1st time elk hunter's new rifle

[Benfromalbuquerque]

Hunter still may miss by a mile and strike out. But it will be assuredly all operator error, not the gun!

 

[Braveheart]

Nice look to it. How much weight does that barrel fluting take away??

 

[p_ham]

Nice look to it. How much weight does that barrel fluting take away??

I'm not sure, I've never weighed 2 side by side. With the spiral fluting I'd guess 4-8oz?

 

[arkelkhntr]

A client of mine drew their first bull elk tag in NV.
Here is the rifle they ordered for the occasion.
7mm Rem Mag
Tikka T3x action
X-Caliber 24" 1:8 spiral flute barrel threaded 5/8x24 with a SiCo ASR mount.
Stocky VG2 carbon fiber stock
Mesa bottom metal
7lbs dry.
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Great cartridge for elk, and the rifle is a looker. Best of luck to your bud.

 

[grizzly63]

I think it needs some sights or something.

 

[p_ham]

I think it needs some sights or something.

Overrated.

 

[grizzly63]

Sorry, couldn't help myself. Maybe a blind hunter? Sound shooter? Looks really nice by the way.

 

[p_ham]

Sorry, couldn't help myself. Maybe a blind hunter? Sound shooter? Looks really nice by the way.

Sound shooter got me

 

[longbow51]

For all those folks looking for a "factory elk rifle around $2K", here is your answer. I don't care what the brand is some lemons sneak through.

 

[BAKPAKR]

Nice looking rifle. Is the black webbing on the stock how it came from Stocky’s? It looks like that adds some good texture.

 

[p_ham]

Nice looking rifle. Is the black webbing on the stock how it came from Stocky’s? It looks like that adds some good texture.

Yes that's how it came from Stockys. The webbing usually isn't as textured as this one but I like the added grip.

 

[TradeGun.62]

Another beauty, p_ham.

 

[p_ham]

The rifle's owner sent me a picture of a 200yd group this morning while they were doing load development. Not too shabby!

 

[Sheltowee]

The rifle's owner sent me a picture of a 200yd group this morning while they were doing load development. Not too shabby!
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Pretty impressive shootin' iron!