Tikka or Sako for dedicated target rifle?

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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by wheedle » 27 Jul 2015, 10:19 am

IMO Sako is a pride of ownership thing.

There top notch, and if you have the money and want one I hope it makes you happy.

If you just want something that shoots Tikka will do it for a grand less and is still good quality.
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by XP22 » 27 Jul 2015, 10:33 am

AZZA'S HJ47 wrote:Thanks for the feedback certainly giving me a lot to look into. I enjoy the target shooting side of things and its not as if I go to the range and put 40 rounds through a rifle in a hour I'm a little more clinical than that.
I've never been a small framed person im 6f5 and 115kg depending on what I've had for breakfast I have thought about say a 308 but as you say the appeal of being able to shoot all day is also something that is a consideration.


Don't be totally put off the .308, the recoil is actually no worse than a well held shotgun, especially in a heavier target or varmint rifle. I think too much is made of the issue sometimes, whilst is it not un-manly to not like recoil some are more sensitive than others and in the field you never feel it in the heat of the moment whatever the calibre. I put 100 plus rounds down range regularly and it is not an issue.

The large bore size, availability of reloading components and decent barrel life makes for a good long tern shooting option.
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by AZZA'S HJ47 » 27 Jul 2015, 7:46 pm

Don't get me wrong i have shot the 243 and 308. The 308 as you say has a few perks in the way of ammo availability and variety not to say that 243 is rare just more to think about .
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by south » 28 Jul 2015, 2:41 pm

wheedle wrote:IMO Sako is a pride of ownership thing.

There top notch, and if you have the money and want one I hope it makes you happy.

If you just want something that shoots Tikka will do it for a grand less and is still good quality.


The timber quality on the Sako is a clear step up IMO.
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by AZZA'S HJ47 » 28 Jul 2015, 9:24 pm

X2 on the timber stocks they are a quality bit of gear
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by wayward » 04 Aug 2015, 11:56 am

I dunno what they do to make it like that but it's such nice wood.

No others I've seen that are consistently as good.
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by Gwion » 04 Aug 2015, 1:24 pm

So, any news? What have you decided?
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by Falconstare » 05 Aug 2015, 11:42 am

Buy the tikka and spend the extra $1200 on top end glass
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by AZZA'S HJ47 » 05 Aug 2015, 6:18 pm

Still leaning towards the Sako 85 hunter stainless still waiting for my licence and PTA to arrive. Little over 2 months but who knows could possibly have to wait a few more :unknown:
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by Gwion » 05 Aug 2015, 6:24 pm

Bummer...
It's maddening how everything associated with firearms takes so dagnamn long here in Australia!!!

Anyway. Sako, yeah man, if you got the cash to spend; why the hell not.

Unless you're mainly using it for a walk around hunter, i would give serious thought to a varmint model for shooting groups at the range.

Good luck with it.
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by AZZA'S HJ47 » 05 Aug 2015, 6:45 pm

Yea thanks Gwion
Like i said its been a hard model to look past just keep comming back too it. Just the licence thing thats really getting on my nerve. Seens as you can have a criminal history check done within 24 hours dont know what there excuse is
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by Rakk » 11 Aug 2015, 9:06 am

AZZA'S HJ47 wrote:Little over 2 months but who knows could possibly have to wait a few more :unknown:


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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by AZZA'S HJ47 » 12 Aug 2015, 9:56 pm

I hope not
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by Arth » 17 Aug 2015, 10:21 am

Gwion wrote:Anyway. Sako, yeah man, if you got the cash to spend; why the hell not.


Yeah if you've got the money why not.

Otherwise a Tikka and spending the left over 1k on top glass is just as good as idea as well.
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by AZZA'S HJ47 » 17 Aug 2015, 6:17 pm

As i have said budget for the rifle is around the same for glass. Its my final splurge
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by drewmd » 18 Aug 2015, 6:38 am

Hi Azza

I have a Sako 85 Hunter in 243. Great calibre for hunting with the versatility in pills from around 50gr to 100gr. I have previously had other Sako's over the years and all are quality firearms. As said previously, you would want some reasonable glass on a Sako and your budget of equivalent to the price of the Sako is probably in the right ballpark (generally 1/2 or more of the price of the firearm is a good starting point.

If I was starting out again, I would definitely consider the Tiikka. It has some differences in the bolt but is still very capable and at 1/2 the price can make sense.
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by alan j » 18 Aug 2015, 6:49 pm

Have any of you guys had any major problems with a tikka any warranty claims ?
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by Broom » 19 Aug 2015, 10:25 am

AZZA'S HJ47 wrote:As i have said budget for the rifle is around the same for glass.


Good plan.

s**t scope on a quality rifle is a loser :thumbsdown:
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by AZZA'S HJ47 » 19 Aug 2015, 8:41 pm

Thats kind of a given and if i cant shoot for s#$t i cant exactly blame the equipment lol
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by Skadoo » 25 Aug 2015, 3:55 pm

AZZA'S HJ47 wrote:Thats kind of a given and if i cant shoot for s#$t i cant exactly blame the equipment lol


You can't? Bugger, that's my excuse gone :lol:
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by AZZA'S HJ47 » 26 Aug 2015, 12:16 am

The pressures on lol
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by pajamatime » 26 Aug 2015, 12:55 am

lol savage =D
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Re: Tikka or Sako

Post by huccl » 27 Aug 2015, 11:40 am

Skadoo wrote:You can't? Bugger, that's my excuse gone :lol:


Blame the wind.

There was a strong gust down range :lol:
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