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Input on magnum rifles
« on: February 15, 2012, 04:50:56 PM »
Looking to spend around 800 for my first mag rifle with scope. I know this much wont buy me much ,but i'll take what i can get.  7mm or bigger. Something that can reach out and touch. :tup:  thanks for your help :hello:
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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2012, 05:03:57 PM »
Ruger mark II in 7mm mag, kinda hard to get good optics with only 200 bucks left. I did pick up a leupold 3x9-40 vxI for a little under 200 bucks at cabelas.
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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2012, 05:08:40 PM »
Tikka T 3 lite stainless with a  a Bushenell  4200 or Minox  3x9 scope.

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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2012, 05:25:32 PM »
Where are you located?  There are lots of pawn shops that specialize in gun that may have something with a nice scope on it. That's how I got all mine.  Or check local gun trading forums like Spokaneguntrader.com.  You should have no problem finding a nice rifle and scope combo with 800

The caliber would depend on what you have already in your safe or if this will be your all around gun.  If you got a 270 or '06 step up to 338 mags so you have  a more versatile gun collection instead of a rifle that shoots a little faster and flatter than what you have.  My :twocents:

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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2012, 05:28:06 PM »
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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2012, 05:29:52 PM »
I'm with Ribka.

Tough to beat that set up for $800.
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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2012, 05:32:26 PM »
P.S.  Don't quote me, but I think you could get that set up in 300 WSM.     That would be sweet.
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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2012, 05:39:46 PM »
Well, I've never owned a Tika but I do like my browning A-bolt 300WSM.  I paid $500 for the rifle.
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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2012, 05:45:04 PM »
P.S.  Don't quote me, but I think you could get that set up in 300 WSM.     That would be sweet.

He needs a real magnum, not a wanna be short mag! :chuckle:

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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2012, 06:12:40 PM »
Tikka T 3 lite stainless with a  a Bushenell  4200 or Minox  3x9 scope.



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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2012, 07:26:34 PM »
 Tika T3 Lite 300WSM with a decent $300 BDC scope on it will get you out into the 600 range with great accuracy. Love mine!

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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2012, 08:42:37 PM »
I do want to go full mag, no shorts. i am currently shooting a mathews rezen 6.5 at 70lbs, that groups 5 shots in a softball size group at 80yards. My only big rifle is a 45-70 which is my bear gun, soon to change :chuckle:. I really appreciate the help, also where is the best deals when i do choose which caliber. Not to worried about cost of ammo(as 338 can be spendy), just want a nice gun. I was liking the thought of a 338 :drool:, if i can find one.
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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2012, 08:51:37 PM »
IF your gonna shoot a magnum,
Spend the money on a great scope to take full advantage of what these magnums are capable of. Word to the wise if you buy a magnum and put a cheap scope on it you will no longer have crosshairs in that scope after a few shots.

You got 800.00 add another 800.00 and you will be set....


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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2012, 08:54:28 PM »
I do want to go full mag, no shorts. i am currently shooting a mathews rezen 6.5 at 70lbs, that groups 5 shots in a softball size group at 80yards. My only big rifle is a 45-70 which is my bear gun, soon to change :chuckle:. I really appreciate the help, also where is the best deals when i do choose which caliber. Not to worried about cost of ammo(as 338 can be spendy), just want a nice gun. I was liking the thought of a 338 :drool:, if i can find one.
New prefered, as you really know what your getting used.

If you wanna go 338 get a remington ultra mag.  I traded in my 338 win mag and am very satisfied.  You can get much better performace with larger bullets and it is a real step up from the 338 win mag.  Yes a win mag will kill, but you might as well get the fastest, flatest, hardest hitting magnum you can afford.  For most people the 338edge or lapua is out of our price range.  I picked up a 700 ultra mag and quality scope for 650 used. with those big guns, they aren't used a lot.  Find a reputable dealer and you will have no problems with a used gun. 

   

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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #15 on: February 15, 2012, 08:56:07 PM »
IF your gonna shoot a magnum,
Spend the money on a great scope to take full advantage of what these magnums are capable of. Word to the wise if you buy a magnum and put a cheap scope on it you will no longer have crosshairs in that scope after a few shots.

You got 800.00 add another 800.00 and you will be set....


