Thinking about a new rifle.

This is a western elk, bear and deer rifle, light weight, maybe 6-7 lbs. Have a 300wsm in kimber MA, but it looks like my buddy is using it at least this year, so I'm going to spring on a new one.

Don't have time for a custom, so something off the shelf. Budget up to $2500. Probably keep in 300wsm, just cause I've been happy with the weight of the short actions, but open to others.

Any thoughts? Appreciate all input.......

I have three rifles chambered in 300 WSM, two of them are Kimbers, one is a Montana and the other is a Subalpine model, I love them both so if I were you id buy another Kimber 👍.......Good luck...Hb

I'd reclaim my 300WSM and have your buddy buy his own elk rifle.

^ This ...
Or, Fieldcraft in 30/06 and SHV 3-10 forceplex. ~$2500 all up with rings.

Buddy=client=buddy.

I agreed to provide the rifle for his hunt. Told my bride it means I have to buy another one. Its a life well lived.

280, 280 AI, or 30-06. Rem 700 Mtn; Leupold 2.5-8x36mm https://www.leupold.com/scopes/compact-scopes/vx-3i-2-5-8x36mm. Done.

Dunno if It's available but I bought a model 7 recently and really like the balance and weight.

I need to try that! Good job!

Winchester EW in 300 WSM. If you order NOW you can probably have an EDGE stock for it by September. Weight will be around 6 1/2 lbs in an Edge stock, 7 1/2 lbs scoped if you choose the scope and mounts carefully. Add another 1/2 lb if you keep it in the factory stock. An 8 lb rifle including optics isn't bad, especially in a magnum round. Or for a lot less money a Tikka. It'll be lighter, and probably more accurate as well as less expensive. You can buy 3 with your budget.

308 or 270 Montana.

Or a 7mm-08. Just got one.

Another kimber?

You can’t go wrong with a Fieldcraft in caliber of your choice. Have one in 270 that shoots under moa with several factory loads

I’m partial to the kimbers myself but if I was buying another gun now I’d get a 308 fieldcraft with the 18” barrel and throw an shv 3-10 on it with Talley lightweight rings.

X-bolt Hell's canyon

fieldcraft or montana, good glass, good mounts, ta daa.

Lots of fieldcraft so far. Like the Winchester EW with EDGE idea too.

I've got some glass that I can move around, so not worried about that.

Thanks for all the ideas. Keep 'em coming. I think I will try and order something next week.

Tikka t3x super lite. Pick your caliber and scope

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Seems like there’s more Montana.

If you shoot the Kimber you loaned out well, get another but in a different caliber. My problem has always been trying to use rifles that are "too light". I just don't shoot them well and anything less than 22" feels "whippy" to me. So, having said that, If you want another make, I too think the Mod 70 EW, Edge stock with a Medium sized variable is your huckleberry. Pick a cartridge, but 30-06 to 7mm Rem Mags are fine flat/hard shooting Moutain calibers.

Yeah, you might be right. Maybe they need another look.

Or a 700Ti in 308 or 300saum.

I’d grab one of the Kimber Sub Alpines at Cabelas for 1200 bucks in 30-06, put a great scope on it and pass that to your buddy and get your 300 back.

Fieldcraft In 280 AI if they get them out before hunting season!

You selling one?

Kimber Montana 280 AI, NF SHV in Talley rings. May happen to have that set up - and it's going elk hunting this fall.

buy either a 7 Rem. mag OR A 300 Win.mag. reason ammo is easy to find any place,next just buy a standard better priced rifle in a s.s. plastic stock my 1st choice would be a Savage they shoot very good out of the box ,barrel should be at least 24 inches long or a Remington,Ruger or even a Browning rifle .now for the mounts spend a little more and put a Picatinny base and rings on your rifle. next buy a decent Leupold scope maybe a 4.5-14x56 matte finish. now also buy a harris bi-pod 27 inch swivel type adjustable they cost around $100.00 and get a decent wide nylon type sling,

Fieldcraft 7-08 and 180 ELD's.

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Christiansen Arms Ridgeline.

Trite on COAL and a Goat Fhuqk to boot.

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I have multiple lightweight rifles but if you’re wanting a short mag, I’d go ridgeline. My 26 Nosler balances well, isn’t too terribly heavily and shoots Amazing with accubond LR.

Pass the Montucky 7 Whizzum and hold the fhuqking Fluff.

