New to long range and big game hunting

[Backcountry sports]

Hello all I'm a new comer to this sight and I want to say thanks for having me.i have been a hunter since I was able to get up in a stand or walk around with my dad.i started out hunting with a 20 ga that I harvested my first white tail with and then to a 30-30 then a 270 win and now a 308 win I mostly hunt white tail but I am wanting to start hinting black bear and hopefully get to go elk hunting with in couple years and I'm wanting to get alittle bigger caliber or just something different in a new rifle that will be used for mostly white tail and then the other 2 game above if I'm able what would yall recommend and what kind of rifle I have looked at a 6.5 but cant really seem to jump on the band wagon right now I've really been eye balling the 270 wsm and 280 ai or 7mm mag but I've not shot any of those yet so I dont know how I would like them

All of those are great I use 7mm for every thing except black tail drop down to a 25.06

 

[SamuelBerryhill308]

7 Mag is a good round - but for more versatility - consider a 300 Mag.

And Tikka is as good as it gets for the $ - can't really be beat. I just bought a 6.5 Creed T3X Lite - for $521 on sale.
Onl problem - have to spend another $50 or so for a base - as it does not accept many standard scope rings.
But there are also other good production/inexpensive rifles also out there - Remington, Savage, Mossberg, etc.

I'm looking at couple tika rifles but I'm not sure what model I like the best.also as far as mossberg goes I've never shot one or anything aren't they between a savage and a Remington.also Ive looked at the 300 win mag but I'm not sure how recoil would be I want a rifle my dad or brother can use as well if need be

 

[oneeyejohn]

I have carried a Remington 30-06 for over 50 years. It will kill everything in North America if you practice shooting your rifle. I have a frind who has used a .308 for about the same amount time and it has killed a sima-turck load of game. So why do I have five other rifle? Because I want them. You need to carry the rifle you can shoot best in the woods or fields.

 

[fxdwg03]

You cannot go wrong with a Tikka. I own Tikka rifles in .300wsm, .300 Win Mag, 6.5x55 Swede, and had a .270 win mag but sold it. All of the Tikka rifles are accurate and light. My favorite is the .300wsm as it does not recoil (put a Simms recoil pad on it) and is devastating on deer.

Best thing to do is pick one up (any of the models you have listed) and see how it feels. Good luck.

 

[SamuelBerryhill308]

I have carried a Remington 30-06 for over 50 years. It will kill everything in North America if you practice shooting your rifle. I have a frind who has used a .308 for about the same amount time and it has killed a sima-turck load of game. So why do I have five other rifle? Because I want them. You need to carry the rifle you can shoot best in the woods or fields.

You are right about that and I do practice alot with all my rifles

 

[SamuelBerryhill308]

You cannot go wrong with a Tikka. I own Tikka rifles in .300wsm, .300 Win Mag, 6.5x55 Swede, and had a .270 win mag but sold it. All of the Tikka rifles are accurate and light. My favorite is the .300wsm as it does not recoil (put a Simms recoil pad on it) and is devastating on deer.

Best thing to do is pick one up (any of the models you have listed) and see how it feels. Good luck.

Okay thanks I've got a couple places near me that sells tika rifles I will be going to look at couple different rifles hopefully soon.so on the wsm recoil isn't bad with a good pad? Recoil doesn't bother me I just thank about who else might shoot it if need be because my 16yr old brother and 10 yr brother hunts with me and my dad and I let them barrow my rifles as well

 

[baldhunter]

I love the 7mag for deer.My favorite bullet and loads are 150gr Nosler Ballistic Tip,with 67.5grs of Reloader 22 or 69.0grs of Reloader 26.

 

[arawls88]

My gen2 Remington sendero In 7 mag has never let me down. It's only shot factory federal 150gr BT all its life, one shot... one kill

 

[AlphaDogs]

What is your 308 ? How accurate is it ? What scope is on it ?

A 308 will kill anything on your list with correct ammo.

If you plan to hunt Elk, start buying points now (if state has them). You can buy points in WY w/o getting a license.

If you like your 308 and can shoot it well, you are fine. Spend your money on ammo and (if necessary) upgraded optics. (NOT some giant variable)

Hire a proven outfitter. He will get you close enough to an ELk to kill it with your 308.

 

[Charles Keethler]

Guys and Gals on Gunbroker .com Sportsman supply has a Tikka 6.5 and a 7 mm both lite at good prices.

 

[5gauss]

Hello all I'm a new comer to this sight and I want to say thanks for having me.i have been a hunter since I was able to get up in a stand or walk around with my dad.i started out hunting with a 20 ga that I harvested my first white tail with and then to a 30-30 then a 270 win and now a 308 win I mostly hunt white tail but I am wanting to start hinting black bear and hopefully get to go elk hunting with in couple years and I'm wanting to get alittle bigger caliber or just something different in a new rifle that will be used for mostly white tail and then the other 2 game above if I'm able what would yall recommend and what kind of rifle I have looked at a 6.5 but cant really seem to jump on the band wagon right now I've really been eye balling the 270 wsm and 280 ai or 7mm mag but I've not shot any of those yet so I dont know how I would like them

I am a believer in bigger is better for Elk after 50 years of hunting them so .338 WM is my choice for one gun does all but you know we need more guns so....300 WM, Ultra mag, or various other 300 would also be my second choice if hunting in Griz country. Many will "work", but some do work better than others. Tracking wounded game is no fun..

 

[FEENIX]

I'm looking at couple tika rifles but I'm not sure what model I like the best.also as far as mossberg goes I've never shot one or anything aren't they between a savage and a Remington.also Ive looked at the 300 win mag but I'm not sure how recoil would be I want a rifle my dad or brother can use as well if need be

The .300 WM is an excellent choice! I am blessed with plenty of choices but the .300 WM remains my go-to chambering for antelope to elk size game up to 1K yards. I am a big Savage fan, their out of the box accuracy and DIY friendliness is hard to beat. I do not have a Tikka but I have a SAKO M995, they are awesome rifles and their action is buttery smooth. However, you need to be aware of their factory barrel twist of 1:11" (unless it has changed). Not that there is anything wrong with it but you might be limited to the 190g bullets if you want to take advantage of high BC bullets.

It is not for everybody but an effective muzzle brake (and there are plenty of choices) does an amazing job in reducing felt recoil and muzzle rise. I am not recoil sensitive but All of my hunting rifles except for my .30-30 and 6.5x55 Swede have muzzle brakes/suppressor. I started using them in 2003 and never looked back. Seeing impact on targets is priceless. Good luck!

 

[Rick Richard]

Okay cool.what models from Remington are 7mm mag with 5 r rifling? Wasnt sure if you knew

I believe Sendero, but if it were me I would not choose a 7mag. There are lots more load/projectile offerings in the mag versions in the 300 caliber. Just my opinion.

 

[browndcm]

Also how are windchester model 70s now a days or is there any other brands that are pretty good factory rifles?

Go with a sako or a CZ
Just my 2 cents worth