Hey everyone, I'm new to the game, and the forums, but I thought I would get some considerations.
I've finished my test and currently waiting on my license, so all I can do is research and make a wishlist.
I'm looking for something that will be a good rifle for both target (600yd range) and hunting (BC, deer and likely moose) so from what I've read I'm eyeballing .300 Win Mag for caliber (possibly 7mm rem mag).
I'm also a lefty so that limits me.
Which would be the better choice
Tikka T3 - considering hunter, lite stainless, and maybe varmint stainless
Savage 110 Predator Hunter Max(for the accustock and trigger, not sure which caliber though)
Savage 111 International Trophy Hunter (no accustock)
Savage 116 FLCSS
Can anyone weigh in on these options?
I'm wondering if I should opt for the smaller caliber of the 110 Pred and eventually pickup a larger rifle for large game hunting.
--- Update ---
Thanks for all the feedback. I'll leaning more towards the tikka now.
One thing though, with regards to caliber, if I wanted something for range and hunting which would be a good option? Most of these I'm not familier with, looking for price and availability (general info is fine).
25-06, 6.5x55 SE, 270 Win, 7x64, 30-06, 8x57IS, 9.3x62, 7mm Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag.
The magnums aren't something I'm uncomfortable with, as much as this is my first rifle, I'm not a new shooter. (But thanks for the warning Timmy)
I've finished my test and currently waiting on my license, so all I can do is research and make a wishlist.
I'm looking for something that will be a good rifle for both target (600yd range) and hunting (BC, deer and likely moose) so from what I've read I'm eyeballing .300 Win Mag for caliber (possibly 7mm rem mag).
I'm also a lefty so that limits me.
Which would be the better choice
Tikka T3 - considering hunter, lite stainless, and maybe varmint stainless
Savage 110 Predator Hunter Max(for the accustock and trigger, not sure which caliber though)
Savage 111 International Trophy Hunter (no accustock)
Savage 116 FLCSS
Can anyone weigh in on these options?
I'm wondering if I should opt for the smaller caliber of the 110 Pred and eventually pickup a larger rifle for large game hunting.
--- Update ---
Thanks for all the feedback. I'll leaning more towards the tikka now.
One thing though, with regards to caliber, if I wanted something for range and hunting which would be a good option? Most of these I'm not familier with, looking for price and availability (general info is fine).
25-06, 6.5x55 SE, 270 Win, 7x64, 30-06, 8x57IS, 9.3x62, 7mm Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag.
The magnums aren't something I'm uncomfortable with, as much as this is my first rifle, I'm not a new shooter. (But thanks for the warning Timmy)
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