Post by: Elkfever on September 10, 2012, 05:04:54 PM
Thanks.
Post by: Bob33 on September 10, 2012, 05:08:01 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on September 10, 2012, 05:17:18 PM
I would never think twise about buying the same gun again, and I personally love the 300, flat shooter and packes one hell of a knock down.
Go for it you will not regret it :tup:
Post by: dc on September 10, 2012, 05:18:04 PM
Post by: elkhunter00 on September 10, 2012, 05:25:18 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 10, 2012, 05:54:01 PM
Post by: Elkfever on September 10, 2012, 05:54:21 PM
Thanks for the help so far, I appreciate it.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 10, 2012, 06:02:56 PM
I have not shot either the 300 wm or 300 wsm. Biggest caliber is my 30-06, a pretty lightweight rifle with an 18" barrel. But I have nothing to compare recoil to. I'm trying to read up on the answer to my question but to you guys, why does the wsm recoil less than the win mag? Newbie to rifles/ammo, I know. :)
Thanks for the help so far, I appreciate it.
Powder capacity and bullet weight.
Post by: 3nails on September 10, 2012, 06:07:24 PM
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Post by: Elkfever on September 10, 2012, 06:16:25 PM
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Post by: KFhunter on September 10, 2012, 06:25:14 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on September 10, 2012, 06:34:41 PM
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Post by: elkhunter00 on September 10, 2012, 06:38:58 PM
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Post by: Bob33 on September 10, 2012, 06:44:33 PM
Post by: Elkfever on September 10, 2012, 06:58:46 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 10, 2012, 07:04:25 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 10, 2012, 07:05:11 PM
Post by: KFhunter on September 10, 2012, 07:12:24 PM
Also I don't care what everyone on HW says, the recoil is "sharp" on a 300 mag. I've shot quite a few different flavors of 300 winnie and they all have a pretty sharp recoil. Even the heavy barreled tac gun weighing around 12 lbs had a sharp recoil.
Sticking some beast of a gun to your shoulder and bragging on the web "I can shoot it ALL day long" doesn't grow your E'peen longer.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 10, 2012, 07:17:19 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on September 10, 2012, 07:19:04 PM
I liked what one HW member said about the reduced recoil from remington if you have a need for it or doing a fair amount of shooting that day.
Also I don't care what everyone on HW says, the recoil is "sharp" on a 300 mag. I've shot quite a few different flavors of 300 winnie and they all have a pretty sharp recoil. Even the heavy barreled tac gun weighing around 12 lbs had a sharp recoil.
Sticking some beast of a gun to your shoulder and bragging on the web "I can shoot it ALL day long" doesn't grow your E'peen longer.
Kiss my ass bud,
I stated my opinion that I have the EXACT gun he wants and it doesnt kick bad enough to scare you or make you flintch. It's a high powered heavy bullet, its not going to feel like a .243 but it packs a punch and I like it. Therefore I stated my opinion and said I can shoot it all day as a metaphor to it not being as bad as some guys are saying. But ya im trying to make my pecker bigger to look cooler in front of you KFhunter. :rolleyes:
Post by: 3nails on September 10, 2012, 07:21:03 PM
I liked what one HW member said about the reduced recoil from remington if you have a need for it or doing a fair amount of shooting that day.Some people can handle the recoil better than others. :dunno: No big deal. :dunno:
Also I don't care what everyone on HW says, the recoil is "sharp" on a 300 mag. I've shot quite a few different flavors of 300 winnie and they all have a pretty sharp recoil. Even the heavy barreled tac gun weighing around 12 lbs had a sharp recoil.
Sticking some beast of a gun to your shoulder and bragging on the web "I can shoot it ALL day long" doesn't grow your E'peen longer.
Post by: SeaRun1 on September 10, 2012, 07:33:09 PM
Recoil is a unique and strange thing. I have shot a .300 WM in the TC encore and I thought the recoil was super manageable. It's personal I guess.
Good luck with your purchase. If I had not bought mine used I would have bought the WSM. Also something to consider is that the actions are all the same size with Tikkas so you won't be getting a lighter or smaller receiver. Only the bolt and magazine change.
SR1
Post by: bod on September 10, 2012, 07:38:12 PM
Post by: KFhunter on September 10, 2012, 07:53:08 PM
I liked what one HW member said about the reduced recoil from remington if you have a need for it or doing a fair amount of shooting that day.