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If your budget is 2500 I have a 30-06 rem 700 Mountain rifle with Tupperware stock I guess I could let go.....I’ll even throw in the Nikon BDC scope it’s wearing for a little extra.

Oh, plus shipping

All kidding aside, don’t know why I would want for anything else in a mountain rifle. Plenty of punch, very light and shoots righjt around MOA with really no fuss.

MM

I live in the western slope of the Rockies. Mountain hunting in my book includes Bighorns and Bull Elk, Sheep are at the very top of the list.
I have gone to takedown rifles, they stay safe and dry in my pack, hold their Zero. You can budget a takedown Browning BLR for under 2500.00.
A .270, .280 or 30/06 is ideal and a 22" or shorter barrel is a must( if it isn't a takedown).
Get the best binoculars you can afford and get fit....my little old opinion.

2x my best good friend is an Army Ranger and totes around a 56 pound 50cal in the mountains of Afghanistan. So as we all have and LOVE lightweight rifles, hit the mountains with a pack loaded everyday and any ole accurate huntin’ rifle will suffice.

However, the more I shoot my Barrett Fieldcraft, the more I love it!

Your buddy is probably carrying more than that in total weight. However, the M107 rifle is only around 28 lbs and an assembled M2 machine gun weighs 88 lbs not counting the tripod. His rifle, optics, and basic load of ammunition might total 56 pounds or more. I'd guess his rifle with NV optics and a full magazine of 10 rounds probably hits around 35 lbs mark on the scales.

I really like mine in 308 as well, from the factory it was just under 6.5lbs (7.2 with scope). Then I got a new stock for it from a member on here and it’s 5.75lbs (6.5 with scope). Total for the rifle and stock I only spent $1050. It’s my go-to gun for everything now. Lighter and cheaper than a 300WSM Kimber Montana.

Yup.

Guys, this is a thinly veiled excuse to buy another rifle.

This much is true. But as a client he's paid a good part of my mortgage.

We both pulled NR big game combos in MT, and while he could afford a rifle or use one he has, I decided it was a good excuse for a new one and went a long way to convince him to go. A nice gesture for a long term business relationship too!

RE-visiting christensen arms. I have handled a few. So many decisions.

I stand by my Fieldcraft suggestion but if you are set on the whizzum, just buy another Montana and be done with it! Life is short. Put up an add for a known shooter. Plenty of Montana 300 wizzums out there, and the Montana stock mitigates the felt recoil better than most.

Mark V Outfitter or Ultra Lightweight in 6.5-.300 or .300 Wby or .300 Win

I can agree on the 280AI Fieldcraft, but if you want a little more punch, I would take a look at the Bergara Premier Mountain Rifle in 300WM.

It's about the same weight as the Montana 300WSM. Here's a link:

Bergara Premier Mountain Rifle

I would be shocked. I’m not bailing, but I sure as h$ll am not planning on one for this season - especially since we start in a month!

Not mine

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/820163170

I'd like to know when we can expect one in stores, as I'd love to get my hands on one.

My top 3 would be:

FC 7-08
Montana 7WSM
Montana 6.5 Creed

I trade to trade him out of that. I bought a brand new 30-06 in that subalpine about 7 months ago for less than 1K and it shoots great and handles even better. Needless to say, he didn’t want what I was trading!

There are lots of us who have built up a 7# all up magnum mountain rifle years back that have gotten too old to chase through the mountains any longer. In your case I would be watching Gun Broker or similar sites for something less expensive and higher end than a new factory offering.

A Montucky 7 Whizzum with 180 ELD's has no fhuqking equal.

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Barrett FC in 30-06

Honey,

The FC in L/A is a Goat Fhuqk due COAL.

You'd do well,to have a FIRST fhuqking clue.

hint....................

I have an HS Precision in 300 WSM that is really nice that I don't shoot anymore if you are interested. This is a great mountain rifle & in excellent condition w/ low round count. It is priced below your budget which is about 50% off a new one.

HS is a bitter pill. Congratulations?!?

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3 elk, an antelope, and 6 deer it’s first season could argue your point. Some of us actually hunt you moron. He’s asking about a mountain rifle not a paper puncher. And with a factory load it will shoot 1.1 at 300 yards good enough for anything I would hunt in the mountains. But no problem I have seen enough of your idiotic posts to realize you will now misspell 10 pretend swear words and ask about my estrogen count so not sure why I even bothered. Hint hint hint

And if calling me honey is your idea of hitting on me sorry I’m straight.

