Need a new rifle -- Recommendations!
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FIGJAM
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^^^ I have have 3 XBolts, still have one in 270wsm. Every single one has been unbelievably accurate with factory ammo, mind blowingly accurate with handloads.
Matt Bastian
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Winchester reintroduced the pre-64 with extras, it's moniker is 'The Model 70 Alaskan'.
I got mine in .338 WM, braked the muzzle, Tally rings and bases, 6x Leupold, and set the trigger at 3 lbs.
It's a tack driver.
FN makes these for Winchester. There is a video on YT comparing the various bolt guns to the Alaskan. I saw it after I made my purchase. Absolutely love this rifle!
'American Made...American Born '
BTW...I was a distinguished expert at age 13 shooting small bore at 50' and 100 meters...so when I say the Alaskan is a shooter, it's a shooter.
Matt from Tennessee
I got mine in .338 WM, braked the muzzle, Tally rings and bases, 6x Leupold, and set the trigger at 3 lbs.
It's a tack driver.
FN makes these for Winchester. There is a video on YT comparing the various bolt guns to the Alaskan. I saw it after I made my purchase. Absolutely love this rifle!
'American Made...American Born '
BTW...I was a distinguished expert at age 13 shooting small bore at 50' and 100 meters...so when I say the Alaskan is a shooter, it's a shooter.
Matt from Tennessee
Tikka T3x out of the box is super smooth, reliable with lights out accuracy!
Matt Bastian
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I'm in ND now...and all over the prairie there are piles of erratics...boulders dropped out of glacial melt eons ago. For kicks and giggles I laze the various piles and bust these with my .338...boom, dust boils off a boulder...and again and again out to 600 yards...lol...lots of fun!
Mat from Tennessee
Mat from Tennessee
Have you considered the Savage 110 long range Hunter? It will be at the top of your budget but the triggers are excellent and so is accuracy. It also has a magnum profile barrel, adjustable brake, and a 26" barrel. I love mine, perfect weight for hunting too.
Matt Bastian
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Here is the comparison video....
Matt Bastian
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FWIW, the Savage is an excellent choice!
Diversity: all makes, all models and all calibers.
Diversity: all makes, all models and all calibers.
Pacecount
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Another vote for Tikka... they have to put 3 rounds in 1 MOA before they leave the factory. I believe you can't beat these rifles for the money. The rate of twist on a 7mm is 1:9.5 which will limit your ammo choices but you should be able to stabilize the 162 gr eldx.
They are also light.... you could add a break if that is a concern.
They are also light.... you could add a break if that is a concern.
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I have 4 Savages in different calibers, for the $$$ you can't beat the accuracy!
Roughwater
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Bry,
I had been looking hard at 7mm Rem mags too. The 7 is a great caliber and I'm sure you are aware. If you want to get the most velocity out or your rifle I suggest getting one with a 26" barrel. You will loose 50FPS or so in getting a 24" model. Problem with that it leaves out the a number of brands. Tikka for one, Styer, nearly all the cheap models. Only one's in a 26 are the Rem, Browning, Winchester and some Weatherby models. Savage advertises their LR hunter as 26 but if it's like the 300 WM it's really a 24" with muzzle break. If you want Elk and plan to pack in somtimes you really want a lightweight rifle which pretty much leaves out Savage. As to twist rate. For whatever reason most companies use a 9.5 twist. Seems they haven't caught up with the times. Someone recommended a 8 twist but I've not seen any in any factory rifle the 7 rem mag. Remington mainly uses 9.25, Winchester and Browning a 9.5 twist in the 7mag. I just bought a used stainless Winchester 70 with a 26" barrel. I reload so I want that extra velocity. The Win XPR comes in a 26" barrel and several configurations for 500 or a bit under for the plain Jane model but the Hunter models come looking better with camo and a coated barrel for under 600. The Browning AB3 comes in a 26" and are in the same price range as the XPR or move up to the Browning X-bolts with are excellent rifles in 26" the most basic Xbolt starts around 750. I see browning does have a rebate going. The savages are often shooters, if weight and shorter barrel is not a problem but I know from talking with other folks that Remingtons now a days can be hit or miss as to their accuracy.
I had been looking hard at 7mm Rem mags too. The 7 is a great caliber and I'm sure you are aware. If you want to get the most velocity out or your rifle I suggest getting one with a 26" barrel. You will loose 50FPS or so in getting a 24" model. Problem with that it leaves out the a number of brands. Tikka for one, Styer, nearly all the cheap models. Only one's in a 26 are the Rem, Browning, Winchester and some Weatherby models. Savage advertises their LR hunter as 26 but if it's like the 300 WM it's really a 24" with muzzle break. If you want Elk and plan to pack in somtimes you really want a lightweight rifle which pretty much leaves out Savage. As to twist rate. For whatever reason most companies use a 9.5 twist. Seems they haven't caught up with the times. Someone recommended a 8 twist but I've not seen any in any factory rifle the 7 rem mag. Remington mainly uses 9.25, Winchester and Browning a 9.5 twist in the 7mag. I just bought a used stainless Winchester 70 with a 26" barrel. I reload so I want that extra velocity. The Win XPR comes in a 26" barrel and several configurations for 500 or a bit under for the plain Jane model but the Hunter models come looking better with camo and a coated barrel for under 600. The Browning AB3 comes in a 26" and are in the same price range as the XPR or move up to the Browning X-bolts with are excellent rifles in 26" the most basic Xbolt starts around 750. I see browning does have a rebate going. The savages are often shooters, if weight and shorter barrel is not a problem but I know from talking with other folks that Remingtons now a days can be hit or miss as to their accuracy.
Michael Souther
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I have a Remington long range 300 win mag. Forget the 7 mm and go 300 win or 338 win mag. I use 338 win mag for every thing deer and up on 98 mauser action. I looked at Begara and Savage and they are fine but Remington just seemed better built and the long range on a Bell and Carlson stock is a much better choice. Ammo is easy to find. And accuracy is great. Get a good scope. That will be a cost to consider.