Also I don't care what everyone on HW says, the recoil is "sharp" on a 300 mag. I've shot quite a few different flavors of 300 winnie and they all have a pretty sharp recoil. Even the heavy barreled tac gun weighing around 12 lbs had a sharp recoil.
Sticking some beast of a gun to your shoulder and bragging on the web "I can shoot it ALL day long" doesn't grow your E'peen longer.
Kiss my ass bud,
I stated my opinion that I have the EXACT gun he wants and it doesnt kick bad enough to scare you or make you flintch. It's a high powered heavy bullet, its not going to feel like a .243 but it packs a punch and I like it. Therefore I stated my opinion and said I can shoot it all day as a metaphor to it not being as bad as some guys are saying. But ya im trying to make my pecker bigger to look cooler in front of you KFhunter. :rolleyes:
not an ass kisser :chuckle:
I don't know your situation, maybe it's a peice of cake and you can shoot it all day long and not have a purple shoulder pocket the next day - or perhaps your just rocking the bags and putting your left hand behind the gun too I dunno - or maybe your using a lead sled I don't know.
You start shooting pdogs off hand all day long you'd be a sore puppy.
My point was, this isn't a beginnner gun. You'd better have solid shooting habits or it's just big enough of a gun to make a bad shooter or perhaps a person would flinch just thinking about pulling it out the safe.
When you start answering questions off the net normally your dealing with a beginner as a long time shooter with gobs of ammo down range isn't going to ask questions like "is a 300 mag too big" or how does a tikka t3 kick or whatever so I'm going to error on the side of caution with any advice I toss out
"I can shoot it all day long" could very well send a guy to a gun he's not ready for imo
I ment no offence to you, only a difference of opinion
to the OP try to borrow one first, I'm willing to bet there is a HW member nearby who'd let you try one on?
Post by: ckr on September 10, 2012, 08:06:07 PM
When it comes down to it, its all about a well placed shot and not so much about caliber
my :twocents:
Post by: Bofire on September 10, 2012, 08:27:22 PM
Carl
ps. my 300 is not a tikka, I have been using it since 1972, killed many many many animals with it, but i have owned 300wm in tikka and my brother has 300wsm, that I have shot.
Post by: Elkfever on September 10, 2012, 08:33:33 PM
Also, those with the 300 wm, what recoil pads are you using and with what results?
Post by: Bob33 on September 10, 2012, 08:38:45 PM
Post by: Rainstorm Hunter on September 10, 2012, 08:42:52 PM
Post by: Bofire on September 10, 2012, 08:48:05 PM
Carl
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 10, 2012, 09:01:39 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 10, 2012, 09:22:38 PM
Post by: Deep Forks on September 10, 2012, 09:41:13 PM
If I was going to shoot 100 rounds at pdogs it sure isn't going to be with my 30 cal. mags and not because I couldn't, just because I wouldn't. :chuckle:
Post by: FC on September 11, 2012, 02:16:45 AM
The Tikka stocks do scratch and what not if they get rubbed or rested on rocks but they are great shooters that will make you proud to own one!
Post by: FALFire on September 11, 2012, 06:06:46 AM
Looking at the ballistic tables from Federal Ammo, the WSM shows to have an edge in velocity and foot pounds of energy using the same bullet. I compared the 180gr Nosler Partition in both calibers and the 300 WSM actually shows a slight edge over the 300Win Mag. Take a look for yourself, now that could be due to their test barrels but in either case the slight difference is moot, so one will feel the same recoil as much as the other when using the same bullet being fired at the same or near same velocity in the same designed firearm. Different stock designs can change felt recoil but I believe in this case between two identical rifles, the felt recoil will be almost exact.
Cabela's has a $50 off sale on all new Tikkas in stock during September 13th thru the 23rd.
Post by: Bob33 on September 11, 2012, 06:14:44 AM
so one will feel the same recoil as much as the other when using the same bullet being fired at the same or near same velocity in the same designed firearm.The 300 WSM uses less powder to get the same velocities as a 300 Win Magnum. Recoil in the WSM is less.
Post by: FALFire on September 11, 2012, 07:28:10 AM
so one will feel the same recoil as much as the other when using the same bullet being fired at the same or near same velocity in the same designed firearm.The 300 WSM uses less powder to get the same velocities as a 300 Win Magnum. Recoil in the WSM is less.
That depends on pressure curves and PSI of the charge load, not always the case in every load. Depending on powder burn rate when using the same weight bullet in the same caliber in the same designed gun the shooter may feel a slight difference. With all do respect, the slight amount of difference is so negligible it's a moot point when hunting. Look in any loading manual and you will see the listed PSI of all powders used, they vary.
