Deer and elk rifle — Tikka 7PRC

[a_noob_hunter]

I have a custom 300 rum with a Bartlein barrel, mcs stock, the whole works done. It weight 13 pounds suppressed. Really nice gun and it cost me $4k. I also have a 22" t3x 6.5 prc that I put a $300 krg echo on. Weighs probably 10 lbs. And cost me $1k

My cousins from Ohio were out here in Mt for spring bear hunt. Guess which gun they liked more. 7 prc isn't in the same class as a 300 rum but just having them shoot a 6.5 prc at 8x-10x at 1300 instilled a huge boost of confidence for them. They both spotted hits at 1350 yds. They also originally wanted heavier caliber but both left not wanting anything bigger than a 6.5.

I've always shot magnums and my 6.5 prc is the lowest recoiling rifle I have and it's by far my favorite to shoot. Can't recommend a smaller caliber enough!