Hunting with your "precision" rifle

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I picked up a 700 LTR the other day- its a remarkably light rifle with an HS precision stock that many who own claim incredible accuracy- unlike the 700p which is alot heavier. Anyways shouldering the thing with that massive barrel made me think about hunting with this and how good it looked on paper- its a reasonably light gun at 7.5lbs with a 20in fluted bull barrel. But that massive bull barrel makes it handle a bit like a sledgehammer with all the weight up front.

Anyone else use using "precision tactical gear" for hunting + how do you like it?
 
I hunt regularly, long range, with my precision rifle. Long range being 300-500m. But that's using a bipod from pre-planned locations. If you shoulder you're rifle to hunt, look at other options.
 
I use my heavy 700 PSS to hunt coyote but I bring a shotgun in case they charge me because the last time I tried to peg a runner up close I missed completely from the shoulder.
 
I have hunted with my ltr for a number years. It works really well, but I wouldn't say it is light. I think I am at 10 lbs scoped, and though not heavy, there are certainly lighter options out there.

The advantage is that it has enough barrel to practice with it enough to get comfortable with it.
 
I hunt with my .300 heavy barrel every year but from my bench.

Deer feed on my range... They get so used to the shooting that they will walk out after as little as 5 minutes down time. Morals get tested when a moose walks across at 400 yards as you are lining up for a shot.,.
 
I hunt with my Savage 10 FCP-HS with 20 inch barrel. 12.8 lbs unloaded. Get yourself a decent sling, like a T.I.S. or TAB and practice kneeling and sitting positions for the times that prone is a no go. For standing, using trees, walls, anything to help support the body/rifle helps.
 
derrick1978 said:
I hunt regularly, long range, with my precision rifle. Long range being 300-500m. But that's using a bipod from pre-planned locations. If you shoulder you're rifle to hunt, look at other options.
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My thoughts exactly. I have no issues hunting with any of my precision rifles but I sure as hell won't be doing any stalking with them. Stationary only with a proper bipod or rest.

My next build though I am planning to make a lighter precision rig with a Christenson arms barrel and an Eberlestock stock and a lighter fluted action.
 
Both my .260 and .223 rigs are set up like SPS Tac or LTR configurations just to pull double duty. I like to keep things practical-tactical.

Both rigs can be called upon for coyote and groundhog duties:evil:

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I have never owned a "hunting rifle" and do all my hunting with my precision rifle. My Accuracy International rifle weighs over 16 lbs and I hunt with it, I also have a custom Remington in an AICS that I have hunted with. I don't mind carrying it around, I have carried heavier rifles and much heavier rucksacks in the military over longer distances so its not an issue with me anyway.
 
When i was younger i would take my long range rifles hunting. A deer would show up and get shot.

now I hunt with a winchester 94 30-30 and peep sights. Same thing happens, deer show up and get shot.
Only difference is the win 94 is much more light, easer to shoulder, a joy to carry and no need to fear about my scope being off if the rifle bumped a tree.


no real hunter walks around with a 16lb rifle all day. Still, what ever you got that gets you out is better than nothing.
 
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Tikka6xc said:
When i was younger i would take my long range rifles hunting. A deer would show up and get shot.

now I hunt with a winchester 94 30-30 and peep sights. Same thing happens, deer show up and get shot.
Only difference is the win 94 is much more light, easer to shoulder, a joy to carry and no need to fear about my scope being off if the rifle bumped a tree.


no real hunter walks around with a 16lb rifle all day. Still, what ever you got that gets you out is better than nothing.
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What classifies someone a real hunter, I walk around all day with my 16 lb rifle so it doesn't make me a real hunter I guess. Anyone can walk around all day with A 6lb rifle so I guess that doesn't make them a real hunter either. If you use a Model 94 w/ iron sights because you are worried about your scope's zero being off bumping a tree, you should invest in a better scope and mounts.
 
Back to the fudd attitudes. if you don't do it my way(Tikka6xc) you are doing it wrong.

Only people that hunt with bows are real hunters!! ;)

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What classifies someone a real hunter, I walk around all day with my 16 lb rifle so it doesn't make me a real hunter I guess. Anyone can walk around all day with A 6lb rifle so I guess that doesn't make them a real hunter either. If you use a Model 94 w/ iron sights because you are worried about your scope's zero being off bumping a tree, you should invest in a better scope and mounts.
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To each their own.

I prefer a heavy barreled ‘precision’ rifle for hunting. I have no problem toting it around the field all day. Whether I am in a stand, on a spot and stalk, or a drive I take my heavy barreled rifles. The only time I will opt for a light small rifle, is when I am going to go through the nasty brush on my hands and knees.

I figure if you have trouble with a 10+ lb rifle, then how are you going to fair when you bag your intended game and have to carry it home?
 
lol don't take "true hunter" as contex. How about "experienced hunter"


Don't get to bent out of shape. In my opinion there is no advantage in lugging a heavy rifle just because it can put 5 shots in a dime. If a rifle can not shoot accurate enough to hit the kill zone of a deer.... Get a new one.
 
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I hunt with my Rem 700 Sendero in 300 win mag, It has a badger ordinance clip assembly and a Viper 4-16x50 scope. Its heavy but not unmanageble . I walked a week strait with it last fall hunting elk with no problems. I also carry a walking stick to shoot off of though and run a good sling. but I'm confident in the gun so I feel its worth the extra weight
 
I've never considered hunting with a heavy barrelled rifle to be the extreme burden some say it is. I guess it comes down to ones personal abilities and what you are willing to endure. The way I look at it, as long as you are hunting its all good!
 
Tikka6xc said:
Sure your a hunter. Don't take "a true hunter" in to contex. How about "experienced hunter" instead. Anyway, it's only a matter of time till you agree carrying a 16lb target rifle is counter productive.
Say your trophy buck shows up 75y out near a tree line and you half to shoot from standing. As you go to shoulder ur rifle he bust you when the rifle is half way up. You stand there paused as he looks right at you. The rifle starts to feel pretty heavy but relief ! He looks away to eat something. You bring the rifle higher up and bam! He looks at you again. 3 min pass and now your arms are about to be shakey. Finally! He turns and u shoulder... But wait! Your on 24x zoom because you thought u were going to make a long range shot hunting in the Forrest of edson. All u see us hair and than green... He seen you and bounced away back in the tree line.


Look man it's all opinion. no need to get bent outa shape.
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Yes, well it could go the other way too.....lets say the buck of a life time is across an open field at 500 yards with no way to close in on the distance....and you look down at your trusted '94 30-30 with open sights and silently say to yourself.....maybe next time!
 
hawk-i said:
Yes, well it could go the other way too.....lets say the buck of a life time is across an open field at 500 yards with no way to close in on the distance....and you look down at your trusted '94 30-30 with open sights and silently say to yourself.....maybe next time!
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I really don't care what people hunt with. In reality a $350 stevens with a 3-9x40mm VX-1 in .30-06 is a far better hunting rifle than any monster precision rifle, but who cares. It's probably a better setup than my fancy (to me) Ruger No. 1 as well, you still will never see me hunting with a Stevens. I like pulling different guns out of the safe for hunting whether or not they be perfectly ideal for a given hunting circumstance.
 
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