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 Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: akared]
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10/05/16 04:07 PM
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Well the model I was really wanted just came back into stock today so I pulled the trigger  Tikka t3x CTR I looked around and called some places in town and its all out of stock and unknown wait times. Sorry tried to search but where can I find info on the JG class? I am looking into 4-16x50 scopes now. Thanks for all the help. Need to build a new thread. Feel free to send me a PM.
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: redchevy]
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10/05/16 04:27 PM
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If your not planning on long range hunting or shooting (I believe you said 200 yard max) there are a bunch of much less expensive scope options that will fill the bill. You could complete your set up (rifle and scope) for approximately $1000 and use the other $1500 to get a nice reloading set up. Good advice. 
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: P_102]
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10/06/16 04:02 AM
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Agree on the Tikka in 6.5 but there's really no need to spend $1500 on a scope for deer hunting. There are plenty of quality optics for deer hunting for 1/3 that... ^^^
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: akared]
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10/06/16 01:23 PM
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Everybody repeat after me...
Not everyone needs a 6.5 creedmoor. Inside 200 yards there is almost no differences in calibers
Not everyone needs to take firemans class...
If you want a 6.5 great. But other caliber are out there
308- much longer barrel life and an abuddence of ammo
30-06- a single caliber if you had aspirations of taken bigger game
270- a venerable caliber that's been around forever
7mm-08 a good balance of all things
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: RedSnake]
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10/06/16 01:32 PM
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Agree on the Tikka in 6.5 but there's really no need to spend $1500 on a scope for deer hunting. There are plenty of quality optics for deer hunting for 1/3 that and you can spend the rest on ammo or even get started on your reloading. You could also visit JG for his class and Chad for the ammo and be way ahead of the game. P_102 If you go to JGFiremans class you are gonna come away wishing you had a Burris xtr ii or a NF Shv F1 or a SWFA SS 5-20. I cuss him every time I see him. Amen to this! JG has cost me a small fortune in swapping out nearly every scope I own!!! 
I was wrong...on anything technical. Fitz............. is right, ya know............
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: Cleric]
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10/06/16 01:48 PM
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J.G.
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Everybody repeat after me...
Not everyone needs a 6.5 creedmoor. Inside 200 yards there is almost no differences in calibers
Not everyone needs to take firemans class...
If you want a 6.5 great. But other caliber are out there
308- much longer barrel life and an abuddence of ammo
30-06- a single caliber if you had aspirations of taken bigger game
270- a venerable caliber that's been around forever
7mm-08 a good balance of all things
Agree 100% This is also America, and a grown man can do as he pleases with this project.
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: Cleric]
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10/06/16 01:56 PM
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redchevy
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Everybody repeat after me...
Not everyone needs a 6.5 creedmoor. Inside 200 yards there is almost no differences in calibers
Not everyone needs to take firemans class...
If you want a 6.5 great. But other caliber are out there
308- much longer barrel life and an abuddence of ammo
30-06- a single caliber if you had aspirations of taken bigger game
270- a venerable caliber that's been around forever
7mm-08 a good balance of all things
While I agree, I disagree at the same time. My first rifle was a 270, in hind sight I wouldn't buy it again and wont buy another in the future. Sure there is nothing wrong with a 270 but there are just too many calibers will do whatever a 270 does within its limits equally as well and will do other things better.
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: J.G.]
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10/06/16 01:58 PM
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Everybody repeat after me...
Not everyone needs a 6.5 creedmoor. Inside 200 yards there is almost no differences in calibers
Not everyone needs to take firemans class...
If you want a 6.5 great. But other caliber are out there
308- much longer barrel life and an abuddence of ammo
30-06- a single caliber if you had aspirations of taken bigger game
270- a venerable caliber that's been around forever
7mm-08 a good balance of all things
Agree 100% This is also America, and a grown man can do as he pleases with this project. Agreed on all counts. I'm turning into a 7-08 slut myself, after shooting predominately 7mags for 35 years.
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: akared]
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10/06/16 02:42 PM
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I know I didn't need a the 6.5 Creedmoor I tried to talk myself out of it and save money. But I would love to make a step into longer range target shooting in the near future. So I figured I would go all in on one gun set up that can do that as well now rather then maybe replacing a rifle in a year or so.
I ordered the gun around lunch from Euro Optic and they had it it shipped that day should be at my FFL Wednesday. I was surprised it was shipped the same day. I ordered ammo from ChadTRG42 also going to pick up a couple of other boxes to try out. Going to try to lock down my scope and ring set up this week and be able to scope it in and put a few rounds by next weekend.
Thanks for sharing yalls knowledge with a new rifle shooter. I know I will have a lot to learn once I start getting out to the range with it.