Load data from Hodgdon's load data website, these use the same bullet with the same powder.
300 WSM
180 GR. NOS E-TIP Hodgdon H414 .308" 2.860" 56.0 2693 52,800 PSI 60.0 2865 62,100 PSI
Load data taken from Hodgdon's load data website
300 WIN MAG
180 GR. NOS E-TIP Hodgdon H414 .308" 3.340" 60.0 2760 56,000 PSI 62.8 2849 60,600 PSI
If you notice the PSI difference between the two. Again this could be from the particular test barrel that Hodgdon is using and we all should know that barrel quality can make a difference in pressure curves just as powders can make the difference. There is also only a slight difference in maximum powder charge between the two of 2.8 grains and the velocities are 16 FPS difference with a pressure 1500 PSI difference. This is not my load data, it is from the website. There is no way anyone will feel a significant difference in felt recoil by using the same designed firearm with the same stock in the same weight of rifle using the same bullet and powder. The burn rates are the same in either rifle when using the same powder, in this case H414 even though a pressure test may show some slight difference there will not be enough to make a diff in the field.
Also if you will notice the WSM holds less powder, the pressure is higher as is the velocity, which btw go hand in hand, so in essence the WSM should have more felt recoil.
Post by: Bob33 on September 11, 2012, 07:30:18 AM
Post by: FALFire on September 11, 2012, 07:34:47 AM
I appreciate what you're saying, but my personal experience from shooting both, and the experience of many others has indicated that the WSM has less recoil when everything else is equal.
Again, every load fired from different guns using different brands of ammo could very likely may make the difference noticeable and that simply goes back to pressure curves.
Post by: FALFire on September 11, 2012, 07:57:14 AM
300 WSM
130 GR. HDY SP Winchester 760 .308" 2.720" 66.0 3267 54,500 PSI 70.0 3437 63,700 PSI
Less powder, more velocity and higher pressure = more felt recoil.
300 WIN MAG
130 GR. HDY SP Winchester 760 .308" 3.300" 67.0 3219 47,000 CUP 71.0 3360 52,300 CUP
More powder, less velocity = less felt recoil.
So in the real world, there is no difference between the two calibers, either will kill elk way out there if the shooter does his part. Reloading the cases is a different story all together where as the belt on the WIN MAG is what is used for the proper head spacing rather than the more common shoulder being used on the WSM as with most all other non-belted magnums. That makes a difference to some as does color of camo. :chuckle:
Post by: Bofire on September 11, 2012, 09:39:27 AM
For me I prefer the wm.
Carl
Post by: bod on September 11, 2012, 09:43:50 AM
Post by: Curly on September 11, 2012, 09:47:02 AM
Post by: Huntbear on September 11, 2012, 10:03:41 AM
I have many Tikkas, they are all wonderfully accurate. I prefer the 300 wm over the wsm, it simply out performs it. If recoil bothers you buy a 270. I have no problem with putting 100 rounds out of my 300wm on targets. The reason to use a 300 wm is long range performance if you do not need that, buy a 30/06. In my opinion the short mags are all marketing *censored*. The short mags are loaded with "blended powders" that we cannot buy, you cannot equal factory ballistics with reloads in wsm's.
Carl
ps. my 300 is not a tikka, I have been using it since 1972, killed many many many animals with it, but i have owned 300wm in tikka and my brother has 300wsm, that I have shot.
Actually, I am meeting factory ballistics reloading for the 300 WSM... No pressure problems what so ever.. It is an excellent all around weapon. Everything from coyotes to elk out to 410 yards so far. However, I prefer a .338 over any .300 any day of the week. It recoils completely different imho, and is not that sharp recoil of the 7 or 300 mags.
Post by: Curly on September 11, 2012, 10:09:36 AM
Post by: Huntbear on September 11, 2012, 10:13:01 AM
Huntbear, have you tried Hodgdon Supeformance powder? I don't shoot a 300WSM but if I did, I'd try that powder. It seems to get a lot more velocity than other powders.
No, I have not tried that particular powder...
After I did a bunch of research, I went to MagPro...and it flat works. It was designed for the short mags. Oh, and compressed loads are not really bad in this caliber if you do your research... and work em up right... both in 165 & 180 gr. bullets. Both are elk, deer and coyote killers..
