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Rifle and caliber for my fiancée #6023407 11/11/15 05:48 PM
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She has been deer hunting with my AR10 .308 for the past few years. I am looking to get her a bolt action rifle of her own. Not looking to break the bank either. I have handled the ruger American and was not impressed. The savage Axis seemed to be of better quality. Also really like the Tikka T3.

Also not positive what caliber. I am thinking of sticking with the .308 as we mostly just hunt whitetail and hogs, but I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks ahead of time

Re: Rifle and caliber for my fiancée [Re: ETexas Hunter] #6023415 11/11/15 05:51 PM
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Stick with a caliber you know, the 308. It's fine for everything in Texas, and makes it easier on you if you have multiple rifles that shoot the same round.


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Re: Rifle and caliber for my fiancée [Re: ETexas Hunter] #6023461 11/11/15 06:10 PM
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Yeah, I am pretty sure 308 is where I am leaning. really just need to decide on the actual rifle

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See the thread a couple down from this, read all replies, should help.

What figure will break the bank? Also remember you will need to spend $400-$600 on a good scope.


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I built a 243 for my wife. I would pick up a Tikka T-3 in 243 or 708 and go to town.


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Remington ADL is pretty affordable and you can always use it as a donor action if you want something better in the future.

.308 or 7mm-08 if you want a little better BC for further shots.

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Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw
See the thread a couple down from this, read all replies, should help.

What figure will break the bank? Also remember you will need to spend $400-$600 on a good scope.

I'd be open to spending 700 or 800. Yeah I am just talking about the gun itself. Scope will be a separate budget. I'm leaning towards the tikka, as I'd like it to be one she will have and use for a long time

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In the T3 you can take the 260/7-08/308 and flip a coin. A different caliber will give you something to play with and in the case of the 260 and 7-08 less recoil. I'd ask her she would be more comfortable with a different caliber and less recoil or prefer to go with the tried and true. It would be even more her rifle if she helps to choose it.


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Unless it is supposed to be a big surprise, your best bet is to take her to a good gun shop and let her decide which make/model SHE likes best. Everybody will be a lot happier that way JMO

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For the wife, 243. Hunting bolt action = lightweight and more kick compared to the semi.

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Tikka gets my vote. And don't let those saying that the Remington is better build off of later. The tikka is just fine for that as well.

This was a tikka T3Lite .243 now it is a 6.5x47 lapua.


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I know everyone like the tika because they are light and all the other jaz, but think about it for your wife, the lighter it is the more it kicks. I'd look at a wby vanguard, they tend to be heavier than the others and are nice guns.


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Have you let her shoulder various rifles? She may be better off with a youth rifle or carbine than something full size.

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Got my wife a 7mm-08 T3.

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I agree totally. Every gun I have every shot in this caliber kicked like a mule.

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See the thread a couple down from this, read all replies, should help.

What figure will break the bank? Also remember you will need to spend $400-$600 on a good scope.

I'd be open to spending 700 or 800. Yeah I am just talking about the gun itself. Scope will be a separate budget. I'm leaning towards the tikka, as I'd like it to be one she will have and use for a long time


Go handle a Browning X Bolt as well. They're nice, I have a White Gold Medallion and she's a shooter.
The X Bolt Micro Midas in .243, 7mm-08 or .308 would be an excellent choice.


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