Which one

souther33 · February 20, 2017, 04:39 PM

Long story short I am selling a new leupold XV-3L 4.5-14x56mm scope that I pickup for a steal at a local gun shop. My question is I got a few trade offers and I want to know what community would pick and why.

The First offer is a like new Remington 700LR Bull barrel chambered in 3006.
The Second offer is a new Ruger M77 ii stainless steel bull barrel Chambered in 22-250 with a wood stock.
The Third offer is a new tikka Chambered in 300 win mag

I could use all calibers. and the first 2 offers have rings and mounts with them.

Husqvarna · February 20, 2017, 05:01 PM

depends on what you will use them for

the rem700 is out of the question IMO, don't care for 'em

the tikka will probably shoot better but ruger are solid

tikkas are great, if they had been the same calibre it would be a easy choice

Scorch · February 20, 2017, 05:09 PM

Of the 3 rifles you were offered, I would pick the Tikka. They are good shooters right out of the box. If that one does not appeal to you, the Remington LR would be a great rifle. Although I do like Rugers, they are not very popular in this part of the country, perhaps they are in your area.

Just FWIW, the scope would have sold brand new for about $600. The rifles you were offered sell for about $900 each, so whoever you are dealing with really wants the scope, IMO.

If you are at all recoil shy, the Tikka in 300 Win Mag will kick like a mule.

jmr40 · February 20, 2017, 06:34 PM

None of those would interest me. Remington's are out and 30-06 wouldn't be my choice for a heavy bull barreled rifle even if I wanted a Remington.

I do like Ruger and Tikka. If the Ruger were in 300 WM with a standard barrel and the Tikka were in 22-250 both would be good choices. But 300 WM is too much gun for a lightweight Tikka and a 22-250 needs to be in a more accurate platform. Rugers are rugged, reliable, and dependable. But have never been the best choice where pure accuracy is required. Plenty good enough for any big game hunting though.

I'd sell the scope or keep looking, but that is me. The Tikka and Ruger are both good rifles, I just don't care for the chamberings in those particular rifles.

Expatmedic · February 20, 2017, 07:07 PM

If it were ME, I would:

Sell the scope for cash.

As stated above a heavy barrel is not needed on a 30-06 these days. I would like to see this offering in a Ruger No. 1.

Ruger 77 in 22-250 is a non-starter. The caliber for the most part has one purpose, varmints, small critters. I just do not equate Ruger with that type of precision.

Tikka in .300 Win. Mag hurts.

Again, that is based on what MY needs and wants are.

But, I would be interested in seeing what you wind up with in your enviable dilemma.

dgludwig · February 21, 2017, 08:01 AM

Enviable dilemma indeed! I have a lot of experience with Ruger bolt-action rifles. Of the three candidates for trade, the Ruger would be my, albeit biased, choice.

February 20, 2017, 04:39 PM	#1
souther33 Member Join Date: February 9, 2013 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 59	Which one Long story short I am selling a new leupold XV-3L 4.5-14x56mm scope that I pickup for a steal at a local gun shop. My question is I got a few trade offers and I want to know what community would pick and why. The First offer is a like new Remington 700LR Bull barrel chambered in 3006. The Second offer is a new Ruger M77 ii stainless steel bull barrel Chambered in 22-250 with a wood stock. The Third offer is a new tikka Chambered in 300 win mag I could use all calibers. and the first 2 offers have rings and mounts with them.

February 20, 2017, 05:09 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Of the 3 rifles you were offered, I would pick the Tikka. They are good shooters right out of the box. If that one does not appeal to you, the Remington LR would be a great rifle. Although I do like Rugers, they are not very popular in this part of the country, perhaps they are in your area. Just FWIW, the scope would have sold brand new for about $600. The rifles you were offered sell for about $900 each, so whoever you are dealing with really wants the scope, IMO. If you are at all recoil shy, the Tikka in 300 Win Mag will kick like a mule. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

February 20, 2017, 06:34 PM	#4
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,809	None of those would interest me. Remington's are out and 30-06 wouldn't be my choice for a heavy bull barreled rifle even if I wanted a Remington. I do like Ruger and Tikka. If the Ruger were in 300 WM with a standard barrel and the Tikka were in 22-250 both would be good choices. But 300 WM is too much gun for a lightweight Tikka and a 22-250 needs to be in a more accurate platform. Rugers are rugged, reliable, and dependable. But have never been the best choice where pure accuracy is required. Plenty good enough for any big game hunting though. I'd sell the scope or keep looking, but that is me. The Tikka and Ruger are both good rifles, I just don't care for the chamberings in those particular rifles. __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

February 20, 2017, 07:07 PM	#5
Expatmedic Member Join Date: February 19, 2017 Location: Isle of Misfit Toys Posts: 21	If it were ME, I would: Sell the scope for cash. As stated above a heavy barrel is not needed on a 30-06 these days. I would like to see this offering in a Ruger No. 1. Ruger 77 in 22-250 is a non-starter. The caliber for the most part has one purpose, varmints, small critters. I just do not equate Ruger with that type of precision. Tikka in .300 Win. Mag hurts. Again, that is based on what MY needs and wants are. But, I would be interested in seeing what you wind up with in your enviable dilemma. Last edited by Expatmedic; February 20, 2017 at 07:14 PM.

February 21, 2017, 08:01 AM	#6
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	Enviable dilemma indeed! I have a lot of experience with Ruger bolt-action rifles. Of the three candidates for trade, the Ruger would be my, albeit biased, choice. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

February 20, 2017, 05:01 PM	#2
Husqvarna Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,000	depends on what you will use them for the rem700 is out of the question IMO, don't care for 'em the tikka will probably shoot better but ruger are solid tikkas are great, if they had been the same calibre it would be a easy choice