The Best Hunting Rifle By Far
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- There is no “best” hunting rifle. It’s just what you can safely and responsibly shoot. Nothing can beat that.
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I wish I could take you hunting in New Zealand!
Suppressors are really common as there are no legal restrictions around using them. Most popular cartridges are probably 270 or 308 - seen as powerful enough for the game and terrain, relatively cheap and easy to find, a level of noise and recoil people can handle. Lethality is perceived to be about the same across most sensible centrefire cartridges - shot placement being more important than caliber. Lightness and durability (ie stainless) is appreciated in the steep terrain and wet climate. People usually don't like a lot of odd projections on their rifles, such as yours has, as they are seen as getting tangled up easily when moving through thick forest.
I've been watching several NZ hunting videos. Your popular choices are what I see most but also add in the 708. I have all 3. What I found interesting is one of the loads for the 708 was the 162 Hornady ELDX. It certainly did the job. I load 140 and 150 grain bullets for mine
When I hunted NZ I used the guides Model 700 in 7mm RemMag and it had a suppressor. I didn’t want to pay baggage fees x 4 to the airlines.
@@chrisgunsandguitars1403 I just commented last week on a NZ hunt video about the rifle used. It belonged to the guide and it was a stainless 700 in 7RemMag with a suppressor
@derekmcmurry4263 same guide maybe?
@@simonholdsworth6867 could be. his user her is chase the wild NZ
Tip for dope card of you have a newer iphone… have a wallpaper for my lock screen of my go to load’s drop every 25 yards that gives drop in inches and mrad! Range and seconds later I can have my dope without digging for an app. Always on display has it ever ready
If you need a dope card to hunt you need to be better at hunting especially in 25yd increments. There's no reason to be shooting that far, also your holds should be second nature to you.
@@jsaction33chill. Nobody agrees with you.
That’s actually a good idea.
I put one on my stock. It’s easy to see covered in clear plastic. No batteries needed. You do you happy hunting!!!
What a great idea for when the tape to the stock falls off in the rain.
I shoot two rifles: a sako 30 06 made in 1968 and a ruger M77 1986 rebarrelled in 280. Both are insanely accurate with plain old 3 by 9 leupold scopes and both hold zero. In fact I can't remember when I had to adjust the 06 set up. I'm a 'keep it under 400 yards' shooter so these are all I'll ever need. Does all this tech nowadays really make a difference to the average guy hunting normal distances? My motto is keep it simple. The more dials and parts the more can go wrong....
Take a bow for a video where shooting tight groups is not the goal. A rifle that puts a single bullet where you want it with a cold barrel makes the difference between success and failure.
So true!
Tight groups is good in that you know everything is tight and right with the rifle set-up.
But you want that first shot from a cold barrel to hit exactly where you're aiming!
You're spot on!
Here you are. When I thought you couldn’t top any of your past videos you did AGAIN. One of the best so far. Real world info young man My hat is off to you👍👍👍👋
Once a soldier always a soldier
Great concept for a video! I like the distance confirmation shots! I will be headed to Utah in the fall for Muzzy Deer and rifle antelope. Very excited!
Modern hunters need to focus more on being better hunters rather than better shooters. If you plan on shooting over 400 on the regular you need to be a better hunter.
Amen!! I agree completely 👍
My thoughts exactly!!! Don’t know where hunting got sidetracked, probably by the manufacturers wanting to sell new products. Sixty years of hunting all the North American big game, taken everything, nothing over 275 yards. Saddens me to see what has happened to hunting. 😢
Yep. Follow the money. I think there are a lot of tacticool goons who got tired of that scene and brought their gun/gear obsession to hunting. 😂 And before I get shit, I've always been a fudd so... You're in my world now 🤣
Yup 😑🤙💯
100%. I have never had to make a shot over 150 yards.
Great video! The Seekins team is always awesome at Hunt Expo. May go that route for the next rifle
What a time to be alive, there's so many great rifles and scopes out there to choose from!
Notice the max distance (2k fps) on both charts shows 7mm rem mag to still be the logical choice. Thats what i shoot and have been for 26 years so makes me confident that newer isnt always better
I love the closing statement. Good video, Jim!
Glad you enjoyed it
I just signed up for the Buffalo hunt (harvest) up here in Northern Utah.. excited to meet you Jim.
Spoke with the operator twice. Out of all my high powered rifles to choose from. He thought my M1 Garand 30-06 (open sights) would be cool for all to see. I also have a Springfield 1903A3 sporterized 30-06 with 3-9 scope. 2 of 6.5 PRC's and a 270 win all with 3-15 Scopes.