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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #16 on: February 15, 2012, 09:29:50 PM »
tough to beat a tiks t3 im 300wsm vx2 or 3  in 4x12 and leupod base and rings . may be a touch over $800.00 but worth it.

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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #17 on: February 15, 2012, 09:35:34 PM »
The East Wenatchee Bi-Mart has a Remington 700 26" matte blue SPS/ADL synthetic in .300 Ultra Magnum with the 3-9x40 Scope package for $389.00. That's a smoking deal, leaves some cash left over to send in the direction of optics. It was still in the back room last week.

I picked up a .300 Win Mag in the same package but in stainless for 439.00 to use the action on a build. Sold the scope on a forum for 45.00 and the stock/barrel together for 100.00. Put me into a new stainless Rem700 action way cheap.

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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #18 on: February 15, 2012, 09:38:52 PM »
The East Wenatchee Bi-Mart has a Remington 700 26" matte blue SPS/ADL synthetic in .300 Ultra Magnum with the 3-9x40 Scope package for $389.00. That's a smoking deal, leaves some cash left over to send in the direction of optics. It was still in the back room last week.

That is a smoking deal! Could get a scope and a break to boot.

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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #19 on: February 15, 2012, 09:42:10 PM »
The East Wenatchee Bi-Mart has a Remington 700 26" matte blue SPS/ADL synthetic in .300 Ultra Magnum with the 3-9x40 Scope package for $389.00. That's a smoking deal, leaves some cash left over to send in the direction of optics. It was still in the back room last week.

That is a smoking deal! Could get a scope and a break to boot.

At Christmas time they were selling the matte blued Rem700 package  for 369.00 and a 40.00 rebate from Remington.

You know it's a smoking deal when you see a guy that works at another local gun shop in Bi-Mart buying Rem700 packages. :tup:

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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #20 on: February 15, 2012, 10:12:08 PM »
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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #21 on: February 17, 2012, 09:03:15 AM »
Tikka in a standard magnum 7mm or 300 win mag + a sims limbsaver recoil pad. You get the standard mag ammo for less. Tikka's are the most consistant out of the box for accuracy, smooth bolt operation and trigger.

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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #22 on: February 17, 2012, 11:31:53 AM »
Unless you are going with an ultra-mag of some type there is VERY little difference in regular magnums and the winchester short magnums so do not assume that just because they are "short magnums" they have less performance. Ultra magnums are a big step up and will eat scopes as someone else mentioned. They are also expensive to feed if you plan on shooting any volume. If you want a magnum the 300 win mag is tried and true and there is a lot of factory ammunition available and even more load data if you reload. As far as glass goes consider the new redfields. They are made by leupold and come in at just over 200 bucks and are made in the USA.
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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #23 on: February 22, 2012, 08:11:55 PM »
I agree that the .300 Win Mag is a fine round and is very fun to shoot.    :hunter:

My problem is all of my rifles are too similar in ballistics, .30-06, 7MM Rem Mag and .300 Winny.  I need to branch out on either end. 

What would your recommendation be for my next rifle caliber to purchase? 
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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #24 on: February 22, 2012, 08:22:04 PM »
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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #25 on: February 22, 2012, 11:42:23 PM »
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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #26 on: February 23, 2012, 12:15:55 AM »
338-378 weatherby mag.  Enjoy!!!

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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #27 on: February 23, 2012, 01:20:29 AM »
I agree that the .300 Win Mag is a fine round and is very fun to shoot.    :hunter:

My problem is all of my rifles are too similar in ballistics, .30-06, 7MM Rem Mag and .300 Winny.  I need to branch out on either end. 

What would your recommendation be for my next rifle caliber to purchase?
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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #28 on: February 23, 2012, 11:40:00 AM »
Weatherby or howa in 338win with a bushnell legend :tup:

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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #29 on: February 23, 2012, 11:41:40 AM »
Tikka 7mm Mag  :tup: Put a turret scope on it and your good to go

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Re: Input on magnum rifles
« Reply #30 on: February 23, 2012, 11:42:52 AM »
Get you a Sako .338 WM.  Handload 225 gr. Accubonds and let the fun begin.  Get you a good scope, like Leupold or Nikon.  Will shoot as flat as a 300 wm, but with more bullet.
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