What don't you like about Tikkas?

[chrispy88]

Only annoying thing is not being able to top load the magazine through the breech. Just means when hunting if you chamber a round but don't fire, you have to drop the mag out, eject the round and load it back into the mag. Not a big deal by any means if you ask me but some guys take issue with it.

I can't fault them, nothing like them on the market for the same money.

[KWhorenet]

another option if its push feed is to not load it back into the mag, wait till mag is empty and simply place in and chamber it.

[Lorgar]

Only annoying thing is not being able to top load the magazine through the breech. Just means when hunting if you chamber a round but don't fire, you have to drop the mag out, eject the round and load it back into the mag. Not a big deal by any means if you ask me but some guys take issue with it.

That's my pet peeve on it as well. Love being able to top load the internal box mag on my Ruger.

[Hucka]

another option if its push feed is to not load it back into the mag, wait till mag is empty and simply place in and chamber it.

They are push feed

[KWhorenet]

Does anyone have info on old model Tikka's regarding model/serial number/date of manufacture references? Even unofficial records?

I'm trying but not found much at all apart from generic info on models, history of the company pre Sako/Beretta using the Tikka Old Models site and the Google Books preview of 'Rifles of The World' by John Walter.

[bigfellascott]

I don't think you can single feed the 223 either, you need some "Bobsled" thing to make em work as a single feed which requires pulling the mag apart to install the bobsled thingy, ask Westy he knows about em.

The mag system is what lets them down IMO and too much plastic on them for my liking - other than that they are a good rifle.

[handofcod]

I don't think you can single feed the 223 either, you need some "Bobsled" thing to make em work as a single feed which requires pulling the mag apart to install the bobsled thingy, ask Westy he knows about em.

The mag system is what lets them down IMO and too much plastic on them for my liking - other than that they are a good rifle.

Never had a problem single feeding my 223 but I got the plastic sled just in case. The plastic mag is a bit of a let down though. On the positive side, it's very lightweight.

[bigfellascott]

I don't think you can single feed the 223 either, you need some "Bobsled" thing to make em work as a single feed which requires pulling the mag apart to install the bobsled thingy, ask Westy he knows about em.

The mag system is what lets them down IMO and too much plastic on them for my liking - other than that they are a good rifle.

Never had a problem single feeding my 223 but I got the plastic sled just in case. The plastic mag is a bit of a let down though. On the positive side, it's very lightweight.

Makes me wonder why someone designed the bobsled for them then mate So what's the procedure for single loading them? Do you just drop it in and close the bolt on it or do you actually have to put it in the chamber and then close the bolt?

[RDobber]

The mag system is what lets them down IMO and too much plastic on them for my liking - other than that they are a good rifle.

Can't say I love the plastic, but it helps keep things light and works so I guess you can't really complain.

[Monty]

Does anyone have info on old model Tikka's regarding model/serial number/date of manufacture references? Even unofficial records?

Try this on for size.

Old Sako rifle manufacturing dates

[KWhorenet]

Thanks Monty, I didn't think to look at the Sako page. For most people that will help

but of course for the Tikka LSA M55 and M55 being the oldest ones I was looking for are missing. Thanks Murphy

[Westy]

Not a thing wrong with them "BEST RIFLE" on the market for the money others wish theirs was a Tikka!!!!!

[Baldrick314]

My problem with Tikka's is the fanboys

[Warrigul]

That s**ty plastic cocking shroud. Cracks as soon as an angel farts in heaven.

[KWhorenet]

That s**ty plastic cocking shroud. Cracks as soon as an angel farts in heaven.

So they can make aluminium ones to sell as aftermarket Got to love engineering a fail into production and a remedy as an aftermarket upgrade lol

[bigfellascott]

My problem with Tikka's is the fanboys

Ah most of em are alright, some get a tad precious though

[bigfellascott]

Only annoying thing is not being able to top load the magazine through the breech. Just means when hunting if you chamber a round but don't fire, you have to drop the mag out, eject the round and load it back into the mag. Not a big deal by any means if you ask me but some guys take issue with it.

I can't fault them, nothing like them on the market for the same money.

Westy will be up you for that comment about the crappy mag design

[RoginaJack]

Yep, \
1. Don't come with a 10 shot mags as standard and replacement mags cost more than 100 + rounds of ammo.
2. The plastic bolt shroud!

