Not a Tikka...

[Yeomans]

Evening All,

I'm looking for my first dedicated stalking rifle in .308 and dont want to spend too much - absolute max £2,500 - but ideally less.

My two other rifles are Tikka's so i'm looking for something else. It's not going to be a workhorse rifle, probably only half dozen stalks a year and maybe a bit of target work in between. Any recommendations? Can be a bit left field.

Thanks

Matt

 

[Tim.243]

Evening All,

I'm looking for my first dedicated stalking rifle in .308 and dont want to spend too much - absolute max £2,500 - but ideally less.

My two other rifles are Tikka's so i'm looking for something else. It's not going to be a workhorse rifle, probably only half dozen stalks a year and maybe a bit of target work in between. Any recommendations? Can be a bit left field.

Thanks

Matt

@white van man

 

[VSS]

A flick through the classifieds throws up this one at the top of your budget.
It wouldn't be to my own taste, but looks interesting and good spec:

Sold: - Custom Bighorn Proof 308 win

Reluctant sale, but with another 308 on the way and another already in the cabinet, this is surplus to requirement: Bighorn SR3 short action with 20 moa rail Jewel HVRTS-A trigger Manners EH6-A carbon stock in GAP camo Sunnyhill hinged floor plate magazine 18” proof sendero barrel with M18x1...

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

 

[MarinePMI]

BIghorn actions are definitely a good direction to go. Controlled feed, mechanical eject, swappable bolt heads (if you decide you want a different casehead sized cartridge in the future), nitrided for rust protection...

That listing should be worth considering IMHO.

Just remember, the SR3 is cut for a traditional (internal) magazine/floor plate, not for AICS patterned mags (which obviously isn't usually preferred for a stalking rifle).

 

[25 Sharps]

Evening All,

I'm looking for my first dedicated stalking rifle in .308 and dont want to spend too much - absolute max £2,500 - but ideally less.

My two other rifles are Tikka's so i'm looking for something else. It's not going to be a workhorse rifle, probably only half dozen stalks a year and maybe a bit of target work in between. Any recommendations? Can be a bit left field.

Thanks

Matt

Does the 2500 o cause the scope, rings and moderator or just the rifle?

Lots of choices out there, howas are very good for the money.

What type of rifle are you into? More traditional sporting with wood and blue, stainless and plastic, chassis?

How do you generally shoot, static or stalking?

 

[6.5-284austin]

Stick with the Tikka they spit on

 

[Puds]

Stick with the Tikka they spit on

I mean, if that’s the sort of thing you’re into…

 

[Steff]

A Bergara BA 14 could be an alterntive. Very good rifles.

 

[Millerich]

I went for a Mauser M12 rather than get a third Tikka in the cabinet. No regrets at all.

 

[Yeomans]

Does the 2500 o cause the scope, rings and moderator or just the rifle?

Lots of choices out there, howas are very good for the money.

What type of rifle are you into? More traditional sporting with wood and blue, stainless and plastic, chassis?

How do you generally shoot, static or stalking?

Majority of the time it will be woodland stalking off sticks with some highest work.

 

[jthyttin]

Any recommendations? Can be a bit left field

Was going to suggest Rössler (Roessler) Titan 6, but it seems that although Rössler lists CSW as distributor they don't have any info of Rössler in theis web page.

Definitely "left field", and good quality quite affordable switch-barrels.

 

[Jax]

Majority of the time it will be woodland stalking off sticks with some highest work.

Seems like it’s made for you

Sold: - Custom Bighorn Proof 308 win

Reluctant sale, but with another 308 on the way and another already in the cabinet, this is surplus to requirement: Bighorn SR3 short action with 20 moa rail Jewel HVRTS-A trigger Manners EH6-A carbon stock in GAP camo Sunnyhill hinged floor plate magazine 18” proof sendero barrel with M18x1...

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

 

[norcan]

If you're keen on something different, CZ is probably worth a look, too; I tried the 600 Ergo and thought the handling was pretty fantastic. Sort of like the Sako S20, but at a better price and without the weight and feeding issues.

They have more-normal-looking options in their new rifle series as well.

 

[KimE]

CZ 600 would be nice but they took away the big selling point with cheap interchangable barrel , glued it stuck and a requirement for gunsmith instead. A Swedish gunmag tested an early production gun and the bolt fell apart then a cheap casted metal piece broke after 30-40 rounds, its probably fixed by now.

 

[Scotty99]

Just fits £50 under your budget, the complete package.

Mauser M12 Impact Black Illuminated Zeiss Package .308 - Braces of Bristol

Finance is available just add to your cart on our website and checkout for your finance quote/application GUN AVAILABLE NOW ONLINE PX Available RFD Transfer available Check out Braces full stock list at www.bracesofbristol.com Email: info@bracesofbristol.com Tel: 01173009956 PACKAGE DEAL Zeiss...

www.bracesofbristol.com

 

[norcan]

CZ 600 would be nice but they took away the big selling point with cheap interchangable barrel , glued it stuck and a requirement for gunsmith instead. A Swedish gunmag tested an early production gun and the bolt fell apart then a cheap casted metal piece broke after 30-40 rounds, its probably fixed by now.

Ah, that’s unfortunate. I really do hope they’ve got it sorted; seemed like a very nice option to have and a lot of rifle for the money.

 

[Tim1]

In my opinion, there's very little to choose from when starting out these days. Manufacturers seem to be intent on producing the cheapest rifles possible with the greatest profit margins. It's a depressing scene.

For what it's worth, I'd be tempted to explore either of these:

Ruger M77 Mk II Stainless .308 Rifle | Second Hand Guns for Sale | guntrader

Buy a .308 Ruger M77 Mk II Stainless Bolt Action Rifle online today. This second hand Bolt Action Rifle requires a firearm licence. Contact the seller today using our contact form. This right handed Rifle has a 22" barrel, please call or email for further information. Could this M77 Mk II...

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Ruger M77 Hawkeye All Weather .308 Rifle | New Guns for Sale | guntrader

Buy a .308 Ruger M77 Hawkeye All Weather Bolt Action Rifle online today. This new Bolt Action Rifle requires a firearm licence. Contact the seller today using our contact form. This Ruger M77 Hawkeye All Weather is being sold by Swillington Shooting Supplies Limited, a trade seller based in...

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Or alternatively, a good clean stainless Howa. Although it seems there's still the odd new one about. I'd be happy enough with the Hogue but if you drop it into a Bell & Carlson, I believe you'd really be in business:

Howa 1500 Black .308 Rifle | New Guns for Sale | guntrader

Buy a .308 Howa 1500 Black Bolt Action Rifle online today. This new Bolt Action Rifle requires a firearm licence. Contact the seller today using our contact form. This right handed Rifle has a 22" barrel, please call or email for further information. Could this 1500 Black be your next rifle?

www.guntrader.uk

Tim

 

[ChesterP]

Schultz & Larsen Victory is what I'd be looking at with that budget. Beautifully crafted and balanced rifles.

 

[Twodogs]

Anschutz 1782?

 

[Yeomans]

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Seems like it’s made for you

Sold: - Custom Bighorn Proof 308 win

Reluctant sale, but with another 308 on the way and another already in the cabinet, this is surplus to requirement: Bighorn SR3 short action with 20 moa rail Jewel HVRTS-A trigger Manners EH6-A carbon stock in GAP camo Sunnyhill hinged floor plate magazine 18” proof sendero barrel with M18x1...

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

Ha, I will need to do some more digging, I'm not experienced to know much about the rifle or the maker!