New to long range and big game hunting

[FEENIX]

Hey, Looks like I am just up the road from you...Conover.

Really you ain't to far from me then.nice to meet you

There you go, it looks like you are set. It is a huge plus to have a mentor like @Rick Richard. Take advantage of it, "IF" you can. Long-range hunting/shooting does not happen overnight. Take your time and enjoy the learning process.

BTW, a belated welcome to LRH and enjoy it.

ADDED:

@Rick Richard, sorry, I should have said if it's OK with you.

Ed

 

[SamuelBerryhill308]

There you go, it looks like you are set. It is a huge plus to have a mentor like @Rick Richard. Take advantage of it, "IF" you can. Long-range hunting/shooting does not happen overnight. Take your time and enjoy the learning process.

BTW, a belated welcome to LRH and enjoy it.

ADDED:

@Rick Richard, sorry, I should have said if it's OK with you.

Ed

I sure appreciate it and I will take all the mentoring I can get and all input from everyone as well

 

[SamuelBerryhill308]

I've got no dog in the fight, as I've never owned any of those rifles, but some things to consider...

1) There are a fair number of reports that the Bergaras suffer from some quality control issues. Many folks get great ones, but there's a concerning number of posts around the interwebs about troubles. I hear their customer service is good though.

2) The X-Bolts usually work great, but there have also been more than an average number of issues reported with those as well. Also, they are a bit "proprietary" compared to Tikka/Rem/Savage, and the accessory market is not as good. I believe they have odd threads on the muzzle, there aren't as many trigger options, and rebarreling them is a problem I think. All of that wouldn't be much of an issue if you get a good one, and don't plan on messing with it from its factory configuration.

As mentioned though, the above is all second hand, so take it for what it is.

Okay I appreciate your input for sure I've not really owned any higher end rifles or even custom rifles.i have had a few Remington 700s that I've customized alittle on but my last Remington kinda made me sore due to quality control wasnt good and the finish started coming off with in a just couple months of owning it

 

[SamuelBerryhill308]

Okay I appreciate your input for sure I've not really owned any higher end rifles or even custom rifles.i have had a few Remington 700s that I've customized alittle on but my last Remington kinda made me sore due to quality control wasnt good and the finish started coming off with in a just couple months of owning it

Also how are windchester model 70s now a days or is there any other brands that are pretty good factory rifles?

 

[FEENIX]

I sure appreciate it and I will take all the mentoring I can get and all input from everyone as well

Lots of good people here that are always willing and able to lend a helping hand. Sometimes you just need to be patient. After a while, you will learn who they are and will gravitate towards a certain member or a group that shares a common interest and mindset as yours. Cheers!

 

[SamuelBerryhill308]

Lots of good people here that are always willing and able to lend a helping hand. Sometimes you just need to be patient. After a while, you will learn who they are and will gravitate towards a certain member or a group that shares a common interest and mindset as yours. Cheers!

Thanks I appreciate it

 

[LVJ76]

Welcome to LRH from southern Arizona. Lots of good people here that will help out.

+1 for the 7mm Rem Mag. I'm a fan of the 280 as well but the 7mm Rem Mag has more power and more ammo available while you start reloading.

It has around the same recoil as the 270 Win and a 30-06 but it will reach further.

Hope this helps and stay safe

 

[Rick Richard]

Also how are windchester model 70s now a days or is there any other brands that are pretty good factory rifles?

IF, I was to purchase a factory rifle, it would be something in the Savage line or Remington 5R.

 

[Rick Richard]

There you go, it looks like you are set. It is a huge plus to have a mentor like @Rick Richard. Take advantage of it, "IF" you can. Long-range hunting/shooting does not happen overnight. Take your time and enjoy the learning process.

BTW, a belated welcome to LRH and enjoy it.

ADDED:

@Rick Richard, sorry, I should have said if it's OK with you.

Ed

Hey, no problem and the gent is practically in my backyard. He can reach out to me anytime.

 

[FEENIX]

Hey, no problem and the gent is practically in my backyard. He can reach out to me anytime.

I knew (good vibes) it all along but wanted to make sure.

Cheers!

Ed

 

[dm406]

Check out Seekins Havoc, a lot of bang for the buck

 

[SamuelBerryhill308]

Welcome to LRH from southern Arizona. Lots of good people here that will help out.

+1 for the 7mm Rem Mag. I'm a fan of the 280 as well but the 7mm Rem Mag has more power and more ammo available while you start reloading.

It has around the same recoil as the 270 Win and a 30-06 but it will reach further.

Hope this helps and stay safe

Thanks I appreciate your in put I was wondering how recoil would be with a 7mm mag

 

[SamuelBerryhill308]

IF, I was to purchase a factory rifle, it would be something in the Savage line or Remington 5R.

Okay cool.what models from Remington are 7mm mag with 5 r rifling? Wasnt sure if you knew

 

[tomsd]

7 Mag is a good round - but for more versatility - consider a 300 Mag.

And Tikka is as good as it gets for the $ - can't really be beat. I just bought a 6.5 Creed T3X Lite - for $521 on sale.
Onl problem - have to spend another $50 or so for a base - as it does not accept many standard scope rings.
But there are also other good production/inexpensive rifles also out there - Remington, Savage, Mossberg, etc.