Hunting Fishing Discussions

Featured Outdoor Businesses
Landers Conoco
Bismarck, ND
Indian Hills Resort
Garrison, ND


Forums Home > Rifle Forum
Share on Facebook subscribe feed
32 Replies | Page 1 of 212 Next Page >> | Top of Page | Bottom of Page

Help with deciding on a new rifle

by liv2hnt , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 09/09/2010 05:20 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
liv2hnt
Joined: 06/11/2008
Location: SD
Just wanted to know everyones thoughts on what the most accurate out of the box rifle is, i'm thinking of getting a .270 but am undecided. I already have a 30-06 and 30-30 for deer but the .30-06 is a remington 7400 and isn't very accurate at 200 yards. The rifles i've been looking at are the marlin xl7, savage 111, tikka, and remington 700 sps. I really like the fact that the marlin and savage have easily adjustable triggers but haven't really heard anything about the xl7 except that its cheap. So let me know what you think is the best rifle and caliber for some prairie antelope and deer hunting.

Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by bucksnbears on 09/09/2010 05:34 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
bucksnbears
Joined: 05/05/2007
Location: MN
SAVAGE . really, you can't go wrong with any you mentioned
the more food you have in your mouth, the better you can taste it !!
Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by pointer777 on 09/09/2010 06:36 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
pointer777
Joined: 05/06/2009
Location: ND
I have really started to become a fan of the Howa.  They shoot great and have the new Hogue stock that is almost a rubberized feel that doesn't sweat in the heat and it doesn't get hard in the cold.  I have three Howa rifles in .243, 7mm-08, and 7mm mag and they all shoot as good as my rugers and remingtons.  I don't think you can wrong with getting one and they are less money.
Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by All4eyes on 09/09/2010 09:22 AM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
All4eyes
Joined: 01/22/2003
Location: ND
Tikka

If it flies it dies!
Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by shocker on 09/09/2010 09:25 AM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
shocker
Joined: 11/10/2009
Location: nd
i bought a tikka 270 WSM and i love it....
Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by kdm on 09/09/2010 09:32 AM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
kdm
Joined: 09/05/2008
Location: ND
Older Sako man here.  (way before Tikka)   A little spendy, but I love the action.  Have fun narrowing it down.
Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by mauserG33-40 on 09/09/2010 09:48 AM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
mauserG33-40
Joined: 05/24/2008
Location: Mo
bucksnbears Said:
SAVAGE . really, you can't go wrong with any you mentioned
The model 99 sitting chief is holding is the only good rifle savage ever built!!

I think the Kimber,the CZ,and the new winchester model 70 classic,are the better new guns,      Per war Mauser Commerical rifles are still the best EVER built. 

kdm very good choice.
 
Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by Cooter8128 on 09/09/2010 09:54 AM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Cooter8128
Joined: 05/20/2010
Location: ND
Love my .308

Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by swift on 09/09/2010 09:58 AM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
swift
Joined: 01/23/2002
Location: SD
I just bought a Tikka T-3 lite in 300wsm left hand for my family.  Both kids and the wife are lefties.  I was amazed at the out of the box accuracy with factory ammo.  3/4 inch at 75 yards,  the trigger is crisp.  A little heavy on the recoil for my 9 year old but he was able to shoot touching holes and fired it 12 times.  I don't really feel much for recoil but the only gun that I really feel is my Weatherby mark V .340 mag.   On that list I'd choose the Tikka.
Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by luv pike on 09/09/2010 10:10 AM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
luv pike
Joined: 05/11/2010
Location: ND
I was just wondering why you say your 30-06 isnt very accurate at 200 yards. we sight our model 750 s in at one hundred yards about an inch or two high and then they are right on at two shot a few deer that far and have never had a problem dropping them on the spot with a well placed shot.
Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by whitetail addict on 09/09/2010 10:26 AM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
whitetail addict
Joined: 07/21/2003
Location: ND
i have four of them 2 308's and 2 300's.  my dad collected them and when he died i got them.  would rather have him back but i love those guns, they bring back alot of memories.
mauserG33-40 Said:
bucksnbears Said:
SAVAGE . really, you can't go wrong with any you mentioned
The model 99 sitting chief is holding is the only good rifle savage ever built!!

I think the Kimber,the CZ,and the new winchester model 70 classic,are the better new guns,      Per war Mauser Commerical rifles are still the best EVER built. 

kdm very good choice.
Y'all call me a paranoid gun-nut now, but we all know who you're going to be running to for help when the zombies show up.
Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by Lycanthrope on 09/09/2010 10:32 AM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Lycanthrope
Joined: 02/03/2004
Location: ND
U let a 9 year old shoot a 300wsm T3? Thats darn near child abuse. Bet that kids got a hell of a flinch developed already...