[Chronos]

What i don't like about tikkas is the guys who've never owned one telling everyone how all the plastic stuff breaks, every hamfisted home gunsmith complaining about the "soft" recoil lugs and every guy that buys a .223 or .243 and complains the butt pad is too hard

I've put over 10,000 rounds through 3 T3's i've owned (varmints in .223, 7-08 and a .308 hunter stainless fluted), our club rifles (T3 lites .223 12" twist) have had more like 15,000 rounds each through them. never seen a broken trigger guard, bolt shroud or magazine.

yes, the plastic bolt shroud can break, particularly if you drop it on the concrete or twist it like it's the cap on a VB throwdown

yes, the recoil lugs are aluminium but if you take action out of the stock you need to seat it back over the recoil lug correctly and tension the screws correctly the recoil lug will be fine for the life of the barrel

yes, if you buy a anything with an -06 or WM at the end you will probably fit a limbsaver

yes, all T3's are built on the same length action, albeit with different bolt stops that limit bolt travel to cartridge length but they all still weigh less than a short action howa, savage or remmington with the same barrel profile.


Chronos

EDIT: oh wait, there was an issue way back with some 5 shot mags, a mate had one that wouldn't take more than a couple of rounds, i split the mag halves and found a little burr on the plastic that was catching the follower, a trim with a blade fixed that pretty quick

[Combat_Wombat]

My problem with Tikka's is the fanboys

Pretty sure Tikka owners are the new cross fitters or vegans. How do you know that they own one? Because they won't stop f****ng talking about it hahahaha

[Blu333]

What problems do you guys have when yop feeding your tikkas? Like where does it get hung up? I top feed my .223 at the range all the time because the only allow single shot and I've never had a problem :S

[bigfellascott]

My problem with Tikka's is the fanboys

Pretty sure Tikka owners are the new cross dressers or vegans. How do you know that they own one? Because they won't stop f****ng talking about it hahahaha

Fixed the typo mate

[Warrigul]

What i don't like about tikkas is the guys who've never owned one telling everyone how all the plastic stuff breaks, every hamfisted home gunsmith complaining about the "soft" recoil lugs and every guy that buys a .223 or .243 and complains the butt pad is too hard


yes, the plastic bolt shroud can break, particularly if you drop it on the concrete or twist it like it's the cap on a VB throwdown

yes, the recoil lugs are aluminium but if you take action out of the stock you need to seat it back over the recoil lug correctly and tension the screws correctly the recoil lug will be fine for the life of the barrel

Nope, the shrouds break easily and far short of the point where it could be called abuse, I can personally attest to that. However I have never bothered replacing it on any of the four I have owned.

I have seen a damaged recoil lug from a .300WM and the action had never been disturbed from new(or so I have been told) so at this stage I believe recoil lugs to perhaps be an issue in larger calibres though I have had no issues(so far) in any I own/have owned and the one instance I have seen will not stop me buying one in 300wm soon to replace the ruger (only seeing something once is not a trend).

I know of no issues with magazines etc. They are a top rifle.

[chrispy88]

My problem with Tikka's is the fanboys

Pretty sure Tikka owners are the new cross fitters or vegans. How do you know that they own one? Because they won't stop f****ng talking about it hahahaha

We don't look that bad, do we?!?! You know how to insult a bloke!

[chrispy88]

Only annoying thing is not being able to top load the magazine through the breech. Just means when hunting if you chamber a round but don't fire, you have to drop the mag out, eject the round and load it back into the mag. Not a big deal by any means if you ask me but some guys take issue with it.

I can't fault them, nothing like them on the market for the same money.

Westy will be up you for that comment about the crappy mag design

Now I feel like I'm waiting outside the school principal's office... I didn't do it!

[Westy]

My problem with Tikka's is the fanboys

Pretty sure Tikka owners are the new cross fitters or vegans. How do you know that they own one? Because they won't stop f****ng talking about it hahahaha

WoW this from a guy who openly admits to owning a Remington a Rossi a Howa and a Savage FUVK ME!!!!You don't have a Mossberg under the bed by chance do you????

[Westy]

What problems do you guys have when yop feeding your tikkas? Like where does it get hung up? I top feed my .223 at the range all the time because the only allow single shot and I've never had a problem :S

They don't know s**t from Clay here Blu333 never could afford one so they bag what they don't understand!!!!!!
And here's a word from them now

http://youtu.be/gROO7xSTxfY

Well said Scott

[bigfellascott]

[flap]

Only complaint is I don't have more

[RDobber]

Pretty sure Tikka owners are the new cross fitters or vegans.

Woah now!! Careful there before you offend someone