Post by: Elkfever on September 11, 2012, 03:05:44 PM
Post by: FC on September 11, 2012, 03:24:45 PM
The only thing that really bugged me the other day when I was holding the Tikka T3 in the store...was the plastic/toy feeling in the stock. For other Tikka T3 owners, did/does this bother you? Really, this is the only thing holding me up on buying this rifle.
It only bothers you until you sight it in and are wowed by the rifle's accuracy and then carry it in the woods for a day or three and while everyone else is rubbing their aching shoulders (from their rifle's slings), you just flex your hands a couple times and warm them up at the fire (heat vent, etc) and get ready for the next day.
FWIW my tikka is the only rifle I own that I've never tinkered with in the slightest, I shot a 3/8" group with it the first day out (factory ammo) and never looked back.
Post by: FALFire on September 11, 2012, 04:01:05 PM
Post by: FALFire on September 11, 2012, 04:02:46 PM
website info doesn't mean crap each gun/barrel is different you have to use a chronograph, for the gun you are shooting.
Hey Genuis, You are obviously NOT reading my entire posts :rolleyes:
Post by: thinkingman on September 11, 2012, 04:08:31 PM
Tikkas notoriously love Barnes TSX in 180.This.
I have handloaded TSX and Partitions and the TSX is a match-grade hunting bullet.
I have never gotten published velocities, either. :dunno: :dunno:
The recoil is...abrupt.
Anyone that says a 300 Magnum anything coming out of a 6.5lb rifle isn't any big deal must be punch-drunk.
I have an SVL pad and still drape a sandbag over my shoulder at the range.
Great rifle to be carried lots and shot little.
You can laugh at the guys that pay 4X as much for a 'lightweight custom'.
Post by: FALFire on September 11, 2012, 04:20:58 PM
The recoil is...abrupt.
Anyone that says a 300 Magnum anything coming out of a 6.5lb rifle isn't any big deal must be punch-drunk.
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: That is the painful truth by God :chuckle: :chuckle: :tup:
Post by: Rick on September 11, 2012, 05:34:45 PM
On a different note,if you can't get it done at 400yds with an '06,you aren't gonna get it done with a .300 WM.
Post by: Elkfever on September 11, 2012, 05:43:20 PM
Post by: Bob33 on September 11, 2012, 06:08:45 PM
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The recoil is...abrupt.I have a Browning X Bolt Stainless Stalker in 300 WSM that I won at a raffle. The gun weighs about 6 1/2 pounds without scope, and around 7 1/2 pounds with. Although I've shot rifles my entire life I am the first to admit that I'm recoil sensitive, and have to consciously control an urge to flinch.
Anyone that says a 300 Magnum anything coming out of a 6.5lb rifle isn't any big deal must be punch-drunk.
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: That is the painful truth by God :chuckle: :chuckle: :tup:
I was pleasantly surprised that I could shoot this rifle well. I have a 300 Win Mag that weighs about one pound more, and it more unpleasant to shoot.
Your mileage may vary. :twocents:
Post by: FALFire on September 11, 2012, 07:45:44 PM
I used to do a lot of motorcycle racing and riding, crashed lots of motorcycles along the way trying for that first place finish. I have been hit twice by cars while riding on the street and finally ended up with an ATV crash that put me up with a broken clavicle separated shoulder and a host of other oddball injuries. My right shoulder is toast and shooting those big magnums just ain't gonna happen unless it's tied to a sled. Of course for me, I have no need for one anyways, the 22-250 does a great job on coyotes and that is all I chase these days and if the need arises for elk, I can do any elk I want with a 308 or a 270. It's usually pretty easy to get to the 300 yard mark on these elk around here and a head shot from a 308 will be plenty fire power to do the job at that range.
Post by: Bofire on September 11, 2012, 08:22:55 PM
Carl
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 11, 2012, 08:39:42 PM
The dudes arguing over a .300 WSM and .300 WM are splitting hairs. An animal sure as hell won't know the difference.thats why I will take my .270 over anything ...it will do everything a mag will in the right hands :chuckle: and it will kill at 500yrds no problem :chuckle: Bullet placement is what it is all about !
On a different note,if you can't get it done at 400yds with an '06,you aren't gonna get it done with a .300 WM.
Post by: Huntbear on September 11, 2012, 08:49:29 PM
The dudes arguing over a .300 WSM and .300 WM are splitting hairs. An animal sure as hell won't know the difference.thats why I will take my .270 over anything ...it will do everything a mag will in the right hands :chuckle: and it will kill at 500yrds no problem :chuckle: Bullet placement is what it is all about !
