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Help Deciding on "Budget" Rifle & Scope for Once in a lifetime Elk tag (narrowed down list)
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<blockquote data-quote="ND243" data-source="post: 2176562" data-attributes="member: 57132"><p>So I just found out that I drew a North Dakota Elk Tag which is a once in a lifetime tag (literally can only get one in your lifetime). I have been going over everything I need... which is a lot of gear (lightweight camo, new pack, spotting scope, rangefinder) so I am trying to keep costs down. I am big into archery hunting whitetails but also have shot plenty of rifle in my life. I figured this is a good opportunity to get a new rifle setup as I also have a Wyoming muley tag that I will be guaranteed for but I will put it off for a year after hearing this news. </p><p></p><p>I narrowed the rifle choices to these three:</p><p>1. Tikka lite veil wideland 6.5PRC</p><p>2. Tikka lite Roughtech 6.5PRC</p><p>3. Christensen Arms Mesa 6.5PRC</p><p></p><p>I cant imagine I will be shooting an elk past 400 yards. But I do like to go shoot gongs out to around 800-1000 yards. Also I know Tikka's are just coming out with the 6.5PRC but I have heard of a few shops who have gotten them already so I would think it wouldn't take too long to get one. I have had both the tikka and the Christenson in my hands. I like both, I prefer the tikka action. But feel they are pretty comparable, besides Christensen having a better stock. I know I can get all of them for close to the same price. I like the fact the both the wideland and mesa are cerakoted. </p><p></p><p>Scope Choices:</p><p>Athlon Helos BTR GEN2 4-20×50 APLR6 FFP IR MOA</p><p>Athlon Midas BTR GEN2 4.5-27×50 AHMR SFP IR MOA HD</p><p>Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25x56 EBR-7C (MOA) Reticle</p><p>Ziess V4 (used) not sure what would be best reticle for me yet</p><p>Meopta Optika6 4.5-27x50 (or56?) or 3-18x56 (unsure on reticles)</p><p>Arken SH-4 gen 2 (if I could get my hands on one)</p><p>Burris XTR II Rifle Scope - 3-15x50mm 34mm FFP Illuminated SCR MOA Reticle Matte( can get blemished for $640)</p><p>Burris Signature HD 5-25x50mm (unsure reticle)</p><p>Leupold???</p><p></p><p>As you can see my price point varies a lot. I would love to stick around the $500 range if all possible but willing to go up if there is a scope absolutely worth having. still want to keep this gun fairly light and easy to carry around all day unlike some of the other guns I have. Please let me know what you believe is the best bang for your buck out of these rifles and optics.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ND243, post: 2176562, member: 57132"] So I just found out that I drew a North Dakota Elk Tag which is a once in a lifetime tag (literally can only get one in your lifetime). I have been going over everything I need... which is a lot of gear (lightweight camo, new pack, spotting scope, rangefinder) so I am trying to keep costs down. I am big into archery hunting whitetails but also have shot plenty of rifle in my life. I figured this is a good opportunity to get a new rifle setup as I also have a Wyoming muley tag that I will be guaranteed for but I will put it off for a year after hearing this news. I narrowed the rifle choices to these three: 1. Tikka lite veil wideland 6.5PRC 2. Tikka lite Roughtech 6.5PRC 3. Christensen Arms Mesa 6.5PRC I cant imagine I will be shooting an elk past 400 yards. But I do like to go shoot gongs out to around 800-1000 yards. Also I know Tikka's are just coming out with the 6.5PRC but I have heard of a few shops who have gotten them already so I would think it wouldn't take too long to get one. I have had both the tikka and the Christenson in my hands. I like both, I prefer the tikka action. But feel they are pretty comparable, besides Christensen having a better stock. I know I can get all of them for close to the same price. I like the fact the both the wideland and mesa are cerakoted. Scope Choices: Athlon Helos BTR GEN2 4-20×50 APLR6 FFP IR MOA Athlon Midas BTR GEN2 4.5-27×50 AHMR SFP IR MOA HD Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25x56 EBR-7C (MOA) Reticle Ziess V4 (used) not sure what would be best reticle for me yet Meopta Optika6 4.5-27x50 (or56?) or 3-18x56 (unsure on reticles) Arken SH-4 gen 2 (if I could get my hands on one) Burris XTR II Rifle Scope - 3-15x50mm 34mm FFP Illuminated SCR MOA Reticle Matte( can get blemished for $640) Burris Signature HD 5-25x50mm (unsure reticle) Leupold??? As you can see my price point varies a lot. I would love to stick around the $500 range if all possible but willing to go up if there is a scope absolutely worth having. still want to keep this gun fairly light and easy to carry around all day unlike some of the other guns I have. Please let me know what you believe is the best bang for your buck out of these rifles and optics. [/QUOTE]
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