I'm talking top of the line here guys. Opinions on what's really worth dropping your hard earned $$ on. Blaser R8? Sauer 404? Sako carbon light?? Anyone with actual experience using these rifles in a magnum cal?
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I'm talking top of the line here guys. Opinions on what's really worth dropping your hard earned $$ on. Blaser R8? Sauer 404? Sako carbon light?? Anyone with actual experience using these rifles in a magnum cal?
@Pongo12
If he doesnt show up soon go to his profile and look at his threads with vids.
Is that mr Collier??
My choice would be the carbon light if I had the coin and run it on 208gr A-max or ELD.
Yeah mate sure isQuote:
Originally Posted by 300AAC
If you want factory id go carbonlight if not I'd go a full custom, custom action bartlein tube and McMillan stock :thumbsup:
Tikka light, browning hell canyon, carbon light , then Jarrett rifle from the USA . In a climbing price order.
Sako's are limited by shit mag length if you are using decent longrange projectiles in the 300 mag , just be done with it and go custom as cam said :thumbsup:
Just nearing completion of a similar build for specs.
Cheaper, easier and to your liking-custom.
Weatherby Mark V 7mm WBY-$900.
Trueflite 300win mag 1 in 10 26" Number 3$1100 inc fitting.
Terminator T2 Brake 14X1 Thread $298.
(Awaiting fitting) STUG carbonfibre stock $665.
$1963 all up fitted etc..... half the price of a carbon light
Then it's just optics and reloading gear.
Who's putting that together for you rock? Sounds like a awesome rig
I'm sure that there will be valid reasons for the 300 win mag - like a bit more oomph with heavy projectiles, but if its a mountain rifle that you want why not go for 300wsm? You save length and weight right from the get up.
I'm not sure about your addition here? $2,963?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter
Yep a kimber in 300 wsm makes sense ;-)
Wsm don't like the heavy 30 pills. Mine has been a hammer with 165's out to 600 but beyond that things get tricky without the high BC of the heavier projectiles. Hence the caliber change
My wsm does great with 165 thru to 180 gn. If its too windy for a 180gn I doubt the 200+ are going to help much either.
What about a 28 or 30 nosler if you do a custom build or a 300 Norma mag
Yip for sure.
Mmmm........ Mountain rifle.... must have light rifle in a hard kicking magnum biffing out heavy projectiles, to shoot at game that is miles away that may be difficult to get a second shot on, or find if the shot doesn't put it down on the spot.
Did I miss something?
felt recoil is subjective. Just because a rifle is light doesn't mean its untameable. Talk to @Kiwi Greg
Value for money would have to be a Tikka T3 super lite.
Top it off with a Leupold VX3 and some Talley one piece rings and you would have a seriously light rifle for the price.
A muzzle break will likely be the next purchase you make though.
Cheers! Trueflite:-)
Oh yea my apologies for the p!&s poor addition on my part but you get the drift of how much you can save $.
The reason I settled on win mag is for 3 reasons. 2) I've always wanted one. 2) factory ammunition is widely available anywhere. 3) stabilises the higher BC projectiles which it's intended to use better.
Photos to come.
Accuracy international mate. allll day
Thats farken easy, Best Alpine rifle in one word Tim
Weatherby Mk V ultralight in 30-06 TIM "Terminator Improved Max" ( yes I know that sounds a bit pooo weee, so tim it is ) was a 308 that I had Greg @ Terminator ream out to "tim" stuck a T1 brake on, Talley rings with a Swarvo 3.5 -18 Z5. Weights under 6.75lb and has a 178 A-max ( I wanted to mag feed ) doing 2975fps, so pretty much win mag.
This thing has just one job - A light weight 0-600 yard hunting rifle & it farken blitz'es Deer :cool:
Top - bottom. Kimber Bush stumpy, Sako 260 Carbon light & Tim
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Is factory ammo widely available in the high BC pills? Can't say I see it in shops.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter
Shsssh.. It's wot he told the missus that mattersQuote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
I've got a Sauer 404 in 30-06. I have to say I'm very impressed with the build, design, engineering, accuracy and quality of the rifle and also the support from the manufacturer. I also like the fact you can strip it down in seconds and reassemble it with no change in zero, ideal if you want to pack it in a rucksack to climb with it or travel with it in a compact case.Quote:
Originally Posted by 300AAC
The rifle is pretty light too, is very tactile and easy to shoot. There's also some good design features: magazine lock, easy adjustable trigger pull and position, de-cocking safety catch etc etc.
I have also shot the Blaser R8 and R8 Professional, both are very nice but the straight pull isn't for me personally.
Whats the budget?
Want a cheap one or custom... so many options.
Rem 700 LR Tac are good shooters.
Rem 700 SPS with a T2, bedding and new stock just as good...
Tikka with a Carbon stock...
Take your 300 WSM and have it throated for single load MAX OAL eith 230 bergers etc.... might be the most pragmatic.
Hornady precision hunter with the 200gr ELDX is or the 180 gr SSTs
I would buy a Cooper back country, for a light weight, high end MT rifle, my favourite gun store, just got one in, cal 300 win mag, hope its still there next days off, as I am interested in them,
I likely go 7mm mag or another .264 win, as I have a 300 hurt and holler already in a M700.