The operator told me shooting distance would be 50-100 yards most likely. Note: the Bison hunt is already full now, so it seems.
Cool! Will be fun to meet you!
@@JimHarmer I never hunted Turkeys before this May, got my bearded Tom 2nd day out. On a roll for this season. Live in Ogden, might draw a cow Moose or cow Elk this season.
BTW. My M1 has killed 1 Bull Moose, 2 cow Moose and countless Elk here in Utah. Also got my Mtn. goat in 2010, not using the M1 but a friend's 300 Win Mag.
@@danblumelcongrats on the turkey!
Good stuff, sir.
Scopes losing or never having proper zero is way more common than most people think. Bad scopes, bad mounting hardware, loose action screws, etc, etc.
That was one of the best comments I’ve heard in a long time. Thank you! It’s individual preference combined with your setups… meaning anything will work it’s just how you use/apply it. Awesome demonstration
My CZ has a magazine lock switch. The mag will not come out unless you unlock it. I don't understand why other gun makers don't put this feature on there hunting rifles.
Video brought to you by guys that learned about hunting and guns from UA-cam and the sponsors. Average American that is hunting for meat can’t afford (nor need) any of that nonsense. They hunted with bolt action 30-06s and lever action 30-30s and most importantly learned real hunting skills and shooting and weren’t trying to be sharp shooters or snipers.
Great idea for a video. However, I know for me, the not so rich and famous, I'll never have two weeks off that I can ditch the family and the money to run around on side by sides on some huge property out west and top it off by toting around high dollar guns and scopes. The guy with the Remington 700 is the one closest to being a normal blue collar guy.
The best hunting rifle is the one you shoot the best and have a lot of shooting history with, just like dude with his 700rem he knows it inside and out thats the best.
When you have rifle that you just know & feel at home with, Thats a good feeling
Really like these kind of videos!! Great job 👍🏼
Savage model 99 .308. Stone cold killer.
This is the kind of video I like. Real world hunter test. The first shot is the one that counts when you’re hunting.
Jim, you did it backwards. You shoot the distance confirmation first to see if you can hit something at distance. Then you check to see if your zero is still on. Of course everyone hit the long distance shot, they all got to see where their zero had shifted at 100 yards before taking it long.
Still really liked the video. I'm always worried about my zero while hunting. Usually in the middle of the day I'll take a shot at 100 yards just to check. After several days, if the zero doesn't move, I get more comfortable.
Wow, that's surprising. I hunt for two weeks in the woods with the rifle on an ATV often and I have never had it move. Plus, I don't check it that often. Only at the range off-season.
Get a quality, robust, PROVEN scope and mounts all locktited on properly and stop chasing your ass! Its amazing when you get that figured out and the mysterious zero shift go away! We should NEVER have to re zero! Check it occasionally, yes.
@@montuckyman4982 Agreed. People play with this shit way too much. Checking zero in the middle of the day? That's just silly.
@@Dusdaddythats the difference between buying cheap rings/scope and quality ones
@@holynuman Agreed. If I had to make an adjustment to my zero mid-day or even mid-season, I'm dumping that mount and ring set-up.
It was funny how he let the other guys talk about their rifles for a moment, and went into his own rifle in gory detail. Yes, Jim, we know you like your setup.
I got a Seekins HavaK in 7PRC . I love it so much. Ordering another one for my wife in 6.5PRC very soon. To me it is as close as you can get as a custom rifle as you can get.
Absolutely love your channel and reviews -- hate your Reaper Hunting contraption. What is the weight of all that combined: tripod, bipod, suppressor, Leupold scope ? You like the idea of the folding stock (less to tangle when hiking through brush) but seriously, you are schlepping so many add ons that I wonder what is the advantage. I know you are going to come around and get back to basics: Winchester Model 70 SS All Weather or Tikka TSX SS .30-06 w/ Vortex 2.5 x 10 x 44mm Viper. Or really man-up and go with traditional 3x9 or 4x fixed scope and use holdover reticle. Bipod, tripod stuff is for girlie-men. If you are hiking with poles, those become your shooting sticks. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE honor the tradition of stealth, use what nature provides for shooting rest, improvise, overcome & adapt !
Great video, I've watched many and this was one of your best!
Love the premise of this vid. Thanks!
It always goes back to which rifle you know best and works for you best.
