Post by: Wetwoodshunter on April 13, 2015, 10:07:22 AM
Any thoughts? Also I want to stick with the 7mm win mag for multiple reasons. 1. Its an awesome round. 2. I have tons of brass for it. 3. When I reload I can buy all the components in bulk since my wife shoots 7mm 08.
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Post by: magnumb on April 14, 2015, 08:20:34 PM
I recognize people have some brand loyalties or other likes of a given rifle. But Tikka is Sako's other channel. Their rifles come about as accurate out of the box as you can get. Mine was MOA on factory and far better than that on a worked up load. It would save you $400 on the rifle and that can go tward glass, mounts, limbsaver etc.
:yeah:..............every Tikka and Sako barrel come off the same exact manufacturing line.....per Sako.
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Post by: Wetwoodshunter on April 15, 2015, 09:33:27 PM
Also whatever I get will be in 7mm rem mag for all those I confused. :sry:I think this is about the perfect round for hunting elk and deer with the same gun at moderate ranges. :tup:
Post by: predatorpro on April 15, 2015, 09:51:43 PM
Post by: magnumb on April 15, 2015, 11:28:00 PM
Pretty sad Sako can sell plastic stuff and it out shoots their expensive stuff most of the time. I have yet to see a Sako off the shelf shoot MOA in a caliber one would hunt with. I'm sure there are those that have them and would disagree with me. I have personally played around with 5 Sakos that I have been asked to reload for and only got one under MOA. Tikkas do it out of the box usually.
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:yeah:.............that has been exactly my experience, as well.
I bought a new Sako 75 in 25-06 years ago and after owning a few T3's after that purchase, I sold the Sako and bought another T3 in 25-06. Lighter, didn't quite care as much about keeping it pristine and spent about 1/3 of what I gave for the Sako back then.
Even though both barrels came off the same line, I could never get the Sako to shoot to my desired standards. The T3 on the other hand, shoots tiny cloverleafs of my handloads all day long, just like all of my other T3's (from 25-06 through two 300 WSM's).
Strange and a bit odd, for sure, but it is what it is and I have never regretted that decision nor ever looked back. Sako does build a beautiful, solid, well constructed rifle, but beauty itself, never put game on the meat pole. As Glocks are 'ugly' reliable, the T3's are also as 'ugly' reliable and accurate.
Post by: BrandonWatts on April 16, 2015, 01:21:32 AM
It's a Remington 700 sps in a bell and Carlson stock with a timney trigger and a vortex viper hs. With hand loads it shot under 1 inch at a hundred yards. I'm very happy with it.
Post by: BrandonWatts on April 16, 2015, 01:23:17 AM
H1000 and 162 amax bullet
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 16, 2015, 08:33:41 AM
Just buy a American made gun!!!!!. :yeah: way to many great rifles made here in America to not make this a top priority.
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on April 22, 2015, 07:51:17 PM
Typically do the rem 700's have a super stiff action? I felt like I had to force the bolt in place.
Currently after this go around I will be marking the 700 off possible choices. I guess I hold say I already shoot an encore pro hunter in 7mm rem mag. I'm looking for a bolt gun so if I need follow up shots I can do it without coming off my rest.
So, currently looking at.
Tikka t3 - synthetic
Sako a7 - roughteck
Anything else I need to shoot? I'm leaning towards the A7.
