1290 wrote:for what they're worth, my thoughts on the Tikka is that they are the Porsche of the rifle world... poor mans Ferrari, sorry, but most of the guys that buy a Tikka really wanted a Sako.... am I wrong?
ex_reven wrote:Can't go wrong mate - from memory the laminated stocks are ever so slightly heavier - but for the most part between the ones you have displayed it just comes down to aesthetics. Best bet would be go go into a shop and handle the laminate and see how you like it. I'm a big fan of stainless with walnut so I'm biased
Turtleburp wrote:Availability may help you make with that decision!
I've seen real variability in T3 stock finish, I would look through every tikka rifle in store to see what takes your fancy.
Chronos wrote:Most people know I'm a huge fan of the T3 rifles. My first rifle was a rem 700 SPS in .223 and it was a lemon. It wouldn't feed from the magazine and wouldn't shoot better than 1 1/2 moa with handloads.
I traded it back on a T3 stainless varmint in .223. I've since owned a 7-08 stainkess varmint and a stainless hunter fluted in .308. All three rifles are capable of sub 1/2moa with multiple loads and the stainless fluted hunter weighs just 7lbs scoped and shoots the 130gr Federal Hollow point factory ammo around the 3/4" mark at 200y. Needless to say I'm very happy with my purchase.
Chronos
1290 wrote:Don't base your decision solely on looks.
Decide what specification you're after first, as there are many makes and models available such that you dont need to follow the sheep - no doubt the Italians make a good rifle in the Tikka and Sako...
Chambering, mag, floorplate, blind, SS, blued, target, carry, 24inch 16 inch....open sights, clean barrel, laminate, walnut.....
for what they're worth, my thoughts on the Tikka is that they are the Porsche of the rifle world... poor mans Ferrari, sorry, but most of the guys that buy a Tikka really wanted a Sako.... am I wrong? maybe. ((anyone who has recently posted multiple images of their (or their dads??) Tikka, dont chime in I couldnt give a flying eff of your opinion))
I have a Laminate boyds on one of my rifles and I really like the feel and shape, I'm sure there is no issue with durability...
Happy new year all!
Westy wrote:Last Time I looked I had 5 and 6 is on the way next week!!!!! Am I a fan yes I am, as a kid everyone wanted a Sako or a Rem 700 and tikka's were rare as hens teeth we only had the Trading Post $50-00 303 0r a bloody old Stirling semiauto 22's ohhh and grandads shotgun!!!! Now days I'm spoiling myself and won't spring for the over priced Sako (only because I'm still a tightass) but will buy a Tikka every time. Have 2 in 223 light and varmint also have 2 in 6.5x55 again light and varmint and don't tell anyone (Scott) but a 204 in blued, the cool thing about the this is the mags are interchangeable on the 204 and 223 just in case I loose one again!!!! !!!! This week I'm off to get one of those them there 260 in a CTR as I shot one yesterday and , just bloody awesome as a hunter. Yer I still have 1 rem 700 but man has it had a s**t load of work done to it to get it up to speed and if it wasn't the Blackout it would have been back traded 12 months ago. Also a few Brunos and a couple of Anshultz but I have a $oft $pot for the Tikka
ShootaMCjohn wrote:Westy wrote:Last Time I looked I had 5 and 6 is on the way next week!!!!! Am I a fan yes I am, as a kid everyone wanted a Sako or a Rem 700 and tikka's were rare as hens teeth we only had the Trading Post $50-00 303 0r a bloody old Stirling semiauto 22's ohhh and grandads shotgun!!!! Now days I'm spoiling myself and won't spring for the over priced Sako (only because I'm still a tightass) but will buy a Tikka every time. Have 2 in 223 light and varmint also have 2 in 6.5x55 again light and varmint and don't tell anyone (Scott) but a 204 in blued, the cool thing about the this is the mags are interchangeable on the 204 and 223 just in case I loose one again!!!! !!!! This week I'm off to get one of those them there 260 in a CTR as I shot one yesterday and , just bloody awesome as a hunter. Yer I still have 1 rem 700 but man has it had a s**t load of work done to it to get it up to speed and if it wasn't the Blackout it would have been back traded 12 months ago. Also a few Brunos and a couple of Anshultz but I have a $oft $pot for the Tikka
Ill be looking at getting a .223 Tikka rifle but can you explain to me what benefits that a lite model has?
