You could borrow several of his one of his at a time just to see which you enjoy shooting the most, so that when you make a purchase for yourself you'll know it's the right one (or at least the right model for you). That would also allow you to buy your hunting gun after this current frenzy is over and probably save a little bit.If possible but not absolutely necessary. My dad has enough hunting rifles to fuel a small militia. I might go with one of his 270s for something like that. Although, I will say - having my own weapon that was versatile for different game would be great.
Hey man,Are you planning on hunting with the rifle in Indiana? If so neither caliber is legal. No calibers between .243 (larger) and .308 (smaller) are legal for deer hunting in Indiana. If out west then I would personally opt for the 7mm/08 as I am a non-bandwagon kind of guy and you can not beat a Tikka T3 factory rifle, equal it probably, but not surpass it.
Sorry but I'd sooner part with a couple of fingers before I parted with my Tikka it shoots so well.Hey man,
I think you sold me on a tikka. Been looking for a t3x forest. I might even settle for a hunter but I prefer the Monte Carlo to assist with sight picture. Wouldn’t happen to have one you’re wanting to part with woulda ya
Yeah, those Tikkas can shoot! My 6.5x55 Hunter is a 3/4 MOA rifle with minimal load development and the Lite 223 is close to 1/2 MOA.Sorry but I'd sooner part with a couple of fingers before I parted with my Tikka it shoots so well.
If I were to buy another rifle I would have to stumble on a phenomenal deal on an equally good rifle to be convinced to defect from Tikka.
About 5-6 years ago my friend and his son were with me trying out my various makes of bolt guns as I own Savages, Remingtons, 1 Browning 1 Ruger, a few others and my Tikka. I shot these groups at 100 yards with my Tikka and that was all they needed to see. They went out the fallowing week and bought to T3 Lites in 300WM. And both are happy beyond measure with thier SST/SYN T3's.
They were trying out my other rifles while I was doing load development for my Tikka.
Second pic is from checking my zero prior to the 2020 deer season.