Jim Your content always improving !! Great practical advise in real hunting situations.. Bring the rifle you shoot the best !! ITS NOT THE ARROW , ITS
THE INDIAN !!! I have two Tack drivers for hunting I depend on... Factory Tikka Veil 7 mm Rem mag Rem 700 GA Precision 300 WSM Leupold Glass with Badger one piece rings ... Factory ammo for me
Jim,
Serious Question. Why do you come across as a 6.5 Creedmoor hater yet, by your admission, you’re basically shooting a 6.5 Creedmoor due to the shorter barrel.
I’m new to hunting, bought a 6.5 CM (which I’ve yet to fire), and I’ve scoured the Internet looking for information about it. I’ve seen ever video of yours that will pop, based on a 6.5CM UA-cam search. Most of time you try to be careful with your words but, it’s clear that you’re not a fan. Despite your family loving it. From what I understand you’ve never lost an animal you’ve shoot with it. I’m just curious, why do you HATE the 6.5 CM?
i love the energy and enthusiasm
Love the constant positive outlook videos
Love the epic music in the beginning
Those hi tech rifles are awesome, but I loved that beat up ol’ 700. He looked like a marine sniper firing that thing!!
I have 2 rifles in 35 Whelen one is a limited edition with beautiful walnut stock I bring out for show and tell the other is a CVA stalker single shot with a bull barrel I have added weight to the stock and brought it up to 9 lbs now this is the unbelievable part I bought a BSA deer hunter scope for 19.00 dollars from Rual King I thought it would fly apart after the first shot but this is the crazy part I have shot this thing over a hundred times using my reloads 220 gr game kings and off sand bags it will put them through the same hole all day long now it’s not going to hit something at distance with a 4 power fixed scope but the whole rig cost less than $300.00 as Brandon would say “ Come on man “.
Where is the Winchester model 70??
I have a M98 Mauser in 270 win, that I put in a Bell&Carlson carbon fiber stock 35 years ago, used Redfield bases and rings, and a Leupold scope, haven't adjust the scope since I 1st installed it 35 years ago, always zeroed
If I had $3K to spare, I would definitely put my name in the hat for the buffalo harvest shindig. I know, it’s a BISON, but at sixty plus years, I am not changing my dialect and learning pronouns! Haven’t had it yet, but I hear the meat is lean, healthy, and delicious. I will slide on down into Florida, and you all have fun. Make sure that you video the adventure so that the rest of us can feel like we also went…❤ Ultra-Mega-MAGA 🙏🏼🎉🥳
Awesome realistic video 👍 I like the fact of using what you are comfortable with. I think this important especially if you are counting on you and your gun coming through in once in a lifetime situation .
"Love the One You're With"
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Great Video, Excellent info! Scope mounts are very important. Keeping bring good content!
Great video once again. Love seeing the different rifles and hunters. That’s the real deal.
I would like to see @backfire do a review on Seekins Precision rifles someday. Keep up the great work!
The mountain reaper was a huge letdown for me. 7PRC with It's ultralight weight means holding the rifle completely different than the others I use. I regret buying the version with the folding stock - there is play in the lockup mechanism you can't eliminate and it surely can't help accuracy. The more you shoot yours the more you will notice the chassis wearing down that little square lock mechanism, first the cerakote, then the material itself.
You are 100% correct about the noisy accuratemags extremely noisy and loose fitting - I did put electric tape on mine as several times it fell out of the mag well from recoil when shooting prone at the range. In the end the only time I have used the folding mechanism on the stock is to move the cheek riser (which is also too low for me at max extension) out of the way for a cleaning rod.
Sadly in Chinada we can't suppress it either so you are forced to hunt with a muzzle break and wear earpro all hunt.
It cindia not chinafa
Lots of horror stories about fierce
Looks like a heck of a lot of wind too.
Best video on this subject matter by far!
Great video!
I'm just getting into hunting and looking to buy my first hunting rifle, this has helped me adjust what I'm looking for. So good to see a video about that first shot, cold barrel. Appreciate the advice about getting what you're comfortable with and can already shoot well. I thought the dude rocking the no-frills wood stock was awesome! Might just do the same myself as that's what I'm used to.
This video was a test of the sighting systems. Scope, rings etc. Most rifles group well enoug, but will be let down by a scope that loses zero
This is a VERY good video !.. I especially enjoyed seeing the VASTLY different platforms.. Saying that, I much prefer a drop magazine and recently purchased a 300 PRC (seekings HAVAK)
Dude just saw them turret tags and had to have them ! Definitely better idea than a ballistic tape !
