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Old 02-13-2020, 03:18 PM
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just an update on what I’ve purchased so far. Being an over thinker it’s taking me some time to figure out what I want, but then I came across this guy on Gunpost and couldn’t pass it up. It’s a Tikka T3 Lite Hunter in 30-06. It came with a bipod, ammo holder, limb saver, a cheaper Burris scope and 160 rounds(80 are Hornady Superformance). All for $800cdn which I thought was pretty dang good. Now I have some extra money to invest in a good scope. Thanks again for everybody’s input. Time to go to the range and have some fun and then go hunting.

I can’t figure out how to upload photos here.
Nice I saw that one too it was tempting me, glad you picked that one up as it's a great deal. 30-06 is one gun you can use for everything, glad you got a deal on it.
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Old 02-13-2020, 04:18 PM
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Old 02-13-2020, 09:14 PM
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Nice I saw that one too it was tempting me, glad you picked that one up as it's a great deal. 30-06 is one gun you can use for everything, glad you got a deal on it.
I couldn’t be more stoked on the purchase. It’s in 9.9 out of 10 condition and the guy said he maintained it meticulously and it’s only been out on two hunts ever in it’s lifetime. Now I just need to find somewhere on some crown land around Calgary to practice with it. I can’t wait to take it out on a spring bear hunt.
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Old 02-26-2020, 09:48 PM
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Why do you have to find somewhere on crown land around Calgary to practise with it? (You won't, by the way.) You call yourself Metis, don't you have access to land the rest of us don't?
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Old 04-07-2020, 02:41 PM
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Why do you have to find somewhere on crown land around Calgary to practise with it? (You won't, by the way.) You call yourself Metis, don't you have access to land the rest of us don't?
Lol that's not how it works. I'm not full status like reserve indians. I live in the burbs of Calgary and still have to ask farmers for permission to hunt just like everyone else. And actually I found a bunch of places to shoot within a couple hours.
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Old 04-07-2020, 03:57 PM
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Someone once said"Beware of the man with only one gun he probably knows how to use it"

I hunt with a .270, 7 Rem mag,and 300 Weatherby. I mostly use my 7mm.

They all kill fast if you place the bullet properly.

I notice the 300 drops them better and faster further out past 300 yds than under 200.

The others perform about the same. I use the Nosler partition in all three.
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Old 04-07-2020, 05:35 PM
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To the OP you already have a good close quarters gun. I think you think we'll in getting an 06. Lastly I'd add a .243 simply because it has endless bullet selections over the counter and is close enough to the 6.5 Creed and other calibers in that vicinity either way on the scale to do as well.
You may go thru a few rifles in those same calibers and you probably should before you settle on a make. Caliber is a small part of getting the shot made, how that rifles glides into your cheek and how naturally it weds to your eye is what good hunters come to appreciate.
Good luck in your hunting future young man.

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Old 04-08-2020, 02:25 PM
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You are overthinking it if you are thinking an Alberta big game rifle. Truth is your 30/30 could be used to hunt all Alberta big game as a short range rifle even. Lots of guys do will hunt all Alberta big game with just 1 rifle. The 270, 30-06, and 308 are common calibers used for everything from deer up to moose. You may want to choose different grains for deer then you would moose but the caliber will do it

Personally I would keep the 30/30 for short range bush gun and look at the calibers I listed or something similar for longer shot open country hunting. Lots of good options in a mid range caliber that will be good for deer up to moose. I say buy I really nice open country gun instead of two

But if you just want to own multiple guns I fully understand and say giver
Agreed. I hunt with a .308 I use 165 grain bullets and I've taken moose, elk and many deer with that caliber. I would suggest though that you stick with one weight bullet. If you swap between 150 and 180 say depending on game, your point of impact relative to your point of aim is going to be different. Which is to say, if you zero with 150's, then swap to 180's, your bullet is not going to hit where you've zeroed for the lighter bullet. My hunting partner does this and I noticed a significant enough difference at 100 yards that I decided to split the difference with my .308's and I use 165 grain bullets for everything.

Keep the 30/30 for close in work, like in the bush, and your other one for open field. Any one of the 3 calibers Smoky Buck mentions are a good choice for open country. I opted for .308 for two reasons, shorter brass than a 30-06 and it's the most commonly used caliber by snipers. I figure there has to be a reason that many skilled long distance shooters choose that caliber.


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I have a $3000 budget for all this. Any thoughts, advice or alternate suggestions from the all wise ones would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Following the above advice, I would say spend around $1,000 on the rifle of your choice and invest the other $2,000 in good quality optics.

I spent $1,500 on a Swarovski Z5 3,8 - 18 X 44 (ballistic turret) scope and I love it. You just can't compare a cheap scope with a good quality piece of glass.
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Old 04-11-2020, 09:10 PM
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243 or 260 Rem and a 338win mag
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Old 04-11-2020, 09:41 PM
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7mm-08 and a 350 Rem Mag......only 2 rifles I own......really......ask my wife.
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Old 04-12-2020, 03:34 PM
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I love some of the "honest" answers here (see above).

I would say that a person would be well served by a magnum 7mm (starts at 280AI/7SAUM) and a 6.5or 6mm in 308 cas se capacity.

It all opinon and you can pick a pair with greater chasm, but thats where I would start.
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Old 04-12-2020, 08:04 PM
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I love some of the "honest" answers here (see above).

I would say that a person would be well served by a magnum 7mm (starts at 280AI/7SAUM) and a 6.5or 6mm in 308 cas se capacity.

It all opinon and you can pick a pair with greater chasm, but thats where I would start.
Ahhh. 6/6.5mm is too close to a 7mm. Gotta widen the gap a bit
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Old 04-13-2020, 03:31 AM
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Ahhh. 6/6.5mm is too close to a 7mm. Gotta widen the gap a bit
Thats why it says or 6mm. And there is a significant difference in capability between a 175gr bullet doing 2900fps and a 120gr bullet doing the same.

