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- Miramichi, NB
A friend of mine has a beautiful left-handed A-Bolt in 30-06 that shoots like a dream. You won't go wrong with one of these. I believe however that his has a 24" barrel.
Your opinion please..
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I have a A-bolt Lefty in 300WSM and it shoots 1" groups no problem if I do my part. Since it's fairly light at 6lbs 9oz and less then 8lbs with scope and rings it does have a bit of bite with the stock recoil pad. I put a limb saver on mine and now it is very comfortable to shoot. Another consideration might be a Winchester Lefty if you can find any old stock. I purchased a new 270WSM Sporter III for $650.00 last summer.
- Location
- Sudbury, On
Big difference between a .300WM and a .300WSM as the poster was originally contemplating.
I'd say stick to a .308win. A .300wsm is just too new, and ammo is almost double the price with little gains.
I gather you have handled an A-bolt. I have had an A-bolt Stainless Stalker (25-06) for a few years now. It loves Nosler Partitions and it shoots 1/2 inch or better on a good day, often the rounds in a group of three will touch.
It is a medium weight rifle, is very well balanced (solid stock) and very accurate. Has a detachable clip. I believe left-handed models are available. Try Wholesale Sports for one.
I am a Model 70 nut but I happened to sort of slide into the Browning by an odd set of circumstances and I really like my A-Bolt SS! There is a full range of calibers available but if you want it for both moose and deer you can't beat 308 or 30-06 in 180gr for reliable performance. I have hunted for over 50 years and I am not a fan of magnums. As a matter of fact I had a bad shooter in WSSM and I'm not going there again.
It is a medium weight rifle, is very well balanced (solid stock) and very accurate. Has a detachable clip. I believe left-handed models are available. Try Wholesale Sports for one.
I am a Model 70 nut but I happened to sort of slide into the Browning by an odd set of circumstances and I really like my A-Bolt SS! There is a full range of calibers available but if you want it for both moose and deer you can't beat 308 or 30-06 in 180gr for reliable performance. I have hunted for over 50 years and I am not a fan of magnums. As a matter of fact I had a bad shooter in WSSM and I'm not going there again.
Have 7 Tikkas. love them. Have a BLR in 450 Marlin, kicks like a mule and heavy trigger. i can cycle the Tikka bolt faster for a follow up shot than the BLR. Also look at the Browning White Gold Medallion, that is one nice gun for the price. Check out a Steyr Pro Mountain and the new CZ555. Stay away from semi-autos when hunting dangerous game, they always jam at the wrong time.
I am a lefty also own two remington lh700 bdls short and long action , lh winchester 70 in wsm and a lh Tika in 6,5x55 the tika needed the least amount of work to shoot propper(none) Remingtons did the most work to ensure they shot good and the Winchester well thats going to be a project gun just couse i feel it has potential and goes the best to the shoulder but shoots horable 2inch groups after lots of reloads if i was to start out again hate to say it but i would consider a Savage they just have so much for the leftys out there and wont cost you a arm and leg to get to shoot propper from my experiance and come in wsm for your liking just my 2 c
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- Lime Stone City
The 303 Br. is good enough for Moose out to 300 or so yards, I see no point in a .300wsm. a 308 lever or a 30-06 bolt, moose will never know the difference.
I would be interested to hear which generation and type of Model 70 Winchester you are referring to above. ie. Is it a "New Haven" rifle or is it one of the new generation rifles (which I am on the brink of buying} manufactured in the "South Carolina" factory?
I have a Tikka T3 in 300 win mag. Its very accurate. Put on a limbsaver. I also had a Ruger and thought it was quite decent. I have seen mention of Browning and Remington but you may also want to consider Ruger and Savage.
Also, people have suggested a T3 Varmint in 300wsm. I believe its only available it right hand. I emailed Stoeger a few weeks ago and was given the following response for left hand imports in to Canada from Tikka.
"Looking at our commercial dealer price lists (generally if it’s on the list it is ordered or at least available to be ordered by dealers) we have an extensive line up in the Tikka T3 synthetic with blue bbl and stainless bbl no sights, we have .223 thru 338wm, in the T3 Hunter we have 22-250, 308, 3006, 7mmm, 300wm, 270wsm, 300wsm and the heavy bbl varmint stainless we have 204, 223, 22-250, 243, 308, 3006."
good luck
Also, people have suggested a T3 Varmint in 300wsm. I believe its only available it right hand. I emailed Stoeger a few weeks ago and was given the following response for left hand imports in to Canada from Tikka.
"Looking at our commercial dealer price lists (generally if it’s on the list it is ordered or at least available to be ordered by dealers) we have an extensive line up in the Tikka T3 synthetic with blue bbl and stainless bbl no sights, we have .223 thru 338wm, in the T3 Hunter we have 22-250, 308, 3006, 7mmm, 300wm, 270wsm, 300wsm and the heavy bbl varmint stainless we have 204, 223, 22-250, 243, 308, 3006."
good luck
Rather than attempting to hijack this thread, can you comment on your experience with the ShortTrac? How is the trigger on it? How's the reliability? Any jamming? How's the accuracy? What caliber is it? Thanks.
I don't think you'll be disappointed with a T3 if your looking for an accurate rifle with excellent fit and finish and a sweet trigger. I have not yet finished load developement for my .270win s/s T3 lite and already have a load that shoots under 1/4 MOA if I do my part. Definitely put a limbsaver on it, and reconsider whether or not you really need a magnum. Consider a .270 or 7-08?
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- Location
- Manitoulin Island, Ontario
I own a 300WSM in a ShortTrac Stalker (my Dad's Gun, one white-tail & 2 coyotes), a 7mmWSM in a Camo Stalker (my cousin's son's gun, 2 white-tails & 1 coyote) and a 7mmWSM in a Wood/blued that my nephew is buying from me this weekend.
They are all quite accurate (most days with me behind the bolt less than MOA with 3 shot groups with handloads or Factory ammo). Have not had one of them jamb but have only had the 300WSM 2 years and the 2 - 7mmWSM's one year. I shot a coyote in deer season with the 7mm WSM Wood/Blued at 472yds (measured with a laser range finder) with factory Federal 150gr Powershok's). The triggers are OK, not as crisp as a good bolt action but not bad either. Personally, I prefer the synthetic models as the grip areas feel a bit finer and I find them a little more nimble. They do really help tame the recoil.
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303 is on the small end for a moose gun and if you want good ammo you have to reload yourself. A 300 wsm is a great pick fast flat and hard hitting, there is no sub for good shot placement but you want the right tool as well.
You might want to look at the 300 win mag as well ammo is easier to find even in the north country.
Hope this helps.
P.S smallest gun in are moose camp is a 30-06 and then it goes to a 458 lott
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303 is on the small end for a moose gun and if you want good ammo you have to reload yourself. A 300 wsm is a great pick fast flat and hard hitting, there is no sub for good shot placement but you want the right tool as well.
You might want to look at the 300 win mag as well ammo is easier to find even in the north country.
Hope this helps.
P.S smallest gun in are moose camp is a 30-06 and then it goes to a 458 lott
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It is hard to beat a Remington right out of the box and they make that cal. in a lefty I have one. I also have a left A-bolt my deer gun in 25-06. The 300 wsm is real nice moose gun but over kill for deer. You also want a little more barrel if you if not hunting in a stand moose over a clear cut can have some long shots. You might want to look at 300 win, mag it is a bit cheaper to reload and you can get ammo almost all the time for it, even in the north country.
Hope this helps
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Hope this helps
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