New 300 Winchester magnum

[blacktailslayer]

I am looking at buying either a Remington Sendero SF II or a Tikka T3 varmint stainless in 300 Win. Which gun do you prefer and why?Thanks!

 

[ivo]

I can only recommend a Sendero since it is all I have shot but it would be a good choice none the less. These guns are quite accurate out of the box as is the Tikka I'm sure but if you plan to do any accurizing, accessorizing or modifying you will be better of with the Remington only because it is probably the most common action worked on by most smiths.

I have a Sendero in .300 Win Mag that is currently undergoing quite a bit of work at *** Supply including full blueprinting, new 26" Rock Creek barrel, recoil lug and muzzle brake. Once I get it back it will be going to Ed Begg at V Bull Precision to get the 5 shot magazine conversion and that will be it for that project.

This particular rifle shot very well to begin with but I wanted just a bit more out of it for long range, especially because it will now be my primary hunting rifle. They are not light so packing it around will be a bit of a chore sometimes but they shoot great so mabey you won't have to pack it as far!

Here is a before shot of the rifle:

 

[mdbuckle]

If you want to add aftermarket parts and accessories go with the Remmy. I'd personally go for the Tikka. I feel tikka makes a quality accurate rifle that needs no upgrades what-so-ever. Great gun right out of da box IMO.