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<blockquote data-quote="Ranger Rick" data-source="post: 2314362" data-attributes="member: 111184"><p>I'm an Idahoan and have killed a lot of elk with my 45 year old Remington BDL 7mm Rem mag 160gr Nosler Partition. A few years ago I bought a Tikka T3 .270 lite as my lighter mountain rifle. I'm now 3 for 3 in elk kills with the 270 & SST 130gr ammo (all one shot kills). With its design, DBM, smooth action and accuracy, I'm impressed with Tikka rifles. I did work some time at C's gun department and sold more Tikkas than other rifle. At its price point, IMO it is a Best Buy rifle. However, because it is light, I don't recommend it for magnum calibers. Plus, I do not like brakes or cans for hunting.</p><p>If you came to me at the gun counter, I'd recommend you see how the following rifles feel "to you:" Tikka T3x Lite line (.270 or 7mm-08); Browning X-Bolt Hells Canyon line or Bergara Premier line (6.5PRC or 7mm Rem mag).</p><p>For optics and for a first time western hunter, take a look at the LEUPOLD VX-3HD 3.5-10X40 CDS-ZL ILLUM. FIREDOT TWILIGHT HUNTER with a good ~ 1,000 yard rangefinder. Try them out a dusk outside (preferably mounted to a demo stock). The LEUPOLD CDS is a great, user friendly ranging option. Good hunting!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ranger Rick, post: 2314362, member: 111184"] I’m an Idahoan and have killed a lot of elk with my 45 year old Remington BDL 7mm Rem mag 160gr Nosler Partition. A few years ago I bought a Tikka T3 .270 lite as my lighter mountain rifle. I’m now 3 for 3 in elk kills with the 270 & SST 130gr ammo (all one shot kills). With its design, DBM, smooth action and accuracy, I’m impressed with Tikka rifles. I did work some time at C’s gun department and sold more Tikkas than other rifle. At its price point, IMO it is a Best Buy rifle. However, because it is light, I don’t recommend it for magnum calibers. Plus, I do not like brakes or cans for hunting. If you came to me at the gun counter, I’d recommend you see how the following rifles feel “to you:” Tikka T3x Lite line (.270 or 7mm-08); Browning X-Bolt Hells Canyon line or Bergara Premier line (6.5PRC or 7mm Rem mag). For optics and for a first time western hunter, take a look at the LEUPOLD VX-3HD 3.5-10X40 CDS-ZL ILLUM. FIREDOT TWILIGHT HUNTER with a good ~ 1,000 yard rangefinder. Try them out a dusk outside (preferably mounted to a demo stock). The LEUPOLD CDS is a great, user friendly ranging option. Good hunting! [/QUOTE]
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