Looking for rifle suggestions.

rrplasencia · 09-07-2011, 04:23 PM

Looking a larger caliber hunting rifle, say 7mm rem mag or 300 win mag. something good for a long distance hunt, 500-600yds. assume ammo and will be appropriate for the distance. I've looked at Remington 700's, browning x and a bolts, tikka t3 hunter. I'll be putting a muzzle break in. so looking for a smooth bolt, accurate, durable, dependable, 26" barrel, and not that concerned with stock.(wood or composite is fine) just not seeing anything that jumps out at me, and they all look the same at this point. am I missing something? any recommendations from experience? any info is appreciated, thanks in advance

LostAbbott · 09-07-2011, 04:30 PM

I have no idea what to suggest. All of my rifles are pretty old. I do however love my .338 falling block. It is single shot so might not fit your requirements, but it is definitely different...

Lear31MX · 09-07-2011, 04:57 PM

might want to check into Weatherby Vanguard line. Good rifles I have 22-250 that is a great shotting rifle. Or if you want to spend a bit more the Mark VI are nice to.

T.G · 09-07-2011, 05:08 PM

How about a BFG-9000?

Lear31MX · 09-07-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

How about a BFG-9000?

love that game

shilala · 09-07-2011, 05:33 PM

Are you going to be shooting in the woods, brush, or in the fields?

bobarian · 09-07-2011, 05:37 PM

Go big or go home!

rrplasencia · 09-07-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Go big or go home!

if I could afford the Barrett bmg I'd be posting pics of me smoking mojotos and Dom perignons mowing the yard. it's a beautiful gun, and I would love to blow a 8" exit wound out of an elk or grizzle at 1000 yards but way too much $$$$$,

Old Sailor · 09-07-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Go big or go home!

Barcode · 09-07-2011, 06:43 PM

Look at the Savage Arms Line

Newbie_nick · 09-08-2011, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Barcode

Look at the Savage Arms Line

2nd that... They provide a great rifle for the $$$. I bought an off-the-shelf Savage in .308, and it shoots nearly 1/2" groups at 100 yards with decent ammo.

rharris · 09-07-2011, 05:39 PM

C.Z. Safari or american. Nicest rifles for the price on the market.

Fordman4ever · 09-07-2011, 05:43 PM

I love my Remington 7MM Mag. Great rifle.

09-07-2011, 10:00 PM

I'd recommend a 280 over a 7mm Mag. It's just more versatile.

rrplasencia · 09-08-2011, 01:33 AM

guess I should include that I already have a 308 win, so I would want to go smaller then that.

Tbagley · 09-08-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rrplasencia

guess I should include that I already have a 308 win, so I would want to go smaller then that.

Surely you know that a 300 or 7mm is quite a bit larger than a 308. Other than that Shawns suggestions pretty nail the target.

rrplasencia · 09-08-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tbag

Surely you know that a 300 or 7mm is quite a bit larger than a 308. Other than that Shawns suggestions pretty nail the target.

sorry, typo, meant would NOT want to go smaller than a 308.

Tbagley · 09-08-2011, 04:28 PM

Richard I meant no disrespect by calling you Surely!

rrplasencia · 09-08-2011, 08:45 PM

Thanks for some great suggestions. Not just building a dream rifle, in that case i'd find myself a 338 lapua, shoot $5 bills, while burning through a barrel every 18 months. I hope to have this thing in about a months time. Think i'm going to have to take a harder look at the tikka, i remember really liking the bolt, ultra smooth. I'm still considering the browning but only the composite stalker model, which seems to be one of the few reasonably priced rifles they have. I need to find a Remington 700 to look at so i'll add that to my to do list this weekend. The weather is basically just like my howa with a jeweled bolt. I know savage has come along way but i still remember the 30-06 i bought in 99' at a walmart outside the navy base. My best bet down here is bass pro shops, they can special order anything. the gun shows here are useless, just the same type of guys looking to get an AR, Glock, or a DPMS.

Newbie_nick · 09-08-2011, 04:07 AM

Sorry...2nd post....