Honey,

Rocks have killed more. No need to horn yourself up. Hint. Congratulations?!?

HS fails at handles,ergo's and actions...in no particular fhuqking order.

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Hey stick...hugged ALL of your kids lately?

Schitshim,

I enjoy your Whining Dumbfhuqktitude. Congratulationsa?!?

Like YOU could "afford" an HS sticker.

Bless your heart for Crying.

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Rocks can tear holes in paper too you idiot. The original post asked for specific parameters I tried to stay close to those. Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiint

Underschill,

Folks who "know" as "much" as you,will do best by asking questions,rather than giving "answers". Your DUMBfhuqktitude is glaring. Congratulations?!?

Bless your heart for TRYING.

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Sounds good I’ll be sure to ask you for advice if I want to destroy good rifles or if I need pointers on how to claim government benefits for mental disabilitys.

Pardon my shooting it all,as you bask in the "sanctity" of your STUPIDITY. Congratulations?!?

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Wow, how did this post turn into this?!? SMH Love a good mountain rifle, hate an idiot!

It's officially off the rails now.

Thanks to all who offered their input.

I've got some ideas and some offers. I'm well on my way.

You Snowflakes Melt so fast,that it is simply incredible. Congratulations?!?

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While HS stocks and DBM's suck heavy ass,they do in fairness make a Skookum spout.



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Let us know what follows.you home.

Picking up a Remington KS Mountain Rifle from 80s or early 90s with Brown or McMillan stock is never a bad option. I've had several and all have been great shooters and less than 6.5lbs.

I've only done 'em in McMillan. Nice way to fly in a L/A due a 700's inherent COAL latitude,but a Goat Fhuqk in S/A,for the opposite reason. Congratulations?!?

A Fieldcraft 7-08 and 180's steals the fhuqking show there.

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I too have a .30-06 FC. I like it, COAL shortcomings be damned. I wanted to shoot factory Barnes 168gr in it and it worked very well with those. I can point it at any elk or deer to 500 yards and expect it to die if I pull the trigger. I don’t need the maximum potential out of it, just enough to get to 500 yards (more likely 400 where I hunt). The ergos are about perfect for me with a Conquest 3-9 or vortex razor lh 2-10x40.

Sako Finnlight II in 300 WSM. Accurate, reasonably light, cerakoted stainless, seriously nice. Have one in .308 but was keenly looking at the 300 WSM on the rack above it when I bought it some months back.

It is a Fascinating "approach",to make excuses for your L/A Goat Fhuqk,to salve your INCREDIBLE Fhuqking Stupidity. Congratulations?!?

P.S. and by the way,it ain't working...mainly because it can't.

Bless your heart for TRYING though.

Hint.

Laughing!...............

You couldn't critique a fhuqking sheet of tinfoil. Congratulations?!?

Bless your heart.

LAUGHING!.............

Ol know it all Richard Cranium at it again. Too bad someone up your way doesn't just slap your a$$ to the ground. If you ever come to Tennessee you can teach me something about being perfect and I'll teach you a lesson in humility and respect.

Slowdog,

It's your Imagination,simply Pretend with it as you MUST. Congratulations?!?

Rest assured,that NOBODY can disrespect you,more than you can,by simply doing your BEST...you "lucky" kchunt.

Bless your heart for Crying.

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Laughing!..................

Tikka T3/x in caliber of your choice (apparently 300wsm). Order a Micky Sako Hunter with Edge fill now. If it arrives in time, great. If it does not, no big deal, hunt with the stock stock. Top with an optic appropriate to your terrain, and don't look back.

FWIW, my two primary hunting rifles are both T3s wearing McMillan stocks and they are both elk killing machines.

300WM



308

McQueenSagepoos,

LW's puke farrr too easily,for folks who actually use rifles. Congratulations?!?

Your best is never not fhuqking HILARIOUS!

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Laughing!.....................

Follow up.

Christensen arms ridgeline in 300wsm. Used, very lightly. Supposedly made one trip to Africa and then got sold back to LGS?

Anyway, it's mine and I'm looking forward to getting some range time to see if the hype is real. Fit and finish are excellent, action very smooth. Glass to be mounted hopefully by this weekend if I can sneak an hour or two.

I have one in a 300 RUM and so far it has been a good rifle. Pretty danged accurate with the first few loads and continues to do well as I work it out during the summer. Good luck with it and let us know how it does for you.