At 64 years old around when I was in my late teens, I found in a pawn shop the rarest of all Mausers the Brevex Mauser that had been barreled in 8mm-378 Wby mag.
After buying the Brevex Mauser I also had it barreled to 8mm-378 Wby mag so that is my No.1 prized long range rifle using a Leupold 6.5x20 scope with 30 mm tube.
The Brevex has also been a part of my guide operations from the Pacific NW to Alaska taking down all kinds of large game to dangerous Brown bears from my clients that have used it.
I also own a commercial Mauser 98 in 300 Wby mag and a Weatherby V-5 in 300 Wby mag that just got a new Pac Nor SS super match 27 inch barrel & muzzle break + fluted barrel.
There are new 300s but the old 300 Wby mag still gets the job done with brutal authority!
I own many more rifles, but these are the ones that get the most used.
Kuiu makes a sweet rifle cover very similar to that one. But it is specifically cut for a scoped rifle and has cordura to protect your scope ends. It fits a lot of rifles really well and is able to be used on a suppressed rifle
Good one Jim
Very enjoyable, I have to say from my perspective the more I've aged the more appreciate modern chassis based firearms, they are just so flexible in terms of set up and significantly more adjustable. I'm very much enjoying the Sako Tikka T3x TACT A1 in 6.5CM with ~ 24 inch barrel at the moment, fairly sure it comes in 20 and possibly 16 inch variants and L or R OTS.
Excellent video. So many sites stagnant in content, but not yours. Love the real world hunting scenarios also.
I have a gunwerks 6ti and while it's extremely lightweight, it's louder than I would like. I have 2 harvester evo's and they're 400 dollars less than my 6ti and only weigh 4 ounces more and are way quieter.
Great video Jim. I like the set ups. The things I know matter in a reliable hunting rifle are the optics. Most guns shoot better than me. I need a good eye relief, repeatable locking tourets. And my binos have a range finder and my dope in them for fast shots. Thise things matter. And a good smooth trigger.
I think this speaks wonders for the premium leupold optics more than anything
I'm just happy to see the best brand of guns, Seekins, finally on the channel.
Gave up my 7 rm 40 years ago for a 340wby.Last 14 custom 338Nm,march,lone wolf, proof,Defiance.I rolled my jeep and held zero NF ultras and rail with oversized screws.Shot my large spring cinnamon with a defiance, proof,NForce,3-20 mil,22'',6.5prc,pic rails on mine and atlas or my light tripod, its getting su pressed.I know my drops to 900 as I shoot 2 rifles and caves match til that distance, easy with mils.My 6.5 is 6 # barehand sleek, your has lot areas to snag brush,I hunt lot of wilderness,alders thick.
Here I am hunting in South Africa and using one of the guides rifle and bullets. A Tikka 308. It gets the job done but how I wish for my own rifle.from home I am familiar with. I wouldnt be fumbling over the safety an wondering if the power of the 7 mm mag would have made to animals stay down after the shot. Cannot beat being familiar with your rifle. It goes along way
This is definitely one of the best hunting videos I've ever seen, the hunter is awesome!
Incredible setup man. I’d consider welding a small, paper thin plate between the level gauge and the top turret. Or, find a translucent paint, that would allow great visibility on the rifle, but dampen glare so anyone over 100 meters away wouldn’t see it.
No such thing as "the perfect rifle"im 72 and have hunted my whole life. Last season I harvested a 600lb cow elk at 425 yards with a .300WSM. The "best" hunting rifle is the one the shooter can shoot accurately and confidently. I have owned and shot many great firearms, they would all kill in the right situation. As a range master at our local range, what I see are people shooting huge calibre rifles at extreme ranges thinking that the rifle/calibre will make up for poor shooting/sportsmanship. Remember "just cuz you can don't mean you should." Semper Fi
Great content, design and invitations, I would encourage you to do variations on this theme where all the rifles are different. All the shooters are different and you learn from each one.
Leupold Standard rings (Gross windage rings) are not made for calibers above .30-06. If you call Leupold and ask them about which rings that he should have on that rifle they would recommend their Dual Dovetail rings or the pic-rail mounted rings.
Those rings are great and they have been around forever with people using them on everything... but Leupold doesn't recommend them on large caliber rifles.
Great content !!! Love the channel
Very cool topic for this video. Great hunting party as well considering every one of you hit at 400 yards. Thanks for sharing
Winchester Model 70
A pro guide letting someone else set up their rifle for a major hunt and not make sure it’s absolutely 110% before you leave?????? 🤔🤦♂️
I’m glad I am not the only one that caught that.
