General RE LEE
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6.5CM and 7STW that like comparing a Peterbilt and Perius
7mm STW is an Iroc Z, mullet,Budweiser and Twisted Sister
6.5 cm is a latte and a scarf.
6.5CM and 7STW that like comparing a Peterbilt and Perius
As an all-round rifle, I'd use the .308 Win. As a beanfield rifle, I'd use the 7mm STW. Accuracy, range and impact far exceed the two others. For use in a tree stand, you can haul the 7mm up with a rope and lower it the same way. For shot inside 300 yards using a carry rifle(walking and stalking) the .308 is more than sufficient, and has plenty of impact at that distance, with heavy, larger diameter bullets for better energy transfer than the 6.5. That's just physics.Dilemma:
I have a VX6HD 3-18X44 coming with the illuminated TMOA reticle. I have a Remington Sendero FS 7mm STW and a Tikka T3x 6.5 Creedmoor. I hunt large ag fields and the woods so I can shoot anywhere from 10 yards to 500-600 yards and the quarry is whitetail only.
I am trying to decide on which rifle to put the scope. The Sendero is heavy but spooky accurate. It's great for the box blind but I'm iffy about hauling it around in the woods in the treestand. The Tikka T3x is light and shoulders great and the 6.5 Creedmoor recoil is light. Its a great handling gun.
Comfort wise I like the Tikka in 6.5 Creedmoor vs the 7mm STW but the STW has some impressive ballistics.
Between a 7mm STW and a 6.5 Creedmoor, which would you choose as a better choice for an all around deer rifle from woods to fields? BTW I also have a Tikka T3 .308 with a 22" barrel that is a sporter rifle.
If the both shoot equally in accuracy and you have properly sorted ballistics dope to use at the point of the shot I'd. a G7 range finder or the like, I'd pick the lighter 6.5. The "flat" shooting capability of the STW is really not required now that you can dial with accurate data. The STW might have an edge is bucking wind, depends on the bullets you're using. Both cartridges have plenty of velocity to kill at 600 yards.Dilemma:
I have a VX6HD 3-18X44 coming with the illuminated TMOA reticle. I have a Remington Sendero FS 7mm STW and a Tikka T3x 6.5 Creedmoor. I hunt large ag fields and the woods so I can shoot anywhere from 10 yards to 500-600 yards and the quarry is whitetail only.
I am trying to decide on which rifle to put the scope. The Sendero is heavy but spooky accurate. It's great for the box blind but I'm iffy about hauling it around in the woods in the treestand. The Tikka T3x is light and shoulders great and the 6.5 Creedmoor recoil is light. Its a great handling gun.
Comfort wise I like the Tikka in 6.5 Creedmoor vs the 7mm STW but the STW has some impressive ballistics.
Between a 7mm STW and a 6.5 Creedmoor, which would you choose as a better choice for an all around deer rifle from woods to fields? BTW I also have a Tikka T3 .308 with a 22" barrel that is a sporter rifle.
The 6X on the STW would be a better fit in my ho.VX5HD is already on 6.5 cm
Dilemma:
I have a VX6HD 3-18X44 coming with the illuminated TMOA reticle. I have a Remington Sendero FS 7mm STW and a Tikka T3x 6.5 Creedmoor. I hunt large ag fields and the woods so I can shoot anywhere from 10 yards to 500-600 yards and the quarry is whitetail only.
I am trying to decide on which rifle to put the scope. The Sendero is heavy but spooky accurate. It's great for the box blind but I'm iffy about hauling it around in the woods in the treestand. The Tikka T3x is light and shoulders great and the 6.5 Creedmoor recoil is light. Its a great handling gun.
Comfort wise I like the Tikka in 6.5 Creedmoor vs the 7mm STW but the STW has some impressive ballistics.
Between a 7mm STW and a 6.5 Creedmoor, which would you choose as a better choice for an all around deer rifle from woods to fields? BTW I also have a Tikka T3 .308 with a 22" barrel that is a sporter rifle.
Both rounds will do the job handily. And you've made an excellent choice on the glass...The Tikka is a good rifle but is also very light. I think you're going to have better success in stabilizing the Sendero over the Tikka as it is a much heavier rifle, as you indicated. The Tikka is more of a general purpose rifle where the Sendero is purpose built for taking king shots like this. -My vote is for the Sendero.
If you need to toggle the scope between the two rifles...A lot of guys mount up a 20MOA picatinny rail on each gun and use the Leupold "QR" rings...You'll need to record your adjustment and likely run a 3 shot zero each time you remount..
Interesting question: two different hunting scenarios and asking for help in choosing one rifle caliber to do both. For me its less about the calibers and more about rifle set-up. In a ground blind, where bench setup is achievable I would choose the 6.5(less recoil) with a trigger wt between 1/2 to 3/4 ounce and a bullet wt. exceeding 135 grains. On the other hand(woods hunting), my self imposed requirement would require a trigger wt in excess of 2 lbs and because of less control on shot placement the larger(.284) caliber with a bullet wt. around 175 grains might be my choice for shots greater than 500 yards. Having to choose one over the other, today, I would go with the 6.5, 145 grain bullet, and adjust trigger to greater than 2lbs. At my age, less recoil is nice! As to scope, your choice. Hope that helps.Dilemma:
I have a VX6HD 3-18X44 coming with the illuminated TMOA reticle. I have a Remington Sendero FS 7mm STW and a Tikka T3x 6.5 Creedmoor. I hunt large ag fields and the woods so I can shoot anywhere from 10 yards to 500-600 yards and the quarry is whitetail only.
I am trying to decide on which rifle to put the scope. The Sendero is heavy but spooky accurate. It's great for the box blind but I'm iffy about hauling it around in the woods in the treestand. The Tikka T3x is light and shoulders great and the 6.5 Creedmoor recoil is light. Its a great handling gun.
Comfort wise I like the Tikka in 6.5 Creedmoor vs the 7mm STW but the STW has some impressive ballistics.
Between a 7mm STW and a 6.5 Creedmoor, which would you choose as a better choice for an all around deer rifle from woods to fields? BTW I also have a Tikka T3 .308 with a 22" barrel that is a sporter rifle.
As an all-round rifle, I'd use the .308 Win. As a beanfield rifle, I'd use the 7mm STW. Accuracy, range and impact far exceed the two others. For use in a tree stand, you can haul the 7mm up with a rope and lower it the same way. For shot inside 300 yards using a carry rifle(walking and stalking) the .308 is more than sufficient, and has plenty of impact at that distance, with heavy, larger diameter bullets for better energy transfer than the 6.5. That's just physics.