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    Rifle for good keen man

    A mate of my young fellah is keen to get into the sport. Asked my advice on purchasing a rifle.
    I suggested that he couldn't really go wrong with a new Tikka T3.
    Standard calibre, 308 or 270.
    Budget up to 2K.
    Any thoughts or helpful comments any one?

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    Yip anything will do just get him out there time in the bush is what new hunters need the most
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    Hard to go wrong with a Howa in 243/308.

    If going the Tikka route then 270 or 30-06.

    Probably better to buy second hand so there is more $ left for a good scope and mounts.
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    i would go howa over tikka myself. they are damn good and inexpensive. 308 is a good all rounder and i have shot lots with it before moving to 7mmRM
    i have a scope for sale that would suit all these calibres

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    I have a sauer 100 that shoots a clover leaf if I'm shooting well, and my friend decided to buy one also, which also shoots just as well. So along with the other suggestions, I'd certainly put a Sauer into the consideration list at the same price point.

    The only thing I'd say about a rem model 7, is that they are very light, and a new shooter may find the recoil somewhat intolerable. I say that from having owned 2 in 7mm08 over the years.

    As @199p stated, so long as he/she gets out there.

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    i like those sauers too, shot one and was impressed, just a little short in the stock for me though so i would have needed to fit a pad
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    Got a 20" 308 Bergara takedown I might be tempted to let go, if that's of any interest?
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    Good quality second hand.

    Tell him to be patient and he will pick up a bundle of all sorts from somewhere.
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    tikka s/s 308 -7mm08 good starting point vx1 3x9. suppressor later on. Or go second hand and buy a complete package already set up.
    308 has more factory ammo, so better chance of finding a store with ammo on the shelf.
    I wouldn't put him in to a 270 and wouldn't go any lighter just my personal opinion
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    Thanks for the offer, probably not though

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gerardo View Post
    I have a sauer 100 that shoots a clover leaf if I'm shooting well, and my friend decided to buy one also, which also shoots just as well. So along with the other suggestions, I'd certainly put a Sauer into the consideration list at the same price point.

    The only thing I'd say about a rem model 7, is that they are very light, and a new shooter may find the recoil somewhat intolerable. I say that from having owned 2 in 7mm08 over the years.

    As @199p stated, so long as he/she gets out there.

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    @RugerM77 If he waits a couple of weeks there will be a lot of good second hand deals where people go along with others for their first hunts during the roar & decide it is not for them so sell the rifles they brought for it or want to upgrade after seeing their mates flash rig , in may last year l brought 2 bargains including a rifle l have looked for close to 10 years to find .

    There was a very good deal for a bit more money on a Sako A7 in 7/08 fully set up with New Magnum DPT Suppressor ,Vortex 2.5 -10 & dies for sale on the forum not long ago,that would do him for the rest of his life with a quality well balanced accurate rifle that is not going to kick the hell out of him & good enough for anything that we hunt here. Buy Once, Cry Once


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    In all honesty.

    Get said person to go into a shop.

    Pick up a couple in the calibers their likely to purchase and see which one feels the best or fits the best.

    Then if possible go to a range where other people have some these rifles or similar shoot them and then see which one they like the best.

    I know that seems a bit old fashioned but it works.

    For instance I find the Sako a7 and Tikkas dont fit me at all and I find the recoil pad on the tikkas to be terrible.

    However hand me a Sako 75 or a good old Howa and I'm happy as a pig in shit.

    I hope this helps

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    Greetings All,
    A decent trigger is an absolute must. Nothing worse for a newbie than a trigger he has to fight with.
    Regards Grandpamac.
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    Reasonable priced used rifle with a good trigger and spend the rest on a very good reliable scope.
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