New rifle time... Lightweight, versatile, reliable, cost

[taylorb]

Its time for s new rifle...  I'm sure lots of passionate comments will ensue 😀.

  I do a lot of hiking and more overnights each year so weight is important.  I've been looking at a lot of different options currently leaning towards:
- Browning X-Bolt hells canon speed in 300 WSM
- Leopold VX-5 or VX-6


I looked at the Kimber hunter and Subalpine, the Subalpine lacks an external mag so it's out and the hunter's stock just didn't feel contestable to me.  I already have a Remington 700 in .308 that I love but want to try something different and the 700's don't get below 7lbs without custom.  I've had a Tikka and never liked it so I sold it.  Anything else I should be considering?

As for chamber, I grew up a 308 shooter but the new options are interesting.  I looked at 6.5 creedmore but its a little light for elk bear for my taste (yes i know it will work etc...) 270 wsm is on the table as well.  Other options i should consider?

[Magnum_Willys]

That xbolt 300wsm would be a great choice for a packable all around rifle.  Add  Leupold with turrets.   Buddy got his 330 bull last year at 680 yards with same gun and vx6 - 4-24. 

[huntnphool]

 Kimber Adirondak in 7mm-08

http://www.kimberamerica.com/adirondack

 Or if that's too much $, Ruger M77 Hawkeye Compact in the same caliber.

http://ruger.com/products/HawkeyeCompact/specSheets/37140.html

[savagehunter]

Savage lightweight hunter 5.5 lbs model 16 stainless and comes in 6.5 Creed. I just bought one and I'm in love.

[X-Force]

Savage lightweight hunter 5.5 lbs model 16 stainless and comes in 6.5 Creed. I just bought one and I'm in love.

Been looking at that one a lot... looks like a great little gun

[TVHunts]

Its time for s new rifle...  I'm sure lots of passionate comments will ensue 😀.

  I do a lot of hiking and more overnights each year so weight is important.  I've been looking at a lot of different options currently leaning towards:
- Browning X-Bolt hells canon speed in 300 WSM
- Leopold VX-5 or VX-6


I looked at the Kimber hunter and Subalpine, the Subalpine lacks an external mag so it's out and the hunter's stock just didn't feel contestable to me.  I already have a Remington 700 in .308 that I love but want to try something different and the 700's don't get below 7lbs without custom.  I've had a Tikka and never liked it so I sold it.  Anything else I should be considering?

As for chamber, I grew up a 308 shooter but the new options are interesting.  I looked at 6.5 creedmore but its a little light for elk bear for my taste (yes i know it will work etc...) 270 wsm is on the table as well.  Other options i should consider?

Looks like you have made an excellent selection to me!  Have a blast with it.

[jdb]

Remington model 7. Or look for a used ruger 77 ultralight

[vandeman17]

I love my Winchester model 70 featherweight in .270. Killed a lot of animals with this gun.

[kukusya]

Tikka T3x lite or superlight top with Leupold VX3i =7lb package

[goosehunter12]

In January got an xbolt western hunter in 300 win mag, awesome shooting gun, get sub MOA groups off a backpack with factory ammo, highly recommend!

[blackpowderhunter]

i don't rifle hunt much..
but my one bolt rifle for an all around gun, that seems to meet your criteria of light, versatile, reliable, and affordable.
tikka t3 superlite, 30-06, leupold vx-3 3.5-10 CDS

[Alchase]

Sako Finlight

[Bob33]

I have an X Bolt stainless in 300 WSM. It weighs about 7.5 pounds with scope, base, and rings. It's is surprising easy to shoot and mine was accurate out of the box. It's made several trips to other states and countries without failure, and has killed quite a few critters. I couldn't wish for anything more from a big game rifle.

Factory ammo group:

[bod]

Maybe a Howa Alpine

[Ridgerunner]

I picked up a howa alpine in 6.5 creedmore recently and have been impressed so far.


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