Need some help...

birdie9of18 · #1 05-30-2007, 08:38 PM

I am trying to put together a stock long range rifle. I am leaning toward the Tikka T3 in 300wm. I also like the 7mm STW(not sure of which man I would go with on this hough)...at least from what I have read. I will be using his as my all around hunting rifle for Deer and Elk out to 800yds or so. I will be ramping it up as my shooting comes back. I have not shot long range for a while and I am pretty rusty. Course for you guys my long range was never really all that long...700yds or so with an M16.

Any help is greatly appreciated!
Spencer

redbone · #2 05-30-2007, 10:55 PM

Spencer

I would take an Good look at 7 MM STW .

I have two 7 MM STW Rifle an you willl fall in love with them I have .

Redbone

ol mike · #3 05-30-2007, 11:06 PM

7 STW w/a 180 Berger VLD....

remingtonman_25_06 · #4 05-31-2007, 03:18 AM

Either cartridge will easily do what you want to 1000 yards.

The 300 WM w/190 or 210g VLD bullet will perform great, as well as the 180g VLD out of the 7 STW. Either is a toss up [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

roninflag · #5 05-31-2007, 08:34 AM

i would say any of the calibers you mentioned would be good loaded properly. to me (if i was just starting out) the more important question what rifle and scope ?

birdie9of18 · #6 05-31-2007, 06:16 PM

Thanks for the input guys!

Right now I am leaning toward the 300wm in the Tikka with a NF NXS...still deciding on which one though. I have about $1800-$2000 to spend so I am trying to get a good rifle and a great scope. I may have to change the scope a little but, from what I have been able to find I should be able to get this set-up in that price range.

Any thoughts??

roninflag · #7 06-01-2007, 09:06 AM

i had a night force (not nxs)i sold it and a got a mk4leup. i would reccomend a sendero or laredo. they have a 26" barrel. have a vais installed and adjust the trigger you are ready to go. roninflag