Kyle Wheeler
WKR
Wanted to see what others thought about a rifle purchase for a main elk hunting setup. Currently my main setup is a Savage long range 7mm rem mag and it is fantastic. It shoots lights out. The main downside for me is the weight (8.6lbs I believe just rifle) blued barrel and twist rate.
I have been wanting to work on another setup specifically for elk hunting that is lighter than my savage so I have a couple of weight options.
I keep seeing good things on the Tikka T3X stainless and was considering one in 300 win mag but the twist rates look slow on the Tikkas and I live at 14 feet of elevation. I’ve never owned a Tikka so have interest there. I don’t mind recoil but my gut tells me this rifle in 300 win would push pretty hard. I also prefer no brake. My savage recoil is very light considering the weight and caliber. No issues without the brake for my wife to shoot.
I like the Browning Max Long range features but it is also heavy it looks like. I’m sure it’s a fantastic setup but would also be the same weight as my savage.
My thoughts were to find a rifle that was sub 7lbs around but wouldn’t kick so much that I would not enjoy shooting it.
Based on this criteria let me know if you have any suggestions. I started looking at the Seekins PH2 as I found one for around $1500 and while currently out of budget I could always save up for this rifle as I’m planning on it for 2022 season and using my 7mm for this season.
Open to suggestions! Thanks everyone.
Kyle
I have been wanting to work on another setup specifically for elk hunting that is lighter than my savage so I have a couple of weight options.
I keep seeing good things on the Tikka T3X stainless and was considering one in 300 win mag but the twist rates look slow on the Tikkas and I live at 14 feet of elevation. I’ve never owned a Tikka so have interest there. I don’t mind recoil but my gut tells me this rifle in 300 win would push pretty hard. I also prefer no brake. My savage recoil is very light considering the weight and caliber. No issues without the brake for my wife to shoot.
I like the Browning Max Long range features but it is also heavy it looks like. I’m sure it’s a fantastic setup but would also be the same weight as my savage.
My thoughts were to find a rifle that was sub 7lbs around but wouldn’t kick so much that I would not enjoy shooting it.
Based on this criteria let me know if you have any suggestions. I started looking at the Seekins PH2 as I found one for around $1500 and while currently out of budget I could always save up for this rifle as I’m planning on it for 2022 season and using my 7mm for this season.
Open to suggestions! Thanks everyone.
Kyle