Forgot to mention, although he practiced with the 308 all summer, it was a non compact. If I did it all over again, a compact would have been ideal. They’re much more comfortable for kids/women to shoot. They will be a better site picture and it’ll be a little easier to hold.
My boy is...
Same boat as you. I agree the Tikka’s are much better rifles, they are whole heartedly my favorites. My boy shot his first buck last year with a 308 (which he practiced with all summer).
It is a MUCH different ball game when they’re not on the bench and in actual hunting situations. My only...
Catch and release for me:
NF SHV 3-10 side parallax model. Non illuminated MOAR. Really is a perfect scope for all my uses, I just don’t appreciate MOA and let it bother me more than it should.
Some dings on the scope, glass is perfect, does not have the original box, will come in a 4-14 box...
SWFA Gen 2 10X mil-quad.
Trying this again. This is “brand new in box” but I have test fit it in some rings. Will NOT come with the rings. Great scope, I just ordered it on a whim and have no use for it.
Has all turrets and accessories.
$275 shipped. Prefer Venmo.
The real question is 22 ARC or 6 ARC? My boys 308 is too much for him. Hoping to draw an elk tag for him this year. He’s proficient out to 300 yards. I am sure the ELD series would be enough, considering it has taken a Moose. I have a spare NF laying around I will be tossing on either.
Any luck with factory offerings? ELD-M/X. I have a line in a good deal for a 16” Gen 2 Ruger. Wouldn’t mind setting it up for another deer rifle out to 400.