Or even a 140gr at 2700fps.

Its also goofy to think a person wants to jump from 20ftlbs of recoil up to 50ftlbs given the bullets we have these days.

Or I'm crazy.
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Old 04-13-2020, 08:18 AM
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Thats why it says or 6mm. And there is a significant difference in capability between a 175gr bullet doing 2900fps and a 120gr bullet doing the same.

Or even a 140gr at 2700fps.

Its also goofy to think a person wants to jump from 20ftlbs of recoil up to 50ftlbs given the bullets we have these days.

Or I'm crazy.
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Old 04-13-2020, 08:38 AM
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For two rifles only,

Have to be left hand, but my 25-06 and 7mm-08 seem to have everything realistically covered in Alberta. Simple but great Leupold VX3, 3-9x40 scopes and all is good.

The third rifle we can't have is my grandfathers win 30-30, SRC, made in 1924. Thanks to David Henry for some work on it that has made it fireable, and at 50 yards shoots tiny little holes, go figure!
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Old 04-13-2020, 12:11 PM
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25-06 and 300 win mag.
my 25-06 is light and easy to carry and if I had too I could take moose or elk with it but mainly I use it as a deer gun. 300 win mag because I like an exit hole when trying to blood trail elk.
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Old 04-13-2020, 08:50 PM
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My 30-30 Marlin has been my trusted rifle for the past 5 years bush hunting in the foot hills. It's relatively light, quick on the second shot (hopefully that doesn't happen) and rock solid. I also picked up a Tikka T3 Stainless 30-06 with a walnut stock.

Both are great guns, I've hunted both for along time. You won't be disappointed.
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Old 04-14-2020, 04:58 AM
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I think the OP's cartridge choices are solid. I believe a 30.06 has cheaper ammo than other similar calibers. My friends with Tikas never have bad things to say. (They all say "Made in the same factory as Sako" which reminds of my Grandmother stating that her topaz was made in the same factory as a Lincoln, but whatever)

I will throw this little budget killer into the mix, though. Scope mounts. There is a place in Calgary, Alberta Tactical Rifle Supply, that will put a custom mount on your rifle ( just shy of $400 for me). The scope will never move. If your rifle is going to bounce off the side of a horse or be your lone buddy in I long slide down hill or slip down the bumper of your pick-up, this might be a worthwhile investment.

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Old 04-14-2020, 05:57 AM
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7-08mm. 300 win . 22lr 12gauge, 45-70 govt.
Like other poster said a rock solid scope Mount, getting iron sights added isn't a bad thing, it's good to have a back up just in case some happens to the scope. Ol Murphy is just waiting to mess things up.
If don't want spend money adding irons, there is a company in usa seeallsights that is amazing. Needs one slot on a rail and acts like iron sights. I bought one as a back up and can slap it on any rifle as a back up. And yes they ship up here best 150 I spent on a sort of optic/ iron sight.
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Old 04-14-2020, 08:39 PM
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Thats why it says or 6mm. And there is a significant difference in capability between a 175gr bullet doing 2900fps and a 120gr bullet doing the same.

Or even a 140gr at 2700fps.

Its also goofy to think a person wants to jump from 20ftlbs of recoil up to 50ftlbs given the bullets we have these days.

Or I'm crazy.
Were talking 2 guns no? Maybe its just me..but if its 2 guns I'm widening the gap. Can make any 6mm/7mm to basically do the same thing.
And I realize there's a recoil diff. That goes with widening the gap.
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Old 04-14-2020, 09:37 PM
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Only two...well, I really like my 7mm-8. A lot. And I have a 7mm RM and .300 WM in the safe to round it up, but I keep thinking I'd like to get a .338 Federal to go with the -08. I just like that short action case, manageable recoil, good ballistics and terminal performance with a good bullet. I think that would work for the hunting I do (nothing over 300 yards, most is 100-200).
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Old 04-18-2020, 08:10 PM
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Strictly Alberta hunting, think of two ranges . Long and short for all big game hunting .
Look for availability, variety, price and effect.
Short range up to 300/350 yards 308 win or 270 win on everything.
Long range up to 650 yards and no more. 300 win mag on everything.
Just be wary of your new addiction, 3 to 4 calibers won't cut it . And soon you'll run out of room but you'll find the money ...I'm sure
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Old 07-02-2020, 07:37 PM
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I didn't go true everybody comments but I strongly agree with the 30-06 it is big enough to put down anything in Alberta and it is more accurate at long range than most shooters...

I personally would not go with the 6.5. I am sure it is a fine round and it is the new hot cartridge. But I try to keep thing simple and easy.

Call me old fashion if you will but I stick to cartridges I can find rounds anywhere... 30-06 is very popular and even during ammo shortages I always easily found rounds for it. Furthermore every gun shop, ammo store and even the gas station in the middle of nowhere will have a variaty them on hand. I am not convinced that is the case for the 6.5 or 25-06 or 7mm08...

This being said I would lean more on the 270 WIN or 243 WIN for a second rifle depending on what you intend hunt.

All that being said buy what you are comfortable with and enjoy the hunts
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Old 07-02-2020, 08:54 PM
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So many choices and with properly picked ammunition I don’t think that there’s really a wrong answer. Personally, I went with a 7mm rem mag and a 7mm08.
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Old 07-05-2020, 07:32 PM
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The 30-06 is a great choice, I have a co-worker who just bought one for most of his hunting. My brother has a 30-30 for deer and a .303 for moose.
I have only used the .303 British for my big game hunting and will probably will stay that way for a while, although I wouldn’t mind getting a medium bore sometime.
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