Hi all this is my first post and I am a pretty new shooter.
I am looking for help deciding on a build I am doing for a longish range hunting rifle based off a tikka action.
Here are my perameters:
1.I am looking for something to take the biggest of game in bc ( elk, moose, caribou, bear, sheep, goat)
2. Want it to be capable of 700 yards in the field. At 500 a hammer
3. Would like to reach out further for practice (1000)
4. Want a shorter barrel 20-22 inch plus possibly a brake depending on caliber.
5. Lightweight is a factor will primarily used in mountain hunting situations and fly in hunting.
From my own research I have come down to 3 choices of caliber. In order of my current preference
1. 300wsm 2. 6.8 western *not tikka action? 3. 7rsaum
300wsm:
PROS
-Ability to run factory ammo. I currently do not reload but would like to in the near future.
-tikka action could allow higher bc bullets with long action?
-Factory ammo availability
-bullet weight
-good in grizzly country
CONS
-barrel length? 24?
-recoil in lightweight gun
-needs brake + hearing protection?
6.8 western
PROS
- lighter recoil
-short action?
-shorter barrel
- .277 I already own 270 win could be good for future reloading both rifles
- ammo availability?
CONS
-bullet selection?
-new caliber
-
7 Saum
PROS
-shorter barrel
-recoil
-bullet selection
CONS
-factory ammo
-needs hand loads
So I'm looking for any suggestions here these are my options built as follows:
Tikka magnum
Mdt hnt26
22inch carbon prefit tikka barrel ( bull or sendero)? 1-9 twist (1-10?)
Reaming options for long action? Will this work with factory ammo? I don't fully understand this
Muzzle brake suggestions?
Just buy a New 6.8 rifle?
Or tikka mag
20 inch barrel custom 6.8 1-7.5 twist
No brake
Mdt hnt 26
7saum tikka mag
22 inch prefit carbon sendero 1-8.5
No brake
Mdt Hnt 26
Scope swarovski z5 3.5-18x44mm
Thanks for any input
I am looking for help deciding on a build I am doing for a longish range hunting rifle based off a tikka action.
Here are my perameters:
1.I am looking for something to take the biggest of game in bc ( elk, moose, caribou, bear, sheep, goat)
2. Want it to be capable of 700 yards in the field. At 500 a hammer
3. Would like to reach out further for practice (1000)
4. Want a shorter barrel 20-22 inch plus possibly a brake depending on caliber.
5. Lightweight is a factor will primarily used in mountain hunting situations and fly in hunting.
From my own research I have come down to 3 choices of caliber. In order of my current preference
1. 300wsm 2. 6.8 western *not tikka action? 3. 7rsaum
300wsm:
PROS
-Ability to run factory ammo. I currently do not reload but would like to in the near future.
-tikka action could allow higher bc bullets with long action?
-Factory ammo availability
-bullet weight
-good in grizzly country
CONS
-barrel length? 24?
-recoil in lightweight gun
-needs brake + hearing protection?
6.8 western
PROS
- lighter recoil
-short action?
-shorter barrel
- .277 I already own 270 win could be good for future reloading both rifles
- ammo availability?
CONS
-bullet selection?
-new caliber
-
7 Saum
PROS
-shorter barrel
-recoil
-bullet selection
CONS
-factory ammo
-needs hand loads
So I'm looking for any suggestions here these are my options built as follows:
Tikka magnum
Mdt hnt26
22inch carbon prefit tikka barrel ( bull or sendero)? 1-9 twist (1-10?)
Reaming options for long action? Will this work with factory ammo? I don't fully understand this
Muzzle brake suggestions?
Just buy a New 6.8 rifle?
Or tikka mag
20 inch barrel custom 6.8 1-7.5 twist
No brake
Mdt hnt 26
7saum tikka mag
22 inch prefit carbon sendero 1-8.5
No brake
Mdt Hnt 26
Scope swarovski z5 3.5-18x44mm
Thanks for any input