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most practical mountain rifle?Sako 85 caliber...270 WSM?
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<blockquote data-quote="angus-5024" data-source="post: 1351727" data-attributes="member: 10306"><p>Hi there everybody. I have been trying to decide on a lightweight rifle with some really defined parameters. I have the Heavy weights covered in .338 RUM and Lapua (though I am a sucker for big .338s), as well as small 5.56 through 6.5's. </p><p>I also have a tikka T3 Varmint in 7 Rem mag ( that my land up being traded for a 300 Win), but either way it will go into a chassis of some sort. </p><p>The main whole in the cabinet is a fast handling mid sized rifle that I can use for sheep and goats, saving me a bit of weight. Here are my requirements/wants</p><p>- Three lug action (no compromise on this, I like the short throw)</p><p>-Short to medium action, NO LONG</p><p>-preferably factory offered</p><p>- detachable mag or hinged floor (no blind mag)</p><p>-under 7 lbs (the lighter the better)</p><p>-Stainless</p><p>-fluted </p><p>-fiberglass or carbon fiber stock replacements available</p><p>-no muzzle break</p><p>- 24" barrel or less</p><p>- crf or a hybrid, no push feeds</p><p>-locking bolt with the ability to unload with the safety on</p><p>-Capable of Grizzly bear deterrence (not hunting them, but I have had run ins) </p><p></p><p>Its a long list, but I think it would make a sweet rifle. My preference is .284 bullets, but unfortunately there are no short action 7mm's available that I know of other than the 7-08 (too slow). My favorite 7mm chambering is the .284 win, but again no factory offerings. Keep in mind to that I live in Canada and anything firearms related is at least +30%.</p><p></p><p>So that leaves me with really the x-bolt and the Sako 85. I am not a fan of browning, as I have been around a lot (probably the most common rifle around here) and I have never seen an exceptional shooter.</p><p>I love the look and feel of the 85's but they only offer fairly common chambering's. the price is hefty too but I feel that they are probably the best out there other than a full custom (which is still a lot more than even the finnlight).</p><p>So, is there anything that can compete with the .270 WSM, Sako 85 finnlight with a McMillan gamescout? I thought of the same rifle in 7-08 and have the barrel reamed to .284 win, but for the extra cost probably not worth it...? .284 is probably a bit small for the true short action anyways...</p><p>My other thought was suck it up and go long action and do whatever chambering I want, I just love that short throw in the thick stuff....</p><p></p><p>The last question is - are there adequate "slick" bullets in .277 nowadays to compete with the 7mm's.</p><p></p><p>Thanks guys!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="angus-5024, post: 1351727, member: 10306"] Hi there everybody. I have been trying to decide on a lightweight rifle with some really defined parameters. I have the Heavy weights covered in .338 RUM and Lapua (though I am a sucker for big .338s), as well as small 5.56 through 6.5's. I also have a tikka T3 Varmint in 7 Rem mag ( that my land up being traded for a 300 Win), but either way it will go into a chassis of some sort. The main whole in the cabinet is a fast handling mid sized rifle that I can use for sheep and goats, saving me a bit of weight. Here are my requirements/wants - Three lug action (no compromise on this, I like the short throw) -Short to medium action, NO LONG -preferably factory offered - detachable mag or hinged floor (no blind mag) -under 7 lbs (the lighter the better) -Stainless -fluted -fiberglass or carbon fiber stock replacements available -no muzzle break - 24" barrel or less - crf or a hybrid, no push feeds -locking bolt with the ability to unload with the safety on -Capable of Grizzly bear deterrence (not hunting them, but I have had run ins) Its a long list, but I think it would make a sweet rifle. My preference is .284 bullets, but unfortunately there are no short action 7mm's available that I know of other than the 7-08 (too slow). My favorite 7mm chambering is the .284 win, but again no factory offerings. Keep in mind to that I live in Canada and anything firearms related is at least +30%. So that leaves me with really the x-bolt and the Sako 85. I am not a fan of browning, as I have been around a lot (probably the most common rifle around here) and I have never seen an exceptional shooter. I love the look and feel of the 85's but they only offer fairly common chambering's. the price is hefty too but I feel that they are probably the best out there other than a full custom (which is still a lot more than even the finnlight). So, is there anything that can compete with the .270 WSM, Sako 85 finnlight with a McMillan gamescout? I thought of the same rifle in 7-08 and have the barrel reamed to .284 win, but for the extra cost probably not worth it...? .284 is probably a bit small for the true short action anyways... My other thought was suck it up and go long action and do whatever chambering I want, I just love that short throw in the thick stuff.... The last question is - are there adequate "slick" bullets in .277 nowadays to compete with the 7mm's. Thanks guys! [/QUOTE]
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