I agree Tikka is top of the list, followed by salvage, if accuracy is your main consideration.
swift Said:
I just bought a Tikka T-3 lite in 300wsm left hand for my family.  Both kids and the wife are lefties.   A little heavy on the recoil for my 9 year old but he was able to shoot touching holes and fired it 12 times.


Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by Lycanthrope on 09/09/2010 10:55 AM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Lycanthrope
Joined: 02/03/2004
Location: ND
From my experience tikka triggers are better than the other brands you mention also, they are easily adjustable down to 2-3lbs and usually break clean with little creep.
Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by Stizostedion vitreum on 09/09/2010 11:00 AM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Stizostedion vitreum
Joined: 12/17/2001
Location: ND
Model 70 Win. in 270 for just those animals


What we do in life echoes for eternity.   Shadows and dust.

Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by jokostel on 09/09/2010 11:30 AM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
jokostel
Joined: 10/24/2005
Location: ND
Lycan... I stared shooting 30 cals when I was six.
A wound out Model 700 BDL chambered in 300 WIn Mag.
Never really developed a flinch from it... and was able to hold it at that age to a breath over an inch @ 100.

Would I let a child of mine do that? HECK NO.  a 243 or 2506 is MAX until they get to around 15. Then you can start pourin the recoil cobs to em.

I'm the devil's son..... call me young gun.
Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by Mad Dog on 09/09/2010 12:12 PM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Mad Dog
Joined: 01/07/2002
Location: ND

Swift if you 9 year old is shooting 300wsm WOW  tough kid.... get a Limbsaver recoil pad on the on the T3.  I just bought the 25-06 for my wife and she hates recoil and she she does not even feel the kick. 


By the way Tikka................  easly trigger adjustment .. very accurate
Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by mhanson6 on 09/09/2010 12:22 PM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
mhanson6
Joined: 10/06/2006
Location: ND
Model 70 270
Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by FrozenInTime on 09/09/2010 12:26 PM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
FrozenInTime
Joined: 11/26/2003
Location: ND
Love my 700 SPS.  Accurate out of the box, have not failed to drop deer at long ranges every year.  7MM Mag.  Your welcome to try a couple shots out of it if your in my area to see if you like it.  Devils Lake.  (gun not for sale)

Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by Captain Ahab on 09/09/2010 12:33 PM | Reply #18 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Captain Ahab
Joined: 12/01/2008
Location: ND
I have a 25-06 in a Ruger M77 with a medium barel and absolutely love the gun.  Can barely feel the recoil and I have shot a lot of critters with it.

"Diligence is the mother of good luck."
Benjamin Franklin
Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by liv2hnt on 09/09/2010 1:39 PM | Reply #19 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
liv2hnt
Joined: 06/11/2008
Location: SD
I'm not sure why i can't get it accurate at over 200 yards i used to be able to go up to 300 in high school without any problem it was the only gun i ever shot. I've asked around and it seems like i've just shot it out since it was handed down from my dad to me and i shot it alot over the past 10 years. I've read a few articles that claim they only last 500 rounds which i know i surpassed that number years ago

Re: Help with deciding on a new rifle
by BringingTheRain on 09/09/2010 1:44 PM | Reply #20 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
BringingTheRain
Joined: 01/05/2010
Location: nd
I almost bought a tikka a few years ago but i got a browing a bolt instead. I wanted a short mag caliber and hated that tikka didnt offer them in a short action. Kinda defeats the purpose of a short mag if the bolt is long.
32 Replies | Page 1 of 212 Next Page >> | Top of Page | Bottom of Page
Posted By: liv2hnt
Posted On: 09/09/2010 05:20 AM
1350 Views, 32 Comments

Tags: rifle, deciding, new, 30-06, deer, accurate, remington, 0, 30-30, everyones
More Tags: Law_Crime
Region: North Dakota

Categories: Hunting > Guns and Ammo - Shotguns, Rifles, Airguns, Handguns
Rate This ForumTopic
  • Currently 0/5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

0/5 (0 votes cast)

Share and Save This ForumTopic

You must be signed in to comment on this topic




Forums Home > Rifle Forum
Start a New Topic in "Rifle Forum




Total Outdoor Network
TON Sites | Contact | Advertise | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use



North Dakota Fishing and Hunting | Minnesota Fishing and Hunting | Wisconsin Fishing and Hunting | Nebraska Fishing and Hunting | Walleye Fishing | South Dakota Fishing and Hunting | Alaska Fishing and Hunting |

submit feedback / bug report