Narrowed down new mountain rifle

[Mudshack]

I have been a whitetail hunter for 40 years. Have used mainly my Browning BLR in .308. Now that I live in Colorado, I am changing ALL of my equipment to lighter and longer shooting gear. It's crazy what a different kind of hunting gear is needed.

So....I have my mountain rifles narrowed down to the following in either .300wm or 7PRC

Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed
Bergara Wilderness Sierra
CVA Cascade LRH
Tikka T3X Lite (.300wm only option)

Thoughts?

 

[DangerRanger]

I like my tikka a lot, but if I was going to buy a 300 win id probably get a xbolt 2. The recoil pad is better and the factory stock is designed pretty nice

 

[JDMBEND]

Coming soon, 7PRC Tikka.

 

[TheYukiYama]

I bought a tikka t3x lite in 300wm from SW last summer. I like it a lot. I’m no expert long range shooter but was shooting sub moa straight away and got better through the first 40 rounds.
That being said, my dad who is a damn good shot had trouble with it, likely due to recoil. Ammo is also fairly expensive. I’m extremely happy with my decision but could understand if people recommend something smaller.
I don’t have experience with any 7prc but love the 7mm and it’s supposed to be a bit better

You could spend a lifetime trying to decide between options, but the truth is these are all fine choices and you’ll be in a great spot regardless as long as you do some practice.

 

[backcountry_hunter]

. It's crazy what a different kind of hunting gear is needed.

Needed is very subjective. I’d keep your 308….

All my elk have been closer than about 1/2 of the white tails I’ve killed