Best 300wm for elk hunting?

[Rock4]

Looking to try and get out west for an elk hunt. What are some good rifle options (300wm) for under $1300?

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[MeatMissile]

All sorts of options out there, especially if you’re not wanting some sort of long-range chunker of a rifle. Winchester, Remington, Weatherby, Ruger, Savage, Tikka, Bergara, etc.

 

[Rock4]

All sorts of options out there, especially if you’re not wanting some sort of long-range chunker of a rifle. Winchester, Remington, Weatherby, Ruger, Savage, Tikka, Bergara, etc.

Cristensen Mesa v. Bergara B-14 v. Browning X-Bolt Max?

 

[MeatMissile]

Cristensen Mesa v. Bergara B-14 v. Browning X-Bolt Max?

I’ve never been a fan of Browning A/X-Bolt rifles. I have a Christensen Mesa 300 Win Mag that’s a real shooter. It’s a loose 700 clone just like the Bergara, so pick the trim package you want. I could be convinced to part company with my Mesa if you want it.

 

[Rock4]

I’ve never been a fan of Browning A/X-Bolt rifles. I have a Christensen Mesa 300 Win Mag that’s a real shooter. It’s a loose 700 clone just like the Bergara, so pick the trim package you want. I could be convinced to part company with my Mesa if you want it.

I would be interested in discussing that - shoot me a text @ 858 - three five three - 4002

 

[TomAZ]

Strongly recommend an x bolt. For the money I don’t think there are many better options. If you have deep pockets, get a custom/semi custom.


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[LightFoot]

With a $1300 budget, I would choose from these, in this order:

1. Browning Xbolt Hells Canyon
2. Tikka T3X Lite/Veil
3. Bergara B14 Ridge
4. Savage 110 Storm

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[Justin Crossley]

With a $1300 budget, I would choose from these, in this order:

1. Browning Xbolt Hells Canyon
2. Tikka T3X Lite/Veil
3. Bergara B14 Ridge
4. Savage 110 Storm

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Tikkas are too short for 300 WM. The 300 WSM is a much better fit.

 

[Justin Crossley]

Looking to try and get out west for an elk hunt. What are some good rifle options (300wm) for under $1300?

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I still feel that the Christensen Arms Mesa is hard to beat in that price range.

Christensen Arms Mesa Review

 

[JakeSCH]

I still feel that the Christensen Arms Mesa is hard to beat in that price range.

Christensen Arms Mesa Review

+1

Also, he cross posted this in multiple sub-forums....had me feel like I was loosing my mind for a minute

Best 300wm for elk hunting?

Looking to try and get out west for an elk hunt. What are some good rifle options (300wm) for under $1300?

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[Flyrodcowboy]

I still feel that the Christensen Arms Mesa is hard to beat in that price range.

Christensen Arms Mesa Review

Another agreement here

 

[Mubs]

Love the Christensen Mesa, my best friend / hunting buddy uses the x-bolt hells canyon in 300 win and swears by it. Can’t go wrong either way

 

[PRC_GUY]

pay once, cry once for good good custom 300 WM for Elk hunting my friend , heap rifle can shoot but not the same.

 

[Wags]

Personally I choose fit over fancy. The old saying of "if it fits, it hits" is very true. As long as your buying a quality firearm within your budget I'd always go with the one that fits best. Then you can factor in things like trigger pull and so on.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Look at the Savage Storm or the Tikka Lite. Take the savings and apply to your optic budget (get an even better scope) or get hand-loads developed.

But whichever route you go, make sure the rifle fits you.

 

[AkRyan]

Is $1300 for just the rifle or the whole package? Will you use this rifle for other hunts? What's is the max range you feel confident shooting at a elk size target?

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Look on the user market too, I got my Kimber mountain ascent 300wm for 1100.00, it’s a great gun.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Look on the user market too, I got my Kimber mountain ascent 300wm for 1100.00, it’s a great gun.

This is true especially on lightweight rifles as there are quite a few folks that are not as recoil tolerant as they believed they were.

 

[firemanthornman]

Probably get slammed but.....I'd look at the Weatherby Vanguard in stainless and use the savings on the optics. I have 3 and all are absolute tack drivers with hand loads. My son's 300 WM will shoot a ragged hole with the 180 accubonds. Also check out the review on the backfire channel on Youtube. Nice guns for the price point.

 

[j43097]

Strongly recommend an x bolt. For the money I don’t think there are many better options. If you have deep pockets, get a custom/semi custom.


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Ive had trouble with the magazines in 300 wm. they re-did them not long ago but even the new replacements they sent me are not 100%