Recommendations for Rifle and Scope for Western Hunting

[TB80]

I’m looking to get a rifle for hunting elk out west. I’m planning on getting a 300 win mag. What rifle and scope recommendations do you have? I’d prefer to keep the entire package (rifle and scope) at around $1,500- $2k. I wouldn’t mind having a threaded barrel as well in case I get a suppressor in the future.

What say you?


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[Raider4044]

Bergara B14 Ridge or Browning Hell's Canyon Speed topped with either a Leupold VX-5 or Vortex Razor LHT would be my suggestion. Both of these rifles come threaded. Should be able to stay under the $2K mark if you look around. Don't be afraid to look at used glass either.

[Boyd1212]

I use a Browning Xbolt western hunter in a 28 nosler with a leupold vx5. Have around 2k into it. It’s been a great gun and has some knock down power.

[hopedale]

Given you want to go with a 300, I'm voting Browning x-bolt Hell's Canyon.

It comes threaded and has the option of magported or no magport. But most of all, its not heavy.

[twosixteens]

Might also look at Tikka or Christensen Mesa and Leupold VX-3 or 5

[Hunterdan]

Tikka T3X Lite

[texasdeerhunter]

.300 Weatherby Mag Mark V Accumark with a Swaro 4x12x50 scope. Best set up I own. Gonna be a little bit more than $2k though. But it’s the best production rifle made imo

[175gr7.62]

I’m looking to get a rifle for hunting elk out west. I’m planning on getting a 300 win mag. What rifle and scope recommendations do you have? I’d prefer to keep the entire package (rifle and scope) at around $1,500- $2k. I wouldn’t mind having a threaded barrel as well in case I get a suppressor in the future.

What say you?


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Why do you need a special rifle and scope to kill an elk? I’ve killed 10 elk. 2 with a bow and , 1 with a 22-250 and 7 with a 243. Save the money you plan spending on a new rifle and apply that to a better area/better outfitter.

[tigerscowboy]

I'd ask you to review the tables on a 7Mag at 162grain vs anything in the 300.

I'm selling one with only a few shots through it. Tried to tell myself I needed a 300 as well. Still shooting 7Mag since '92 up in the Colo and Wyoming mountains.

[Mike D]

Bergara B14 Ridge or Browning Hell's Canyon Speed topped with either a Leupold VX-5 or Vortex Razor LHT would be my suggestion. Both of these rifles come threaded. Should be able to stay under the $2K mark if you look around. Don't be afraid to look at used glass either.

Which LHT are you thinking. The 4.5-22 sells for $1500 on the street.

And both of those rifles are over $1k.

I don’t necessarily disagree with your recommendations but the OP will have a hard time staying in his stated budget with those.


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[Raider4044]

Which LHT are you thinking. The 4.5-22 sells for $1500 on the street.

And both of those rifles are over $1k.

I don’t necessarily disagree with your recommendations but the OP will have a hard time staying in his stated budget with those.


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He’d have to go with the SFP 3-15 if he went LHT. I’d prefer the FFP 4.5-22, but not really an option at his budget. Should be able to find either the LHT or a 3-15 VX5 right around $1000 new or under $800 used pretty easily. I want to say those Bergeras are right around $850 street price, so he should be able to stay under $2K. The Browning would probably put him a little over budget.

[outlook8]

Tikka T3X Lite

Yep. Topped with a swaro z5 and you’re good to go at right about $2k.

[txheartshot]

Recommendations for Rifle and Scope for Western Hunting

Before I bought my .300WM last year, I fondled Bergara, Christensen, and Browning HC. I really thought I wanted a Christensen, but kept going back to the Browning. Ended up with the HC Speed and have no regrets. I topped it with a Leupold VX-3 and am very happy for the money spent. As a matter of fact, I just ordered another VX-3 for my new 6.5 Grendel. All in I was right around $1800. I’ve since taken a Gemsbok and an Aoudad with it. Pretty light for an off-the-shelf gun at 7.5lbs, and has been very accurate shooting 180gr Barnes. I don’t rifle hunt much, but it’ll do everything I need it to.


*edit* I previously had a Tikka and it didn’t compare to the Browning, especially the cheap plastic magazines that came apart unexpectedly.

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[Bpearson13]

Another advocate for the Tikka.

[TB80]

Good input. I’m checking it all out. Thanks everyone.


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