New Backcountry Rifle

[jjness11]

Looking for a new backcountry rifle. I am set on a 300 Win Mag, but cant seem to narrow down the actual rifle. I have looked at the Mountain Ascent, Model 70 Extreme Weather, Legendary Arms, the Christensen Ridgeline, and recently started looking at the Christensen Mesa a little. What do you guys like, or what is your go to? I want to keep the weight as low as possible, and I am dead set on the 300 Win Mag.

I know this has been covered a lot, but I haven't seen much on the Mesa. Any help/feedback is appreciated.

[kselkhunter]

I don't own one but am a fan of those Kimber Mountain Ascent rifle. 

[DJ_Mack]

I wanted a shorter barrel for adding my suppressor so I chose the Kimber Adirondack.  I absolutely freaking love it.  It is a tack driver and It feels great.  I would not hesitate on an ascent.  On the other hand those christiansen arms ridgelines are pretty darn nice also.  Hard to find to put your hands on though.  I have a christiansen arms AR10 and it has been flawless for me.  If you ever need anything their customer service is top notch!

[Duckslayer89]

300 yards with my CDS dial. It's about a 12x12 inch target from edge to edge. The first shot down low I forgot to dial up from 200 yards. Shows you how much a bullet can drop and how dead on the CDS system is. This was my first time shooting out that far and first time using the dial. I was happy with it for an ultralight rifle. Mine is a 308 with 165 grain accubonds. Forgot to add this was a kimber mountain ascent if your curious on accuracy. Whole reason for posting. Also look at the cooper backcountry if your going to throw down that much money. They look sweet

[Biggerhammer]

I would have a total melt down and kick my dog a couple times(He likes it) if I even owned a rifle with a chambering that dropped that much between 200 & 300 yards!🤕

All that aside, well done.😉

[follow maggie]

I have a Model 70 in .300 Win Mag and am very happy with it. Not very heavy to carry all day & it's very accurate. Shoots tight groups on the range & puts critters down in the field.

[Duckslayer89]

I would have a total melt down and kick my dog a couple times(He likes it) if I even owned a rifle with a chambering that dropped that much between 200 & 300 yards!🤕

All that aside, well done.😉

Lol! I was surprised, but it's just a standard 308 win. Lots of people have them 

[Biggerhammer]

The .308 has plenty of juice to get the job ✅ done. Just ribbing you a little.👌

[opdinkslayer]

Buy a tikka superlite and then take all the extra money it would cost you for the rifles you listed and put a brake(if you want),rail/top end rings & the best glass you can buy on top of it. They are under 6 lbs. and shoot lights out. Stock upgrades are available if you don't like the factory one as well.

[jjness11]

[quote Also look at the cooper backcountry if your going to throw down that much money. They look sweet
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Those do look amazing. I hadn't seen that model before, but I haven't ever heard a negative review about Cooper.

[jjness11]

Buy a tikka superlite and then take all the extra money it would cost you for the rifles you listed and put a brake(if you want),rail/top end rings & the best glass you can buy on top of it. They are under 6 lbs. and shoot lights out. Stock upgrades are available if you don't like the factory one as well.

I've already got the glass. I picked up the Vortex Razor HD LH a couple weeks back. It is getting lonely in the safe! I know those Tikka's shoot, just never been a fan personally.

[Duckslayer89]

[quote Also look at the cooper backcountry if your going to throw down that much money. They look sweet

Those do look amazing. I hadn't seen that model before, but I haven't ever heard a negative review about Cooper.
[/quote]

Ya it's in a separate section on their website. Buy once cry once live once lol 

I recently switched my ring setup to a nightforce standard duty rail and the ultralight titanium jaw 6 screw rings. HIGHLY recommend it. The standard duty rail is super well built and lighter than a steel rail by a lot. Check them out when you look for rings...Especially with a 300 and a light rifle think those rings are up to it

[jackelope]

Remington, Kuiu and Leupold are working together to build the "Ultimate Sheep Rifle." It will be interesting to see how that plays out.

[jackelope]

Does anyone have a 700AWR? Interesting they don't list a weight.

https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700/model-700-american-wilderness-rifle

[JBar]

Does anyone have a 700AWR? Interesting they don't list a weight.

https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700/model-700-american-wilderness-rifle

It's listed, just gotta scroll way over to the right. 7.375 pounds