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: akared]
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10/06/16 03:05 PM
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If your plan is to shoot up to about 200 yards, I would go with one of the moderately priced bolt actions... Savage, Tikka.... there are many to choose from. I got my grandson a Savage with the Accu-Trigger and put a 3-9 scope on it. For the budget conscious... I like the Nikon products and would get something with a 50mm objective .... As for caliber... I recommend the 308 round because of accessibility. My concern is that when ammo starts to become hard to get, the last two calibers that are likely to be produced, in my opinion, are the 223 and the 308.... just trying to think ahead... Be blessed
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: akared]
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10/06/16 08:07 PM
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akared....since you're in the mood to spend, go ahead and pick up a Harris Bipod, the swivel model. Not only will you use it quite a bit, it's danged handy when installing scopes, cleaning, etc. P_102
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
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11/28/16 09:24 PM
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 Well I have been travelling more then home lately but finally got it put together and got out to the range last week. Tikka T3x CTR 6.5 Creedmoor Nightforce SHV F1 Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 4-14x Nightforce 30mm Ultralite Picatinny Medium Harris Bipod Butler Creek flip up scope cover (not in picture) Sling (not in picture) different types of ammo. I shot 20 rounds Hornady Match Ammunition 6.5 Creedmoor 140 Grain ELD, and 20 rounds of Custom Reloads of Dallas 140 HORNADY ELD-M (MATCH). I shot of bibod at a range with 25 and 100 in same lane. Got it sighted in and had some pretty good groups. I honestly could not tell the difference when shooting them. Next time I will start at 100 and give the 200 yard range a shot. I will also try off sled to see if I can get a smaller grouping for a few rounds. Thanks for all the info and help on purchase. Hunt got set for December 16-18 I will post in hunting forum the outcome. Going to try to get to the range at least once more before trip.
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: akared]
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11/28/16 10:13 PM
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Man that is a sweet looking rig!!!
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: akared]
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11/28/16 10:42 PM
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J.G.
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Well put together rig.
Leave the sled out of it, they are evil.
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
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11/29/16 03:57 AM
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You have rifle hunting in TX covered and most things in the states too.
Second FiremanJG sled comment.
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: akared]
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11/30/16 02:57 AM
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Well I have been travelling more then home lately but finally got it put together and got out to the range last week. Tikka T3x CTR 6.5 Creedmoor Nightforce SHV F1 Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 4-14x Nightforce 30mm Ultralite Picatinny Medium Harris Bipod Butler Creek flip up scope cover (not in picture) Sling (not in picture) different types of ammo. I shot 20 rounds Hornady Match Ammunition 6.5 Creedmoor 140 Grain ELD, and 20 rounds of Custom Reloads of Dallas 140 HORNADY ELD-M (MATCH). I shot of bibod at a range with 25 and 100 in same lane. Got it sighted in and had some pretty good groups. I honestly could not tell the difference when shooting them. Next time I will start at 100 and give the 200 yard range a shot. I will also try off sled to see if I can get a smaller grouping for a few rounds. Thanks for all the info and help on purchase. Hunt got set for December 16-18 I will post in hunting forum the outcome. Going to try to get to the range at least once more before trip. Oh my ! That's a beauty !
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: Cleric]
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11/30/16 03:16 AM
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Everybody repeat after me...
Not everyone needs a 6.5 creedmoor. Inside 200 yards there is almost no differences in calibers
Not everyone needs to take firemans class...
If you want a 6.5 great. But other caliber are out there
308- much longer barrel life and an abuddence of ammo
30-06- a single caliber if you had aspirations of taken bigger game
270- a venerable caliber that's been around forever
7mm-08 a good balance of all things
LMAO. I'm so sick of hearing about the creedmoor. The creedmoor did not invent shooting a 140 grain 6.5 bullet at 2700 fps. The 6.5x55 has been doing it for a 100 years. It's the most overrated cartridge since the blackout. I'm so sick of the creedmoor fan boys. Sorry, it's been building up. End of rant. 
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: scottfromdallas]
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11/30/16 04:22 AM
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Can't dispute the history.
The 6.5X 55 has been doing it a long time, and doing it well.
Then the 260 Rem reduced ES, and maintained the velocity.
Then the 6.5 Creedmoor reduced ES further, and maintained velocity. And there is a very affordable brand of ammo that will probably out shoot any other mass produced ammo for the 6.5X55, and the .260 Rem. Oh, and it will run in an AR-10 just fine.
There in, is the love for the 6.5 Creedmoor.
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Re: New to rifle hunting where to start?
[Re: akared]
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11/30/16 10:54 AM
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I get it somewhat. Maybe it annoys me because I have 2 6.5x55s for several years. I feel better saying it. It's therapeutic. I'm about to leave this morning for a mule deer hunt in the Davis Mountains. Hopefully I'll be back Sunday with one. I'll be using that new soulless Tikka CTR 308. 
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