Couzer Report post Posted January 7, 2016 Save time and money and buy a 7mm mag in a tika 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted January 7, 2016 If it were me I would invest in a reloading setup rather than custom rifle. Factory ammo is going to frustrate you at 600+ yards. Not mention the cost of it and iffy availability. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ_Native Report post Posted January 7, 2016 I have about $2400 into my sendero including gun, leupold vxiii 6.5x20x50, leupold magnetic lense covers, timney trigger, hard case, sling, and bi-pod. Im getting 2.25" groups at 750 yards. Its pretty nice for the cost. Although I am loading myself.20140418_130144.jpg Nice rig you have there. I am going to put a trigger on mine as well. Those Remington triggers are no bueno. I will take a look at my grouping then and get my reloads dialed in. I'm likely going to bed the action as well as even those aluminum bed blocks to get complete contact. I've also thought about cerakoting the whole rifle in more of an earth tone pattern. Hopefully I'll be getting groups as tight as yours at 700+ yards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longshooter Report post Posted January 7, 2016 300 win mag or 257 weatherby. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted January 7, 2016 I was intrigued by the 28 Nosler until I saw the price of brass. They have a box of 25 pieces for $75 at Sportsman's. Yeah.....No thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apache12 Report post Posted January 7, 2016 257 wby. You won't get an elk tag before you want a second rifle so this is plenty and some say you can take an elk with it. I don't agree unless 300 yards and under. Pick up a vanguard for $500 and spend all you can on a scope. They shoot accurate and reliable Then just go shoot. Or better yet like desert bull said reload. I'm a novice still on reload but it's greatly improved accuracy once you find the load Firstcoues80 encouraged me on 257 wby and I love it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted January 7, 2016 My vote is for 7mm Mag or 300 RUM. But if you don't reload these may not be the ideal choices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted January 7, 2016 Save time and money and buy a 7mm mag in a tika Hard to beat this rifle without spending well over $1000. I have one of these and a Remington Sendero in 300 RUM that is extremely accurate. I find myself going to the 7mm mag more and more over the 300 RUM because it is so much lighter and I lose very little on accuracy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HNTNGUY Report post Posted January 7, 2016 Ok so I narrowed it down to a Sendero or Sako long range in a 7mm. Thoughts? Both have a heavy, fluted barrel and the Sako has an adjustable trigger (not sure if the Sendero does or not). Thanks again for all the input! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted January 7, 2016 Both great guns. I hate the xmark trigger that comes stock on the Sendero, so I swapped mine out for a Timney and love it. Here is a discussion about it from a couple of years ago. http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/40541-sendero-stock-trigger-vs-timney-vs-shilen/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe Report post Posted January 7, 2016 I like the look of the Sako and the action on the Sako's are much better/smoother than remington. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ_Native Report post Posted January 7, 2016 Yeah, the Xmark triggers on the Sendero are not that great. You might luck out and get one that can be adjusted down to a reasonable pull, but mine sure can't. I'll be replacing mine soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted January 7, 2016 I love my weatherby vanguard in 257 weatherby but it is not a round I would shoot on a bull elk past 500 yards at the very most. It did a great job on my cow elk this season at just under 300 yards but much more then that is pushing it to far IMO. My vanguard is a basic blued series 1 and will shoot sub MOA with handloads all day with a Redfield Revolution scope. For a non handload er though you don't want a weatherby caliber. I would look at a Tikka or savage in 7mm Rem mag or 300 win. Muzzle brake it if you need to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted January 7, 2016 I would recomend getting a ford. Or maybe a dodge or Chevy. With the info and technology available, it doesn't really matter. After witnessing a couple shots on elk this year, If i was gonna get a new rifle, it'd be a savage in .338 lapua. Wouldn't even think of anything else. Bucks wind like crazy and hits like a log truck with no brakes. Lark 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
audsley Report post Posted January 7, 2016 I recommend a Cooper Excalibur in .280 Ackley Improved if you can afford it. You're looking at just over $2,000, but once you've got the scope on it you're through. Cooper guarantees 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards, includes a copy of the target that was shot with your rifle and tells you the powder and bullet type (Sierra Matchking HPBT, etc.) and weight that did it. Up to you to figure out how much powder to use and the primer. I believe there are a couple of Cooper dealers in the Phoenix area, or you can go on Gunbroker and pick one up for a $40 FFL transfer fee and no sales tax. My seller is in Pennsylvania and actually paid for the shipping. But you will need Warne bases and rings, which sets you back about another $100. Cooper has a reputation for being pricey because they also make $7,000 rifles with incredibly beautiful walnut, but their synthetic stocked rifles are quite reasonable. I recommend .280 AI based on it's incredible efficiency and suitability for long range. Using my Nosler manual, I see that the classic 7MM Remington magnum needs 63.0 grains of IMR4831 to push a 160 grain Accubond at 3,008 FPS. The 280 AI will do 3,005 FPS at 57.0 grains of the same stuff, or 10% less. That's noticeably easier on your shoulder and your powder budget. And any time you can achieve the same results with less recoil you're probably going to improve your accuracy. Factory loaded .280 AI exists, but it's pricey. Best to reload. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
