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Old 07-20-2018, 03:09 PM
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Hi All,

I've been thinking about buying a 300 Win Mag. I currently shoot a Tikka 7MM which I have enjoyed, however I feel like it may be a bit too light of a gun to enjoy shooting in 300 WM.

Most of the hunting will be back country in B.C. so I'd still like to be conscious of that in terms of weight, etc...

Any suggestions for what I should consider in the $1,000 range?

Thanks!
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Old 07-20-2018, 03:24 PM
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Old 07-20-2018, 03:41 PM
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Buy a Tikka Varmint or wood or laminate stock. My son started shooting a Tikka 300 wm Hunter when he was 14. The recoil didn’t bother him and was less than my Tupperware stocked 300wm
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Old 07-20-2018, 03:44 PM
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If you can find one.......a Tikka M695 .
They usually go for your budget.
There magazine length is larger then your T3.
I bring this up because I own both and the m695 is a much better rifle all around.
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Old 07-20-2018, 03:48 PM
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If you can find one.......a Tikka M695 .
They usually go for your budget.
There magazine length is larger then your T3.
I bring this up because I own both and the m695 is a much better rifle all around.
Yes a 695 is a very nice gun. Good suggestion.
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Old 07-20-2018, 04:05 PM
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That is good feedback... personally I'd love to pick up another Tikka because I think they are one of the best guns around.
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Old 07-20-2018, 04:34 PM
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That is good feedback... personally I'd love to pick up another Tikka because I think they are one of the best guns around.
Agreed. I took the plastic stock off my T3 300wm and pillar bedded it into a Boyd’s laminate. The rifle shoots great and have no problem shooting 20-30 stiff hand loads off the bench.
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Old 07-20-2018, 04:38 PM
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I mentioned a m695 tikka........
Another option is a used sako a7. I have two of those and I'm very happy with them. Also should be in your budget. If you like your T3 you'll really like a sako a7
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Old 07-20-2018, 11:35 PM
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Have had my Sako m75ss 300wm since new in July of 97. Still my main go-to rifle. Love this rifle!!👍. It helped start my Sako m75 collection

FInd one in this model and you will be a happy guy. The Sako A7 RTP in a 300wm would be sweet as well. Friend has one, after a little persuading from me
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Old 07-26-2018, 05:08 PM
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+1 for Browning X Bolt Medallions in 300 win mag. I was fortunate enough to hunt with a buddy of mine and I had the chance to shoot a clip of his and I don't know if it was just the adrenaline, but the felt recoil was minimal. I think the fact the rifle with scope and sling was approx. 9.5 lbs helped.
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Old 07-26-2018, 06:52 PM
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Another suggestion would be a Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather. They can be had used for around $1000. Great rifle overall. I wish I didn't sell mine.
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Old 07-27-2018, 06:00 AM
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Just make sure it has at least a 10 twist. Buy some 215 Bergers, Fed GM215M primers and H1000. Very hard combo to beat. Excellent BC for longer shots and on game performance is excellent. START THEM AT 30-40 thou off and work up to pressure, you should have your load. It really is that simple because the 215 hybrid is such a forgiving bullet.
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Old 07-27-2018, 11:59 AM
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Don’t forget about Howa, Prophet River has a good selection in 300 win mag
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Old 07-27-2018, 02:05 PM
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I have a Winchester Model 70 in Super Grade. It's a great gun. You will be happy with this caliber
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Old 07-27-2018, 04:56 PM
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Buy a Tikka Varmint or wood or laminate stock. My son started shooting a Tikka 300 wm Hunter when he was 14. The recoil didn’t bother him and was less than my Tupperware stocked 300wm
This, if you really want a new rifle in 300. Honestly your 7 is pretty close for practical purposes. I have a T3 300 Win in a Boyd’s laminate. Leupold dual dovetails and a Conquet 3-9. It is a couple ounces over 8lbs. Recoil is stout but not too bad. I like the Boyd’s stock better the factory laminate due to the slimmer wrist and forearm feel.
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Old 07-27-2018, 09:11 PM
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I really like my Winchester XPR.
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