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on April 22, 2015, 07:55:23 PM
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Post by: PiNkPaNtHeR on April 23, 2015, 06:50:52 PM
Today I shot a rem 700 think it was the bdl in .300 win mag. The gun had a 3x9 vx-2 50mm on it. I took two shots and handed the gun back. The gun shot great 2 shots touching at 100 but the action was terrible and I did not like how there was not a clip and I was forced to top load.My Rem 700 'Mountain Rifle' in .243 is smooth as butter. So is my Weatherby 7mm. I must say I'm surprised no one has suggested looking at the Weatherby. Mine is an older VGX in 7mm Rem Mag and I love it. I used to have a Ruger M77 in 7mm Rem Mag. It about beat me to death. 20-30 shots with the Weatherby is less abusive than the Ruger was with just about 6-7 shots. Don't get me wrong - the Ruger was a nice gun, but would have needed some customizing to get to where the Weatherby already is stock, right out of the box. If I had the money, I'd own another few (Weatherbys) in various calibers and at least one Mark V - probably in the .270 range +/-. So I guess I'm suggesting that you at least handle a Weatherby & see how it feels, how smooth the action is, and ask about the moa guarantee that comes with every Weatherby, and as far as I know, always has. They were probably one of the first to ship a factory test target with every gun. All of mine have come with one.
Typically do the rem 700's have a super stiff action? I felt like I had to force the bolt in place.
Currently after this go around I will be marking the 700 off possible choices. I guess I hold say I already shoot an encore pro hunter in 7mm rem mag. I'm looking for a bolt gun so if I need follow up shots I can do it without coming off my rest.
So, currently looking at.
Tikka t3 - synthetic
Sako a7 - roughteck
Anything else I need to shoot? I'm leaning towards the A7.
I think the 7mm Rem Mag is about the same as a .30-06. I don't currently own a .30-06, but would like to have both that and a .308 eventually. IF you're dead set on the 7mm, then you might want to take a long hard look at the available factory ammo and/or look at reloading to suit your particular prey. You'll find the bullet weights just a little less than the .30 calibers.
Like any other gun/caliber out there, the point of impact will change quite a bit with different loads, so a nice turret type scope will help if you're going to maximize the use of the rifle. Personally I like most of the premium 175-grain loads. The gun can shoot better than me, but I've put plenty of 3-5 round groups into an inch or less at 100 years. It grows to about 1 1/2"-2" at 200 yards - and about 6-8 inches at 500 yards. I'm confident that, with practice, I could get better. Hopefully you're more steady than this old man. I've been telling myself I'm going to get some bipods. That's something to consider, too. If you're going to reach out and touch something at 500+ yards, a bipod would really help.
Anyway, I'm rambling. Was just thinking I'd share some of the things I think about when I go through the process.
Post by: chester on April 23, 2015, 09:33:46 PM
Today I shot a rem 700 think it was the bdl in .300 win mag. The gun had a 3x9 vx-2 50mm on it. I took two shots and handed the gun back. The gun shot great 2 shots touching at 100 but the action was terrible and I did not like how there was not a clip and I was forced to top load.
Typically do the rem 700's have a super stiff action? I felt like I had to force the bolt in place.
Currently after this go around I will be marking the 700 off possible choices. I guess I hold say I already shoot an encore pro hunter in 7mm rem mag. I'm looking for a bolt gun so if I need follow up shots I can do it without coming off my rest.
So, currently looking at.
Tikka t3 - synthetic
Sako a7 - roughteck
Anything else I need to shoot? I'm leaning towards the A7.
Why not stick with Thompson center and look at the venture? It's a pretty good shooter with a great warranty and a decent price.
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 23, 2015, 09:43:02 PM
But, that's just me...
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on April 28, 2015, 07:53:34 PM
We struck a deal at $475 after I shot it again yesterday. The gun shoots well.
Now that I own a rem 700 adl scoped For less than 1/3 of what I was looking at are there some upgrades to this rifle I should do before testing it out on mule deer?
I was thinking maybe getting a new stock or sending the scope in and having leupold add a CDS dial.
Post by: PiNkPaNtHeR on May 01, 2015, 12:53:45 AM
Dial it in at the distance you think is best & learn what the bullet drop is for that particular load. If you don't already own a rangefinder, I'd think that would be more important than a pretty stock. Just my humble opinion.
Are you going to be hunting open country or dense brush country?
Post by: 7mmstalker on May 01, 2015, 02:07:45 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 01, 2015, 02:31:35 PM
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on May 01, 2015, 08:19:54 PM
I did however already mount a bipod on it.