.300 WSM options

[KopperBuck]

I'm looking for a new .300 WSM. I'm sold on the caliber so no arguing for different please. I own a Win M70, wondering - beyond the Tikka, does anyone have any suggestions, opinions, etc? I've got the green light on a new shooter and feel like a little school girl.

I prefer to keep weight down - so composite is really my only option.

[j_h_nimrod]

Kimber Montana

[RadSav]

Sako A7 or Finnlight. 

Until Kimber gets rid of that barrel taper I'm in the Sako camp.  If Kimber would offer a similar barrel taper to the Tecomate I'd become an exclusive Kimber shooter as I am not the biggest fan of Sako fiber stocks.  Or anybody elses ugly factory fiber stock for that matter.  Sako almost got it right with the Tecomate, but B&C's stocks are all over the place on fit tolerances' and their finish rubs off way too easy.

[ellensburgpo]

Kimber Montana

 

http://www.nosler.com/m48-trophy-grade-rifle

http://www.kimberamerica.com/rifles/model-8400-wsm-calibers/classic

http://www.remington.com/en/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-cdl-sf.aspx

http://www.newultralight.com


How much you looking to spend?

[RadSav]

http://www.nosler.com/m48-trophy-grade-rifle

I'm looking forward to trying one of the Nosler M48 rifles one of these days.  Never even held one in my hands.  Buddy of mine just bought a 280AI Trophy Grade.  Will get a chance to shoot that soon.  Sounds awful darn close to that Kimber I've always hoped they would build.  Even if they are using a B&C stock.

[huntnnw]

I have a tikka 300wsm...shoots great! Ill be upgrading the stock this spring

[ellensburgpo]

http://www.nosler.com/m48-trophy-grade-rifle

I'm looking forward to trying one of the Nosler M48 rifles one of these days.  Never even held one in my hands.  Buddy of mine just bought a 280AI Trophy Grade.  Will get a chance to shoot that soon.  Sounds awful darn close to that Kimber I've always hoped they would build.  Even if they are using a B&C stock.

To me they are as good looking as a working rifles gets though I'm sure lots of people would disagree. I've only had limited time with one but I kick myself for not picking one up when I could have gotten it for a song.

There's so many options out there for lightweight rifles it makes it hard to just throw out a few, though being locked into a 300 WSM does narrow it down.

[ellensburgpo]

Kooperbuck, if you're looking to break the bank here you go...

http://blog.kuiu.com/2013/01/28/boswell-custom-rifle-kuiu-slr-edition/#sthash.pqUHjvV3.dpbs

http://www.mcwhorterrifles.com/300-wsm/

[carpsniperg2]

Sako A7 or Finnlight. 

Until Kimber gets rid of that barrel taper I'm in the Sako camp.  If Kimber would offer a similar barrel taper to the Tecomate I'd become an exclusive Kimber shooter as I am not the biggest fan of Sako fiber stocks.  Or anybody elses ugly factory fiber stock for that matter.  Sako almost got it right with the Tecomate, but B&C's stocks are all over the place on fit tolerances' and their finish rubs off way too easy.

Amen! If you can swing it buy a 300wsm Finnlight you wont ever look back!

[carpsniperg2]

I should say I own both and if you can find a A7 in 300wsm "because they were discounted in the wsm cals" I would snatch it up. They run about 400 cheaper then the finnlight. Thumbs up on both of those 2 from me

[elkhunter00]

I like the Tikka and the X-bolt.  I shoot better with the tikka , but the X-bolt feels nicer

[RadSav]

I shoot better with the tikka , but the X-bolt feels nicer

Same here!

[coachcw]

cooper aswell , I have a tika and it shoots lights out , my buddy has the sako a7 and it feels and looks nicer shoots aswell.

[RadSav]

Does Cooper make a synthetic stock?  That would probably be sweet if they do.

[ellensburgpo]

Does Cooper make a synthetic stock?  That would probably be sweet if they do.

They do, the model 52, but it doesn't come in 300 WSM.

