Advice on New Rifle

[Duckslayer89]

Tikka stainless, I would consider 7mm rem mag if you haven’t. My buddy just bought one. I loved shooting it. Shoots great even with cheap Norma whitetail ammo. But that’s me. Leupold VX5. Done

[carpsniperg2]

I sell and own plenty of tikka rifles and they have been great. Maybe not the best feel in the hands but very accurate regardless. I put a 200.00 bc stock on them and that helps the fit and feel a lot for me.

Pretty much all my scopes are leupold. Had a few vortex issues and quit using them on anything other then a truck gun digger gun etc.
VX3 HD/ VX5 would be solid choices.

[Karl Blanchard]

For what you're describing, a Tikka or some variation of a Browning X bolt with a Zeiss v4 4-16 would be really tough to beat. Both are great rifles, the x bolt are a little more refined looking but they are both awesome shooters. Tikka has a little better trigger. The v4 demo's can be had for under 800 on Redhawk, the ones we've ordered have been brand new quality

this right here except personally I wouldn't even entertain the browning. I do a lot of load workups for a lot of rifles. Enough tikkas where I've lost count of how many ive done and ive never had one that wouldn't shoot under moa. Not internet moa either. Actual consistent and repeatable moa.

[pianoman9701]

Now, I need to go buy a new rifle. Thanks a lot, guys! 

[headshot5]

I'd think a tikka t3 in 270 with a Leupold VX-3 with B&C reticle or something similar.  It'd cover the ranges you want with ease.  Or you could get a Leupold with a CDS dial and set it up for whatever load you end up with.  Either way it would do everything you need.   

[Westside88]

I know you said you want new, and that's understandable. There's a stainless A-bolt in 270 with a good scope for sale in the classifieds that someone should jump on.  I bought a Browning Hells Canyon Speed in 270 and mounted an old leupold Vari-X 3 that I already had in some tally rings that match the cerakote. I love it, it shoots great and is nice to carry.
I think you could put together the same package in your budget if you were wiling to consider a used scope like a Vari-x 2 or 3 in the 3-9 or 3.5-10 range. Lifetime guarantee takes the risk out of it. I've never heard anyone with a Tikka say anything but good about their rifle. you seem to get a lot of gun for the money

[buckfvr]

Many name brand rifles can do what you intend.  The only thing I will mention is that for my way of thinking, you certainly dont need any of the "long barrel" model rifles.  .270 is a great choice, keep it light weight and not long and you are golden.

[OutHouse]

Holy cow thanks for all the replies. On the 7mm idea, I already have one and love it but thanks for the suggestion.

Long story short, my hunting area burned up but will probably become incredible for gun hunting. It's treated me well for archery but now that I can see distances I have to change things up a bit.

[b23]

I know nothing about the seller or the gun or if it's even an option for you but I just saw this on SGT and thought I'd pass it along. Tikka T3 Lite 7-08

https://www.spokaneguntrader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=165075

[Duckslayer89]

For what you're describing, a Tikka or some variation of a Browning X bolt with a Zeiss v4 4-16 would be really tough to beat. Both are great rifles, the x bolt are a little more refined looking but they are both awesome shooters. Tikka has a little better trigger. The v4 demo's can be had for under 800 on Redhawk, the ones we've ordered have been brand new quality

this right here except personally I wouldn't even entertain the browning. I do a lot of load workups for a lot of rifles. Enough tikkas where I've lost count of how many ive done and ive never had one that wouldn't shoot under moa. Not internet moa either. Actual consistent and repeatable moa.

Have you loaded Berger 180 VLDs using H1000? Norma brass. CCI250 primers. Asking for a friend we are going to start for his gun

[HntnFsh]

Holy cow thanks for all the replies. On the 7mm idea, I already have one and love it but thanks for the suggestion.

Long story short, my hunting area burned up but will probably become incredible for gun hunting. It's treated me well for archery but now that I can see distances I have to change things up a bit.

I have a Tikka T3 in 7mag. It will shoot factory 162 ELDX 1/2"- 3/4" groups at a 100 yards all day. Same with Federal 150s.

