Post by: jdb on June 09, 2020, 06:29:19 PM
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on June 09, 2020, 06:40:17 PM
https://www.budsgunshop.com/mobile/product/73936/redirect (https://www.budsgunshop.com/mobile/product/73936/redirect)
Post by: jdb on June 09, 2020, 06:50:59 PM
Post by: Lingcod on June 09, 2020, 06:51:39 PM
Post by: The scout on June 09, 2020, 06:54:54 PM
Post by: jdb on June 09, 2020, 07:06:45 PM
Tikka T3x Lite .308 22.4" or 20" barrel under 6.5 lbsor 7mm08?????
Post by: jasnt on June 09, 2020, 07:17:31 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 09, 2020, 07:21:05 PM
.308 is definitely on my short list.
7mm-08 or .260 Rem would be good fits.
Post by: ghosthunter on June 09, 2020, 07:22:36 PM
Tikka T3x Lite .308 22.4" or 20" barrel under 6.5 lbsor 7mm08?????
I bought a Savage 110 Storm in 7mm 08 for my up the trail last time rifle.
Post by: Lingcod on June 09, 2020, 07:23:44 PM
Tikka T3x Lite .308 22.4" or 20" barrel under 6.5 lbsor 7mm08?????
Also a good choice
Post by: huntnphool on June 09, 2020, 07:25:19 PM
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/868481465
Post by: Jolten on June 09, 2020, 07:32:43 PM
Post by: NWShooter on June 09, 2020, 07:36:07 PM
Tikka T3x Lite .308 22.4" or 20" barrel under 6.5 lbsor 7mm08?????
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 09, 2020, 07:39:42 PM
I have one of these, fantastic little rifle.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/868481465
I love the Hawkeye compact stainless. It's on my list.
Post by: jdb on June 09, 2020, 07:56:20 PM
not a fan?Tikka T3x Lite .308 22.4" or 20" barrel under 6.5 lbsor 7mm08?????
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Post by: MHWASH on June 09, 2020, 08:04:34 PM
Post by: fishngamereaper on June 09, 2020, 08:10:10 PM
And from what I've seen recently, the round box stores offer seem to offer the most options in for ammo. :twocents:
Post by: mountainman on June 09, 2020, 08:18:57 PM
Either of these would be a great choice! Both workhorse calibers for many years aand will do anything you ask at the ranges you specified👍.308 is definitely on my short list.
7mm-08 or .260 Rem would be good fits.
Post by: Damnimissed on June 09, 2020, 08:23:18 PM
Post by: Damnimissed on June 09, 2020, 08:27:38 PM
7mm-08 hands down. Within 400yds, I don’t think there’s a better choice for a dedicated deer rifle with a 22” barrel. Tikka T3X superlite is an excellent choice. It’s 24” barrel but weights less than 6lbs
Post by: NWShooter on June 09, 2020, 08:34:26 PM
not a fan?Tikka T3x Lite .308 22.4" or 20" barrel under 6.5 lbsor 7mm08?????
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Not at all. I would take a fast twist .243 Win and heavies over a 7mm-08 any day. That being said, pretty much anything will slay game under 400 yards. A .30 Cal would be a option, seeing you already shoot a .243 & a .277 bore. .308 is just so vanilla. Not much excitement there and your .270 Will walk all over a .308. 6.5 is a option but it is so close to the .270 and the heavies in a .243. The “Nitch” is just hard to fill. You may just need to up the horse power/ case capacity and pick your poison bore diameter wise.
Post by: JJB11B on June 09, 2020, 08:46:25 PM
Post by: wadu1 on June 09, 2020, 09:06:16 PM
Get a .260 Remington or a 6.5X55 Swede, they were cool before 6.5 was cool, if the hipster thing gets you😂😂:yeah:
6.5X55 Swede :tup:
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on June 09, 2020, 09:10:27 PM
Post by: mountainman on June 09, 2020, 09:15:06 PM
Whoever thinks that the .308 caliber is too “vanilla” should do a bit of research on the US Military with that round in sniper rifles. One of the very few things in this world that needs no improvement or the “all new and improved for this year” moniker. Sometimes one of the original designs are the best ;)Agreed. Vanilla or not, it has worked, does work, and always will work. This is one of the larger animals taken with the .308. A battle scarred Zebra stallion takes clean at 475 yards.
