Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2012, 04:50:11 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 31, 2012, 04:52:45 PM
Post by: pyroducksx3 on July 31, 2012, 04:58:58 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2012, 05:10:46 PM
Love the 300WSM. I can pick just about any of the popular calibers out of the safe and 90% of the time I take that one.
I'm just the opposite on the kick. In a fairly light x-bolt, I have very little kick with the 300WSM.
I shot yours last year and kinda liked it. Thanks Jeff for making me spend money............. :chuckle: :chuckle: Are you coming over for bear ? Oh, mine weighs 7.1 lbs with the scope w/no sling. Really light, 3.5 lb trigger, nice smooth bolt.
Post by: Biggerhammer on July 31, 2012, 05:37:00 PM
Post by: Huntbear on July 31, 2012, 05:59:40 PM
I just bought one and was wondering how many of you hate/like THIS gun and caliber ONLY. Thanks guys and gals. Oh, I put a 3x9x40 VX1 Leupold on 'er.
Dude.. I hate you right now... been wanting that exact gun or the T3 lite for a long time.....
The caliber is an awesome one.. if you want some load data let me know.. I load for my brother and nephew, and they both shoot very very well. :tup: :tup:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2012, 07:33:19 PM
Love the .300WSM :hunt2: :puke: Tikka.
I knew you'd say that. But, it's my first Tikka ever. :chuckle:
Post by: FC on July 31, 2012, 07:36:11 PM
I knew you'd say that. But, it's my first Tikka ever. :chuckle:
I am betting that you will love it.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2012, 07:37:07 PM
I just bought one and was wondering how many of you hate/like THIS gun and caliber ONLY. Thanks guys and gals. Oh, I put a 3x9x40 VX1 Leupold on 'er.
Dude.. I hate you right now... been wanting that exact gun or the T3 lite for a long time.....
The caliber is an awesome one.. if you want some load data let me know.. I load for my brother and nephew, and they both shoot very very well. :tup: :tup:
Send me the recipe John. It might be awhile before I reload, but all info is appreciated. Thanks.
Also, I'm picking up my Savage Model 16 6.5 Creedmoor tomorrow.
Any comments Biggerhammer........... :chuckle: :dunno: :tup:
Post by: KFhunter on July 31, 2012, 07:45:46 PM
Guessing something to do with modifying it?
Post by: Huntbear on July 31, 2012, 07:47:06 PM
Whats wrong with Tikka?
Guessing something to do with modifying it?
Absolutely nothing if you are a working stiff that wants a great shooting rifle right out of the box..... :tup: :tup: :tup:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2012, 07:55:52 PM
Post by: Bofire on July 31, 2012, 08:02:28 PM
Carl
Post by: mtndew on July 31, 2012, 08:26:12 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2012, 08:35:32 PM
Love the 300WSM. I can pick just about any of the popular calibers out of the safe and 90% of the time I take that one.
I'm just the opposite on the kick. In a fairly light x-bolt, I have very little kick with the 300WSM.
I shot yours last year and kinda liked it. Thanks Jeff for making me spend money............. :chuckle: :chuckle: Are you coming over for bear ? Oh, mine weighs 7.1 lbs with the scope w/no sling. Really light, 3.5 lb trigger, nice smooth bolt.
I'm going to be over, but probably later in the season. I have an any bull tag in the Observatory that I want to get filled. I have the Multi season deer, so will be over for deer and bear later on. If you want to pick me one out I would appreciate it. That big on from last year would do just fine if the cub is gone.
Brother in laws dad who owned the cabin passed away about a month ago, so still waiting to see what happens with the property over there. I'm guessing the brothers are all going to keep the place. I'll let you know when I'm heading over again.
You hunting muzzy again this year?
I actually have a multi season deer tag too, again. Sorry to hear about brother inlaws dad. You looking for a deer llike this one ? It's been hanging around for a couple months now. Just bought feed for it... :chuckle: :chuckle: He's about 1-2 inches outside his ears. :tup:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2012, 08:56:26 PM
That would do. Not quite as big as the one I saw last weekend. Monster 3x4 that I wouldn't mind sticking and arrow in. I'll let you know when I can get over there. I'm hoping for Muzzy and stay through modern if I can fill the elk tag.
Ok. I applied for 4 disabled elk tags and 4 disabled deer tags. Hopefully I'll get drawn for an elk tag.
Here's a couple more of 2 more deer hanging around with the other one.
Post by: norsepeak on July 31, 2012, 09:10:38 PM
Post by: coachcw on August 01, 2012, 06:37:01 AM
Post by: dscubame on August 01, 2012, 06:41:09 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 01, 2012, 07:03:02 AM
Post by: skinzner on August 01, 2012, 07:18:33 AM
Post by: grizzlyadams on August 01, 2012, 08:06:29 AM
Post by: Huntbear on August 01, 2012, 08:13:25 AM
I have the Tikka T3 lite 300 WM. Not sure what the difference is between that and the WSM is. Maybe someone could enlighten me. :dunno:
Shorter action in the 300 wsm, except in the Tikka.
Short fat cartridge, uses less powder to equal 300 WM velocities. Less recoil in every gun I have shot.
Post by: Three_Oh_Eight on August 04, 2012, 05:12:01 PM
I can go either way on the WSMs. I think the 270 and 300 are here to stay as main-stay cartridges. I've had issues reloading for WSMs due to dies being a bit too long and not allowing proper resizing of the shoulder and crappy feeding. Die companies will fix the dies if this is the case though.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 04, 2012, 05:47:07 PM
My experience with Tikka T3s is that they are very accurate and easy to carry. Factory scope rings suck and suggest Talley LW or DNZ as replacements. The only thing that bugs me, and it really bugs me, is that there is only 1 action length for the Tikka. Buying a short action cartridge doesn't matter because its not a short action. And, depending on how the rifle is throated, the magazine could be too short for the 300 Win Mag. The 300 Winny has a longer case than other standard magnums but still abides by 30-06 OAL. It really needs a longer box to really shine.
I can go either way on the WSMs. I think the 270 and 300 are here to stay as main-stay cartridges. I've had issues reloading for WSMs due to dies being a bit too long and not allowing proper resizing of the shoulder and crappy feeding. Die companies will fix the dies if this is the case though.
Won't small case dies fix the problem ?
Post by: Three_Oh_Eight on August 06, 2012, 06:19:57 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 06, 2012, 06:23:35 PM
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