What are you looking to do with this rifle? What are you looking to hunt with it? That will help the caliber discussion.

09-07-2011, 04:23 PM	#1
rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Looking for rifle suggestions. Looking a larger caliber hunting rifle, say 7mm rem mag or 300 win mag. something good for a long distance hunt, 500-600yds. assume ammo and will be appropriate for the distance. I've looked at Remington 700's, browning x and a bolts, tikka t3 hunter. I'll be putting a muzzle break in. so looking for a smooth bolt, accurate, durable, dependable, 26" barrel, and not that concerned with stock.(wood or composite is fine) just not seeing anything that jumps out at me, and they all look the same at this point. am I missing something? any recommendations from experience? any info is appreciated, thanks in advance __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers

09-07-2011, 04:30 PM	#2
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Looking for rifle suggestions. I have no idea what to suggest. All of my rifles are pretty old. I do however love my .338 falling block. It is single shot so might not fit your requirements, but it is definitely different... __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

09-07-2011, 04:57 PM	#3
Lear31MX Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Anthony Location: Pacific Northwest L.C.D.H. Posts: 451 Trading: (8)	Re: Looking for rifle suggestions. might want to check into Weatherby Vanguard line. Good rifles I have 22-250 that is a great shotting rifle. Or if you want to spend a bit more the Mark VI are nice to. __________________ Being still and doing nothing are two very different things.

09-07-2011, 05:08 PM	#4
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,543 Trading: (37)	Re: Looking for rifle suggestions. How about a BFG-9000?

09-07-2011, 05:33 PM	#6
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Looking for rifle suggestions. Are you going to be shooting in the woods, brush, or in the fields? __________________

09-07-2011, 05:37 PM	#7
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Looking for rifle suggestions. Go big or go home!

09-07-2011, 06:43 PM	#10
Barcode Adjusting to the Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Tom Location: Everett, WA Posts: 477 Trading: (16)	Re: Looking for rifle suggestions. Look at the Savage Arms Line

09-07-2011, 05:39 PM	#12
rharris Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Richard Location: Norwich N.Y. Posts: 281 Trading: (48)	Re: Looking for rifle suggestions. C.Z. Safari or american. Nicest rifles for the price on the market.

09-07-2011, 05:43 PM	#13
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Looking for rifle suggestions. I love my Remington 7MM Mag. Great rifle.

09-07-2011, 10:00 PM	#14
designwise1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for rifle suggestions. I'd recommend a 280 over a 7mm Mag. It's just more versatile.

09-08-2011, 01:33 AM	#15
rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Re: Looking for rifle suggestions. guess I should include that I already have a 308 win, so I would want to go smaller then that. __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers

09-08-2011, 04:28 PM	#18
Tbagley Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Tom Location: South FL Posts: 116 Trading: (0)	Re: Looking for rifle suggestions. Richard I meant no disrespect by calling you Surely!

09-08-2011, 08:45 PM	#19
rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Re: Looking for rifle suggestions. Thanks for some great suggestions. Not just building a dream rifle, in that case i'd find myself a 338 lapua, shoot $5 bills, while burning through a barrel every 18 months. I hope to have this thing in about a months time. Think i'm going to have to take a harder look at the tikka, i remember really liking the bolt, ultra smooth. I'm still considering the browning but only the composite stalker model, which seems to be one of the few reasonably priced rifles they have. I need to find a Remington 700 to look at so i'll add that to my to do list this weekend. The weather is basically just like my howa with a jeweled bolt. I know savage has come along way but i still remember the 30-06 i bought in 99' at a walmart outside the navy base. My best bet down here is bass pro shops, they can special order anything. the gun shows here are useless, just the same type of guys looking to get an AR, Glock, or a DPMS. __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers

09-08-2011, 04:07 AM	#20
Newbie_nick Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Nick Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 418 Trading: (13)	Re: Looking for rifle suggestions. Sorry...2nd post.... What are you looking to do with this rifle? What are you looking to hunt with it? That will help the caliber discussion.