Youth elk rifle?

[brymoore]

I agree with all the Tkka 7-08 recommendations. Go find $200.

 

[Irrelevant]

Does it have to be a shorter LOP?

Def preferable

 

[SFC B]

Getting a set up with decent glass at that price, all in is going to be tough for new stuff. The closest would probably be Savage Axis II (450), Weatherby Vanguard (550) or Ruger Am II (599), rail and rings (+-80) and then your pick of the best of Sig/Burris/Vortex/Leupold ( at that price point all of them will be Chinese or Filipino) you can afford. I would suggest looking for decent used deals. I know when we buy used stuff the optics don't really add much to what we pay or charge due to the widely varied opinions so you can find some pretty good combos. I am working tonight so I will check the used rack to see what we have in currently....for reference if nothing else.

 

[MTLabrador]

Personally, if she’s recoil shy I’d stick with the .243 and get a second Tikka .243. Shoot some 95 grain ballistic tips, 100 grain partitions, or most any 100 grain soft points and it will do the job just fine. Nothing wrong with the 7-08 or 6.5 creedbro though. Billings Scheels just had a 700 ADL .243 on the used rack for like $550, I bet they’d ship between stores. I can see if it’s still there if you want.

 

[mtmuley]

Billings Scheels just had a 700 ADL .243 on the used rack for like $550, I bet they’d ship between stores. I can see if it’s still there if you want.

Yes. mtmuley

 

[HiMtnHntr]

I got my kids 7mm-08 but they have taken a vast majority of elk with 300 wsm. The big medicine does not seem to bother them at all when in the field…

 

[Nick87]

Personally, if she’s recoil shy I’d stick with the .243 and get a second Tikka .243. Shoot some 95 grain ballistic tips, 100 grain partitions, or most any 100 grain soft points and it will do the job just fine. Nothing wrong with the 7-08 or 6.5 creedbro though. Billings Scheels just had a 700 ADL .243 on the used rack for like $550, I bet they’d ship between stores. I can see if it’s still there if you want.

Thought about mentioning finding a used model 7. That would fit the bill as well.

 

[MTLabrador]

Thought about mentioning finding a used model 7. That would fit the bill as well.

Love those model 7s, especially in .243.

 

[Nick87]

Love those model 7s, especially in .243.

Yup.

 

[Dan O]

Can I ask why?

Chat had this to say:

Attribute	6.5 PRC	7 mm-08 Remington
Recoil	Moderate–High	Low–Moderate ✔
Best Range	Long (300 – 500+ yds) ✔	Moderate (0–350 yds)
Trajectory	Flatter	Slightly more arc
Knockdown Energy	High out past 400 yds	Very capable at moderate range
Ease of Shooting (Youth)	Tougher for recoil-sensitive shooters	More forgiving ✔
Ammo Cost & Availability	Higher / less common	Lower / common ✔
Big-Game Versatility	Excellent with correct bullets	Excellent and balanced ✔

That American Gen II does look really cool, but I don't know anyone who has one. Does they shoot pretty good?

I have a gen 2 in 243. It shoots under 1 moa while working loads up for 75 gr Hornady HP, 90 gr ELD-X and 90 Accubonds. I'm using 6.5 Stabil. The only issue is the trigger could be better but is okay if you get used to it. There is a bit of travel and a little heavy, but if you do your part it works fine.

 

[Irrelevant]

Personally, if she’s recoil shy I’d stick with the .243 and get a second Tikka .243. Shoot some 95 grain ballistic tips, 100 grain partitions, or most any 100 grain soft points and it will do the job just fine. Nothing wrong with the 7-08 or 6.5 creedbro though. Billings Scheels just had a 700 ADL .243 on the used rack for like $550, I bet they’d ship between stores. I can see if it’s still there if you want.

Her and I's tikka were just threaded and very soon to be suppressed. If suppressed impresses me the way everyone says it's going to, I'll probably make sure the next one is also threaded. While I like the .243 and haven't seen any issues on the killing front. I'd feel better about a bigger hunk of metal making contact.

Even driving to Missoula is probably too much for me to justify. Thanks for the offer.

 

[MTLabrador]

Her and I's tikka were just threaded and very soon to be suppressed. If suppressed impresses me the way everyone says it's going to, I'll probably make sure the next one is also threaded. While I like the .243 and haven't seen any issues on the killing front. I'd feel better about a bigger hunk of metal making contact.

Even driving to Missoula is probably too much for me to justify. Thanks for the offer.

In that case I’d likely go with the new Ruger Americans. A little rough around the edges, but great shooting rifles. Suppressed 7-08 would be a killer and easy on the shoulder.

 

[Lasiocarpa]

I would stick with the tikka, it’s a far better rifle than the Ruger American.
Along with the 7/08 I would also consider the 6.5 creed. Twisted right (1:8) from the factory. I have shot the 7/08 forever and have a lot of love for it, but the Creed is a better mousetrap in factory guise.

 

[Nick87]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1155031553

 

[Dave N]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1155031553

I haven't been there for a while and it shows. 8.5% added for insurance plus the 3% added for card fees. Crazy stuff nowadays. That adds over $58 to a $500 purchase.

 

[Hem]

I have a 3-9 Freedom im selling.
Like new.
Im scaling back on firearms.

 

[brockel]

I’d grab a tikka another 243 or 6.5 creed. Depending on how old your daughter is and how she handles recoil a 7mm-08 might still be a little sporty for her if not suppressed. Backfire recoil pads work really well

Here’s a tikka off lockedloaded.com. Have it shipped to an FFL in your area and pay the $50 transfer fee. Buy this scope or cruise the classifieds for a scope

 

[brockel]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1155031553

Just wish weatherby would figure their stock design out. That stock makes recoil way worse than it needs to be.

 

[Gulf of America]

I’d grab a tikka another 243 or 6.5 creed. Depending on how old your daughter is and how she handles recoil a 7mm-08 might still be a little sporty for her if not suppressed. Backfire recoil pads work really well

Here’s a tikka off lockedloaded.com. Have it shipped to an FFL in your area and pay the $50 transfer fee. Buy this scope or cruise the classifieds for a scope

I’m surprised it took this long for 6.5 creed to enter the chat. I know it’s kinda cliche, but that also means there’s tons of factory options in every sporting goods stores shelves and that really isn’t the case with 7-08. That’s why I went 6.5 on my Howa Superlite, even though I think 7-08 might be a touch more versatile, I don’t reload and ammo availability is important to me.

 

[Nick87]

Just wish weatherby would figure their stock design out. That stock makes recoil way worse than it needs to be.

I believe that.