Need rifle advice.. Thinking about selling my .308

[Kylenautique]

How is the eye relief on the Trijicon scopes?

 

[yttm34]

My 308 is a Savage 110 Storm and my 30-06 is a CVA Cascade. If I were to purchase a 7mm Rem Mag, it will either be a Tikka T3x lite in stainless or another CVA Cascade.

The Tikka t3x is a solid rifle. I'll second that.

 

[X0311]

A 7mm Remington Magnum is really overkill for the type of hunting you do. In fact, due to recoil and ammunition costs, it makes it harder for a new shooter to get better.

 

[Kylenautique]

The Tikka t3x is a solid rifle. I'll second that.

I really like the Tikka T3x too. Honestly, and some may not agree with me, but the CVA Cascade is right up there with it in my opinion. They both have amazing triggers, and the action pretty much on par with the Tikka. I like the stock a little better on the CVA. Having the removable spacer is nice. I removed mine. Made the gun fit better to me. If I was recommending a hunting rifle to anyone, I would tell them to try out the Tikka and the CVA. Only downside to the Cascade is the lack of accessories. But, if you are only buying it to hunt and leaving it stock, its a great rifle. And its got a threaded barrel too which is nice.

I'm looking forward to shooting my brother in law's Tikka this weekend. Back to back comparison. He's never fired my CVA either. Should be fun.

My 30-06 CVA Cascade at 100 yards shoot off a bag and bipod

 

[yttm34]

I really like the Tikka T3x too. Honestly, and some may not agree with me, but the CVA Cascade is right up there with it in my opinion. They both have amazing triggers, and the action pretty much on par with the Tikka. I like the stock a little better on the CVA. Having the removable spacer is nice. I removed mine. Made the gun fit better to me. If I was recommending a hunting rifle to anyone, I would tell them to try out the Tikka and the CVA. Only downside to the Cascade is the lack of accessories. But, if you are only buying it to hunt and leaving it stock, its a great rifle. And its got a threaded barrel too which is nice.

I'm looking forward to shooting my brother in law's Tikka this weekend. Back to back comparison. He's never fired my CVA either. Should be fun.

My 30-06 CVA Cascade at 100 yards shoot off a bag and bipod
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Have heard good things about the CVA's. I should get my hands on one of it soon and see for myself. Thanks for the heads-up.

 

[Kylenautique]

Have heard good things about the CVA's. I should get my hands on one of it soon and see for myself. Thanks for the heads-up.

They are a pretty awesome hunting rifle. And the 15 day MOA guarantee is cool. Two things of caution if you look at one. The bolt was kind of sticky when I got it. I gave it a wipe down and applied a little gun oil at the store. Smooth as butter. My trigger adjustment screw was super loose. I reinstalled it with some loc-tite. Problem solved.

I talked with BPI about the difference between Bergara B-14 Hunter and the CVA Cascade. Its not like a savage axis vs a 110. The Bergara B-14 Hunter is made on a Remington 700 platform with a #4 barrell. The Cascade has a #3 barrel and CVA's proprietary action. The barrel manufacturing process is the same between the two. The stock construction is the same being fiber reinforced, but its a different design. There's more plastic parts on the CVA like the trigger guard and the magazine over the B-14 Hunter. Weight savings with the CVA Cascade. You aren't getting an inferior rifle with a CVA over a Bergara. You are getting a different rifle. The CVA trigger is incredible.

Between the Tikka T3x or the Cascade, you are going to walk out the store with one or the other.

 

[Kylenautique]

I decided to hold on to the .308 for now. I bought a Maven CRS.1 and CRS.2 after reading the Rokslide review. I will keep the one I like best. I'm leaning towards the CRS.1 just because of the simplicity of it. They show up tomorrow. I'm looking forward to trying it out on my 30-06. Sounds like they are pretty tough scopes.

Maven CRS.2 Riflescope Review

The Maven CRS Classic Riflescope Series Review. Kyle tests the Maven CRS.2 riflescope to find out how it will perform for your hunts.

www.rokslide.com

 

[madcalfe]

Right on thanks for the advice. I'm using the Crossfire II 4x12x44. Its nothing fancy. I really like the large eye relief for being a novice. I felt like it was a good starter scope. The water intrusion issue started by the vortex defender caps popping open when I was hiking with the rifle slung on my shoulder. Rain kept puddling on the objective lens without my knowledge. I swapped them out for Butler Creek caps.

lmao this should not happen. I don't run scope covers.. and hiked for a week sheep hunting in pouring rain. it was so wet I had to drain my stock every night cause its a hollow carbon fiber stock and water would trickle in from my quick detach sling hole
just spend money on a new scope and go hunt

 

[Kylenautique]

Look up Ron Spomer Outdoors on YouTube. He’s very fair with his eval of all cartridges and does a great breakdown of the differences.

