I been hunting a 308 with a vx6hd 2-12x42, duplex fire dot. I really like it for the distances I would shoot at 300-350 yards.
I’m starting a new 7RM build for longer range elk, out to 500 yards or so.
I was thinking of getting the Vx6hd 3-18x44, illuminated TMOA.
Looking to see who likes or...
Nice. I’ve been using 175gr TA in my 308 with good result.
Plan on reaching out a bit further with the 7RM.
Seems like the bonded bullets might be better for elk.
Agree with everything you said Gila.
I guess at the end of the day I have more faith in someone like Mike at HCA over a higher production rifle that seems to potentially have extraction issues far to often.
Thanks for the info Lefty.
Lots of people really like the 168 vld for elk.
I’m of the belief that a tougher bonded bullet like the 160 accubond or 155 Terminal Ascent or 160 Barnes might be better for elk and meat.
However, I have no doubt that a properly placed vld will drop an elk.
I also...
Thanks for your response 51, but that’s exactly what I don’t want or expect to have to deal with on a new gun of that expected quality.
At that price it should be a shooter and I am glad that it is!
However, receiver issues on a rifle at that price are unacceptable, especially since they have...
I’m looking to get a new left handed 7 rem mag elk rifle.
I have narrowed it down to either a Tikka semi custom carbon or the Fierce Rage
My only concern with the Tikka is the limitation of longer ammo. I currently do not hand load, so realistically it should not be a problem up to 168gr...