C.Smith
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Is there such a thing as a affordable 7 pound rifle?
Corey
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Light weigth rifles
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remingtonman_25_06
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The tikka t3 lite is about the only affordable lightweight rifle for the average guy.
For some reason, lightweight rifles are way more expensive and I dont see why exactly. Sure there lighter, but 9 of 10 times they dont shoot as well as a heavier rifle, especially over 300+ yards. To me, I cant justify spending more on a rifle just because its lighter, and probly wont shoot as well as a rifle thats a couple pounds more.
Nothing wrong with the Tikka lites though. My dad owns one in a 7 RM and it will shoot .5" at 100 yards with 150g NBT's and IMR-4350 pretty regularly. As for it staying a .5 MOA rifle to 500-600 yards, I wouldn't count on it.
I wouldn't mind getting one in a 7mm-08 or something...
For some reason, lightweight rifles are way more expensive and I dont see why exactly. Sure there lighter, but 9 of 10 times they dont shoot as well as a heavier rifle, especially over 300+ yards. To me, I cant justify spending more on a rifle just because its lighter, and probly wont shoot as well as a rifle thats a couple pounds more.
Nothing wrong with the Tikka lites though. My dad owns one in a 7 RM and it will shoot .5" at 100 yards with 150g NBT's and IMR-4350 pretty regularly. As for it staying a .5 MOA rifle to 500-600 yards, I wouldn't count on it.
I wouldn't mind getting one in a 7mm-08 or something...
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C.Smith
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Well thank you fellas. I went to Sportsmans tonight and found a T3 Tikka, and I have to say I like it and will go buy it tommorrow morning. I'm looking for a lighter rifle to pack around when I'm hunting. I like to hike hills and my body does not like to much weight ( I had a bad mountain bike wreck three years ago and my neck has never been the same).
Thanks for the imput I'm very excited. Now I have to decide whether to keep my Savage model 114 or not, hmmmm.
Corey
Thanks for the imput I'm very excited. Now I have to decide whether to keep my Savage model 114 or not, hmmmm.
Corey
remingtonman_25_06
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Awesome!!
Whatcha getting it in???
Definately keep us posted!!
Whatcha getting it in???
Definately keep us posted!!
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C.Smith
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They have a .270 and 3006 both in the stainless. I will probably get the 3006 since I have bullets and brass already. Even though I do have the dies and brass to load for the .270. I stewed about it all night.
Corey
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Richracer1
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What do you consider affordable? The Rem SPS line is 7 1/4 to 7 5/8 lbs and can be had for around $500 to $550 (WSMs are more). I got my 7RUM for under 500 new (Gun Broker - Bud's Gun Shop)and it's 7 5/8lbs.
Look at the Savage mod 10 or 11 line.
Look at the Savage mod 10 or 11 line.
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C.Smith
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Well I was thinking under $600. I just got back from Sportsmans with the Tikka T3 in 30-06. I have to say I'm very excited. Now I just need to save for one of Leopolds Ultra light scopes.
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