New Rifle Recommendations -- Help me!!

[Brydawg512]

Hello all,

I am planning to be in the market for a new rifle soon and need some recommendations...

My budget is right around $2500 (including optic), however, am willing to stretch that out a bit if it is a make or break deal.

This rifle will be for my big game hunts (elk, mule deer, black bear), so am thinking I'll stay with a 300WM, however, am always open to other suggestions.

What rifle/rifle builder recommendations do you all have?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ZAK13]

The 300WM is an excellent choice, as for rifle, personally I'd look at the Browning X-bolt.

 

[FEENIX]

Hello all,

I am planning to be in the market for a new rifle soon and need some recommendations...

My budget is right around $2500 (including optic), however, am willing to stretch that out a bit if it is a make or break deal.

This rifle will be for my big game hunts (elk, mule deer, black bear), so am thinking I'll stay with a 300WM, however, am always open to other suggestions.

What rifle/rifle builder recommendations do you all have?

Thanks in advance.

Have you looked at the classified ads section if there's something that interests you?

 

[Deputy819]

Aside from weight, what didn't you like about the the other rifles you had that were chambered in .300 Win Mag?

Savage 110 300WM Bullet Choice?

Hello all, I have a Savage 110 chambered in 300 WM that I want to load for. I use this rifle for bear, elk, and mule deer. I want a bullet suitable for hunting ranges out to 600 yards and some further target practice. The rifle is a 24" barrel (IIRC) and a 1'10" twist. I don't currently have...

www.longrangehunting.com

Selling the Rem. 700 5r -- Browning X-Bolt?

Hello all, I purchased my Remington 700 5r in 300 win mag, new, in July. It is a great gun, however, being that my primary use of the rifle is for hunting (elk hunting, specifically) it is a bit too heavy to carry up mountains on my 180lb frame. So, I am now looking at the X-Bolts (also in 300...

www.longrangehunting.com

It would also appear that you've been given rifle recommendations previously for your stated purpose. Did those just not work out? Don't get me wrong….I'm all about buying a new rifle, but maybe we need more 'detailed specifics' as to what you're needing/wanting?

300 WM, Tikka T3X Lite: Accuracy, Experiences, Recommendations?

Hello all, I was turned on to the T3X Lite in 300 Win Mag. My hopes are for consistent shots around the 5 or 600 yard mark for hunting purposes, further on steel if possible. What is everyone's experiences with this rifle? Accuracy out to these ranges? Common hunting loads you have found...

www.longrangehunting.com

New Rifle Recommendations

Hello all, Looking for a new factory rifle, under $850 or so. This will be used primarily for hunting out to 500 yards (possibly 600) however, shooting past this distance for fun would be a plus. I would like a 300 Win Mag, but am open to caliber recommendations. I hunt black bear, mule...

www.longrangehunting.com

In honor of @FEENIX and @ZAK13 suggestions here's something to 'consider' in the classifieds here:

SOLD/EXPIRED - X- Bolt 300wm Carbon Medallion

NIB 26" 1/10 twist Just under 7lbs $1450 1400 or make me a reasonable offer Price is shipped PayPal, Venmo, Cash App More pics added

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[FEENIX]

It would also appear that you've been given rifle recommendations previously for your stated purpose. Did those just not work out? Don't get me wrong….I'm all about buying a new rifle, but maybe we need more 'detailed specifics' as to what you're needing/wanting?

Yep, I remember being part of it. This is why "I" never make recommendations on what rifle to buy or build.

 

[calling4life]

Winchester in 375 H&H and use the iron sights, spend the extra $1k on ammo and practice.

 

[Deleted member 115360]

Winchester in 375 H&H and use the iron sights, spend the extra $1k on ammo and practice.

He wants to hunt, not fight at the battle of Gettysburg.

 

[MagnumManiac]

First rifles I look at are Win Model 70's, have quite a few, Featherweights, EW's and Super Grades. For a pure no nonsense light hunting rifle, the EW in 300WM or even a 338WM fills the bill. For a bit more expense, Kimber offer some excellent lightweight hunting rifles too.
Browning rifles don't appeal to me, however if they appeal to you, the Hells Canyon in 300WM is very accurate, my buddy has one and it is a very good shooter.

I have to admit that I do not hunt with every rifle I own, it's simply not possible as to the number, but the one's I do hunt with, up until this COVID crap, get used a lot.
Even a Remington 700 SPS would serve you well, a stock change may benefit it though, as I hate the stock on my 300 RUM. Putting a HS Precision on that ASAP.