Post by: fishngamereaper on June 09, 2020, 09:15:47 PM
Whoever thinks that the .308 caliber is too “vanilla” should do a bit of research on the US Military with that round in sniper rifles. One of the very few things in this world that needs no improvement or the “all new and improved for this year” moniker. Sometimes one of the original designs are the best ;)
Was good...well still is....but they recently switched to the MRAD in 300 win mag :chuckle:
But I love me some .308 to.
Post by: bobcat on June 09, 2020, 09:56:09 PM
Post by: NWShooter on June 09, 2020, 09:56:38 PM
Whoever thinks that the .308 caliber is too “vanilla” should do a bit of research on the US Military with that round in sniper rifles. One of the very few things in this world that needs no improvement or the “all new and improved for this year” moniker. Sometimes one of the original designs are the best ;)
Whoever yaps like that should do their homework and come back to reality. There are allot more .300 Win Mag casings laying on the ground over seas then there are .308’s. Obviously in the know.😉 Hmmmmm. I wonder why the DOD just picked up the 6mm ARC. Because when it comes to smoking NASTIES it out performs the .308 at distance. In a AR to boot! Key words “Fast twist” and “Heavies”. We are past the Stone Age.
I can kill a pony out to 400 easy with a .223. 😉
Post by: NWShooter on June 09, 2020, 10:02:51 PM
I like the 308 Win. and the 7mm-08 Remington as well. You can't go wrong with either one. Another really cool cartridge in my opinion is the 25-06 Remington. Yeah it's similar to the 270, but really all your other choices are too (in performance.) A 25-06 with a 100 grain bullet will shoot flat with light recoil. You can get the 100 grain Nosler Etips right now from Shooters Pro Shop for $15.95. I'd go with the 25-06 just for that reason. You'd have to be a reloader though. Not sure if you are?
.257 Roberts.👍
Post by: Limhangerslayer on June 09, 2020, 10:06:09 PM
Post by: fishngamereaper on June 09, 2020, 10:11:44 PM
Oh wait...oops.sorry I get confused with these threads.
:chuckle: seems like the clear choice is obvious.
Post by: NWShooter on June 09, 2020, 10:12:14 PM
I wasn't going to jump on the 6.5 creed bandwagon. But I wanted to build a rifle for the daughter. We had A savage axis-II in .308 that was never going to be shot, so I had Mike At Hell's Canyon twist off that barrel and put one of his in 6.5 with a 1-8 twist on it. Its been A blast to shoot for both of us and she killed her first buck with it this last year. Oh ya, and I've got plenty of hair on my chest! :chuckle:
Have to love it. They pitch the 6.5 CM hate. Get offended over calling a .308 “Vanilla”. In the end a 6.5 CM walks all over the .308 Winnie. Reminds me of the Democrat’s. Hysteria and a faulty pitch. Like I said before, any legal chambering will take game clean to 400. But the 6.5x47 is cool....🤣😂🤣😂
Post by: bobcat on June 09, 2020, 10:18:11 PM
I like the 308 Win. and the 7mm-08 Remington as well. You can't go wrong with either one. Another really cool cartridge in my opinion is the 25-06 Remington. Yeah it's similar to the 270, but really all your other choices are too (in performance.) A 25-06 with a 100 grain bullet will shoot flat with light recoil. You can get the 100 grain Nosler Etips right now from Shooters Pro Shop for $15.95. I'd go with the 25-06 just for that reason. You'd have to be a reloader though. Not sure if you are?
.257 Roberts.👍
Ooh! Now that's another great idea. Love that little cartridge even though I've never owned one.