North East wrote:They only weigh 6.4 Ibs...the less weight the better in a walk about hunting rifle.
Westy wrote:ShootaMCjohn wrote:Westy wrote:Last Time I looked I had 5 and 6 is on the way next week!!!!! Am I a fan yes I am, as a kid everyone wanted a Sako or a Rem 700 and tikka's were rare as hens teeth we only had the Trading Post $50-00 303 0r a bloody old Stirling semiauto 22's ohhh and grandads shotgun!!!! Now days I'm spoiling myself and won't spring for the over priced Sako (only because I'm still a tightass) but will buy a Tikka every time. Have 2 in 223 light and varmint also have 2 in 6.5x55 again light and varmint and don't tell anyone (Scott) but a 204 in blued, the cool thing about the this is the mags are interchangeable on the 204 and 223 just in case I loose one again!!!! !!!! This week I'm off to get one of those them there 260 in a CTR as I shot one yesterday and , just bloody awesome as a hunter. Yer I still have 1 rem 700 but man has it had a s**t load of work done to it to get it up to speed and if it wasn't the Blackout it would have been back traded 12 months ago. Also a few Brunos and a couple of Anshultz but I have a $oft $pot for the Tikka
Ill be looking at getting a .223 Tikka rifle but can you explain to me what benefits that a lite model has?
Biggest benefit isn't in the humping of it around the paddock IMHO, but when out shooting on my own in the ute and in the driving seat while shooting. It's so light and easy to handle no getting in and out the truck to shoot and just can throw it around the cab with ease!!!!
+1 for the t3 light for the genuine hunter IMHO and make sure you get the 1-8 twist so you can use real bullets like the Speers 70 Grn Varmint will stop 80% of things you will need to bring down!!!!
ShootaMCjohn wrote:North East wrote:They only weigh 6.4 Ibs...the less weight the better in a walk about hunting rifle.
So the lite only about 300g off of the standard rifle
Here are some weights of the stainless rifles i pulled of the Tikka website
Lite 2.7kgs - 2.9kgs
Hunter 3kgs - 3.2kgs
Hunter fluted 3.1kgs - 3.2kgs
North East wrote:Every once makes a difference after a long walk.
ShootaMCjohn wrote:That would be true! And then you have to add the weight of a scope to those weights...
RoginaJack wrote:One of the many reasons I chose a Tikka was the 'fit" - it just fitted me better than some others, box mags ansd left handed action, what I wanted it for and then came price. See Simple!
North East wrote:RoginaJack wrote:One of the many reasons I chose a Tikka was the 'fit" - it just fitted me better than some others, box mags ansd left handed action, what I wanted it for and then came price. See Simple!
Good to see another southpaw.
1290 wrote:for what they're worth, my thoughts on the Tikka is that they are the Porsche of the rifle world... poor mans Ferrari, sorry, but most of the guys that buy a Tikka really wanted a Sako.... am I wrong? maybe. ((anyone who has recently posted multiple images of their (or their dads??) Tikka, dont chime in I couldnt give a flying eff of your opinion))
cuvy wrote:1290 wrote:for what they're worth, my thoughts on the Tikka is that they are the Porsche of the rifle world... poor mans Ferrari, sorry, but most of the guys that buy a Tikka really wanted a Sako.... am I wrong? maybe. ((anyone who has recently posted multiple images of their (or their dads??) Tikka, dont chime in I couldnt give a flying eff of your opinion))
Does that make Howa a Subaru?
RoginaJack wrote:One of the many reasons I chose a Tikka was the 'fit" - it just fitted me better than some others, box mags ansd left handed action, what I wanted it for and then came price. See Simple!
Lorgar wrote:I wanted the Fluted barrel/action but loved the Forest stock with the rollover cheek piece. The Forest only comes in a straight stock option though.
Was fortunate enough to have a bit of a relationship with one of the guys at my LGS and he swapped the stock from a Forest and the Fluted Hunter for me so I got the best of both worlds
1290 wrote:Whooooooa dem horsies.......you say what??
1290 wrote:Whooooooa dem horsies.......you say what??