Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on June 02, 2011, 11:40:50 PM
TOPIC: Lightweight rifle in 300 WSM is the topic.
QUESTION: Is it worth the extra money to go from a $600 Tikka to say $1200 rifle.
Sako? X-bolt/ A-bolt? Kimber? Redhawk custom? Browning?
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on June 03, 2011, 12:04:55 AM
Post by: JLS on June 03, 2011, 06:55:13 AM
Post by: jackmaster on June 03, 2011, 07:04:11 AM
Post by: Bob33 on June 03, 2011, 07:05:11 AM
The Browning is nicer, but to be honest I don't think the deer or elk know when they've been shot with the cheaper Tikka.
Post by: wapiti hunter2 on June 03, 2011, 07:29:12 AM
Post by: predator guy on June 03, 2011, 07:30:59 AM
Post by: arrowflinger on June 03, 2011, 07:31:37 AM
Which one would you rather trapes around with in the wet, soggy muddy weather all day? Something that you will worry about the finish on or a simple rock solid shooter. If your focus is on what you look like get the Sako, if not, there are lots of great rifles for $400-$600. Put the difference into a better scope. :twocents:
:yeah:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 03, 2011, 08:00:52 AM
Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on June 03, 2011, 10:10:03 AM
Post by: jackelope on June 03, 2011, 10:27:38 AM
functionality is utmost for sure, but if you don't like the look of the gun, that'd bother me personally.
With that said, I also shoot T/C Encores and they are the same for a lot of folks...wierd looking rifles. I dig them though. If you like the Tikka's then get one....you likely won't go wrong.
Post by: Curly on June 03, 2011, 10:39:28 AM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 03, 2011, 11:39:27 AM
Post by: Alchase on June 03, 2011, 12:38:13 PM
I am a huge sako and tikka fan. You can't go wrong with either one in my mind. If you want a good light weight shooter that can drive tacks buy the tikka and put the other 600 you would spend into a good scope like a Leupold vxII.
I agree, I have owned a tikka, and now own a Sako finlight. Both shoot extremely well. What it boils down to is what you prefer. Both will kill elk. The Sako is allot more refined then a Tikka. My Finlight is the best rifle I have ever owned. Neither of my Brownings, Winchesters, Remington's, Tikka or Rugers I have owned, are as good a package as the Sako. Yet all of those shot well, just not as well as the Sako.
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 03, 2011, 01:38:39 PM
Post by: bobcat on June 03, 2011, 01:42:07 PM
If I had the money though, I'd be tempted to try the Sako. I've heard great things about them. But I also agree with some of the others- why not save some money on the rifle and spend it on a better scope?
Post by: wsmnut on June 03, 2011, 02:40:11 PM
Give these a look. Very smooth actions. Nice rifles.
wsmnut
Post by: bhylton on June 04, 2011, 12:13:41 AM
Post by: brokenvet on June 04, 2011, 08:52:02 AM
Yes the Tikka, browning, Sako are very fine guns, but I prefer American made. Take notice I left out Remington. I am not saying they are crap, just saying they are made elsewhere these days.
I do own foreign made guns, but they are VZ.24, Brazilian 1908, K98 and soon a Swede 96
I have one of the new Winchester Model 70's. The Extreme Weather stainless model. It is awesome. The least finicky rifle I own. Trigger is owner adjustable. I have mine set at 3 pounds. Very crisp. No creep. Rifle shoots almost anything I feed it MOA. I haven't weighed it, but it's nice for hunting/carrying. I put a Leupold VX-III 2.5 x 8 on it. I don't worry about it while hunting because I don't have a fortune in it.
Give these a look. Very smooth actions. Nice rifles.
wsmnut
Post by: bearpaw on June 04, 2011, 09:46:13 AM
my :twocents:, the tikka can shoot better than you or i can. its light. and around 600 buck, what more do you need? i say save the extra money and put it towards optics. i plan on buying a tikka 300 win mag and planning on spending at least the same amount on a scope.
This is good advice. I would choose the 300 Winmag over the WSM because they are very similar in ballistics, but the 300 Winmag cartridges are much cheaper and more available at most sporting goods stores. The tika or any of the other basic brands are good enough rifles, spend the extra money to get good optics. :twocents:
Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on June 04, 2011, 02:02:45 PM
Part of my trouble here is availability. I have not been able to handle / hold/ fondle anything other than the Tikka and the Kimber Montana. I went to the last gun show/ Portland and nothing I was looking for was there. $200-$300 is nothing for an upgrade for a better rifle. I am still wondering if it shoots / feels that much better? :bash: :bash: :bash:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 04, 2011, 02:12:21 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 04, 2011, 03:11:28 PM
I am a huge sako and tikka fan. You can't go wrong with either one in my mind. If you want a good light weight shooter that can drive tacks buy the tikka and put the other 600 you would spend into a good scope like a Leupold vxII.ya I agree with Carp . on this one ..that tikka 3 FOR THE MONEY IS HARD to BEAT !! Bought one for my son in a 25-06 and it will dot your eye... Plus I bought a 300 wsm in a winchester and it to will dot your eye... both good guns and for the price you can not go wrong !!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 04, 2011, 03:13:58 PM
I have one of the new Winchester Model 70's. The Extreme Weather stainless model. It is awesome. The least finicky rifle I own. Trigger is owner adjustable. I have mine set at 3 pounds. Very crisp. No creep. Rifle shoots almost anything I feed it MOA. I haven't weighed it, but it's nice for hunting/carrying. I put a Leupold VX-III 2.5 x 8 on it. I don't worry about it while hunting because I don't have a fortune in it.ya thats what I have in a 300 wsm and it shoots awesome and will definately up end a bear !!!
