New Elk Rifle

[buckykm1]

With getting older 65, I have got to the point that I am trying to lighten up on some of my Gear.
My latest thing to lose some weight was I just bought a new Tikka T3 Lite in 30-06 and topped it with a Leupold 3-9x40 with the long range reticle.
it is a little over 2 pounds lighter than my Remington Model 700 in 300 Win Mag.

with yesterday being so nice, I finally got a chance to take it out on my Range, 5 shots at 100 yards, 3 adjustments to the Scope, and needless to say I am impressed.
just Factory Ammo Winchester Super X 180 Gr. PSP. I would have liked to done 200 yds. too, but had a Doctors appointment to go to.
if my Accubonds shoot this good I will be a very happy Man.

Kevin

 

[hank4elk]

Looks like it shoots like a 700!
The AB's will make you a happy camper.The elk is up to you.

 

[F250]

Don't write off those Winchester Power Points for hunting elk. I had a new barrel installed on my Remington Mod. 700 .300 Win. over the summer. The Power Points were the only factory ammo that it liked. I was a bit disappointed as I prefer Nosler Partitions. I shot a nice 5X5 bull at 178 yards with it last fall. One shot. The old Power Points are not as sexy as some of the new ammo, but it still works.

 

[LCH]

I'm glad it's working out for you! I've been tempted by a Tikka for a long time. I guess recoil was tolerable in the -06?

 

[buckykm1]

I'm glad it's working out for you! I've been tempted by a Tikka for a long time. I guess recoil was tolerable in the -06?

I was concerned about recoil too, as lite as there are.
But I put the Limbsaver Recoil Pad on it, and it is very comfortable to shoot.

Kevin

 

[hank4elk]

Limbsavers work.I have one on my mz & it has less kick than my 30-30 by far.A Hogue overmolded w Simms pad built in makes my -06 shoot like a 243..but with a bang instead of a pop.

 

[noharleyyet]

Slick rig bucky....can't not like that target.

 

[7mm08mo]

Looks like it will do very nicely.

 

[huntin' lunatic]

I've been looking at lightening my Remington 7mm mag also. Now I have something to shoot for. Good looking firearm.

 

[buckykm1]

I've been looking at lightening my Remington 7mm mag also. Now I have something to shoot for. Good looking firearm.

The way that it is setup in the picture, it is 7.3 pounds.

Kevin