Dunxy wrote:I do love my La101 but I don't know if id buy a centrefire Lithgow myself. The rear locking lugs (they same as the 101 yeah?) being my concern, how much real world difference it will make im not certain, maybe issues may only present down the track, they do seem to shoot well straight out of the box there is no doubt about that.On the rimfires i dont look at it as an issue.
It pains me to say it but all the Howas i have seen have been of the same level of quality and a lot cheaper! My next new rifle will be a Howa.I was about to get a 1500 in 6.5 but got put on hold for the Lithgow SMLE.
Ex-Digger wrote:Looking at getting back into hunting and need to purchase a new rifle in .308.
Tossing up between the Tikka T3 CTR and the Lithgow LA102 Crossover.
Both comparable in price and performance from the research I've done - so leaning towards the Lithgow just to support Australian industry.
Thoughts?
Hangfire wrote:The centre fire has a completly different bolt its a 3 lug that locks into the breach like any other.
Oaker260 wrote:Isn't lithgow own by the french?
Gamerancher wrote:Found the following about the Tikka T3 CTR,
"The rifle, which sports a 10-round steel magazine, is very light coming in at only 7.5 pounds. This is perhaps one of the reasons many users like this rifle, it is easy to carry around even on rough terrain." Gun Reviews Australia.
Perhaps JS needs to "harden up" or just get a bit fitter.
nightforcenxs wrote:just picked up my tikka t3x varmint stainless yesterday they shoot good for what there worth i also own a LA101 and the build quality seems fine lithgow or tikka not to much difference in build quality im sure you wont be disappointed in what you get... and Dunxy just remember you are limited for stock choice in the howa here in australia unless you like boyds
in2anity wrote:nightforcenxs wrote:just picked up my tikka t3x varmint stainless yesterday they shoot good for what there worth i also own a LA101 and the build quality seems fine lithgow or tikka not to much difference in build quality im sure you wont be disappointed in what you get... and Dunxy just remember you are limited for stock choice in the howa here in australia unless you like boyds
What about those new GRS stocks - I've seen them advertised in Aussie publications.
Gamerancher wrote:Each to his own but I still reckon that 7.5 lb 'aint heavy.
juststarting wrote:I am pretty fit and talking from experience. If you have your gun on a sling over your shoulder - sure. If you're shooting from a bench, that's not really an indicator. If you're ready to shoot and carry it in your hand while walking and climbing for hours and hours, with ammo, scope and mounts - it's heavy.
southwest shooter wrote:Just buy a howa ffs !
Cheap , well made and accurate .
bigfellascott wrote:I personally wouldn't buy either of them for a carry around hunting rifle, buy something light that won't leave you feeling f***ed after carrying it all day.
Gwion wrote:southwest shooter wrote:Just buy a howa ffs !
Cheap , well made and accurate .
You can get a nice timber stock for it too.
Still, given the cash and a choice between Lithgow & Howa, I'd go the Lithy. Howa is a good basic rifle but 2v3 locking lugs and the Howa's flimsy bolt stop lose the argument for me, also the fit & finish on the Lithgow is definitely a cut above the Howa.
If I was on a budget is buy another Howa, as I have before but funds permitting I'd get a Lithgow.
bigfellascott wrote:Gwion wrote:southwest shooter wrote:Just buy a howa ffs !
Cheap , well made and accurate .
You can get a nice timber stock for it too.
Still, given the cash and a choice between Lithgow & Howa, I'd go the Lithy. Howa is a good basic rifle but 2v3 locking lugs and the Howa's flimsy bolt stop lose the argument for me, also the fit & finish on the Lithgow is definitely a cut above the Howa.
If I was on a budget is buy another Howa, as I have before but funds permitting I'd get a Lithgow.
So what's the advantage over a 2 lug v 3 lug? can't say I've even looked at the bolt stop on any of my Howas - I assume they are all still working as expected since the bolts haven't come out of any of em without me pressing the bolt release.