70 years.
It's been 50 since a visitor last paused at your tombstone.....
Now explain why you're in a pissy mood today.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 17,927
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 17,927 |
I'd pass on the WM and go 30-06 Kimber Montana, LW's, and a M8 6X42 for a 6lb. 8oz package of death.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 2,476
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 2,476 |
Recoil does seem to be a funny thing. My .300 WM is a Ruger Zytel "Boat Paddle" stock. Everyone looks at it like it will rip my shoulder off when I touch it. I find it very manageable shooting 180s over a stiff load of RL22. At the same time, my buddy has a winchester 670 in .300 that absolutely abuses me with comparable loads...I actually had a 670 in .30-06 that was equally unpleasant. Must just be a fit issue.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,549
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,549 |
I'd pass on the WM and go 30-06 Kimber Montana, LW's, and a M8 6X42 for a 6lb. 8oz package of death. IF you are looking to go this route, I have a 30-06 Montana that shoots great but the prior owner monkeyed with a little bit. Its a great hunting gun, but not something you want to post pics on the forum of (bad bubba gunsmithing). I would make you a good deal on it.... Hell I've got some FX3 6x42 scopes I could sell you for it as well =]
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,188
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,188 |
Why not find an older M70 winlite xtr with the micky stock. Seen them as low as $550 on GB. Might be a skoosh over 7, but you could chop the barrel and add an aluminum floorplate and synthetic mag follower and get there.
Stuck in airports, Terrorized
Sent to meetings, Hypnotized
Over-exposed, Commercialized
Handle me with Care...
-Traveling Wilbury's
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 17,927
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 17,927 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,356
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,356 |
Again just a personal preference, but Wby Vanguard Wilderness has fluted barrel and the magnums carry 26" barrels in 257 Wby, 6.5-300 Wby, 300 Win Mag and 300 Wby. Weight is 6-3/4 lbs, retail around $750-$800. Solid machine for field use and is Wby's offering as a light weight in Vanguard over the well sought after Mark V Ultralight costing $1,000 more than the Vanguard profile.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,188
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,188 |
Yep considered one of those myself in 270 or 25-06, never could find one to handle.
Stuck in airports, Terrorized
Sent to meetings, Hypnotized
Over-exposed, Commercialized
Handle me with Care...
-Traveling Wilbury's
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 631
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 631 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,984
Campfire Tracker
|
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,984 |
thanks for all the input.......
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,608
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,608 |
Again just a personal preference, but Wby Vanguard Wilderness has fluted barrel and the magnums carry 26" barrels in 257 Wby, 6.5-300 Wby, 300 Win Mag and 300 Wby. Weight is 6-3/4 lbs, retail around $750-$800. Solid machine for field use and is Wby's offering as a light weight in Vanguard over the well sought after Mark V Ultralight costing $1,000 more than the Vanguard profile. +1
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,984
Campfire Tracker
|
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,984 |
bought a t3x, today, but if someone can upgrade that with a known shooter, let me know..thanks
|
|
|
|
|
605 members (10gaugemag, 1Akshooter, 007FJ, 1936M71, 10Glocks, 16penny, 55 invisible),
2,364
guests, and
1,154
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,191,251
Posts18,466,956
Members73,925
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