Great video, thanks for sharing!
I like a Kenton Ballistic LR Hunter cut for my hand loads and the conditions where I’m hunting. Much faster than a ballistic app.
The same as your ballistic tags on the Leupold.
Always use a hinged floor plate on a hunting rifle.
I didn’t realize James Pumphrey started hosting backfire!
For the money would you say is the Savage 110 tactical or Tikka T3X UPR a better rifle ? It will be an all purpose and if the situation ever arose self defense rifle. I like that both have a long heavy profile barrel to get the most out of ammo and its threaded for muzzle devices. Built in optic rail, and detachable magazines. I know the savage 110 tactical mags will be more affordable but the tikka has a better action. I’d highly appreciate your time and advice, thank you. You make great informative videos and appreciate your hard work
That is a beautiful Tikka.
I just signed up for June 21st hunt!!!! See you next month!!!
Yeehaw!
I did the 20th, I'll comment here the same night.
Loved it. I totally agree that the absolutely perfect rifle is the one YOU shoot well.
Just have to say 7mag is golden
Agreed
I feel like all this new stuff is just trying to clone it. 😂 The Remington tax is real but yea it's the Cummins of utility and reliability.
I'll take it anywhere!
Wow I never hear about warne scope mount. I have been very happy with their mono mount for my bench gun. Glad to see you using them on your personal rig.
The fierce ‘s grip stock and barrel are carbon fiber. And it has an ambi thumb shelf carbon grip which is rare.
The 6.5 reminds me of my kids packing all the toys they can in their backpacks for a trip and then they get tired of actually packing them all around.
I find it kind of weird that the Blaser R8 is so popular in Europe, espessialy here in the scandinavian countries. But no one seems to have it in the states? Is the price point to high for it over there?
It’s around $6-9k in the US, and we can get a very nice semi-custom for $2-3k. So it’s a tough market for us in the US.
@@backfireI bought one last year for 7k USD in Norway, it's quite pricey but the market for custom rifles here is really small. And it's hard to beat the straight pull on the Blaser :)
Looks like your front ring is right up against the scope bell
Review a post 2012 Remington 700 CDL and see if they quality has improved to be worth a buy!
Remington branded 700s are dead. People need to let them go.
@@buzby80Not my 1982 Remington 700 in 7mm Magnum.
@@64samsky yeah ok, we’re talking new Remingtons.
Jim I was surprise you were not running the 7MM PRC!
Cool video. I really enjoyed it
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Hey Jim, been loving the channel for a while now and I've been learning a lot from both you and Ron Spomer, im planning on buying a new rifle for both hunting and target shooting, im kinda split between the tikka t3x super varmint and the bergara b14 ridge, whichever i choose im getting chambered in 30-06, what would you recommend based on your experience
I’ve been hunting elk , moose , deer , bears and goats for over ten years . I run mid range vortex and bushel scope and the only time I’ve had a scope get knocked off is when I had my 35 whelen fall out of the truck and land directly on the scope . If you use good rings and torque properly your scope should never go out of zero without a fairly major hit
Interesting post on the 65Cm 143 gr at 2700 fps. I would think you could push that to a little beyond 2820 fps with H4350.
Can’t be better said. I built a custom rifle last year decked out. Lone peak ti action in 7SAUM 22in proof carbon barrel XLR MG chassis thunder beast ultra 7 suppressor. It does shoot better than my tikka in 7 rem mag but not enough to matter, won’t make you a better shooter in the end.
Great video! Element optics are a very underated company, in my opinion.
Hey Jim I really enjoy your videos. What reticle are you running on your Mark 5?
Great video enjoyed it
Great video, totally agree.
My good ole 7mm rem mag
Jim, I know you talk about short barreled 6.5 PRCs as 6.5 Creeds, but I chrono’d my Bergara Crest with 20” barrel at 2900fps yesterday using factory Norma 143gr ammo.
15:00 Least smooth bolt I've ever seen.
It's interesting that so many use Vortex scopes. I prefer Leupold for lighter weight and better image resolution at distance. Vortex has been really disappointing in both those areas.
Seems like the scope rings are a bit forward on your rifle too Jim? Who set that one up? I've never been alright allowing someone to mount a scope for me. Just don't like left questioning things (e.g. what torque was used, bubble level vs plum bob, etc)
They were all nice rifle’s but my favorite was the one with the twisted fluted barrel… but in a 7mm mag… thanks buddy…