Give these a look. Very smooth actions. Nice rifles.
wsmnut
Post by: bearpaw on June 04, 2011, 04:31:55 PM
I have one of the new Winchester Model 70's. The Extreme Weather stainless model. It is awesome. The least finicky rifle I own. Trigger is owner adjustable. I have mine set at 3 pounds. Very crisp. No creep. Rifle shoots almost anything I feed it MOA. I haven't weighed it, but it's nice for hunting/carrying. I put a Leupold VX-III 2.5 x 8 on it. I don't worry about it while hunting because I don't have a fortune in it.ya thats what I have in a 300 wsm and it shoots awesome and will definately up end a bear !!!
Give these a look. Very smooth actions. Nice rifles.
wsmnut
I killed a sambar at 350 yards in Australia and several other animals with that exact gun, I have to admit it was sweet shooting, belonged to a friend.
Post by: bobcat on June 04, 2011, 04:35:12 PM
Can't go wrong with American made guns like the model 70 or a Ruger Model 77, Howa 1500.
Howa is made in Japan.
Post by: bearpaw on June 04, 2011, 04:45:48 PM
Here's my best advice on make, the ruger is a tough rifle, but if you don't like much recoil, avoid them, they seem to kick the worst of about any make. Better go shooting with some buddy's and try out a few guns and see what is best for you.
Post by: brokenvet on June 05, 2011, 08:20:53 AM
Can't go wrong with American made guns like the model 70 or a Ruger Model 77, Howa 1500.
Howa is made in Japan.
Oops, did not know that.
Post by: addicted on June 08, 2011, 09:58:18 PM
your looking for a family heirlom which in my book is going to have a wooden stock.
gotta look at weatherby, CZ, or maybe bump it up a notch steyr, sauer, or any other true family heirlom.
a lot of american guns arent what they used to be lol :stirthepot:
Post by: addicted on June 08, 2011, 10:13:58 PM
Sako A7 300wsm $720
http://www.eurooptic.com/sako-a7-rifle-synthetic-blue-300-wsm.aspx (http://www.eurooptic.com/sako-a7-rifle-synthetic-blue-300-wsm.aspx)
Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on June 08, 2011, 10:59:47 PM
Doesnt get much lighter than this for the money. Is this kinda what your looking for?
Sako A7 300wsm $720
http://www.eurooptic.com/sako-a7-rifle-synthetic-blue-300-wsm.aspx (http://www.eurooptic.com/sako-a7-rifle-synthetic-blue-300-wsm.aspx)
Yea that would work !!! Prefer stainless but could settle on that. I think I am waiting untill the next gun gunshow to hold, feel , fondle, stroke other makes/ models than what I have seen. That would surely be a nice option, Thank you .
Carp ... I took my digital scale and notes on the rifles I have found so far and nothing at the last show in Portland. Every booth was checked and talked to the majority. We will see at the 3 day show coming up.
:chuckle: I said "stroke" :chuckle:
Post by: addicted on June 09, 2011, 12:54:34 AM
And yeah definately feel them in your hand first. a lot of sakos have nice palm swell which many people dont like(i love it) I'm not sure about their synthetic models though.
Post by: bhylton on June 09, 2011, 01:21:09 PM
Post by: addicted on June 09, 2011, 08:29:31 PM
7lbs, adjustable trigger, and super accurate. not to mention 338 federal will down anything in north america with the kick of a 308.
http://www.eurooptic.com/sako-hunter-338-federal-jrs1a43.aspx (http://www.eurooptic.com/sako-hunter-338-federal-jrs1a43.aspx)
When you buy a nicer rifle more technology(money) is put into ergonomics and fit making the rifle fit better therefor not kick so much and promote maximum accuracy from the shooter.
Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on June 09, 2011, 09:51:10 PM
Post by: addicted on June 09, 2011, 10:27:06 PM
The Sako finnlight I held yesterday felt like it fit right in to me. The Tikka was a nice feel , but nowhere the Finn. $700 upgrade though??? We will see what the A7 feels like when I find one.
yup. :chuckle: