The General Purpose Rifle
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Route recce wearing full gear and the amazing Tikka Arctic
I don't think you can find a better General Purpose Rifle.
That short stubby med-profile 20" barrel sure comes in handy in thick bush.
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Imagine downvoting someone's video who has 11K subscribers. I swear RUclips has bots that just downvote videos at random. Thanks for more content Mr. Riflechair. You are a true rifleman!
I always get thumbs down on my videos and I couldn’t care less. Some people are sour to the core and just want to share their misery with everyone else. Screw them! Cheers Taylor!
I made like number 150 so 150 up votes to one down vote is not bad. 👍
please vote out the fiberals
The Tikka Arctic is a nice rifle but man the price, close to $3000! They are charging a premium just for those iron sights, and the Canadian Ranger cache.
Unless you have bartering power and leverage - trades are a good means to an end.
Mr RC - we enjoy your efforts! Thank you SIR!
My general purpose rifle out of all my rifle's I would say is my savage 99 in 308.
Great video! Thank you for your sharing!👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸
My Ruger M77 Frontier with the 2.5X scout scope could serve that purpose well. It's a controlled feed .308 with a 16.5" barrel.
Great watching this video! As much as I love Tikka rifles , $2600 and change is quite a kick. Even my Ruger Scout Rifle .308 stainless, synthetic was dear at $1800 CDN. Either way, get out and shoot! It’s All Good! I’ve always been fascinated by Jungle Carbines, but I’m set up for reloading .308 already , so the JC .303 found another new home. In the meantime my RSR will be getting out for deer and black bear this next season of 2024. Peace Be The Journey!
The guys are trying to get NSCC back up and running. I've already started to look at plane tickets. I wouldn't mind getting shouted at by Butts Brad before I kick the bucket.
A very nice rifle indeed but I cant justify sinking almost $3000 into one rifle. I suggest the Mossberg MVP Patrol or Scout in 7.62x51 they are around $800 Canadian and serve just about the same purpose, and they take standard AR magazines! Thanks for the great video and Maple Leaf Up!
That's the old school rear turret sights. Mine has the same size apertures through all range selections. Interesting
Yes sir. Semper Fidelis. 🦅🌎⚓ 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦
Hey rifle chair those who haven’t carried a tikka arctic just don’t know just how good it is
brother stay safe .. don't worry about videos ... we love them but we will also be happy with what ever you can spare .. Mission men self as they say ...
"I'll call that a video" @18.00 approx.
Yyyyyyep, a classic RC video. Possibly the best ever.
Your encyvclopaiedic knowledge of all things connected to your wilderness. Your respect for it's deadly qualities and the need to take some small risks (of injury past reach of any help or bear predation) and undergo some trials now to obviae larger ones you can see coming (the floods).
Alll carried off with nonchalance, like it's no big deal. Quotidian just "getting on". Absolute classic
I love your "law abiding gun owner" viewers who seem more than prepared to break any law that doesn't suit them.
I prefer yoiur system, trying to ubnderstand thay the law is not atrtempting to hurt you, just ensure you are respecfuil of nature and of others, getting ahead of that curve (rspecting the first natioins intereest for example)
coluld bec my lzast comment ever,, i expect to be in residential care sometime in the next 6-12 months.
I'm terirified but trying to be resilient "painting the clouds with sunshine"
Too bad we'll never go for a walk together.
I'd have liked that.
Bruce will we still get to chat from time to time here on RUclips? I hope the care you receive will help. If it were me my pride and stiff upper lip would probably result is a material adverse impact to my health. Please make sure you ask for help when you need it.
@@Riflechair maybe we will, probably not.
My stiff upp;rerr lip admits of open declaration of cowardice as in my original post. I have a sister and brother law to rely on for help. And money. lots of money.
I won't be fine but as my old nan said as she sat in her reidential home at 90+ "You just hasve to feel sorry for some of these *old* people""..
I will not grow old. Lucky lucky lucky me.
(see? clouds, sunshine)
@@brucebartup6161 getting old sucks. I keep trying to avoid it but time is rather unforgiving. Maple Leaf Up BRUCE!
@@Riflechair "live forever or die trying". I heartily agree. Old sucks. Yes. I noticed, that too.
Thumbs up Canada.
and thanks,
for everything.
Good video, very informative.
Beautiful rifle, however it is much too expensive to be perfect! Keep up the good work!
I think the no 5 Enfield out to 600 meters would make a good general purpose rifle; or russian model 44 I think it's called shortened barrel using the 7.62*54r bullets ; both those cailbers easy to get with current ammo shortage in usa
I think that outside of 300m the Tikka CTR has a firm advantage simply because of the magnification options and accurate strikes on target. I neglected to share this because at the time I didn't think of mentioning it. Definitely true though. I rarely make shots outside of 300m these days
Took mine out today in -25°c to see how she handles and it performed flawlessly, I like my arctic...👍
Awesome!
