7mm Remington Magnum for all around rifle - which rifle should I buy

[KenLee]

The largest Tikka caliber I've ever shot is a 6.5cm. I haven't noticed it recoiling any more or less than other similar rifles in similar calibers.

My .280ai is a R700. My .300wbys were Weatherby Vanguards. 7mmRM was a Sako 75.

Also, I've never replaced anything on a tikka except the $30 vertical grip adapter. So I'm struggling a bit to grasp what you're talking about. Maybe you could explain? Maybe you're pointing out that I'm using a rifle that flat-out works despite me not liking the stock and magazine? I didn't say it needed to be replaced. I said I didn't like it.

I have no idea how that would be any worse than spending twice that on a Browning that I also didn't like.

*shrug*

90% of Sliders here spend $600-1500 on a Tikka after they buy it.
I have over a dozen plain Jane x-bolts that I paid less than $600 all in new.

 

[KenLee]

What's the 30% that you find acceptable?

Heck maybe 20% now that I think about it. The receiver because it's a long magnum bullet.

 

[wind gypsy]

90% of Sliders here spend $600-1500 on a Tikka after they buy it.

This is true in my case for sure but I also buy it as an alternative to a custom action that would cost double so it's not that much of an indictment on the tikka.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

But really, this: https://www.eurooptic.com/sako-90-h...-24-bbl-rh-wood-optilock-rifle-jrs90hun370-24

I was going to dig this up and post it

Go that route and then report back so I don’t have to blow money on a Sako 90

 

[LongWayAround]

Weird. The two I have and ones I have been around work fine stock.

 

[Ross]

A plain Jane tikka will slay animals. It is the driver, not the mods and mods are not required, only desired

 

[Weaseltail]

With a quality scope, each of those rifles will do the trick.

 

[IrkedCitizen]

Steyr CLII SX is what I would buy.

 

[KenLee]

This is true in my case for sure but I also buy it as an alternative to a custom action that would cost double so it's not that much of an indictment on the tikka.

OP says he's not about changing it though

 

[KenLee]

Steyr CLII SX is what I would buy.

I've never even seen one...which is what everyone else says about my 3 prohunters. I think they'd group rocks under an inch if you pounded em into the chamber. One lb heavier than normal. Feel 2 pounds heavier. Thats only drawback

 

[IrkedCitizen]

I've never even seen one...which is what everyone else says about my 3 prohunters. I think they'd group rocks under an inch if you pounded em into the chamber. One lb heavier than normal. Feel 2 pounds heavier. Thats only drawback

I have two prohunters in 7rm and 300wm, and two prohunter 2 in 223 and 7mm-08. I mainly take my 7RM with me to the woods. I would have recommended the prohunter 3 but Steyr doesn't offer 7RM in the prohunters anymore

 

[KenLee]

I have two prohunters in 7rm and 300wm, and two prohunter 2 in 223 and 7mm-08. I mainly take my 7RM with me to the woods. I would have recommended the prohunter 3 but Steyr doesn't offer 7RM in the prohunters anymore

I think all mine are second version.
Short barreled 308 "mountain", 308 tactical with some extra letters, and sporter weight 25-06. I don’t pay attention to what they are exactly cause disposing or using will be my son's problem. I generally dont sell anything that shoots like they do.

 

[IrkedCitizen]

I love mine. Just wish companies made a quality carbon stock for it.

 

[jdmaxwell]

I have CA Mesa in 7mm Rem mag
Absolutely no issues whatsoever with it.
I love it.

 

[KenLee]

I love mine. Just wish companies made a quality carbon stock for it.

I like my stiff stocks. Mainly because you can make it into a youth stock in a couple minutes...except like you said, the weight.
Did you buy the snap on gel recoil pads?

 

[Taco John]

I am looking to purchase a new 7mm Remington Magnum rifle this week to serve as my all around big game hunting rifle. I have extensive experience with the chambering and just haven’t found the rifle I like best for it. Will be used for deer from box stands primarily, but will also be used for hogs and western big game - mule deer, pronghorn, and possibly elk.

I am looking for an all weather rifle and am leaning towards one of the following (no love for tikka):

Browning x bolt 2
Bergara wilderness ridge
Christensen arms mesa
Winchester 70 ultimate shadow

Not a big tinkerer, so looking for a turnkey rifle. Already have my optics.

Thanks

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1131713559

 

[Taco John]

WTS Thread 'Remington 700 XCR II 7mm Remington Magnum with Leupold Scope'

Nov 11, 2025

I am selling a truly great rifle setup. Here it is.
Remington 700 XCR II SS with the black trinite finish to make impervious to bad weather. It's chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum. This is the sporter rifle. Looks to me to be unfired. I believe this setup is new to the time it was bought. Comes with Leupold rings and mounts and a Leupold VX-R 3-9x40 illuminated reticle scope. Sell for $1000 plus shipping



Brian

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• Forum: Guns Classifieds

 

[eyeguy]

Seekins ph2 havok in classifieds 1-8 twist carbon stock... would be easy choice for me. unless wanting to suppress bc that one has 26 in barrel. If not going to suppress go for it.

 

[jimh406]

I only have an old model 70 from the guns in your list. I think I'd go with the Browning. It seems I hear that they have less issues than the others, and they look pretty cool.