Recent content by walter351

This is for German built rifles

Ramshot magnum works well too. That and h1000 seem to be the most consistent for me

I was able to connect on opening morning in Idaho. 515 yard shot, Tikka T3 7mm Rem Mag, 168gr Berger VLD. Took 2 shots. The first went through his left side. The bull spun in place and the second shot dropped him immediately. It was hotter than hell this year. 4 of us got the bull out in 1...

My brother and I had another successful opening weekend. I was able to take my oldest son deer hunting for the first time. He really enjoyed the hunt so I may have him take the hunter safety course this next year. At first light we identified 12 legal bucks and 40 to 50 doe. My brother...

Totally agree with what has been said. Ditch the lead sled.

The Tikka T3 in 7mm Rem Mag is a great gun. The recoil is not bad either. If you are worried about it they now come with muzzle brakes. I use 160 gr accubonds and 168 gr Bergers. Both do the job well. I prefer the accubonds over the bergers. In regards to stabilizing the 175 gr bullet I do not...

I also hunt Idaho and after lugging a 11.5 lb rifle for 2 years in a row I made the switch to a tikka 7 rem mag. One of the best choices ever. With very little work I make consistent hits out to 600 yards. IMO the recoil is not bad at all with 160 gr accubonds. The times I hate carrying the...

Please don't try, get a new turret

I have had Bartlien, lilia, and now a benchmark. All have been awesome. I chose benchmark due to the fact they are made in WA state and that is where I am from. I would use the other 2 brands again in a heartbeat

I have been here before! I have sold a 338 norma mag, and rebuilt a 264 Win Mag for a second time due to the same reason. I decided to do something opposite of what I usually do and I bought a factory gun, put the lightest quality scope I could find and started reloading. That gun was a Tikka...

Thanks for the responses! With Christmas and a close friend dying I have had little time to respond. The action does have some sentimental value and I have decided to rule out the 6.5 rem mag. I am going to do some more research on the 7SAUM, SS/SST, and 6.5 PRC. I was originally concerned that...

I recommend the 264 Win Mag. I have found my 264 to be a light recoiling gun that makes long shots easy. Works well on elk too! Contrary to what many people will try and tell you elk are not reinforced with concrete and rebar. When I see bad shots it is typically from someone who believed elk...

Alright guys, I have a rem 700 short action with a magnum bolt face that I do not know what to do with. It is currently a 6.5 rem mag that is in need of a new barrel. I have always been a 6.5 guy, mainly due to this rifle, and just received my recent build which is a 264 Win Mag (2nd 264 win...

You cant beat a Tikka for the money. They are light which makes backpacking in and hiking all day easy. I have had no issues making consistent hits as far as I care to shoot elk. I threw a leupold vx3 with cds and have been shocked at how good this combo is. I went with the 7mm rem mag.

No, nothing like that. I invade Idaho for elk every year so I feel for "out of staters." Washington really limits the ability for folks to hunt quality animals unless you get a special draw