Post by: Elk whack master on February 15, 2012, 04:50:56 PM
Post by: Fowlweather25 on February 15, 2012, 05:03:57 PM
Post by: ribka on February 15, 2012, 05:08:40 PM
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on February 15, 2012, 05:25:32 PM
The caliber would depend on what you have already in your safe or if this will be your all around gun. If you got a 270 or '06 step up to 338 mags so you have a more versatile gun collection instead of a rifle that shoots a little faster and flatter than what you have. My :twocents:
Post by: Bob33 on February 15, 2012, 05:28:06 PM
Post by: Dan-o on February 15, 2012, 05:29:52 PM
Tough to beat that set up for $800.
Post by: Dan-o on February 15, 2012, 05:32:26 PM
Post by: Wazukie on February 15, 2012, 05:39:46 PM
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on February 15, 2012, 05:45:04 PM
P.S. Don't quote me, but I think you could get that set up in 300 WSM. That would be sweet.
He needs a real magnum, not a wanna be short mag! :chuckle:
Post by: Tinner on February 15, 2012, 06:12:40 PM
Tikka T 3 lite stainless with a a Bushenell 4200 or Minox 3x9 scope.
+3
Post by: Eli346 on February 15, 2012, 07:26:34 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on February 15, 2012, 08:37:04 PM
Or used?
http://seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=72166
http://seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=68601
-Steve
Post by: Elk whack master on February 15, 2012, 08:42:37 PM
New prefered, as you really know what your getting used.
Post by: rtspring on February 15, 2012, 08:51:37 PM
Spend the money on a great scope to take full advantage of what these magnums are capable of. Word to the wise if you buy a magnum and put a cheap scope on it you will no longer have crosshairs in that scope after a few shots.
You got 800.00 add another 800.00 and you will be set....
I call them BANGIN STICKS!!! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on February 15, 2012, 08:54:28 PM
I do want to go full mag, no shorts. i am currently shooting a mathews rezen 6.5 at 70lbs, that groups 5 shots in a softball size group at 80yards. My only big rifle is a 45-70 which is my bear gun, soon to change :chuckle:. I really appreciate the help, also where is the best deals when i do choose which caliber. Not to worried about cost of ammo(as 338 can be spendy), just want a nice gun. I was liking the thought of a 338 :drool:, if i can find one.
New prefered, as you really know what your getting used.
If you wanna go 338 get a remington ultra mag. I traded in my 338 win mag and am very satisfied. You can get much better performace with larger bullets and it is a real step up from the 338 win mag. Yes a win mag will kill, but you might as well get the fastest, flatest, hardest hitting magnum you can afford. For most people the 338edge or lapua is out of our price range. I picked up a 700 ultra mag and quality scope for 650 used. with those big guns, they aren't used a lot. Find a reputable dealer and you will have no problems with a used gun.
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on February 15, 2012, 08:56:07 PM
IF your gonna shoot a magnum,
Spend the money on a great scope to take full advantage of what these magnums are capable of. Word to the wise if you buy a magnum and put a cheap scope on it you will no longer have crosshairs in that scope after a few shots.
You got 800.00 add another 800.00 and you will be set....
I call them BANGIN STICKS!!! :chuckle: :chuckle:
:yeah: they call them scope eaters for a reason, Also get high quality rings.
Post by: coachcw on February 15, 2012, 09:29:50 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on February 15, 2012, 09:35:34 PM
I picked up a .300 Win Mag in the same package but in stainless for 439.00 to use the action on a build. Sold the scope on a forum for 45.00 and the stock/barrel together for 100.00. Put me into a new stainless Rem700 action way cheap.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 15, 2012, 09:38:52 PM
The East Wenatchee Bi-Mart has a Remington 700 26" matte blue SPS/ADL synthetic in .300 Ultra Magnum with the 3-9x40 Scope package for $389.00. That's a smoking deal, leaves some cash left over to send in the direction of optics. It was still in the back room last week.
That is a smoking deal! Could get a scope and a break to boot.
Post by: Biggerhammer on February 15, 2012, 09:42:10 PM
The East Wenatchee Bi-Mart has a Remington 700 26" matte blue SPS/ADL synthetic in .300 Ultra Magnum with the 3-9x40 Scope package for $389.00. That's a smoking deal, leaves some cash left over to send in the direction of optics. It was still in the back room last week.
That is a smoking deal! Could get a scope and a break to boot.
At Christmas time they were selling the matte blued Rem700 package for 369.00 and a 40.00 rebate from Remington.
You know it's a smoking deal when you see a guy that works at another local gun shop in Bi-Mart buying Rem700 packages. :tup:
Post by: Caseyd on February 15, 2012, 10:12:08 PM
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Post by: TwoSixFourWins on February 17, 2012, 11:31:53 AM
Post by: Phantom Gobbler on February 22, 2012, 08:11:55 PM
My problem is all of my rifles are too similar in ballistics, .30-06, 7MM Rem Mag and .300 Winny. I need to branch out on either end.
What would your recommendation be for my next rifle caliber to purchase?
Post by: Bofire on February 22, 2012, 08:22:04 PM
Carl
Post by: Kowsrule30 on February 22, 2012, 11:42:23 PM
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on February 23, 2012, 12:15:55 AM
Post by: Deep Forks on February 23, 2012, 01:20:29 AM
I agree that the .300 Win Mag is a fine round and is very fun to shoot. :hunter:257 Weatherby Mag.
My problem is all of my rifles are too similar in ballistics, .30-06, 7MM Rem Mag and .300 Winny. I need to branch out on either end.
What would your recommendation be for my next rifle caliber to purchase?
Post by: demontang on February 23, 2012, 11:40:00 AM
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Post by: Huntbear on February 23, 2012, 11:42:52 AM