I am currently in a fire camp as support. Forgot the tent. At least I remembered the sleeping bag.
Find yourself a cheap 8X12 tarp and some paracord. Keep yourself safe Rudolf!
My choice for this work is the CZ 527 carbine in 7.62-39 compact easy and cheap to shoot.
Sounded like an aussie in the log truck
If I live close enough to you I would love to come help clear that road with you.
The three I would put into the mix would all be .308’s, first is a Tikka T3X compact with a Nikon 2.5x10x40 scope, second Ruger GSR with 3 sighting options a Burris scout 2 3/4x scope in quick release rings as well as a Holosun 2 moa red dot with shake awake feature, third would be a Kimber Hunter with a fixed Leupold 6x in Warne ring/base this gun with scope and sling is under 7lbs. I enjoyed the video like all of them. Kevin
No one noticed the deer at 13:12
About iron sights in this world of not. The only rifle I own without iron sights is a range / varmit rifle. The 270, 3006 and 308 all have iron sights.
Its a canadian thing well an older canadian thing.
I'm working on a rifle that will serve a similar purpose on my family's (eventually my) property. It's a Ruger American Predator in .308 with an 18.5 inch barrel. Currently has a cheap NCStar 1-6x scope on it at the moment. It's an older model that is limited to the factory 4 round magazine, but if I can get competent with doing a single load after emptying the magazine you might just see me shooting it in the CFC this winter.
have you called ruger to see if the aic magazines will fit?
@@sauerOFkraut I did, apparently when they redesigned the stock to accept those mags they also changed the bolt and receiver to accommodate them as well which means mine cannot be changed without a gunsmith removing metal. And I don't have any gunsmiths that aren't at minimum 2 hr interstate highway drive away.
I gotta say that the 22mag is really getting my attention.
How well does your sights match up with the federal 180 power shock threw the different ranges? Or do you just zero it for 200 and not use the other settings? For practical hunting and self defense I would probably just use 200 but for range fun it would be nice to be accurate at the longer ranges. Thank you
Crown land and a general purpose rifle. That’s a good day. 🔫🔫🇨🇦
I bought a Boyds laminated stock for one of my Savage rifles and quickly sold it- way too heavy. My general purpose rifle is a Remington 700 CDL 30-06 but I also have a Savage 14 American Classic in .308 that I love just as much. For wood stompin like that I roll with a Leupold 1-4x20 but for more open country I the most I'll ever use is a Leupold in 3-9x. I appreciate your preference for open sights though. For my defensive rifles like my Springfield M1A and Ruger Ranch Rifle I stick with the open sights to as for inside of 50m that is the best. New to your channel and new sub.
Can you please do a video about navigation without gps/ points of reference for compass? How do you stay found in forest so thick? Thanks!
Fall flat on my face? Lol. Been there done that, after the %&/#@( Ive learned to laugh. Just like the time I was using a semi 3.6" 12ga, sitting on a little wiggly stool and ending up on my back and ass in the mud, its, after a pause, its really funny.
Another great video! I never thought to ask, what kind of land navigation tools do you use? Does a GPS even work in those woods?
I'm an old map and compass guy but a Garmin GPS or smart phone with the right app can make your life much easier too.
@@Riflechair when you have the opportunity, could you mention which app!? thanks.
@@ed5042 Avenza Maps APP
@@Riflechair GREAT THANKS!
I got a Garand receiver I've been thinking of building into a similar "general purpose rifle" - in either 358win or 35whelen. You think it'd be reliable for walking through the BC bush, bear and deer hunting? "tanker" length 18" barrel? Worried about water / debris in the action, would appreciate your $0.02. Cheers mate, great vid too.
Might feed the longer Whelan cartridge easier. You may need a spacer block for the .358 to make up for the shorter round.
@@steveh4962 It'd be the same as setting it up for 308, whatever that entails. I'm fine with either cartridge and an adjustable gas block. Can always download 35whelen.
@@matthewspeller Yes, either one would be a better choice than .308/.30-06 were you ever trapped in a phone both with a grizzly.
@@steveh4962 my longest shots here are 200, so if reach isnt a problem it allows me to employ girth :)
At about 13:12 in your video you missed the deer crossing from left to right in your video.
That is my dog Olive BUT GOOD EYE!
What ammo or load bullet weight and velocity match up best with the different ranges on your aperture sight? I've been seriously thinking about getting this same rifle. Good tunes at the end 👍
Sights are calibrated for the 180gr Spitzer Point bullet travelling around 2500fps.
@@Riflechair Very nice thank you. I think that will definitely get the job done on just about anything you needed to. I appreciate that info I've been trying to get that. 👍
Tika articles nice but at least $1200 new here; can get a savage hunting rifle for about $500
Is 8x57 mauser any good for stopping a bear?
Absolutely yes!
@@Riflechair great thanks
Hope you never need to use the 308 to defend yourself in the wilderness, but in case you do, it shall save your life! Would a SKS or a bolt action chambered in 7.62x39 be a better option for your area in BC?
