tikka t-3 30-06 or 7mm mag

[shorthair15]

i was looking at getting one of these to use for bears,deer and maybe elk. i have a 270 wsm and i was going to give it to my son to go with his 243. i have alot of ammo for both guns that i accumulated when i was in the navy.  any one shoot any of these two calibers in a tikka t-3. have a few remingtons. thought i would give one of these rifles a try.they say there very accurate out of the box. any one know if the triggers are adjustable i like my trigger pull around 2.5 to 3 lbs.  thanks    

[700xcr]

Either one will work. With the Tikka with their light weight the 7mm mag. will have more felt recoil. The 7mm mag. will be flatter shooting for open terrain. The 30-06 will shoot a heavier bullet. It all boils down to what range and terrain you will be hunting in.

[Bob33]

I'd go with the 30-06 or 270 WSM.

[bobcat]

30-06 would definitely be more shoulder friendly than the 7 mag in a light rifle such as the Tikka. And, with the right bullet it will shoot nearly as flat as the 7 mag. There really isn't enough difference in trajectory to make any practical difference.

[509er]

I have a T3 &mm mag and like it alot.  Just put a Sims recoil pad on it. 

[C-Money]

Ford or Chevy....30-06 or 7mm....both work fine and to close to make much difference. I have both, killed with both. I use the 30-06 way more than the 7mm. I never feel under gunned or inferior to the "mag" shooters when I have the 30-06. For use in the T3, it is still a toss up, though choice! Ether way you should be happy!

[HUNT]

7MM MAG.  

[Bofire]

30/06 yes the Tikka trigger is adjustable 2-4 lbs. I used a 7mm Mag for 20 years, bought a chrono and found mine was mostly noise, ballistics no where near advertized numbers.
Carl

[C-Money]

I never feel under gunned or inferior to the "mag" shooters when I have the 30-06.

You might after 600 yards if you want to shoot that far. 

I do not wish to shoot 600 yards. Hats off to those that can accurately! I will stick to a 270win or a 30-06. I killed my buck at 274 yards this year and that was probably the longest shot I have ever taken. If I can't figure out how to cut the distance (600 yards) at least in half, I will just watch him and learn how to kill him another day.

[Bigtine96]

i have the tikka t3 300 mag and I will never get a different gun, best gun and hardest hitting gun that I have ever had

[markts]

I have one in 270wsm and have the trigger set at 2.5lbs LOVE IT

[Bofire]

Tikkas, 223, 22-250, 270, 270WSM, 30/06,300wsm and 300WM, 308,223 Tactical, 22-250 Varmit. Yup, I shot a few Tikkas.
 
Carl

[D-Rock425]

7mm mag would be my choice

[Hyde]

Oh hell..... It's just too hard to choose.  Just get both.   

[Jamieb]

7mag