Post by: NWShooter on June 09, 2020, 10:23:11 PM
Once sig gets up and going with it. 24” barrels can be ordered and swapped out by the end user.
https://www.sigsauer.com/store/sig-cross-rifle.html
Post by: NWShooter on June 09, 2020, 10:25:38 PM
I like the 308 Win. and the 7mm-08 Remington as well. You can't go wrong with either one. Another really cool cartridge in my opinion is the 25-06 Remington. Yeah it's similar to the 270, but really all your other choices are too (in performance.) A 25-06 with a 100 grain bullet will shoot flat with light recoil. You can get the 100 grain Nosler Etips right now from Shooters Pro Shop for $15.95. I'd go with the 25-06 just for that reason. You'd have to be a reloader though. Not sure if you are?
.257 Roberts.👍
Ooh! Now that's another great idea. Love that little cartridge even though I've never owned one.
I picked up a mint old school Ruger with the red but pad in the Roberts. I really enjoy it. .25 Souper’s are cool too but then a guy is getting into handloading and some don’t handload.
Post by: bullfisher on June 09, 2020, 10:51:22 PM
Post by: jakeweb on June 09, 2020, 11:39:19 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 10, 2020, 02:00:12 AM
I like the 308 Win. and the 7mm-08 Remington as well. You can't go wrong with either one. Another really cool cartridge in my opinion is the 25-06 Remington. Yeah it's similar to the 270, but really all your other choices are too (in performance.) A 25-06 with a 100 grain bullet will shoot flat with light recoil. You can get the 100 grain Nosler Etips right now from Shooters Pro Shop for $15.95. I'd go with the 25-06 just for that reason. You'd have to be a reloader though. Not sure if you are?
.257 Roberts.👍
Ooh! Now that's another great idea. Love that little cartridge even though I've never owned one.
I picked up a mint old school Ruger with the red but pad in the Roberts. I really enjoy it.
I have one as well, ‘74 with factory adjustable trigger. ;)
Post by: jdb on June 10, 2020, 06:11:28 AM
I wasn't going to jump on the 6.5 creed bandwagon. But I wanted to build a rifle for the daughter. We had A savage axis-II in .308 that was never going to be shot, so I had Mike At Hell's Canyon twist off that barrel and put one of his in 6.5 with a 1-8 twist on it. Its been A blast to shoot for both of us and she killed her first buck with it this last year. Oh ya, and I've got plenty of hair on my chest! :chuckle:can I ask the weight of your rifle?
Post by: andersonjk4 on June 10, 2020, 07:18:01 AM
Get a .260 Remington or a 6.5X55 Swede, they were cool before 6.5 was cool, if the hipster thing gets you😂😂:yeah:
6.5X55 Swede :tup:
:yeah: X3. I had a 6.5x55 when I was just starting out hunting. It was a Mauser action with a custom stock someone built for their wife. Fit the 11 year old me perfect. Anyway, I killed several deer with it. The terminal performance was great with 140 grain bullets. Unfortunately I was a young dumb kid and sold it in order to “upgrade” to a .30-06 :bash: The 6.5x55 is most likely my next caliber. All that being said it is a long action and may not get the best performance in a shorter barreled arrangement. So I will jump on the 7mm-08 bandwagon. I have a Howa 7mm-08 with a 20” barrel that is a real nice little gun. Good luck with your decision.
Post by: JJB11B on June 10, 2020, 07:24:11 AM
I've got the Swedish Carbine (1897 I think) cocks as you push the bolt home.Get a .260 Remington or a 6.5X55 Swede, they were cool before 6.5 was cool, if the hipster thing gets you😂😂:yeah:
6.5X55 Swede :tup:
:yeah: X3. I had a 6.5x55 when I was just starting out hunting. It was a Mauser action with a custom stock someone built for their wife. Fit the 11 year old me perfect. Anyway, I killed several deer with it. The terminal performance was great with 140 grain bullets. Unfortunately I was a young dumb kid and sold it in order to “upgrade” to a .30-06 :bash: The 6.5x55 is most likely my next caliber. All that being said it is a long action and may not get the best performance in a shorter barreled arrangement. So I will jump on the 7mm-08 bandwagon. I have a Howa 7mm-08 with a 20” barrel that is a real nice little gun. Good luck with your decision.
