Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and first wanted to say that I really appreciate that this place exists. Love that there seems to be so many logical people with great input on here.
I'm looking for a new elk rifle. Wanting to go 300 win mag because I hunt out west and really want the knockdown power at extended ranges (400-500yrds.) I shoot left handed which has been a challenge to find guns in stock anywhere. I initially started out wanting a Savage 100 Storm but have now really gravitated towards a gun with fluting and a threaded barrel and/or muzzle brake. I'm okay with shooting a right handed gun as I'm confident I can get a second shot off in a reasonable amount of time. As of right now I'm really leaning towards either the Savage 110 Timberline or the Weatherby Vanguard Meat Eater edition.
Savage 110 Timberline has straight fluting, threaded barrel and comes with brake. Cerakoted. Features the Accustock which i really like the idea of. Not to mention a nice camo pattern. This rifle is offered in left hand. The weight is one of the only drawbacks I feel that this rifle has. 8.5lbs un-scoped. I plan to run a 4-16 VIPER HSLR from Vortex. Would ring in around 10lbs when all is said and done. Comes in around $1050+tax.
Weatherby Vanguard Meat Eater edition has spiral fluted barrel, threaded, and cerakoted. Weight is 7.15lbs un scoped, about 8.5lbs scoped. Main drawback on this seems to be the fact that the barrel is bedded and not free floated as its a #2 countour barrel. I would also need to purchase the brake seperately which is about $60. Only offered in a right handed model. Comes in around $999+tax.
What are your guys' opinions on these rifles? Are there others in my price range that you think would be better?
THanks!
I'm looking for a new elk rifle. Wanting to go 300 win mag because I hunt out west and really want the knockdown power at extended ranges (400-500yrds.) I shoot left handed which has been a challenge to find guns in stock anywhere. I initially started out wanting a Savage 100 Storm but have now really gravitated towards a gun with fluting and a threaded barrel and/or muzzle brake. I'm okay with shooting a right handed gun as I'm confident I can get a second shot off in a reasonable amount of time. As of right now I'm really leaning towards either the Savage 110 Timberline or the Weatherby Vanguard Meat Eater edition.
Savage 110 Timberline has straight fluting, threaded barrel and comes with brake. Cerakoted. Features the Accustock which i really like the idea of. Not to mention a nice camo pattern. This rifle is offered in left hand. The weight is one of the only drawbacks I feel that this rifle has. 8.5lbs un-scoped. I plan to run a 4-16 VIPER HSLR from Vortex. Would ring in around 10lbs when all is said and done. Comes in around $1050+tax.
Weatherby Vanguard Meat Eater edition has spiral fluted barrel, threaded, and cerakoted. Weight is 7.15lbs un scoped, about 8.5lbs scoped. Main drawback on this seems to be the fact that the barrel is bedded and not free floated as its a #2 countour barrel. I would also need to purchase the brake seperately which is about $60. Only offered in a right handed model. Comes in around $999+tax.
What are your guys' opinions on these rifles? Are there others in my price range that you think would be better?
THanks!