Forums46
Topics539,021
Posts9,744,243
Members87,136
|
Most Online25,604 Feb 12th, 2024
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8993757
01/24/24 11:04 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 957
DustyArmadillo
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 957 |
Had the exact same thought,
Landed on 308.
Figured I could shoot it til I was 80 years old without any problems.
Easy to load for, still find ammo during bad times, plenty power for deer and large hogs.
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8993758
01/24/24 11:04 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 854
Shane431
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 854 |
Tikka with a Krieger 3b barrel 17” in 7-08! I also have an Sig Cross in 308 that I unfortunately haven’t shot yet. But either of those calibers are great in a short barrel suppressed.
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: DustyArmadillo]
#8993759
01/24/24 11:06 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 3,891
10 Gauge
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 3,891 |
Had the exact same thought,
Landed on 308.
Figured I could shoot it til I was 80 years old without any problems.
Easy to load for, still find ammo during bad times, plenty power for deer and large hogs. Sounds perfect
1 Thessalonians 4:11-14
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8993773
01/24/24 11:24 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 15,593
TexFlip
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 15,593 |
I really wish Bergara would release the Extreme Hunter in the US. 18" 308 or 6.5 would be perfect for a suppressor host.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8993784
01/24/24 11:47 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 29,732
Sneaky
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 29,732 |
I don’t know, but this is the route I want to go.
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8993793
01/25/24 12:08 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 697
JD4030
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 697 |
Tikka T3 in 7MM-08 chopped to 16.5” is an awfully handy hunting rig-
My next choice would be a CTR in .308
Custom hay cutting / baling, combining in Southern Dallas / Ellis county; please visit our website or send me a PM for pricing, etc: http://stewart-farms.net/
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8993814
01/25/24 01:04 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 22,750
BigPig
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 22,750 |
Wade Dews, REALTOR ® Rendon Realty, LLC Frontline Real Estate Team www.RendonRealty.comWadeDews@gmail.com 214-356-2410 Up to 1% for closing costs for First Responders & Veterans Proudly partnered with Assist The Officer Foundation https://atodallas.org/
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8993819
01/25/24 01:17 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
syncerus
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519 |
I like my 16” Steyr THB in 308, but it’s fairly heavy. If I wanted lighter weight, I’d have bought an Sig Cross.
NRA Patriot Benefactor & DSC Lifer
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: TexFlip]
#8993845
01/25/24 02:11 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 32,092
txtrophy85
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 32,092 |
I really wish Bergara would release the Extreme Hunter in the US. 18" 308 or 6.5 would be perfect for a suppressor host. I have the same rifle ( not stainless ) and imo it’s perfect. Have a 6.5” harvester evo on it and it’s a super handy rig
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
#8993858
01/25/24 02:34 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 10,023
unclebubba
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 10,023 |
A Tikka T-3 Lite has a barrel diameter of .677" @ 16"
Get one in 7mm-08, and chop the barrel and thread it right there. How would that barrel profile hold up to long strings of fire as compared to a CTR profile barrel chopped to 16"? Would you really want to chop a CTR that is 20" and factory threaded? I wouldn't. Yes. I currently want a short barreled rifle to house a suppressor. Gonna be a bit due to lack of funds currently, but when window shopping, the CTR is closest to what I want. Barrel is just too long. So, yeah. I'd have it chopped and rethreaded.
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8993865
01/25/24 02:49 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 3,891
10 Gauge
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 3,891 |
For a factory rifle I think a .308 Christensen ridgeline scout would be perfect. But I have read so many bad things about accuracy with a Christensen rifle, and the couple I have seen at the range did not shoot great either. There was a guy up there one time with a Christensen .270 wsm that did not shoot a single MOA group and he was there “breaking it in”. Taking his sweet sweet time slow firing 3 shot groups. I would be weary to drop $2k on one. I don’t know. I sure do like the way they look though. https://christensenarms.com/ridgeline-scout/
1 Thessalonians 4:11-14
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: TexFlip]
#8993876
01/25/24 03:09 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 12,487
ntxtrapper
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 12,487 |
I really wish Bergara would release the Extreme Hunter in the US. 18" 308 or 6.5 would be perfect for a suppressor host. I’m pretty sure you can buy one right now. I’m not a Bergara guy but I think I have seen them in the US from online retailers.