I'm a big fan of Ron Spomer. His channel, MeatEater and Backfire TV have been very helpful. These two videos are why I bought a 30-06..

 

[Kylenautique]

lmao this should not happen. I don't run scope covers.. and hiked for a week sheep hunting in pouring rain. it was so wet I had to drain my stock every night cause its a hollow carbon fiber stock and water would trickle in from my quick detach sling hole
just spend money on a new scope and go hunt

That's what I did. I didn't have trust in the Vortex Crossfire scope anymore. I might buy another Vortex scope later down the road, but it would only be a razor. I replaced it with the Maven CRS.1 after reading the reviews on it from Rokslide, and others online, it sounded like a good buy. The eye relief is about the same as the crossfire except a little less full 12 power zoom. The eyebox is a little smaller, but its not a big deal. The clarity is a ton better. Its like going from 720p to 4k... Also, even with the smaller reticle, I can see better in low light. The turrets are super crisp. My gun weighs a little less now too. It took 4 shots to dial it in.

 

[Djolly72]

I have 2 tikka rifles...a .308 for deer and a 7mm Rem Mag for elk. I prolly don't need the separate rifle for elk, but it makes me feel good to have it. I do love the Tikka's though...incredible accuracy and so easy to carry.

 

[madcalfe]

I don't see why a .308 with 168gr eldm's wouldn't be capable of 450 yards on elk.

 

[Kylenautique]

I have 2 tikka rifles...a .308 for deer and a 7mm Rem Mag for elk. I prolly don't need the separate rifle for elk, but it makes me feel good to have it. I do love the Tikka's though...incredible accuracy and so easy to carry.

Tikka rifles are awesome. I had fun shooting one last weekend. My buddy who owns the Tikka T3X Lite got to try my CVA Cascade for the first time. Both rifles are pretty slick. Here's our takeaway... The CVA probably weighs a half pound more, but mine has a longer barrel and long action over his 300WSM. Triggers are very similar. CVA comb height is a little higher over the Tikka. The Tikka stock is narrower. Magazine quality construction feels the same. Both rifles are very well balanced. Action feels pretty similar. The CVA bolt is thicker. Both of us felt they were enjoyable to shoot and pretty similar.

 

[Djolly72]

Tikka rifles are awesome. I had fun shooting one last weekend. My buddy who owns the Tikka T3X Lite got to try my CVA Cascade for the first time. Both rifles are pretty slick. Here's our takeaway... The CVA probably weighs a half pound more, but mine has a longer barrel and long action over his 300WSM. Triggers are very similar. CVA comb height is a little higher over the Tikka. The Tikka stock is narrower. Magazine quality construction feels the same. Both rifles are very well balanced. Action feels pretty similar. The CVA bolt is thicker. Both of us felt they were enjoyable to shoot and pretty similar.

With the weight of the rifle, I can imagine the 300wsm would be pretty rough on recoil. I put a limbsaver on my 7 mag and it really helped.

 

[Kylenautique]

With the weight of the rifle, I can imagine the 300wsm would be pretty rough on recoil. I put a limbsaver on my 7 mag and it really helped.

Yeah he had a limbsaver on it. I also have one on my 30-06. I was was surprised... I expected his 300WSM to hurt more than it did. Didn't bother me too much. I wouldn't want to put 20+ rounds through it, but it was doable. Made my 30-06 feel like it kicked softer lol. Limbsaver recoil pads are amazing.

 

[Kylenautique]

Since I really prefer the CVA over my Savage 110, and I have quite a bit of 308 ammo, I might just trade the Savage for a CVA Cascade, and make the 308 my deer rifle/backup elk rifle.... I will make a decission after hunting season.

 

[JackButler]

I don't see why a .308 with 168gr eldm's wouldn't be capable of 450 yards on elk.

It absolutely is.

 

[Rcycs24]

I don't see why a .308 with 168gr eldm's wouldn't be capable of 450 yards on elk.

yes. It's plenty

 

[Hustler23589]

We take elk in Colorado every year with the .308. The kids use them with my hand loaded 180 Sierra sbt. Ranging from 50 yards to 450 yards. All went down within 50 yards. My 300 wsm doesn’t make them die any quicker…..

 

[Rcycs24]

Yes a .308 would work fine