On a different note,if you can't get it done at 400yds with an '06,you aren't gonna get it done with a .300 WM.
I like big bullets on big game like elk and even bear.. I will take my .338 WM.. has so much more energy at 4-500 yards... the 300's are great, I like the WSM for the short action, and using less powder to get very close to WM velocities... That said.. will still take the 225 gr. .338 bullet leaving the muzzle at about 2900 fps...
Post by: FALFire on September 11, 2012, 10:29:28 PM
When I shoot that baby the ground shakes, trees fall and the waters rise!! :yike: It's like my new little friend :hunt2:
Shag me Babeee!!
Post by: KFhunter on September 11, 2012, 10:42:46 PM
Post by: FALFire on September 12, 2012, 08:50:04 AM
like a lazer beam 8)
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Curly on September 12, 2012, 09:32:54 AM
There is a formula for calculating the theoretical recoil from cartridges. That formula shows that if the bullet is the same weight, then the load with more powder would have more recoil. Based on that formula and comparing 300WSM and 300WM cartridges, it seems that the WSM would kick less since it is more efficient (uses less powder to achieve similar velocities).
Here is the formula (http://www.loadammo.com/Topics/August01.htm) I was thinking about:
The factors that enter the recoil can be written in terms of momentum where momentum is the product of mass and velocity:
Mg*Vg = Mb*Vb + Mc*Vc
Where:
Mg,Vg = mass and velocity of the gun
Mb,Vb = mass and velocity of the bullet
Mc,Vc = mass and velocity of the powder charge
So, mathematically speaking anyway, a Tikka T3 in 300WSM should recoil less than a Tikka T3 in 300WM since the rifles weigh the same, but the WSM uses quite a bit less powder to achieve similar velocity. :twocents:
Post by: Hi-Liter on September 12, 2012, 01:13:43 PM
Post by: huntingfool7 on September 12, 2012, 01:20:42 PM
Curly, I think your math has a flaw. The powder charge should not be included in the recoil equation. It is converted into a gas and therefore does not have a measurable (by me anyhow) weight. Also, it appears that you end up counting outbound velocity twice in this formula by counting the velocity of the bullet x Mb + velocity of gas x Mc.
Add LOTS more smiley faces here (and I hate :) )
Post by: Bob33 on September 12, 2012, 01:24:21 PM
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The powder charge should not be included in the recoil equation.Add LOTS more smiley faces here (and I hate :) )I've never seen a recoil calculator that didn't include powder charge.
http://www.handloads.com/calc/recoil.asp (http://www.handloads.com/calc/recoil.asp)
http://www.beartoothbullets.com/rescources/calculators/php/recoil.htm (http://www.beartoothbullets.com/rescources/calculators/php/recoil.htm)
http://www.shooterscalculator.com/recoil-calculator.php (http://www.shooterscalculator.com/recoil-calculator.php)
and.... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Curly on September 12, 2012, 01:24:27 PM
Well, someone a lot smarter than me came up with the science behind the formula. And the article I linked explains it pretty well. Just some science to back up what most people have already found out by comparing the cartridges.
:hello:
Post by: Alchase on September 12, 2012, 01:27:02 PM
I have a Ruger M77 MKII (heavier beautiful wood stock), in 7mm, and a Sako Finlight in 300 Win Mag. The Sako is substantially lighter then the Ruger yet the Sako has noticably less recoil. If weight of the gun were the most critical factor in determining recoil, the Ruger would be less.
Now add my Son's Winchester Black Night Model 70, in .243 WSSM. This is the only caliber that has caused me to flinch in expectation, but not from the recoil but the retort. Those little buggers are very hard on the ears even with hearing protection on, LOL
Post by: huntingfool7 on September 12, 2012, 01:45:58 PM
:) :) :) :) :) :) hate smug little yellow face guy :) :) :) :) :)
Post by: Bofire on September 12, 2012, 03:27:21 PM
Carl
Post by: huntingfool7 on September 12, 2012, 03:43:53 PM
Post by: FLIZZ on September 13, 2012, 04:02:30 PM
Post by: Bob33 on September 13, 2012, 04:10:46 PM
DO NOT go short mag, live with the kick of the Win Mag, I've heard too many people complaining about WSM's.
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What don't they like: the lighter weight, the reduced recoil, the stiffer short action, or something else?
Post by: Rick on September 13, 2012, 04:12:54 PM
I've heard too many people complaining about WSM's.