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8993897
01/25/24 03:44 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 34,220
Buzzsaw
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 34,220 |
NULA in 7mm-08
OMEGA-TI Can
Swaro Z5 3.5-18X50
just mow a few more lawns and GO FOR IT !!!
SPACE FOR RENT
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: Buzzsaw]
#8993901
01/25/24 04:02 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 3,891
10 Gauge
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 3,891 |
NULA in 7mm-08
OMEGA-TI Can
Swaro Z5 3.5-18X50
just mow a few more lawns and GO FOR IT !!! That is the ultimate factory option for sure.
1 Thessalonians 4:11-14
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8993906
01/25/24 04:11 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,855
Adchunts
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,855 |
Ruger American Ranch converted to .300 Ham’r. Short, quiet, and accurate.
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: ntxtrapper]
#8993919
01/25/24 04:59 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 3,891
10 Gauge
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 3,891 |
For Texas at moderate range, I still go to my Remington AAC Model 7 in 300 Blackout. How did I miss that one? I wanted one of those so bad, i never ponied up and now they are like $2500 on gun broker lol
1 Thessalonians 4:11-14
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: 10 Gauge]
#8993928
01/25/24 05:34 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 12,487
ntxtrapper
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 12,487 |
For Texas at moderate range, I still go to my Remington AAC Model 7 in 300 Blackout. How did I miss that one? I wanted one of those so bad, i never ponied up and now they are like $2500 on gun broker lol All I did was add a TriggerTech Special.
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8993983
01/25/24 01:17 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 5,187
scottfromdallas
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 5,187 |
For me it is the Ruger Hawkeye Scout. Specifically, the plastic stock version with the aluminum bedding block. It has a 16” barrel and weighs 6.2 lbs. Takes AI mags. With scope and suppressed it’s under 8.5 lbs.
Last edited by scottfromdallas; 01/25/24 01:21 PM.
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: TexFlip]
#8993997
01/25/24 01:49 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 35,171
Brother in-law
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 35,171 |
I really wish Bergara would release the Extreme Hunter in the US. 18" 308 or 6.5 would be perfect for a suppressor host. You can still find some Begara SP. They are pretty handy, I had one for a minute
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8993999
01/25/24 01:52 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,681
BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
|
kind of a big deal
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,681 |
Sticking to typical Texas game, what do the consider the best factory setup for hunting suppressed? Seekins Havak element Sig cross Bergera MGmicro litte Bergara Stoke Browning SR Tikka CTR
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: Buzzsaw]
#8994010
01/25/24 02:18 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,252
wp75169
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,252 |
NULA in 7mm-08
OMEGA-TI Can
Swaro Z5 3.5-18X50
just mow a few more lawns and GO FOR IT !!! I like this plan. Although I obviously don’t know Bill, I sure like what he’s doing for the industry.
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8994049
01/25/24 03:18 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,759
ccoker
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,759 |
I have a CTR 308 that I chopped to 16 and threaded.. and dropped in a McMillan carbon fiber stock (not "needed" at all) Great hunting rifle
Also have a 17" 7mm08 semi custom that works great, a 6.5 Creedmoor and 7 mag
I would say the 308 gets used the most for deer hunting.
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: ccoker]
#8994072
01/25/24 03:46 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 6,401
onlysmith&wesson
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 6,401 |
I have a CTR 308 that I chopped to 16 and threaded.. and dropped in a McMillan carbon fiber stock (not "needed" at all) Great hunting rifle
Also have a 17" 7mm08 semi custom that works great, a 6.5 Creedmoor and 7 mag
I would say the 308 gets used the most for deer hunting. I have a CTR, .308 as well. What was your all in cost for the barrel work?
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8994075
01/25/24 03:48 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 34,220
Buzzsaw
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 34,220 |
scot, what about your B-14 Bergara?
Last edited by Buzzsaw; 01/25/24 03:49 PM.
SPACE FOR RENT
|
|
|
Re: What is the optimal factory rifle for suppressed hunting?
[Re: scot]
#8994082
01/25/24 03:59 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,784
Gone to Texas
Veteran Tracker
|
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,784 |
Bergara B-14 Ridge, you can get the SP if you want an 18” barrel. My next rifle will be a Bergara Ridge in 7 PRC.
If you want a different stock, it’s a Rem 700 style action so there’s a lot to choose from.
I like Tikkas too, but I like Bergara better. They’re both good and will get the job done.
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, TreeBass, txcornhusker
|