[bradslam]

Don't decide without entering the Browning X-Bolt into the equation.  One of the most ergonomic rifles I've ever held.  I'm going to be making a similar decision next year...Kimber Montana or Browning X-Bolt.  Maybe I should do both.   

[duckmen1]

My brother has the tikka and it is absolutely amazing the accuracy he shoots with it. I have the x bolt and love it. Really accurate and great feel. Love the dura touch stock it has. We hand load for both and I get really good accuracy with most loads I test out of mine. Shoots a wide range of bullets well.

[RadSav]

Does Cooper make a synthetic stock?  That would probably be sweet if they do.

They do, the model 52, but it doesn't come in 300 WSM.

Guess I've always been too distracted by all the pretty wood when looking at their site.  Any idea whose stock they are using?  Their website never gives much information.

[KopperBuck]

What about FNH? Any opinions? I might be creeping towards the 1k mark on the rifle, I know I could get away with it, but is it worth it?

[KopperBuck]

The only issue I had with Browning is the short bolt lift. Not bad, just different.

[RadSav]

The only issue I had with Browning is the short bolt lift. Not bad, just different.

That's what I like the most about Sako and Browning. 

[klikboom]

I was in the same boat at the beginning of the year. I liked Tikka's but really wanted a pre-64 model 70 but also wanted something brand new. I stumbled on the FN PBR XP. Its kind of a trifecta of perfect timing for the modern M70. It was new manufactured in  New Haven, has the pre64 style claw extractor, and uses the old and reliable and tuneable M70 trigger. I don't know that there is another way to get that modern combo. The one i ordered NOS came with a B&C coyote stock which was perfect for my wants. Shoots great with hand loads, 180Gr TSX is my hunting load and also shoots phenomenally on paper. You can pick em up fairly cheap ~700ish.

[10thmountainarcher]

I had the model 70 feather weight chambered in 300 wsm and it was a shooter. Owned a tikka in the standard 300 win mag and it shot great as well.. id buy either rifle again in a heart beat.

[cem3434]

Kimber Montana

  I have 4 different 300 wsm's (Savage, Tikka, Remington & Kimber) and my Kimber Montana has quickly became my favorite. The Tikka shoots great as does the Savage. The Remington is a pile and it will be the last one I ever buy. I also had a Browning for awhile and it was a nice gun, but didn't fit me well. If you can afford a Kimber, then go for it. If not, I would recommend a Tikka.

[ellensburgpo]

Does Cooper make a synthetic stock?  That would probably be sweet if they do.

They do, the model 52, but it doesn't come in 300 WSM.

Guess I've always been too distracted by all the pretty wood when looking at their site.  Any idea whose stock they are using?  Their website never gives much information.

I don't know for sure but I'm curious enough that I emailed them the question. We will see if they get back or not.

[jay.sharkbait]

Kimber Montana

  I have 4 different 300 wsm's (Savage, Tikka, Remington & Kimber) and my Kimber Montana has quickly became my favorite. The Tikka shoots great as does the Savage. The Remington is a pile and it will be the last one I ever buy. I also had a Browning for awhile and it was a nice gun, but didn't fit me well. If you can afford a Kimber, then go for it. If not, I would recommend a Tikka.

Would you like to sell the Remington? If so, how much?

[RadSav]

I don't know for sure but I'm curious enough that I emailed them the question. We will see if they get back or not.

I reached out to a friend who has a good number of Cooper rifles.  He does have a fiber stock.  According to him (I'd rate as reasonably reliable) the fiber stock is custom made per Cooper specifications by HS.  If that is true I'm liking that way better than any B&C stocked rifle.  Still wish Kimber would offer a different barrel taper. I really like the Montana stock, the Kimber action and basically everything else about the Kimber rifles.  But since Kimber refuses to do it this Cooper looks pretty good.  Although they don't show the 52 being offered in any Short Magnum.  Just Long Action. 

[ellensburgpo]

Their customer service said the stock on the 52 is made by bell and Carlson.

[RadSav]

Their customer service said the stock on the 52 is made by bell and Carlson.

Thank you for getting the real scoop!  Even if that is depressing news