I'm not sure if I have a grand into it between the rifle and barely used VX3 CDS 3.5-10x40 I bought second hand.

My son has the exact same rifle but VX3 4.5-14x40. Shoots the same. I like the eye relief on my scope better though.

[Mtnwalker]

For what you're describing, a Tikka or some variation of a Browning X bolt with a Zeiss v4 4-16 would be really tough to beat. Both are great rifles, the x bolt are a little more refined looking but they are both awesome shooters. Tikka has a little better trigger. The v4 demo's can be had for under 800 on Redhawk, the ones we've ordered have been brand new quality

this right here except personally I wouldn't even entertain the browning. I do a lot of load workups for a lot of rifles. Enough tikkas where I've lost count of how many ive done and ive never had one that wouldn't shoot under moa. Not internet moa either. Actual consistent and repeatable moa.

Have you loaded Berger 180 VLDs using H1000? Norma brass. CCI250 primers. Asking for a friend we are going to start for his gun

Twist is on the slow side for those bullets and you're going to eat up a bunch of case capacity seating them to mag length unless you plan on single feeding or getting aftermarket bottom metal...

[Karl Blanchard]

For what you're describing, a Tikka or some variation of a Browning X bolt with a Zeiss v4 4-16 would be really tough to beat. Both are great rifles, the x bolt are a little more refined looking but they are both awesome shooters. Tikka has a little better trigger. The v4 demo's can be had for under 800 on Redhawk, the ones we've ordered have been brand new quality

this right here except personally I wouldn't even entertain the browning. I do a lot of load workups for a lot of rifles. Enough tikkas where I've lost count of how many ive done and ive never had one that wouldn't shoot under moa. Not internet moa either. Actual consistent and repeatable moa.

Have you loaded Berger 180 VLDs using H1000? Norma brass. CCI250 primers. Asking for a friend we are going to start for his gun

Twist is on the slow side for those bullets and you're going to eat up a bunch of case capacity seating them to mag length unless you plan on single feeding or getting aftermarket bottom metal...

basically this. Its on the low side but still adequately stable in a 9.5 twist.  Ive always loaded the 168's in the 7 mags just due to magazine length restrictions.

[opdinkslayer]

For what you're describing, a Tikka or some variation of a Browning X bolt with a Zeiss v4 4-16 would be really tough to beat. Both are great rifles, the x bolt are a little more refined looking but they are both awesome shooters. Tikka has a little better trigger. The v4 demo's can be had for under 800 on Redhawk, the ones we've ordered have been brand new quality

this right here except personally I wouldn't even entertain the browning. I do a lot of load workups for a lot of rifles. Enough tikkas where I've lost count of how many ive done and ive never had one that wouldn't shoot under moa. Not internet moa either. Actual consistent and repeatable moa.

 

Zeiss V4 from Redhawk rifles demo list & a Tikka superlite. Personally I’d choose the 300wsm over a 308 in the 30 division & consider a 7-08 along with a 270. The 6.5 Creeds shoot really well with 130-143’s in this combo.

[Duckslayer89]

For what you're describing, a Tikka or some variation of a Browning X bolt with a Zeiss v4 4-16 would be really tough to beat. Both are great rifles, the x bolt are a little more refined looking but they are both awesome shooters. Tikka has a little better trigger. The v4 demo's can be had for under 800 on Redhawk, the ones we've ordered have been brand new quality

this right here except personally I wouldn't even entertain the browning. I do a lot of load workups for a lot of rifles. Enough tikkas where I've lost count of how many ive done and ive never had one that wouldn't shoot under moa. Not internet moa either. Actual consistent and repeatable moa.

Have you loaded Berger 180 VLDs using H1000? Norma brass. CCI250 primers. Asking for a friend we are going to start for his gun

Twist is on the slow side for those bullets and you're going to eat up a bunch of case capacity seating them to mag length unless you plan on single feeding or getting aftermarket bottom metal...

basically this. Its on the low side but still adequately stable in a 9.5 twist.  Ive always loaded the 168's in the 7 mags just due to magazine length restrictions.

Ok ya that makes sense then. Bullets are hard to come by and i have the Bergers now