Which gun would you take?

[thinhorn_AK]

Which model Tikka do you have?

Serious question but all the tikkas are the same thing other than a wood/plastic/laminate stock. What would be the deciding factor for you based on which tikka he has?

 

[EdP]

You misunderstand, both are bigger than is needed.Obviously the 375 is the bigger of the two. I thought that was so painfully obvious that it didn't need to be stated.

Yes, exactly right. My misunderstanding. I, like you, think the .375 is the best choice.

 

[Snowwolfe]

Is the brand going to have a major effect on what the bullet does on target?

Not at all. But the design of the trigger and how a scope was mounted would affect my decision if I would bring the rifle on the hunt.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Not at all. But the design of the trigger and how a scope was mounted would affect my decision if I would bring the rifle on the hunt.

That makes sense, the brand of the rifle makes almost no difference.

 

[keystone112]

Put the Trijicon 1-6 on the 300 WM and go get it done!

 

[Snowwolfe]

That makes sense, the brand of the rifle makes almost no difference.

For the record, I am a huge fan of the Ruger and its trigger system as well as the fact no scope mounts are needed. Rifles with side plates on both sides of the trigger are an accident waiting to happen in wet conditions where the temperatures can drop below freezing.
Been there, done that, and learned my lessons on Kodiak.
So, between a Tikka and a Ruger 375, Ruger 375 wins all day long.

 

[MallardSX2]

Moose arnt hard to kill. I would take whatever gun is most rust resistant.

 

[waspocrew]

The 375 just sounds fun. Either will get the job done, but I'd pick the 375.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Put the Trijicon 1-6 on the 300 WM and go get it done!

100% don’t do this. Keep the trijicon where it is and take the 375.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

The 375 just sounds fun. Either will get the job done, but I'd pick the 375.

375 kicks ass. I’d use one all the time if it was practical. I actually did for quite awhile.

 

[Snowwolfe]

Love the 375's. Killed a bunch of moose with my mine as well as some caribou and blacktails.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Serious question but all the tikkas are the same thing other than a wood/plastic/laminate stock. What would be the deciding factor for you based on which tikka he has?

I was asking the other guy… medveyet… I wanted to know which model 9.3x62 he has…

 

[2tuna]

Out of those 2 the 300 WM

Going on a 14 day float trip for moose. Which gun would you take? 300WM with a Nightforce NX8 2.5-20 or a Ruger Guide Gun 375 Ruger with a Trijicon 1-6.


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Definitely the Ruger as you can use it as a paddle, or pole through the riffles, or baton your daddy's Randall knife through alder driftwood.

I like my 1964 (misses being a 'pre' by about 6 serial numbers) model 70 in 375 for lots of things. More than a 2 shot string is not one of them.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Serious question but all the tikkas are the same thing other than a wood/plastic/laminate stock. What would be the deciding factor for you based on which tikka he has?

I just got a Tikka M690 in 9.3x62. I was asking medveyet which model he had.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I just got a Tikka M690 in 9.3x62. I was asking medveyet which model he had.

I was asking the other guy… medveyet… I wanted to know which model 9.3x62 he has…

My bad, I thought you were asking about the OPs 300wm.

 

[Matt5266]

Definitely the Ruger as you can use it as a paddle, or pole through the riffles, or baton your daddy's Randall knife through alder driftwood.

I like my 1964 (misses being a 'pre' by about 6 serial numbers) model 70 in 375 for lots of things. More than a 2 shot string is not one of them.

Not sure what your reply is to me?

 

[BCsteve]

.375 Ruger all the way. If you're not using the Ruger in this scenario what are you going to use it for?

 

[AKDoc]

As mentioned by a few others, either cartridge will do the job. Take the rifle that shoots the ammunition you are bringing on the hunt most accurately, reliably, and most comfortable for you to shoot.

Also, make sure you have confidence that your bullet choice holds together well at the velocities of those cartridges, especially if it's a close DLP (defense of life and property) shot on a bear.

(Every fall here in Alaska, I'm a 375H&H guy, but that's just me).

 

[grfox92]

I seriously doubt the guy is considering a rifle that is so shitty that he can’t hit a target with it. Maybe, but I doubted it.

I agree. But there are alot Remingtons out there with triggers that I would never bring on a once in a lifetime hunt.

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[thinhorn_AK]

I agree. But there are alot Remingtons out there with triggers that I would never bring on a once in a lifetime hunt.

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Yeah but there’s all sorts of Remingtons that have done well on once in a lifetime hunts while people just complain about them on the internet.