I'm calling BS.
I'd put money down that 95 out of 100 guys love their short mag.
Post by: Bob33 on September 13, 2012, 04:13:41 PM
:yeah:I've heard too many people complaining about WSM's.
I'm calling BS.
I'd put money down that 95 out of 100 guys love their short mag.
Post by: Curly on September 13, 2012, 04:21:49 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 13, 2012, 04:26:09 PM
Post by: KFhunter on September 13, 2012, 04:51:25 PM
..................my old girlfriends always loved my short mag ! :chuckle:
ROFL chhhitt
ain't goin there buddy :chuckle:
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 13, 2012, 04:54:39 PM
..................my old girlfriends always loved my short mag ! :chuckle:
ROFL chhhitt
ain't goin there buddy :chuckle:
................but notice how big around the chubby is ? Makes sense to me !
Gonna shoot steel this Sunday ? Everybody was disappointed.
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Post by: Skillet on September 13, 2012, 05:10:31 PM
*Smoothest bolt I've ever felt.
*Lightest full-size hunting rifle I've ever owned.
*Well balanced and quick pointing.
*Deadly accurate. First and second shots were touching each other at 100 yards when fired from a lead sled.
*Ridiculously light recoil for that light of gun. Federal 140 gr factory loads. Granted, I bought it with a Limbsaver pad on it - but I put 20 rounds through it in my T shirt and felt no worse for wear. My no-recoil pad M70 Featherweight 30-06 shooting 180 grains 500 fps slower is "severe" compared to this gun.
I have no complaints with the gun or the round.
Post by: Maligator on September 16, 2012, 03:13:13 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 16, 2012, 05:43:59 PM
I have the Tikka T3 hunter in 300WSM. Simply put: butter smooth action and 1/2 in MOA out of the box with factory loaded 180gr Nosler Accubonds. Now that being said...one thing that was pointed out to me was ammo availabiliy. A friend pointed out that if I wanted to take my Tikka to another country or Alaska and happened to lose, misplace or what have you the ammo that 300WM ammo is plentiful the world over! He has a good point but I have to say I'm betting no matter what caliber you choose you will not be sorry for choosing a Tikka. I was very impressed and am happy with my Tikka. 8)
I kinda feel the same way. Nice gun.
Post by: grizzlyadams on September 16, 2012, 06:56:42 PM
Post by: Gunfire on September 16, 2012, 07:17:30 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 16, 2012, 07:39:23 PM
Post by: Elkfever on September 17, 2012, 04:56:06 PM
Post by: FALFire on September 17, 2012, 07:16:07 PM
Post by: grizzlyadams on September 17, 2012, 07:33:49 PM
Ya should'a got the 300 Win Mag.................it's better :chuckle: :chuckle:
:yeah:
Post by: Elkfever on September 18, 2012, 10:18:42 AM
Post by: Bofire on September 18, 2012, 11:12:14 AM
so there ya go, it'll all be fine, except you have to carry around fat boolits now.
Carl :chuckle:
Post by: Huntbear on September 18, 2012, 11:24:27 AM
Thanks for all the input everyone...what a great thread of info. I officially ordered my Tikka T3 Lite 300 WSM in the stainless barrel/synthetic stock from Wholesale Sports. They didnt have one in stock but had one shipped from the Silverton store...should be here in a few days. Cant wait! I will do a review when I get to put some rounds through it and then...how it performs in Oregon and Washington for Rockies, Roosies and Blacktails this fall.
If you need some reloading data to start with, holler at me..
Post by: FALFire on September 18, 2012, 11:46:37 AM
The WM was designed for Blued guns and the WSM designed for stainless ones :rolleyes:
so there ya go, it'll all be fine, except you have to carry around fat boolits now.
Carl :chuckle:
I do believe Carl has it figured out.
It's the blued guns that kick harder too!!! :chuckle: :chuckle: :hello:
Post by: Maligator on September 18, 2012, 07:51:25 PM
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Dang, that must be why I had to put a limbsaver on my WSM...It was all that blued stuff on it! :dunno:
Post by: CastleRocker on September 18, 2012, 08:15:46 PM
I love light weight rifles. A wise man (Dad) once told me, "you will pack 'em a lot more than you shoot 'em".
Don't know why, but for some reason Tikka's seem to shoot really, really well right out of the box.
Good luck and good shooting to you.
Post by: grizzlyadams on September 19, 2012, 09:13:58 PM