Do I really want a light rifle?

[buckfvr]

I have 2 lr set ups over 12lb and one @ 15lb+.  Since Im closer to 66 than 65, this is the year I decided to address the weight issue for a woods rifle. I bought this years Savage model 110 lightweight Storm and it comes in at 6lb 9 ounces scoped.  I got 6.5 creedmoor since I already have everything for it.  It shoots sub moa with factory ammo.  Now, this rifle I am excited about and look forward to a few of the spots I will take it that I would not go with my 12 lbers.  Recoil is not even notable....noticeable ? yes, but worth mentioning as in notable ?, no.  So ya its not a 6-800 yard deer/elk rifle but I have that covered and will of course use that if the hunt calls for it.  If you can have more than one hunt rifle, as far as Im concerned, the light weight, lower recoil chamberings offer a fine alternative to the 10lb and up rifles.

[ThurstonCokid]

I’m looking into tikka 300 win also. I think a lightweight gun would make the mountains way easier. I currently have a ruger m77 markii. Shoots awesome and i love the caliber.


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[fowl smacker]

I personally wouldn't want a Tikka in 300 Win. Mag. Just too light and it will not be fun to shoot. If you want the Tikka get it in 270 Win. or something similar. That's still plenty for moose especially if you use a good bullet like a Barnes 140 grain.

I have a Tikka T3 lite in 300WSM.  I have a limb saver pad on and I don't mind shooting it at all.  I'm not a big guy either at 5'8" 175lbs

[Ironhead]

I have a Cooper Backcountry in 6.5x284  with a Leupold VX6 on it that weighs a total of 7.09 lbs. It is great to pack but tough to hold steady.

[bigdub257]

I have 2 lr set ups over 12lb and one @ 15lb+.  Since Im closer to 66 than 65, this is the year I decided to address the weight issue for a woods rifle. I bought this years Savage model 110 lightweight Storm and it comes in at 6lb 9 ounces scoped.  I got 6.5 creedmoor since I already have everything for it.  It shoots sub moa with factory ammo.  Now, this rifle I am excited about and look forward to a few of the spots I will take it that I would not go with my 12 lbers.  Recoil is not even notable....noticeable ? yes, but worth mentioning as in notable ?, no.  So ya its not a 6-800 yard deer/elk rifle but I have that covered and will of course use that if the hunt calls for it.  If you can have more than one hunt rifle, as far as Im concerned, the light weight, lower recoil chamberings offer a fine alternative to the 10lb and up rifles.

I'm in the same boat.  Ordered a Savage 110 ultralite in 6.5 PRC, which I'm still waiting for.  Plan on topping it with a VX5 HD 3-15X44 CDS.  Hoping to be around 7.5 lbs. for the entire package.

[magnanimous_j]

My guess is that you will eventually be happy with whichever option you go with. But since you said you wanted to trim up a bit anyway, have you considered rucking? That way, you can get stronger and carry the heavier rifle, which seems to me like a best case scenario.

[ghosthunter]

There are several 300 rifles in classified for sale. There is always 300s for sale.

There is a reason for that.  Just sayin.

[CastleRocker]

Depends on whether you are going to hunt a lot with it, or just shoot it a lot.  I have a Tikka T3 Lite in 300 Winchester Magnum, and I love it.  My Dad has one in 7mm Remington, that is a sub 1/2" rifle.  Neither gets shot a lot after load development was done.  Dad's in his 80's, and has always said that, when it comes to hunting rifles; "you're gonna pack it alot more than you're gonna shoot it".  Personally, I think if recoil is an issue, one should either shoot enough that it doesn't bother you anymore, or drop down to something smaller.  I'll never have a hunting rifle with a brake.  Get what you can shoot the best with, and then practice.

[Bango skank]

There are several 300 rifles in classified for sale. There is always 300s for sale.

There is a reason for that.  Just sayin.

 

[fowl smacker]

There are several 300 rifles in classified for sale. There is always 300s for sale.

There is a reason for that.  Just sayin.

Because men are no longer men?   

[BULLBLASTER]

Im not a fan of overly light rifles. My 300 wm is just over 10 lb and to me is about right.
I am out hunting to shoot and kill an animal as my main goal, so ill take a little extra weight in my rifle to know i have complete confidence in the shot wether its near or far.
Theres other places to cut weight. 
That said i wouldnt want to carry a 12+ lb rifle everywhere either.

[Magnum_Willys]

Everyone is different but to me a 10# rifle is about all I want to lug around.   9-10 is the sweet spot for magnums for me.   

[Bango skank]

There are several 300 rifles in classified for sale. There is always 300s for sale.

There is a reason for that.  Just sayin.

Because men are no longer men?   

Packin a big magnum on your shoulder doesnt mean youre packin a big magnum in your pants.    

[hunter_sean08]

+1 for the Tikka .300 WM with the Limbsaver recoil pad. Everyone has a preference. The kick is not bothersome for me at all and I’m an average Joe build. I use a 165 grain bullet, but the 180’s don’t bug me either. My shoulders appreciate the lighter weight if I’m hiking all day. That said- I also have the Tikka .270 shooting a 150 grain bullet. Both guns get the job done. Both are incredibly accurate. Can’t go wrong with either. As said earlier, practice makes a big difference.


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[Bob33]

You can download a 300 magnum caliber to 30-06 (or less) recoil levels. It's much harder to safely upload a 30-06 to 300 magnum ballistic levels.