I’ve been looking to buy my own hunting rifle for whitetail deer in .308 Win, and I’ve heard good things about the Ruger Generation 2, Tikka TX3, and the Browning X-Bolt. However, most of these recommendations come from people who shoot long distance and track long distances, and I am from Louisiana, so weight won’t be an issue, and the longest distance I’ll shoot is about 250 yards. So what do y'all think my best option would be?
I've been researching a reduced recoil rifle for whitetail deer in PA. My dad underwent major surgery and is recovering well, but would like a lighter recoil gun. He currently shoots a 7.5lb 7mm remington magnum 140grain. He would like to stay around the 130-140 grain since he's seen someone loose lots of deer to a 243. He does admit it's probably due to their poor shot placement. I'm currently considering a 6.5 creedmoor, 6.5 prc suppressed or a 25 creedmoor. I'm open to suggestions. I just got a Dead Air RXD30Ti and I'm amazed at how much it reduces the recoil on my 300 weatherby. So it might mean trying to get him a gun with a threaded barrel and another suppressor to mitigate recoil as well.
First hunting rifle, will probably try to break into some long range with it too.
Breakdown:
Rifle: Christensen Evoke 25, 7prc
Scope: Nightforce nx8 4-32x50
Rings: Vortex Pro mediums
Bipod: Magpul
Silencer: DeadAir Nomad OTB w E series end cap
Weight: ~10 pounds
Still needs a new chassis and bipod but she’s mint for now. What do yall think?
These are the shot placements/groups I got at 100 yards, aiming at 6 o’clock on the target. The first is using PPU Matchline and the second is using Sellier and Bellot FMJ. I fired from a sitting position using a rest, but I am not the best shot in the world so I think the rifle groups well. I think I’m going to use S&B exclusively because it’s cheaper and performed better. I was wondering if, given the consistent shot placement to the left, I should attempt to adjust the front sight?
I got this Savage axis .270 win today for my first hunting rifle, super excited, what do you guys think of them?
300 Win Mag
I will mostly be using it for moose hunting, and some longer distance field shooting for deer. 26" feels very long to me as I currently use a 22" 270. Are there major differences?
Just got back into shooting in the hopes of getting out hunting this year (it's been close to 10 years)
Found out that my scope is set pretty far forward and I have to stretch my neck (or it feels like it at least) in order to get a good sight picture.
I know the scope is set as far back as possible on the mounting rail, but are there any options to get closer?
I forgot to get a good picture of just mine, but it's the one lying down in the picture.
Edit: I tried looking up ideas and options, but all I was getting was articles on how to mount a scope normally.