gun and scope question
09-10-2007 | 10:19 PM
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gun and scope question
hey what do yall think, im thinking of getting a Tikka T3 lite stainless in .308 how do they shoot? heard any bad things? also 30-06 vs. .308? pros and cons? and im gonna put a Zeiss conquest 3.5-10x50 or x44 again ur input? and Zeiss vs. Leupold give me ur feedback
09-11-2007 | 12:09 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: gun and scope question
T3 is an excellent choice. The ones I have been around didn't have any shooting problems. Not much negative is associated with the T3. If the T3 fits and feel right is all that matters.
3006 vs 308 both established rounds that will always be in style. The 06' in my opinion is a better choice if you will be hunting larger then deer game regularily, based on its ability to handle/utilize the larger gr sized bullets in the .308 cal.06 produces more velocity which inturn boost energy and ballistical numbers. The 06' has more recoil. OTC ammo is no problem with either. 308 is SA and 06 is LA...you can deceide if that is a factor our not. Deer it just don't matter..spliting hairs.
Both good scopes but I don't regret switching to the Conquest one bit. I like it better then the VXIII's in features and optically it is better to my eyes. I have had mine now for 4 years and never had a shift in POI, that after hard miles and more then a few bumps along the way.Personally see no need to buy a 50mm objective for biggame hunting anymore...use to think bigger must be better but it just wasn't. I have 40 & 44mm, my hunting pard has a 50mm, I see no optical advantages between the 3.Personal preference I suppose, just didn't find a 50mm offered me anythingin regards tomy usage (1/2hour before to 1/2hour after- ourlegal hunting hours).
3006 vs 308 both established rounds that will always be in style. The 06' in my opinion is a better choice if you will be hunting larger then deer game regularily, based on its ability to handle/utilize the larger gr sized bullets in the .308 cal.06 produces more velocity which inturn boost energy and ballistical numbers. The 06' has more recoil. OTC ammo is no problem with either. 308 is SA and 06 is LA...you can deceide if that is a factor our not. Deer it just don't matter..spliting hairs.
Both good scopes but I don't regret switching to the Conquest one bit. I like it better then the VXIII's in features and optically it is better to my eyes. I have had mine now for 4 years and never had a shift in POI, that after hard miles and more then a few bumps along the way.Personally see no need to buy a 50mm objective for biggame hunting anymore...use to think bigger must be better but it just wasn't. I have 40 & 44mm, my hunting pard has a 50mm, I see no optical advantages between the 3.Personal preference I suppose, just didn't find a 50mm offered me anythingin regards tomy usage (1/2hour before to 1/2hour after- ourlegal hunting hours).
09-11-2007 | 12:48 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: gun and scope question
Like Skeeter said the Conquest is a great scope and I like it better than the Leuopold myself as well. Though you will be happy with either one. I've never shot the Tika but I have heard a lot of good things about them.
09-11-2007 | 06:30 AM
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RE: gun and scope question
Tikka is a nice rifle.
308 and 30-06 are very similar. You certainly will find a large selection of 30-06 ammos anywhere in the world even the most remote locations. If you do not need to shoot heavy bullets, you might want to go with the 308.
308 and 30-06 are very similar. You certainly will find a large selection of 30-06 ammos anywhere in the world even the most remote locations. If you do not need to shoot heavy bullets, you might want to go with the 308.
09-11-2007 | 07:37 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Texas - BUT NOW in Madison County, NY
RE: gun and scope question
ORIGINAL: skeeter 7MM
T3 is an excellent choice. The ones I have been around didn't have any shooting problems. Not much negative is associated with the T3. If the T3 fits and feel right is all that matters.
3006 vs 308 both established rounds that will always be in style. The 06' in my opinion is a better choice if you will be hunting larger then deer game regularily, based on its ability to handle/utilize the larger gr sized bullets in the .308 cal.06 produces more velocity which inturn boost energy and ballistical numbers. The 06' has more recoil. OTC ammo is no problem with either. 308 is SA and 06 is LA...you can deceide if that is a factor our not. Deer it just don't matter..spliting hairs.
