longranger
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Which ever one has the heaviest barrel with 1:9 twist.
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Rifle in 7mm-08
- Thread starter baddarryl
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Brian Pfleuger
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This:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/71088/Savage+11LWH+DBM+7MM08
This, if the price fits:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...+7MM-08+Remington+wBlue+Barrel+&+Walnut+Stock
Or this (or the next lower model depending on pricing):
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...cts_id/61378/Browning+XBLT+WHT+Gold+7MM08+GLS
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/71088/Savage+11LWH+DBM+7MM08
This, if the price fits:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...+7MM-08+Remington+wBlue+Barrel+&+Walnut+Stock
Or this (or the next lower model depending on pricing):
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...cts_id/61378/Browning+XBLT+WHT+Gold+7MM08+GLS
Also look at the Howa rifles. I really like the ranchland model with the 20" barrel.
But before I bought a new gun if you reload try some of the 110gr bullets for the 6.8 round. Then reduce the velocity to around 2700fps. That shouldn't be too bad out of a standard weight 270 rifle. Maybe like a 243 or even less.
I have a remington model 7 in 7-08 that has the 18.5" barrel. I loaded some of the Sierra 120 pro-hunters to about 2650fps for a 15 year old girl to use on a youth hunt. She had no trouble sighting in or shooting. She killed 3 deer in two days with that set up. I even posted a review of these bullets on the midway usa site. Three quick kills.
But before I bought a new gun if you reload try some of the 110gr bullets for the 6.8 round. Then reduce the velocity to around 2700fps. That shouldn't be too bad out of a standard weight 270 rifle. Maybe like a 243 or even less.
I have a remington model 7 in 7-08 that has the 18.5" barrel. I loaded some of the Sierra 120 pro-hunters to about 2650fps for a 15 year old girl to use on a youth hunt. She had no trouble sighting in or shooting. She killed 3 deer in two days with that set up. I even posted a review of these bullets on the midway usa site. Three quick kills.
5-1/2 lbs is tough to beat...
A couple of years ago I bought a Savage FCM Scout at a local pawn shop, just for a "donor" action to build a long-range rifle. This one isn't the Scout, but is lighter:
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11LH
It happened to be in 7-08, which was my choice for the new barrel that was ordered, but I couldn't resist sending some rounds downrange with the factory barrel. It had a cheap plastic stock, non-AccuTrigger, but I could still put five 150 SMK's into a quarter at 100 yards with it. Almost didn't want to remove the factory barrel when the new one came....
A couple of years ago I bought a Savage FCM Scout at a local pawn shop, just for a "donor" action to build a long-range rifle. This one isn't the Scout, but is lighter:
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11LH
It happened to be in 7-08, which was my choice for the new barrel that was ordered, but I couldn't resist sending some rounds downrange with the factory barrel. It had a cheap plastic stock, non-AccuTrigger, but I could still put five 150 SMK's into a quarter at 100 yards with it. Almost didn't want to remove the factory barrel when the new one came....
WardenWolf
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Get the Savage. No question. It'll be the best shooting out of the box out of just about any of them, at a much more reasonable price.
Brian Pfleuger
Moderator Emeritus
The heaviest gun with the stock with the largest surface area and LoP that fits you best will be the one with the lowest apparent recoil.
reynolds357
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WardenWolf, the Savage is not going to be the best shooting out of the box. I have one, it shot like pure garbage "out of the box." Savage has an assanine system of "pillars" that in their factory configuration are not worth a flip.
The heaviest gun with the stock with the largest surface area and LoP that fits you best will be the one with the lowest apparent recoil.
From what I handled that sounds like the Weatherby Vanguard.
Thats one of the reasons I suggested the Howa rifle. They are reported to be a little heavier than rifles in the same class.
Plus they have a one piece bolt and adjustable trigger. And you can buy a barreled action and add your stock of choice. Try that with an $800 Tikka.
Buds have the barreled actions for what looks like just under $400. Add a $120 Boydes stock and you have the basis for a good rifle with money left for the rings and scope compared to the Tikka.
Plus they have a one piece bolt and adjustable trigger. And you can buy a barreled action and add your stock of choice. Try that with an $800 Tikka.
Buds have the barreled actions for what looks like just under $400. Add a $120 Boydes stock and you have the basis for a good rifle with money left for the rings and scope compared to the Tikka.
