Cornbinder
FNG
- Joined
- Nov 14, 2024
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After 30 years my old Encore in 300 win mag has finally reached the point where I need to upgrade some parts and freshen it up. But I’ve been seeing these newer bolt guns at the shows over the past couple years and thought maybe it’s time to get another one for hunting. My last was a Vanguard I bought from Walmart of all places. Probably because it was the best price. I have about 500 rounds of 300 win mag in various forms so I’ll be sticking to that caliber. And before I ask, I have read a bunch of reviews and watched a bunch of videos and even spoke to a few manufacturers about a few things. But most were sales pitches or sponsored videos and that’s why I’m asking here. I also know how much the group likes Tikka. I also know that these discussions can get a little western! That’s fine. Started out wanting a CRF Mauser type action but soon realized that most of those don’t have the aftermarket support like CF barrels, drop in triggers and such. I do like to tinker a bit if I need to. So I went for the 700 side of things. Had it narrowed down then saw that you can or practically build your own rifle in your garage at this point with pre fir barrels, drop in trigger etc. I have close friend who actually did this but when it came down to it I’m almost 4K out the door for a hunting rifle. I’ve gone through almost every type of configuration and manufacturer, looked through GB for used and have now narrows it down to the Tikka Super Varmiter or the Weatherby 307 CT Alpine. Held both at a cabelas and was leaning towards the Weatherby until I want he’d this video from gunuts on the Tikka. They are $400 apart in price from my gunsmith FFL guy new and I know that the CT comes with carbon fiber stock and barrel. I also like the fact that the CT is made in America. My question is, has anyone shot both? Is Weatherby the same manufacturer as it was 20 or 30 years ago. I’ve only seen two reviews online and both were sponsored so they were glowing. East and and Meat eater although the meat one was not the CT alpine. Other than that not much out there. This will primarily be a hunting gun but I do like to hit the range a half dozen times a year to stay in practice and it’s fun to stretch things out and see how bad I really am at long distances! Thanks in advance for any and all feedback.