Theirs Grizzlies all over bc and black bears so I doubt a rifle in that caliber would be packing enough punch
Not enough velocity or penetration with the 7.62X39
30-30 has more power than 7.62 x 39.
The .308 is a more powerful round than the 7.62x39 so the .308 is a much better choice.
You better check ballistics of your 7.62x39 compared to other cartridges.
Haha first to comment. Semperfi and Maple Leaf Up.
File a prospectors mining claim on that land. Get a free miners certification if you don't already have one. I like that you carry a rifle. Not a shotgun. Me to.
Get a fal!!
The biggest problem with that Tikka is the price. It's magazine fed only. So what's the advantage over the other scout rifles at half the price? It isn't that H&K rear sight. And it isn't it's lack of a bayonet lug. And from what little I know, there's no weight savings... IMO only, and not any attack on you. That rifle was a failure government contract. The Colt Canada licensing thing is B.S. and once again cost taxpayers money. Like the vid, but hate what that rifle represents... Keep up the great videos! And I'll try to bitch less...
The C-19 probably cost the tax payer $10,000 to $15,000 ea. You can find an ‘as new’ Arctic for roughly $2200 now. The cost of building your own with a similar sighting system would be horrendous. The sights remind me of the ASCC reticle and draws your eye to the centre. I’ve played wi5 the HK style sight before and hated them. Way too much play (loose) and I pray that Tikka was smart enough to figure that problem out. This isn’t a scout rifle - I chose my words carefully - “General Purpose Rifle”. A bayonet lug would be cool but just more weight. I try to see past the Government’s licensing drama but you’re right. I wish we had competent governance. I love the rifle and am willing to bet my safety on it.
@@Riflechair Not going to debate that the rifle is not competent for your application. It's what it's intent was to replace. Without feed ramps for a stripper clip, a bayonet lug & accuracy that is par with any other hunting rifle. What do you get for $2200? A rear sight? And you are 100% right the c-19 cost was ridiculous. Before Bill C-71 a C-8 could be put together for under $1000 by a civilian. IMO: A person looking for a general purpose rifle has much better options for the money. A NO.4 MK1 might be a start? Just my 2 cents & not looking to start a fight. Internet debate is all.
@@Danceswithempties Yup no problem. No arguments here. You might even be able to blame me because I helped to design the rifle. I had nothing to do with the sights though. I’m not a big fan of the HK rear dial. Much prefer the No4 rear sight. Everything else is golden.
@@Danceswithempties Although a charger guide would be cool, it simply is not as practical as swapping magazines now that we can produce 100% interchangable magazines. Without a charger guide the action has less ingress points for mud, muck, ice and snow to lock things up, not to mention a Picatinny rail for modern sighting options.
By all means, it would be cool if they came out with a improved or modernized No.4, but that would cost even more than this system, and would be less practical
@@Riflechair Possibly one could design a Picatinny adapter that can take a No.4 rear?
Not knowing exactly what the condition is of the land yer looking at - when it comes to land YOU own, that's easy. If there's say 100-200M or less, the thought occurs of leaving it be, punching it out only as needed when the time comes. This avoids a lot of paperwork etc, and it prevents others from having an unmonitored access to your land.
Past that, if it were Yukon, Id suggest simply getting a firewood cutting permit. In your case that might not work. That said, if the land in question is 'strictly' crown land, not disputed/claimed/etc, then id suggest that the less people that know of it, the better. You may, 'may', be opening up yourself for nonsense you do not want.
Far as the Tikka goes - I had heard, seen online, that the rear sights had a bad habit of falling apart. I gather you havent had that issue?
Not going to use this route because I don’t need people knowing about it. Haven’t heard this issue regarding the rear sights.
@@Riflechair Search it up on youtube - few fellows have complained about the early release models, especially export rifles; hopefully yours wont have that issue.
@@MoparNewport If it happens to me I’ll mutter and grumble but will always find a work around and keep moving forward.
@@Riflechair I'd seen this too. The "Bloke on the Range" channel elaborated on this issue with his Tikka. He sent it back to a repair station. Problem solved, apparently.
+++ on a .358. Had an older Ruger M77 in such, the 250 gr handloads knocked the fillings out of my head. A beast! But a fun beast when I was younger.
Did you spend, what, 3 minutes of your 18 minute video, tking about your general purpose rifle?
And one minute wondering if I should reply to this
@@Riflechair classy come back, seriously!
Ugh! 80% rambling monologue 10% music. 10% rifle. Recce? Are you the forward element of a maneuver unit? What makes the Tikka Arctic general purpose? Unless, of course, your general purpose in life is to wander the woods talking to yourself.
Focus on the topic
I drifted a few times but the themes are all related to what I was doing
Tough crowd.
He spoke about exactly what the title says....gaining additional ingress and egress to his land and a general purpose rifle.