r/canadaguns • u/Wooden_Week5385 • 12d ago
Buy recommendations Opinions on a first bolt action
For my first high powered rifle, I’m currently between a Tikka T3X Ace Game and a Bergara B-14 Wilderness Carbon both in .308
I’m a left handed shot and plan on using it for BC hunting and range shooting, also plan on keeping this rifle for a long time.
Went to a local BC gun shop today looking at some rifles in person and to hopefully get my hands on. Bergara but they didn’t have one in stock so one of the workers suggested the left handed Tikka which was the first lefty I’ve actually held and it was nice but I did kinda like the classic Remington 700 look the B-14 has.
Opinions on either of these would be greatly appreciated
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u/BeerGunsMusicFood 11d ago
Hey fellow lefty! I would definitely look at a few options of Tikkas. The ace game sounds like it’s the ticket for you if you’re going to be doing range shooting at well. Other options to consider:
Roughtech - good balance for both hunting and range but a bit lighter
Hunter - great hunting rifle, wood stock so you’ll want to dry it out well when you get home.
Superlite - what I use. Awesome lightweight rifle but it heats up very quickly (3 shots and you’ll need to let it cool down). Great for hunting, not for the range.
Lite - cheapest option. Won’t heat up as quickly as the superlite.
Whatever you choose if you’re hunting with it I’d recommend a stainless option.
Good luck with your choice and I hope you love it!