There is no such beast, like Unicorns with rainbows farting out their arse....
Bombproof Do-All Rifle Setup
- Thread starter madcarpenter
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Why no mention of Ruger Scout? An amazing do it all very light carbine with irons and many options for the optics mounting. I bought one used, the gent who sold it to me shared the recipe and targets: 0.5" groups from 100yards with the 150gr bullets. I still don't get it how it lost to tikka in the ranger tender. And now we hear about tikka stock delaminations costing additional pile of tax money. I guess the same game as sig320 vs glock
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You have a 90 peak and NF in stout rings?
Lol, I know, when I think I’m done a few years goes by and then maybe the goalposts have moved slightly, again, and the mind disease grows, again, and out comes the wallet, again.
Limited budget:
Weatherby Vanguard S2 Stainless In 30/06 topped with a Leupold VX3. Talley's have worked well for me but pick what works you.
Health budget:
Sako 75/85/90 Stainless in 30/06 with stainless Optilock bases and rings with a Leupold VX5 or VX6.
Pick one and done.
Weatherby Vanguard S2 Stainless In 30/06 topped with a Leupold VX3. Talley's have worked well for me but pick what works you.
Health budget:
Sako 75/85/90 Stainless in 30/06 with stainless Optilock bases and rings with a Leupold VX5 or VX6.
Pick one and done.
If they were more available and less costly I could see myself with a 7600 weather master. Upgrade the irons to Williams firesights, as far as scope while there may be better options for some applications I'll take a 1" tuned elite 4500 2.5-10x mounted as low as I can. Probably 30-06, although a 308 or 270 would be acceptable for most things.
But given the cost if you can even find one, I'd stick some iron sites on a T3x stainless. Cartridge may change but probably not. CRF is appealing but I'd rather have the stainless steel and put any of the additional savings toward ammo.
But given the cost if you can even find one, I'd stick some iron sites on a T3x stainless. Cartridge may change but probably not. CRF is appealing but I'd rather have the stainless steel and put any of the additional savings toward ammo.
I mean tikka’s are good for sure, but really any rifle will do the job at that point, the savage axis of this world has been so accessible in the past 20 years that I’m sure they have the most rounds through lol.
Life is too short to shoot ugly live less guns… hahaha
But of course that is just me, it has to have wood stock(I have one now with a synthetic stock but it’s different
) blue steel and open sights!
Life is too short to shoot ugly live less guns… hahaha
But of course that is just me, it has to have wood stock(I have one now with a synthetic stock but it’s different
) blue steel and open sights!
as brutally honest as is, very true. technology has been better these years
but heavy and hard hitting.. usually means heavy and not doing on a sheep hunt, ultra lite weight and accurate... also same issue.
Ive loved all my sub 6lb rifles however while awesome to pack, chasing groups and wanting a match rifle while capable its not best for the results a guy wants. there is always a balance involved for sure. We are seeing however guys packing 12-15lb long range rigs out in 300 prc and hell all the power to ya.
Frankly I don’t think the quest for a “do all”rifle is possible. Everybody has different priorities and budgets. Also, times and features change.
For me, accuracy is important but most modern rifles would be accurate enough. I like a rifle that isn’t too heavy but still has heft enough to shoot well offhand. Too light and the wispy wand is all over the place while standing.
My current offering to this list is the Tikka Arctic in .308Win. Actually all the guns in the “Scout” category would probably suffice. If I only had one gun and I was alone in the bush, this would be it. It’s rugged, quick handling, 10 round mag, ridiculously accurate, takes a scope but has wonderful open sights too.
For me, accuracy is important but most modern rifles would be accurate enough. I like a rifle that isn’t too heavy but still has heft enough to shoot well offhand. Too light and the wispy wand is all over the place while standing.
My current offering to this list is the Tikka Arctic in .308Win. Actually all the guns in the “Scout” category would probably suffice. If I only had one gun and I was alone in the bush, this would be it. It’s rugged, quick handling, 10 round mag, ridiculously accurate, takes a scope but has wonderful open sights too.
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Everyone is going to have their own opinion as to what make and model of rifle system is going to meet their "bombproof Do All rifle" definition and needs and wants! And as already demonstrated, we are willing to share those opinions! Good, bad, or otherwise. There are some very experienced and knowledgeable people here who will provide valuable information...but there are others too, so weigh the information with a grain of salt.
You need to list out what your preferences are and go from there. What is a must have vs a want. What can you live without?
And you need to determine what and where you will hunting the majority of the time. And then, for that once of a lifetime hunt, will it still work for you, or will you be better off buying a specialty shooting system for that?
And then, what is your budget for your shooting system?
You've listed your action type, so you have a major item identified: CRF bolt action.
Barrel length?
Scope, open sights and/or QR rings and bases? (Talleys are actually good, just do not have the ability for Quick Release and reattachment in the field as others do)
Stock type and configuration? (Wood, synthetic, laminate, chassis?)
Caliber and cartridge?
Final weight of your shooting system upon completion? (Light is nice for mountain hunting, but may not have the desired stability and balance when your lungs and heartrate are fast and furious after a hard climb, hike, or buck fever hits!) Old Jack opined that a 7 1/2 lb scoped rifle was optimum for mountain hunting, and there is a lot of value n that opinion, shared by experienced mountain hunters over several decades since.
This is why there are so many choices out there!
It is nice to know what others may provide as far as advice goes, and nice to know what has worked for them, and it may assist you in your final decision...but this is your decision, and it must work for you.
You need to list out what your preferences are and go from there. What is a must have vs a want. What can you live without?
And you need to determine what and where you will hunting the majority of the time. And then, for that once of a lifetime hunt, will it still work for you, or will you be better off buying a specialty shooting system for that?
And then, what is your budget for your shooting system?
You've listed your action type, so you have a major item identified: CRF bolt action.
Barrel length?
Scope, open sights and/or QR rings and bases? (Talleys are actually good, just do not have the ability for Quick Release and reattachment in the field as others do)
Stock type and configuration? (Wood, synthetic, laminate, chassis?)
Caliber and cartridge?
Final weight of your shooting system upon completion? (Light is nice for mountain hunting, but may not have the desired stability and balance when your lungs and heartrate are fast and furious after a hard climb, hike, or buck fever hits!) Old Jack opined that a 7 1/2 lb scoped rifle was optimum for mountain hunting, and there is a lot of value n that opinion, shared by experienced mountain hunters over several decades since.
This is why there are so many choices out there!
It is nice to know what others may provide as far as advice goes, and nice to know what has worked for them, and it may assist you in your final decision...but this is your decision, and it must work for you.