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Sounds to me like your bench technique might be an issue with your current .270. Try and get as upright as possible while shooting it will allow your body to tolerate the recoil better. Plus another thing to look into when shooting form the bench is a PAST Magnum recoil pad, they cost about $35-40 and greatly reduce felt recoil.
Buy the 7-08 if you want, while we can all suggest rifles for you to look at and buy. However, only you'll know which rifle will work best for you. Once you find the right rifle you'll know it, as it'll feel very natural to be in your hands. Go to the gunshop fondle all you can, and buy the one that feels right.
Buy the 7-08 if you want, while we can all suggest rifles for you to look at and buy. However, only you'll know which rifle will work best for you. Once you find the right rifle you'll know it, as it'll feel very natural to be in your hands. Go to the gunshop fondle all you can, and buy the one that feels right.
Sounds to me like your bench technique might be an issue with your current .270. Try and get as upright as possible while shooting it will allow your body to tolerate the recoil better. Plus another thing to look into when shooting form the bench is a PAST Magnum recoil pad, they cost about $35-40 and greatly reduce felt recoil.
Great tip. Thank you so much. The only time I sighted it in with my shoulder and no led sled I was crouched low and had I think only 2 sand bags to rest on. Makes perfect sense.
handlerer2
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I find it hilarious that anyone would spend $800 on a Tikka.
The Tikkas receivers are drilled out bar stock, the bolt isn't solid. Is it hollow? The ejection port is a joke. It's half plastic, trigger guard, magazine, and well. Same size bolt in 22-250 or 300WM, and a whole 22" barrel. I don't hate them, they are perfectly serviceable, but should cost no more than a Marlin X or a Savage Axis.
My vote was for the MDL 70. Solid bolt machined from a solid billet, bolt and all, receiver machined from a solid billet, and CRF.
After that I would go for a Vanguard, as I own both, and a couple of MKV's and a Cooper. I don't mind spending money for quality.
Just my researched opinion, but I find the Tikka cheap and grossly overpriced.
The Tikkas receivers are drilled out bar stock, the bolt isn't solid. Is it hollow? The ejection port is a joke. It's half plastic, trigger guard, magazine, and well. Same size bolt in 22-250 or 300WM, and a whole 22" barrel. I don't hate them, they are perfectly serviceable, but should cost no more than a Marlin X or a Savage Axis.
My vote was for the MDL 70. Solid bolt machined from a solid billet, bolt and all, receiver machined from a solid billet, and CRF.
After that I would go for a Vanguard, as I own both, and a couple of MKV's and a Cooper. I don't mind spending money for quality.
Just my researched opinion, but I find the Tikka cheap and grossly overpriced.
handlerer2
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Well, I have to say that I don't own one, but I have owned a Sako 75, a very fine firearm. I'm not saying that they aren't accurate or reliable. Just that they are very overpriced for what they are.
Almost any rifle manufactured today is going to very accurate. I don't care what your favorite flavor is, they are all CNC machined to a fit that could only be found in a custom rifle a generation ago.
The first Tikka I handled, I looked at it and thought it was a stamping. Again I'm not saying they are worthless, just very over priced for what they are. They should cost $500 like a Marlin X or a Ruger American, or any other fused bolt, drill bar stock rifle on the market. But trying to put it into the same class as a MDL 70 is IMO a joke. You can spend your money on Tikka, but I'll save mine for something with more to it.
Almost any rifle manufactured today is going to very accurate. I don't care what your favorite flavor is, they are all CNC machined to a fit that could only be found in a custom rifle a generation ago.
The first Tikka I handled, I looked at it and thought it was a stamping. Again I'm not saying they are worthless, just very over priced for what they are. They should cost $500 like a Marlin X or a Ruger American, or any other fused bolt, drill bar stock rifle on the market. But trying to put it into the same class as a MDL 70 is IMO a joke. You can spend your money on Tikka, but I'll save mine for something with more to it.
I carry a rifle daily in my truck bouncing around on the other side of the cab. I opted for a stainless Ruger 77 since I own one in another caliber I am happy with. I use the stainless with synthetic and they are an efficient tool. The 7mm08 was fussy to get started with, but tuning the loads I have it shooting nice little groups and it is a very mild recoiling rifle in that caliber.