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Posted: 8/17/2017 2:55:51 PM EDT
Hey all, I'm looking for a new rifle to fill the gap between my 22-250 and 7mag. Right now I've got a Tikka 243 and im not a fan of the rifle so it's going down the river.
I'm considering a 260, 6.5 creed, and 7mm-08 in either a ruger American predator, bergara hunter or browning xbolt. Can anyone give me their experience with these? And recommend anything else possibly? (Please no tikka or savage) Thanks! |
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Out of curiosity what don't you like about the Tikka?
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Originally Posted By jlficken:
Out of curiosity what don't you like about the Tikka? View Quote |
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Also does anyone have experience with this scope? Seems like a decent buy.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2420772363/vortex-optics-viper-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-65-20x-44mm-side-focus-dead-hold-bdc-reticle-matte |
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Humidity might be low but it's the temp swings and dew point that's going to cause trouble. Likely a painted stainless gun wil survive the best. Also simply having it in a gun sock or something will go a real long way.
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well i am a fan of the Tikka personally since i have 2. but of the choices its a no brainer
the Bergera |
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I can't recommend a Ruger American or Browning over a Tikka so I guess give the Bergara a try.
My Tikka .243 shoots bugholes, has since day 1. My 6.5 Creedmoor is even better. Never seen one in person that wasn't a great shooter with good ammo. |
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John 8:12 "I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."
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Originally Posted By Remington92:
Also does anyone have experience with this scope? Seems like a decent buy. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2420772363/vortex-optics-viper-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-65-20x-44mm-side-focus-dead-hold-bdc-reticle-matte View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Remington92:
What about this Viper? And just out of curiosity why are the Ruger predator not recommended? i just saw they're now making it in 6.5 and stainless, which is appealing. However the bergara hunter i handled was a slick well built looking rifle. Wish you could get the hmr barreled action in a lighter package like the predator. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Remington92:
Also does anyone have experience with this scope? Seems like a decent buy. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2420772363/vortex-optics-viper-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-65-20x-44mm-side-focus-dead-hold-bdc-reticle-matte View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Remington92:
What about this Viper? And just out of curiosity why are the Ruger predator not recommended? i just saw they're now making it in 6.5 and stainless, which is appealing. However the bergara hunter i handled was a slick well built looking rifle. Wish you could get the hmr barreled action in a lighter package like the predator. View Quote I would look at a SWFA scopes in that price range. I don't think there is a better made optic until you look at spending $700+. Most of the cheaper variable power scopes are hit or miss. I'd rather not chance it, SWFA puts out scopes that track better than some well known optics costing 2x-3x as much. |
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John 8:12 "I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."
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Just picked up the Bergara BMP rifle, very nice quality. They are coming out with an adapter for it that will be folding and accept AR-15 style stocks so you could fold it up for a good truck gun. I got mine from grabagun for $1200+$7 flat shipping.
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Well just left the shop with a begara hunter in 6.5 topped with a vortex rage 5-20x50. Hopefully she's a tack driver!
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I'm in the market for the same thing. I have an AR that stays in my truck but I would like to couple it with a bolt gun/ varmint type rifle with some magnification on top.
I've settled on a Ruger American Predator and I'll probably upgrade to a Timney trigger and definitely put it in a Magpul hunter stock when they hit the market. Probably go with a Primary Arms R-Grid reticle scope. Should be able to keep the rifle just under 1k and from all I've seen the predators are tack drivers. My only dilemma is caliber, I have 308s so that's the logical choice but I have been wanting to try the 6.5 cm and now I see they have one chambered in 6mm cm and the numbers on that look great for what I want. I'd say for a truck gun the predator is tough to beat, you can upgrade it and still keep it under 1k |
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John 8:12 "I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."
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Does anyone know what thread the bergara uses for its bolt knob?
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Ah, looks like an exclusive offering. Never heard of a Scheels before.
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John 8:12 "I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."
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Originally Posted By Remington92:
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Originally Posted By mathecb:
Ah, looks like an exclusive offering. Never heard of a Scheels before. View Quote |
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