Both good scopes but I don't regret switching to the Conquest one bit. I like it better then the VXIII's in features and optically it is better to my eyes. I have had mine now for 4 years and never had a shift in POI, that after hard miles and more then a few bumps along the way.Personally see no need to buy a 50mm objective for biggame hunting anymore...use to think bigger must be better but it just wasn't. I have 40 & 44mm, my hunting pard has a 50mm, I see no optical advantages between the 3.Personal preference I suppose, just didn't find a 50mm offered me anythingin regards tomy usage (1/2hour before to 1/2hour after- ourlegal hunting hours).
T3 is an excellent choice. The ones I have been around didn't have any shooting problems. Not much negative is associated with the T3. If the T3 fits and feel right is all that matters.
3006 vs 308 both established rounds that will always be in style. The 06' in my opinion is a better choice if you will be hunting larger then deer game regularily, based on its ability to handle/utilize the larger gr sized bullets in the .308 cal.06 produces more velocity which inturn boost energy and ballistical numbers. The 06' has more recoil. OTC ammo is no problem with either. 308 is SA and 06 is LA...you can deceide if that is a factor our not. Deer it just don't matter..spliting hairs.
Both good scopes but I don't regret switching to the Conquest one bit. I like it better then the VXIII's in features and optically it is better to my eyes. I have had mine now for 4 years and never had a shift in POI, that after hard miles and more then a few bumps along the way.Personally see no need to buy a 50mm objective for biggame hunting anymore...use to think bigger must be better but it just wasn't. I have 40 & 44mm, my hunting pard has a 50mm, I see no optical advantages between the 3.Personal preference I suppose, just didn't find a 50mm offered me anythingin regards tomy usage (1/2hour before to 1/2hour after- ourlegal hunting hours).
I've heard people say that the .308 has less recoil than the '06. Well, using the maximum loads in both, I can't tell much difference. And in view of the fact that the .308 is generically about the most accurate round there is,how can you choose between them? What is your selection criteria?
Both are excellent cartridges, and both will do the same job on game. As far as heavy bullets is concerned, I've had no problems using bullets up to 220 grain roundnoses in my .308's.
I think the Leupold has an advantage over MANYother scopes in mechanical strength-the ability to stand up to recoil. I don't think most Leupolds are the ultimate optically, excpt for possibly the real expensive ones. The Zeiss, and other German scopes, seem to have excellent optics. I don't know how well the Zeiss stands up to the recoil of heavy rifles, but of course this is not a factor when selecting a scope for a .30/'06.
09-11-2007 | 12:14 PM
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RE: gun and scope question
My son-in-law has 2 Tikka's, 25-06 and a .300 WSM both "tack-drivers". I own 2 Zeiss Conquest scopes and they are execelent optics..Leupold was #1 for me beforeI tryedZeiss...
09-11-2007 | 12:18 PM
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RE: gun and scope question
hey guys thanks for all the feedback i thought i would mention that ill be hunting whitetails and i generally shoot a 150gr core lockt i have used a 30-06 all my life and it is tried and true but i kinda want to try something different i was also thinking about a 7mm-08 what do yall think .308vs.7mm-08 and what is the best load yall have found for these rounds
09-11-2007 | 08:24 PM
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RE: gun and scope question
last month i tradedin mybrowning a-bolt 308for a tikka t3 lite stainless 308 probly on the best decisons i ever made when it comes to rifles,i went for shooting 2 inch groups with me browningto about half inch groups with my tikka mine likes varget powder if u reload,it also has a detachable magazine witch in my opion is alot better then bullets rattling around in your pocket like some other bolt actions.I have had remingtons,brownings,winchesters and rugers now i have a tikka... buy one u will not go wrong!!!
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