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doctom54

03-08-2018 15:07

After buying and using Remington 700s and Model 7s (which were all good to great rifles) for 30 years I have started getting the Tikka's.
Currently I have 3 Tikka T3s in .243, .270 and .338 Federal. They all will shoot under an inch with factory ammo. The triggers are great from the factory and the bolt is slick.

A month ago I bought the Tikka T3x CTR (Compact Tactical Rifle) in .260 remington. It shoots under an inch also.
It has gotten good reviews

Finally the Canadian Rangers picked the Tikka T3x Arctic to replace their Lee Enfield No. 4 in .303

Combat Diver

03-08-2018 23:22

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Originally Posted by LarryW (Post 641095)

Agree with the utility of the lever gun, sir. I have a Winchester Trapper Carbine in .357, but found the 1mm difference in cartridge length created some challenges with cycling the .38. Maybe not an issue with something other than Winchester.

I'm assuming your Trapper is a Win 94 action which was designed for longer rifle cartridges. Get a action designed specifically for pistol rounds such as the Win 93 or Marlin 1894.

CD

bblhead672

03-09-2018 08:11

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Originally Posted by Box (Post 641086)

Just a thought - but if the next purchase is tied to threats of congress to take away everyone's semi-automatic death machines, you might also want to consider a lever gun as your next purchase. Lever guns were the "assault rifles" of the late 1800's. "a rifle that you could load on Sunday and shoot all week long.”

If the intent for the next rifle is, target shooting, hunting, and pest control then a good lever gun is a great place to start.
A decent 30-30 will give you 6 rounds with ballistics similar to an AK-47. It will also let you shoot just about anything in North America with the right bullet selection and shot placement.
...and it will handle zombies and revenuers quite nicely if society really does go over the cliff

If you get a lever gun chambered for .357 it will still do a good job or deer, boar, and most mid-small sized game. It also gives you a 10 round tube for those days when the zombies and revenuers just wont stop coming at you.
...and don't ever let someone tell you that 357 magnum carbine isn't enough to kill bigger game. People take down mule deer, elk, and bears with archery equipment. Decent ammunition and good shot placement from a good .357 magnum carbine will work just fine in a pinch. As a bonus, if you are shooting a 357 lever action carbine, you can stuff it full of .38 special bullets when you are just trying to improve your marksmanship skills on a budget.

Just sayin'

Thanks Box. More food for thought.

bblhead672

03-09-2018 08:16

Thanks to everyone for responding in this thread or via PM. Your experience and recommendations are greatly appreciated.

LarryW

03-20-2018 03:46

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Originally Posted by Combat Diver (Post 641126)

I'm assuming your Trapper is a Win 94 action which was designed for longer rifle cartridges. Get a action designed specifically for pistol rounds such as the Win 93 or Marlin 1894.

CD

Thanks, sir, for the advice. Having the same long gun cartridge as a handgun simplifies packing. If a beefier long gun cartridge is preferred for longer ranges or heavier game then my 1903 will serve fine unless I want to eat an elephant.

Besides, I've been wanting a Marlin 1894 for a long time. The Trapper has been a disappointment for several reasons.

mark46th

03-20-2018 08:57

I have a Howa in .308, a Remington 700 in .308 and a Model 70 in .270 Win. All three killed a pig this weekend. Roguish Lawyer's son used the Howa to take a pig. I used the .270 to take a hog at 350 yards. All these are dependable and accurate.

FWIW, all three have Nikon Buckmaster scopes on them. For a $200 scope, they are hard to beat. My son has had one on a Model 70 in .300 WinMag for ten years, it has never failed him...

bblhead672

03-20-2018 10:28

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Originally Posted by mark46th (Post 641476)

Thank you. Great info.

pcfixer

03-20-2018 15:33

Personally for a adding a budget level bolt rifle is the Ruger American Standard in 30-06. Can be purchased at great deals, I bought mine on sale at Walmart for $199.00

For ammo is Hornady American Whitetail 30-06 150 gr Interlock #8108 muzzle fps is 2910 with 400 yds -23.5 below line of sight.

Mine shoots under well under 2 inch groups at 200 yds. At 71 my eye sight fails due to cataract surgery.
With a zero at 250 you'll be 42 inches low at 500. :lifter

abc_123

03-20-2018 19:10

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Originally Posted by pcfixer (Post 641484)

A man with a .30-06 rifle is never undergunned in North America, other than for Kodiak bear. Upload or download bullets accordingly. There is no other rifle NEEDED (emphasis intended). WANT, is a different thing all together.

bblhead672

03-21-2018 08:24

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Originally Posted by pcfixer (Post 641484)

My LGS has this Ruger American 30.06 with Vortex Crossfire II for $467. Looks like it could be a good option to get started.
https://grabagun.com/ruger-54.html

JJ_BPK

03-21-2018 08:34

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Originally Posted by bblhead672 (Post 641518)

My LGS has this Ruger American 30.06 with Vortex Crossfire II for $467. Looks like it could be a good option to get started.
https://grabagun.com/ruger-54.html

Learn to separate deals..

pcfixer found the rifle for 199,

Is the vortex scope worth 267?

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics...x+crossfire+ii

Jumping on a DEAL is not always advisable.. :munchin

bblhead672

03-21-2018 09:32

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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK (Post 641519)

You're right. Cheapest I've found the rifle online so far is $289. Will have to go onsite to check Walmart to see if in stock at local stores.

Roguish Lawyer

03-22-2018 00:22

My Remington 700 had a serious trigger problem (rifle discharged once when I took off the safety). Not sure if they have fixed it or not, but I would replace the trigger if you get one and it has a factory trigger. I got a Timney 2.5 lb installed and it's awesome.

mark46th

03-22-2018 06:58

Roguish- Yup, I put Timney's on all my Remington 700's...

pcfixer

03-22-2018 15:21

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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK (Post 641519)

Sir, You are correct about jumping on a deal.
Think to scope rings on mounts could be another $30 to $50 plus for install.
Some can do yourself. One LGS installs and bore sights for 0. Just to keep customers coming back.

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