Post by: Limhangerslayer on June 10, 2020, 07:25:53 AM
7lbs 5oz before glass and mounts.I wasn't going to jump on the 6.5 creed bandwagon. But I wanted to build a rifle for the daughter. We had A savage axis-II in .308 that was never going to be shot, so I had Mike At Hell's Canyon twist off that barrel and put one of his in 6.5 with a 1-8 twist on it. Its been A blast to shoot for both of us and she killed her first buck with it this last year. Oh ya, and I've got plenty of hair on my chest! :chuckle:can I ask the weight of your rifle?
Post by: konradcountry on June 10, 2020, 07:54:20 AM
Going 7mm-08 is probably worth it if you lose a pound compared to the 270.
Post by: BigGoonTuna on June 10, 2020, 08:28:03 AM
Post by: stlusn30-06 on June 10, 2020, 10:20:43 AM
https://weatherby.com/store/6-5-300-weatherby-magnum/
IRL. Deer only, 22inch barrel, 7lbs, nothing over 400yds. Either lighten your current .270, or choose whatever manufacturer you personally like, at what price point, and get their "light" version of whatever. For the PNW. Maybe a Winchester M70 Extreme Weather SS. 22inch fluted barrel, 7lbs 2oz.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 10, 2020, 10:55:39 AM
Post by: mountainman on June 10, 2020, 05:48:22 PM
Cute😄Whoever thinks that the .308 caliber is too “vanilla” should do a bit of research on the US Military with that round in sniper rifles. One of the very few things in this world that needs no improvement or the “all new and improved for this year” moniker. Sometimes one of the original designs are the best ;)
I can kill a pony out to 400 easy with a .223. 😉
Post by: jdb on June 10, 2020, 06:45:41 PM
Post by: mountainman on June 10, 2020, 07:01:34 PM
Post by: Blacktail135 on June 10, 2020, 07:30:50 PM
Post by: NWShooter on June 10, 2020, 08:34:00 PM
Cute😄Whoever thinks that the .308 caliber is too “vanilla” should do a bit of research on the US Military with that round in sniper rifles. One of the very few things in this world that needs no improvement or the “all new and improved for this year” moniker. Sometimes one of the original designs are the best ;)
I can kill a pony out to 400 easy with a .223. 😉
Yaaaaaaawn.
Post by: sticky on June 26, 2020, 12:12:48 PM
Post by: buckfvr on June 26, 2020, 01:38:25 PM
Between 3 of us we have 4 of these and they all shoot factory ammo lights out. This is my woods carry, out to 400 slam dunk rifle. Mine is 6.5cm, others have .243, .308 and 7mm 08. I am shooting Sierra Game Changer 130s in mine and Id get a lot of :o if I told you what it does at 200 yards.
Post by: havoc1300 on July 02, 2020, 02:21:07 PM
Post by: konradcountry on July 02, 2020, 07:46:30 PM
Not at all. I would take a fast twist .243 Win and heavies over a 7mm-08 any day. That being said, pretty much anything will slay game under 400 yards. A .30 Cal would be a option, seeing you already shoot a .243 & a .277 bore. .308 is just so vanilla. Not much excitement there and your .270 Will walk all over a .308. 6.5 is a option but it is so close to the .270 and the heavies in a .243. The “Nitch” is just hard to fill. You may just need to up the horse power/ case capacity and pick your poison bore diameter wise.
Really doesn't make sense that you are endorsing 6.5 but have a problem with 7-08.
Out to 400 yards they are nearly identical but the 7-08 lets you use heavier bullets for bear or elk while the 6.5 is a better choice for long range target shooting.