nasty weather rifle

[wjsmall97]

I am looking for a lefthanded bolt action rifle to use in a treestand in the nasty weather during deer season. Would like a 20" barrel and possibly a .270 round in stainless and probably a composite stock, although I am not big on the composite stocks, it would probably be the best bet.
Thanks, Bill

 

[tacticalpanda]

Savage weather warrior series makes a left handed version in .270, it has a 22" barrel though.

 

[mac67]

Savage Arms

Don't personally own one but I always hear good things about the current Savage models..............

 

[ColdDayInHell]

Savage Arms

Don't personally own one but I always hear good things about the current Savage models..............

Me too. I can't wait to own one. I want a nice 22 bolt action.

 

[wjsmall97]

Yeah the 16/116 Weather Warrior is one that I have been looking at. I was just wondering what else was out there. Also thinking of a getting a barrel for my T/C Encore, the barrel is longer but there isn't much for a receiver.A 24" barrel encore is 3.5" shorter than a 7mm-08 in the weather warrior.

 

[[cerberus]]

If you use something like Eezox, that is an excellent rust preventative and as long as you clean it after you come back it will work just fine. I like to use a silicon spray/wipe down.

The reason I say this is I am not a fan of the composite plastic stocks, and prefer a good wood stock, or laminated wood. They just feel better in my hands, then a light weight flimsy composite stock.

 

[wjsmall97]

I have never used Eezox, but will look for it. It is that we would be at camp in Me. and not a lot of room with 4 soaked hunters and gear, but we still clean our rifles, but something more weather resistant would be nice,seeing I am looking for a new back-up for my Browning .270wsm micro hunter anyways. I also am not a big fan of synthetics either but they are more weather resistant.
Bill

 

[wjsmall97]

Anyone have any recommendations for a good scope? I was thinking of the Leupold VXR but at $500 they ain't cheap, but I like the red dot with the 3-9 magnification.
Bill
Also looking at bushnell's elite 3x9x40/50 firefly.