Long range backpack rifle

[Ronald W Schaefer]

Try Fierce Firearms in CT Carbon Edge. I have a 7mm-08 and with optics it weighs 7 lbs...22" barrel is very handy for packs and ATV/UTV, blinds, ponies etc.

 

[adk hunter]

Look in the classified section here! A few great rifles for cheap! Colt light rifle in 7mm for $700?? Wow

 

[TexHunt]

I have been playing with light rifles for a while, too light and you sacrifice accuracy, no doubt, but I recently purchased a tikka in 7 mag superlite, loaded it down to a lower node (280ai ish performance), got the recoil manageable, and it shoots really good. I don't think I would spend lots of money again on a light rifle. Too many good options out there factory, especially if you reload.

 

[LVJ76]

First post here after lurking for a long time.
I am hopping to gain some advise from some of you. I am looking for my next rifle. A little back ground on me first, for context. I have two rifles so far, a savage 111 lrh in 6.5/284 Norma, and a savage 110 tactical in 6.5 Creedmoor. Both shoot fantastic, and I have recently started to reload. I cannot believe I did not start real pacing sooner, there is much enjoyment to be found in it.
Any ways I typically do 6-10 day archery elk hunts in the the wilderness out of my pack. This year I put in for a late season Idaho tag for my first out of state hunt. if I draw it it will be a November hunt in the backcountry. I am trying to get the rifle situation figured out, both my rifles would get the job done I suppose, so honestly it's just another excuse to add another toy to the group.

I have been considering a savage 110 ultralight in 28 Nosler, or the browning hells canyon in 28, or 300 prc. Would you recommend either of these? I really want the 28, seems like a logical step up from my two other rifles. Another alternative I have considered was to buy a pawn shop savage and just have it rebarreled to 28, but I have never tried to do a semi custom build my self....

What would your recommendations for a young man getting into the sport be? Gun's main purpose will be hunting, but I also love shooting steel..

I have a question for you, what's the max distance you are comfortable taking a shot at an animal? I ask because this can help determine the best cartridge for you.

If your max range is 600 yds then you don't need a magnum, a 7mm-08 or 308 Win will do, I am a 7mm fan so I would pick the 7mm-08 with a 24" barrel and you can keep it under 8.5 or 9 lbs.

If you're shooting to 800 yds then a 7mm Rem Mag with a 26" and keep ir under 10 lbs. The 300 Win Mag is another great option

If longer range than that then a 28 Nosler pr 300 PRC will be good, that said I'd go with ths 28.

I say this because no need to get a barrel burner id you dont need it, now if you want it and have the itch then by all means, scratch it and have fun shooting it.

Like @Canhunter35 mentioned, big magnums and ultra lite dont always go together well, but no need to carry a 12 lb beast either.

Hope this helps and stay safe

 

[UplandFreak]

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[UplandFreak]

The new Sig Cross rifle looks pretty interesting; folding stock which locks the bolt, user-replacable barrels, accurate per the reviewers so far. .308, 6.5 CM, .277 Fury. 6.5 pounds.

The born and raised outdoors guys have been using this rifle for spring bear hunts. I really like the concept. I wish it was a half pound lighter, but the fact it can fold up makes it appealing.

 

[Tommy T]

I would go with the fierce 30 Nosler edge carbon they are lite and they shoot very well and with there side muzzle brake there's very little recoil

 

[Sako284]

But how did they shoot??

Not as good as a sako.

 

[UplandFreak]

Not as good as a sako.

That airbag must have knocked you silly.

 

[Coddington99]

28 nosler just keeps calling my name! I'm going to talk to a couple local smiths and see what's they'd charge to build a basic, 9ish lbs rifle. Been searching the classifieds for a while, wanted someone's savage build, but I guess he sold it.

 

[Bill28]

First post here after lurking for a long time.
I am hopping to gain some advise from some of you. I am looking for my next rifle. A little back ground on me first, for context. I have two rifles so far, a savage 111 lrh in 6.5/284 Norma, and a savage 110 tactical in 6.5 Creedmoor. Both shoot fantastic, and I have recently started to reload. I cannot believe I did not start real pacing sooner, there is much enjoyment to be found in it.
Any ways I typically do 6-10 day archery elk hunts in the the wilderness out of my pack. This year I put in for a late season Idaho tag for my first out of state hunt. if I draw it it will be a November hunt in the backcountry. I am trying to get the rifle situation figured out, both my rifles would get the job done I suppose, so honestly it's just another excuse to add another toy to the group.

I have been considering a savage 110 ultralight in 28 Nosler, or the browning hells canyon in 28, or 300 prc. Would you recommend either of these? I really want the 28, seems like a logical step up from my two other rifles. Another alternative I have considered was to buy a pawn shop savage and just have it rebarreled to 28, but I have never tried to do a semi custom build my self....

What would your recommendations for a young man getting into the sport be? Gun's main purpose will be hunting, but I also love shooting steel..

I like my 28 Nosler, it'll work on anything in North America

 

[Litehiker]

I have owned two Browning rifles, an A-Bolt and now an X-Bolt Pro. Both were/are 1.2 MOA rifles with the right ammo so I'd recommend theBrowning.Plus if you ever want to sell it it will have a good re-sale value.

Eric B.