Yes to all.
I'm Trying to Decide on a New All Around Rifle.
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rjthehunter
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Tikka 100%
You'll get a lot of backlash on this site from anti vortex guys. There are millions of vortex scopes out there that are flawless. I'd trust the tracking of a vortex more than a Leopold out of the box.
I have Vortex, Athlon, Maven, Leopold and Bushnell scopes. They all work and kill animals! They've all survived being dropped a time or two. The only thing they all have in common is that I've paid at least 40% less than retail for them.
You'll get a lot of backlash on this site from anti vortex guys. There are millions of vortex scopes out there that are flawless. I'd trust the tracking of a vortex more than a Leopold out of the box.
I have Vortex, Athlon, Maven, Leopold and Bushnell scopes. They all work and kill animals! They've all survived being dropped a time or two. The only thing they all have in common is that I've paid at least 40% less than retail for them.
Brian in Montana
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I've said this before in more than one platform, but you will not be sad to own a Tikka. I've had several and they're all shooters, all very reliable and lightweight.
I've personally never shot an elk with a .270, but people do it every fall.
As to your scope, I've seen people bashing Vortex these days. I have never had anything but good experiences both with the company or their products. That said, my personal opinion is the one you're leaning towards sounds like a little much for what you intend in the field. I'm probably a bit of an outlier with this regard, but I personally like to keep things simple and lightweight. I don't care for turrets and things needing to be adjusted as an elk walks into view, just use the MPBR method and go.
I've personally never shot an elk with a .270, but people do it every fall.
As to your scope, I've seen people bashing Vortex these days. I have never had anything but good experiences both with the company or their products. That said, my personal opinion is the one you're leaning towards sounds like a little much for what you intend in the field. I'm probably a bit of an outlier with this regard, but I personally like to keep things simple and lightweight. I don't care for turrets and things needing to be adjusted as an elk walks into view, just use the MPBR method and go.
targetpanic
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Tikka or Browning X-bolt in 270, 308 or 30-06...you will be set for life!
Sheltowee
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Buy the Tikka. The .270 is boring but a couple hundred million dead game animals over the last hundred years can attest to its effectiveness.
Vortex scopes are generally fine for their price point but I wouldn't go with the Strike Eagle unless you just really want a tactical-style reticle. I'd go with the Viper HD instead if you're dedicated to Vortex. Alternatively, you can get a Trijicon Credo for about 3/4 the MSRP of the Strike Eagle right now and they are fantastic scopes: https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/trijicon-credo-hx.331297/.
Vortex scopes are generally fine for their price point but I wouldn't go with the Strike Eagle unless you just really want a tactical-style reticle. I'd go with the Viper HD instead if you're dedicated to Vortex. Alternatively, you can get a Trijicon Credo for about 3/4 the MSRP of the Strike Eagle right now and they are fantastic scopes: https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/trijicon-credo-hx.331297/.
I got an Elk last year at 503 with a 150 grain 7mm08.
Sheltowee
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You aren't really gaining a lot going from 7-08 to .270. A touch more velocity, slightly better BC in like-weight projectiles but not enough to make a major difference at typical hunting ranges.
You might consider a 7PRC or something in the .30-cal range if you want a significant increase in performance.
