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coleL reacted to brockel's post in the thread 143 gr. Eldx precision hunter 6.5 creedmoor with
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I’ve watched a cow elk soak up four 200 grain accubonds started at 3200fps. Sometimes elk are that way -
coleL replied to the thread 143 gr. Eldx precision hunter 6.5 creedmoor.The first one was a high lung shot, the 2nd was a liver.
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coleL reacted to Caseknife's post in the thread I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle. with Like.
The Tikka is quite a bit better quality if you can swing the price difference. The .270 has been around for 100 years and it is still a...
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coleL reacted to Hem's post in the thread I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle. with Like.
Tikka T3 .270 Too many pictures to post..elk, deer, mtn goat, bighorn , Not glamorous,not trendy( threaded), just a proven everything...
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coleL reacted to cgasner1's post in the thread I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle. with Like.
Tikkas also kinda seem like legos for adults. You can build it up if you want later
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coleL reacted to MT_Chad's post in the thread I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle. with Like.
Tikka hands down, we'll worth the extra cost. Never shot an American, only handled them. Been shooting a tikka for 10 years, my...
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coleL reacted to INMT's post in the thread I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle. with Like.
I’ve had my Tikka T3 7mm rem mag for 19 years. If and when I buy a new rifle it will be a Tikka.
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coleL reacted to jimh406's post in the thread I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle. with Like.
I think 30'06 is worth a consideration, so you can shoot a bit larger and heavier bullets if desired. Consider .308 for inexpensive ammo.
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coleL reacted to Jnasa's post in the thread I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle. with Like.
I think either of those rifle options would be good. 270 is a great cartridge and I’ve harvested plenty with it. The 308 would be...
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coleL reacted to David58's post in the thread I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle. with Like.
I have handled one Ruger American, back when I was having trouble getting my Ruger 77 to shoot center (free floating bbl solved that)...
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coleL reacted to Kauaihunter's post in the thread I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle. with Like.
Both shoot well but the function of the Tikka is better. Feeding has never been an issue with my Tikka’s, including a .270. We have...
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coleL replied to the thread I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle..Maybe. I've never had a problem with vortex and I get 50% off their optics.
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coleL replied to the thread I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle..Yeah, I was looking at the Tikka tx3 gen II stainless which is threaded.
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I’m looking to get a good all-around hunting rifle setup that won’t break the bank. I’m deciding between a Tikka T3x in 270 or a Ruger...
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Yes, a lot and I agree. While bird hunting the nearby hills I find the bones. Aerial gunning was outlawed except on private land. When...