Cheers.

 

[Brydawg512]

Aside from weight, what didn't you like about the the other rifles you had that were chambered in .300 Win Mag?

Savage 110 300WM Bullet Choice?

Hello all, I have a Savage 110 chambered in 300 WM that I want to load for. I use this rifle for bear, elk, and mule deer. I want a bullet suitable for hunting ranges out to 600 yards and some further target practice. The rifle is a 24" barrel (IIRC) and a 1'10" twist. I don't currently have...

www.longrangehunting.com

Selling the Rem. 700 5r -- Browning X-Bolt?

Hello all, I purchased my Remington 700 5r in 300 win mag, new, in July. It is a great gun, however, being that my primary use of the rifle is for hunting (elk hunting, specifically) it is a bit too heavy to carry up mountains on my 180lb frame. So, I am now looking at the X-Bolts (also in 300...

www.longrangehunting.com

It would also appear that you've been given rifle recommendations previously for your stated purpose. Did those just not work out? Don't get me wrong….I'm all about buying a new rifle, but maybe we need more 'detailed specifics' as to what you're needing/wanting?

300 WM, Tikka T3X Lite: Accuracy, Experiences, Recommendations?

Hello all, I was turned on to the T3X Lite in 300 Win Mag. My hopes are for consistent shots around the 5 or 600 yard mark for hunting purposes, further on steel if possible. What is everyone's experiences with this rifle? Accuracy out to these ranges? Common hunting loads you have found...

www.longrangehunting.com

New Rifle Recommendations

Hello all, Looking for a new factory rifle, under $850 or so. This will be used primarily for hunting out to 500 yards (possibly 600) however, shooting past this distance for fun would be a plus. I would like a 300 Win Mag, but am open to caliber recommendations. I hunt black bear, mule...

www.longrangehunting.com

In honor of @FEENIX and @ZAK13 suggestions here's something to 'consider' in the classifieds here:

SOLD/EXPIRED - X- Bolt 300wm Carbon Medallion

NIB 26" 1/10 twist Just under 7lbs $1450 1400 or make me a reasonable offer Price is shipped PayPal, Venmo, Cash App More pics added

www.longrangehunting.com

There is nothing wrong with my previous rifles, however, I am at a point I am wanting to purchase something that is nicer and will last me a while. I have found that the previous rifles I have purchased are just not of the quality I had hoped for.

I will add, I do have an adequate scope, so I could run for something in the price range listed without a scope.

Thank you.

 

[Niko65]

There is nothing wrong with my previous rifles, however, I am at a point I am wanting to purchase something that is nicer and will last me a while. I have found that the previous rifles I have purchased are just not of the quality I had hoped for.

I will add, I do have an adequate scope, so I could run for something in the price range listed without a scope.

Thank you.

Find a local gunsmith and have him build you a rifle with everything you want.

 

[FEENIX]

Find a local gunsmith and have him build you a rifle with everything you want.

^^^This!^^^ However, even a competent gun builder cannot build a rifle that any end-user does not clearly define the requirements.

 

[Alibiiv]

There is nothing wrong with my previous rifles, however, I am at a point I am wanting to purchase something that is nicer and will last me a while. I have found that the previous rifles I have purchased are just not of the quality I had hoped for.

I will add, I do have an adequate scope, so I could run for something in the price range listed without a scope.

Thank you.

Have you taken a look at the Christensen Arms Ridgelines. They have a lot of nice amenities, carbon fiber wrapped barrel, I think around 6.8 lbs, come in a variety of finishes and guarantee MOA, and....around $1600. I'm also thinking that for the game you want to hunt the 300 WSM is a good cartridge, however I wouldn't get locked into a specific cartridge is the right deal came along. Good luck with your new purchase.

 

[rellison312]

Hello all,

I am planning to be in the market for a new rifle soon and need some recommendations...

My budget is right around $2500 (including optic), however, am willing to stretch that out a bit if it is a make or break deal.

This rifle will be for my big game hunts (elk, mule deer, black bear), so am thinking I'll stay with a 300WM, however, am always open to other suggestions.

What rifle/rifle builder recommendations do you all have?

Thanks in advance.

Weatherby makes a great rifle. And you can get their quality 300 wby ammo off the shelf. Very capable round that will take anything in north America.

 

[wkdwdg66]

He wants to hunt, not fight at the battle of Gettysburg.

Snipers of the day were whacking enemy at 800yds at that battle.