Wanting New Hunting Rifle

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i carry the .308 Remington 700 tactical.
a tad on the heavy side, but I love it either way.
on a plus side if you don't kill the deer you can beat it with the rifle.
 

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So, reading through the whole thread... just my humble opinion... the weapon, cartridge and optic would depend on what type of hunter you are.

For instance, if you are a predator hunter and are constantly on the move, weight is going to be a real concern. So, something like a Savage 110 Hunter with a fixed sight mount and Leupold Mark 4 10x40 fixed power scope would be about 8.5 lbs and good for 500+ yards. The low weight will help reduce fatigue and help with shooting while standing and unsupported.

But... if you are like me and like to hover over game trails or find an open clearing you can setup over-watch, then the weight of the weapon doesn't matter as much. So, you can do something like I did and deck-out a RPR in 6.5 Creedmoor, mono-pod, bi-pod, Burris XTR ii 5-15x50, a suppressor, and you own everything between 150 feet and 1 mile. However, with a full load, the rifle comes in at almost 17.5 lbs.

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How, where, and what you hunt are big factors in selecting the tool used.

Me, I change it up depending upon conditions, time, and feel.

I mainly walk in the woods, pick a spot, and wait. I have killed deer easing through the woods, sitting in a spot, watching fields, and watching power lines. I rarely have used a stand. Hell, I killed a buck sitting on the ground bow hunting.

I want a lightweight setup with good optics that is versatile. I want a caliber that will not blow through a deer before it can expand at even 50 yards while being able to be loaded for a 300-400 yard shot on an elk. I'm not afraid of a 500+ shot on a whitetail. I also would like to get into more shooting for fun so would not rule out 1000 yards for shits, giggles, and bragging rights.

I also want a gun that won't scare my wife to shoot. Hence the reason for choosing a .270 as even with a shorter 22" barrel, the recoil will not be killer.


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That's why I ended up with so many guns. When I first started hunting in Va, i was using a lever action 30-30 and an $80 scope. I got a 22LR bolt gun for small game. Then I built a 300 BO SBR AR for boar and coyote. Before I knew it, I have 8 rifles for different types of hunting and target shooting. LOL And I bet I tried at least 4 or 5 others that didn't make the cut and got sold after I got aggravated.
 

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I bet that has a kick and ring to it. Lol

The other negative to the Tikka is having a plastic trigger guard. I’d imagine that whether it be the 22” Tikka or 24” Bergara, the .270 loaded properly could hit a target at 800-1000 yards with consistency.




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Not really. It has a very heavy barrel (Shilen 7 heavy varmit), McMillian A5 Stock, USO scope and a suppressor, so she is a heavy girl and recoil is minimal.
 

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So, I was looking over the Bergara B14 again and I have a question.

The Ridge Model I like the stock on has a #5 barrel threaded for a silencer or muzzle break.

A similar one, the Hunter, has a #3 barrel unthreaded.

Now, I realize the benefits of both barrels and can honestly say that I do not see the need for me to have a #5 barrel for what I am doing. The setups are 7.1lbs for the #3 and 8.1 for the #5. My style hunting would be benefited more by the #3.

Am I right in thinking there is not a need for a big game hunter to need a #5 barrel. Any more than 2 consecutive shots on a deer or elk and I need to hang it up. Lol


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I would agree. There is no heat concerns with a hunting rifle. The only benefit who be reduced harmonic barrel oscillation, which can be tuned for... plus, you can have the barrel on the Hunter threaded fairly cheap and put a can or break on it.
 

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I am going to look at a few things this weekend but I am leaning toward this setup in .270.
http://www.bergarausa.com/bergara_b-14_series_hunter_rifle.php


https://www.leupold.com/scopes/comp...x40mm-adjustable-objective?selectedSku=170696

I know the scope is discontinued but it can still be had brand new from Leupold.


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Add a sling, Harris bipod and a decent set of rings and that will be a good hunting rig.

I’m a big fan of Badger rings
 

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I won a Weatherby S2 in a 308 cal a few years ago and absolutely love it . Comfortable grip .. Adjustable trigger .. and a very smooth bolt . Topped it with Nightforce 1pc base and Rings and a Vortex HS-LR . Being i own Rugers , Savages and Remingtons in numerous calibers. This I can say it is by far my favorite to shoot .
 

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So I went and had my hands on a few rifles and I can say that Bergara feels like my 7mm-Mag Rem 700 BDL in synthetic stock form. I looked at a few different ones. The Ruger American All Weather, the Weatherby Accuguard and Wilderness, Savavage, Remington and nothing felt like the Bergara.

The composite stock felt solid, the bolt was so slick and you could feel it engage like a bolt should. The trigger was amazing. It made the Accuguard Weatherby feel cheap. The Tikka T3x was even worse.

The Bergara feels like a much more expensive rifle. I am now working on where to get the best price.


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