duckhunter175 Report post Posted December 10, 2015 Not sure what your budget might be but besides the T3 lite I think you might want to look at the new Legendary Arms Works rifles-- They make two models (Closer and Professional) that will fit your bill. Custom stock, timney trigger, bedded, etc. Retailing for $1500 if you can find them. My gun store has a 6.5CM that almost followed me home.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STOMP442 Report post Posted December 10, 2015 When are the very few shooters who actually can make a good 800 yd shot going to speak up about these posts. 800 yds easily is a joke. All it takes is a little practice and knowing your equipment and abilities. heck, my wife just whacked her deer last weekend at 824 with a 25-06 and she made it look easy. Now before you say that wasn't ethical she hit him square in the shoulders and he piled up within a few steps. A whole lot quicker and cleanly than if stuck with a sharp stick from a string at 40 yards. I had her shooting from field positions all year long just so she could make this shot if it presented itself and it worked out perfectly. Don't knock someones skills and abilities or hunting style simply because you can't or won't. For the record, I was speaking ballistically, meaning the 6.5 Creedmoor is is capable to that range. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ_SAWBUCK Report post Posted December 10, 2015 Since this is turning into a long range debate I'll chime in.........The gun I posted a picture of in the second post killed a Bull elk at 905 yards first shot hit him in the heart. And NO where the Bull was I couldn't get much closer to shoot. I practiced with my equipment just as I would be using it in a hunting situation. Prone with the bipod and factory ammo. I had my good friend spotting for me and I felt comfortable taking the shot. Was is "easy"? I'd have to say yes. Was learning to shoot at longer ranges? "NO"........took lots of practice trial and error lots of youtube videos from Ryan Cleckner with the NSSF and tons of trigger time. Would I make the same shot with a lightweight rifle? Heck Ya! If I practiced. Don't nock long range shooting until you try it! Hunting the terrain that most of us do for these Coues, Bears and other critters, I'm not sure I would pack a rifle that I wouldn't feel comfortable shooting 600-700 yards. The technology is there why not get used to it and use it. Course I don't have a flip phone any more so I might see things differently than some! JS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted December 11, 2015 My point is that you nimrods have told 777 viewers that all you need is a .??? rifle and you to can do long range shooting. Only a few have mentioned all of the practice and skill it takes to make the shot. You will reap what you sew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactusjack Report post Posted December 11, 2015 Nimrod was the hunter. I believe he asked about equipment, not what is required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 300ultramag. Report post Posted December 11, 2015 Tikka all day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactusjack Report post Posted December 11, 2015 I have worked in a couple of gun shops over the years and see all types of shooters/hunters. There are those that know everything because its what their dad and grandpa told them or they read it on a website. There are some that have a general idea of what they want but are wanting to get the advice from some other shooters, that have already spent their way into what they now shoot. They do not want to reinvent the wheel. We also get some legitimate long range shooter/snipers. I worked with a guy that was the Commandant of the Army Sniper School. He was a pretty good reference. I like the rule of thumb, "if you dont have anything nice to say, at least don't be a douche." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted December 11, 2015 Tikka! I have. .270 shooting 1/2 MOA at 3000 fps. Nailed my couse this year right through the heart at 400 yards. I can center plate a 10" plate at 750 yards. ( I haven't shot farther than that). It's light weight but the one thing these savage guys fail to say is the the a tikka bolt is one of the smoothest out there. If your shooting 300 win mag or 7mm get a break and a limbsaver but stock pad. I don't have a break on mine but it's only a .270 but the limbsaver is very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeinaz Report post Posted December 11, 2015 Good topic. I'm contemplating the same thing. Love my 700 Long Range in 7mm Rem Mag but a bad knee has me trying to cut weight with all my hunting gear. Thinking of selling it and moving to a lighter set up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azhamill Report post Posted December 11, 2015 I shoot a 300wsm Remington 700 sps nothing special. I beaded it, lapped the luges new trigger and put a break. Also got a Leupold vari-x3 6.5x20 50mm scope with the custom CDS turret on it. Worked up a great medium load with imr4350 and a Sierra 168gr TMK. The gun weighs 8.2lb with no bullets my seating is to far out to fit in the magazine. Me and my wife can hit deer and steel plates at 800yrds all day long. The wife just took a coues with it at 720yrds. You don't need a heavy gun just something your comfortable shooting . Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZkiller Report post Posted December 12, 2015 Just an fyi, bedding a Tupperware or Rubbermaid stock is a complete and total waste of time or money. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactusjack Report post Posted December 12, 2015 I had manners build me a 90% carbon stock for my Tikka t3 lite 300wsm 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted December 12, 2015 Will you post pics cactusjack. I'd love to see that manners stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactusjack Report post Posted December 13, 2015 Will take better pics but had this one on my phone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactusjack Report post Posted December 13, 2015 I no longer have the doughnut of shame on there. Shooting it suppressed is awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
