Ultimate Moose Rifle

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So i am in the market to buy my ultimate moose rifle. Ive been browsing firearm websites for weeks and I still can't make up my mind. I decided to post here maybe some1 can seize exactly what will fit my needs best.

Like I said moose rifle, I want it chambered in something with stopping power like 30-06 or 300wm, I do prefer a non magnum cartridge tho as I dont want to carry a 25'' barrel. In the best world I would run a 20'' or 22''. Semi contour 20'' is a yes yes.
I want something sturdy thats going to last. I hate plastic and the only piece that I would accept is a polymer mag, other than it need a bottom metal and metal shroud etc. Stock wood is fine and if it has to be synthetic I want something rigid with some kind of bedding and strength, for example a simple t3 stock won't cut it. I prefer a detachable magazine as it is fast to be fire ready as I jump off/on atv/truck a lot; we hunt wood road, trails, swamp, bush etc. 100 yards to 400yards nothing really past that.

I do have a weakness for European rifle I do like the CZ a lot, Steyr, Sauer. Sako is a no go (except A7 Roughtech) I did own a 85 in the past and it had ejection issue but I find them overpriced.

I currently own a BNIB CZ557 lux Fullstock in 30-06 but it have a floor plate; I might put the new z5 on it and call it done but before I go that way I wanted to check if there is not a better option out here for me.

Rifle i have in sight atm; Sako A7 Roughtech, Sauer 100 Cherokee, CZ557 LUX SA in 308.

Thanks in advance
 
You pretty much described a Sauer 100. It's got a nice bedded stock and action, 22 inch barrel, bottom metal, polymer detachable mag, smooth action and they shoot amazing. 30-06/300 win mag is plentiful for what your after.

The Sauer 100 I had was a great rifle. Mine was chambered in 8x57 and had a good season with mine. Only down side for me is that I think the barrel are pressed in and not threaded. Correct me if I'm wrong:confused:

Your current rifle is also a great contender and getting a mag conversion will probably be more practical.

https://www.tradeexcanada.com/content/sauer-100-classic-xt-300-win-mag
 
As you never mentioned budget you could consider going custom, or potentially just adding a Mcmillan stock to a stainless Tikka or M70 and calling it quits. Being a newer hunter myself I fell for the magnum marketing and have a 300 that I really should practice more with. A 30-06 would be the largest Calibre I buy in the future, and topped with a 180-200gr tsx will do all you could ask for. Lesser cartridges will do the trick as well so a short action shouldn't be looked over IMO.
 
Cafard said:
So i am in the market to buy my ultimate moose rifle. Ive been browsing firearm websites for weeks and I still can't make up my mind. I decided to post here maybe some1 can seize exactly what will fit my needs best.

Like I said moose rifle, I want it chambered in something with stopping power like 30-06 or 300wm, I do prefer a non magnum cartridge tho as I dont want to carry a 25'' barrel. In the best world I would run a 20'' or 22''. Semi contour 20'' is a yes yes.
I want something sturdy thats going to last. I hate plastic and the only piece that I would accept is a polymer mag, other than it need a bottom metal and metal shroud etc. Stock wood is fine and if it has to be synthetic I want something rigid with some kind of bedding and strength, for example a simple t3 stock won't cut it. I prefer a detachable magazine as it is fast to be fire ready as I jump off/on atv/truck a lot; we hunt wood road, trails, swamp, bush etc. 100 yards to 400yards nothing really past that.
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Sounds like a Remington 760/7600 would fit that bill nicely and not cost a lot along the way.
 
If you like the 20 inch barrel take a look at the Tikka T3/T3X Battue in 06 comes with a 20 inch barrel and your choice of wood or synthetic stock
 
dgradinaru said:
You pretty much described a Sauer 100. It's got a nice bedded stock and action, 22 inch barrel, bottom metal, polymer detachable mag, smooth action and they shoot amazing. 30-06/300 win mag is plentiful for what your after.

The Sauer 100 I had was a great rifle. Mine was chambered in 8x57 and had a good season with mine. Only down side for me is that I think the barrel are pressed in and not threaded. Correct me if I'm wrong:confused:

Your current rifle is also a great contender and getting a mag conversion will probably be more practical.

https://www.tradeexcanada.com/content/sauer-100-classic-xt-300-win-mag
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Correct barrel are pressed in not threaded but the bolt actually lock in the barrel no the action so its as good see better than regular equation. Never held a Sauer 100 in my hands i see a lot of XT available but if i buy that rifle i would pick the cherokee 100%. Thing i would like to see off the 100 is the polymer stock and if they are solid and sturdy.

I did ask CZ if i can get a mag conversion for the 557 lux but i think it is not possible for the 30-06, only 308 and 243.
 
Fisherguy55 said:
As you never mentioned budget you could consider going custom, or potentially just adding a Mcmillan stock to a stainless Tikka or M70 and calling it quits. Being a newer hunter myself I fell for the magnum marketing and have a 300 that I really should practice more with. A 30-06 would be the largest Calibre I buy in the future, and topped with a 180-200gr tsx will do all you could ask for. Lesser cartridges will do the trick as well so a short action shouldn't be looked over IMO.
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I do own a t3x varmint in 6.5 creedmoor that i use for shooting and deer hunting i wanted to go a lil different for the moose rifle. The varmint is full dressed with MDT chassis and weight 16 pounds!

About budget it between 1000 and 2000 for the rifle only. I plan on putting a Leupold VX-5HD on it.
 
mike t said:
If you like the 20 inch barrel take a look at the Tikka T3/T3X Battue in 06 comes with a 20 inch barrel and your choice of wood or synthetic stock
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at that point i will use the cz instead, them tikka mags feel like im grabbing a couple of pringles chip haha
 
nowarningshot said:
Caliber. If its a "one rifle" then my caliber choices would be 270, 7mag, 30-06, 300wm. Depends on your normal game, and recoil tolerance. You mentioned moose, but......

Get a good bolt action, not a entry level pos.
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I don't really care about recoil, the things i don't "like" about magnum is the length of the barrel and the long action.
 
nowarningshot said:
Caliber. If its a "one rifle" then my caliber choices would be 270, 7mag, 30-06, 300wm. Depends on your normal game, and recoil tolerance. You mentioned moose, but......

Get a good bolt action, not a entry level pos.
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My sediments exactly. The normal calibers you mentioned can be purchased at any Cdn Tire or Walmart for a very good reason. I have no idea why some recommend weird oddball calibers when the calibers you recommended are pretty much perfect for the game the OP is asking about.
 
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