I recently bought a Weatherby Back Country .270 from a fellow PM member and surprisingly enough, it has by far the smoothest action I have felt. For a hunting gun, Howa 1500/Weatherby actions are amazing for the price (Savage as well). For my .308 "tactical sniper" build, I'm going to use a Rem 700 action due to the availability of aftermarket parts. Choose what options, price, aesthetics you like on a rifle, buy it, and go shoot it. There are some valid points with the naysayers, but all have different opinions and likes so do what's best for you.
Tikka Confusion
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mnshortdraw
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Originally Posted By: 2muchgunOne good thing about 338s is that there are always plenty of barely used ones for sale at discounted prices........
Lol, no kidding. Most can't hang on enough to get them to shoot well.
Lol, no kidding. Most can't hang on enough to get them to shoot well.
Orneryolfart357
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Originally Posted By: Winny FanI don't think that the statement that Tikkas were made with cutting costs as part of the equation will be a revelation to too many people. That is why they run quite a bit behind a regular Sako in price.
On the other hand, they are a very competitive lower priced rifle that generally perform very well against their price-comparable competition in the market. For some young hunters on a budget they are a very good purchase.
I own several Tikka rifles that get a lot of hard use down country. I didn't buy them to admire their aesthetic beauty. They spend their entire life in either an open topped Jeep or on a 4-wheeler in some fairly rough country. When I use one, it always does exactly what I expect it to do which is to hit what it is pointed at. For my money that is all I want or expect it to do. And all of them have been filling this role for quite a few years, so they show their age on the outside, but they still function and perform like they were new.
Well beat My Brow with a brick! I never thought that Winny and I would see things the same way on most subject matters, but in this case I feel the same way. I Had an SPS Remmi that wouldnt hold a candle against My Tikka. Apples to apples, its hard to beat a Tikka IMO. I Camoed it about a day after I got it sighted in, Beauty was not what I was looking for, I wanted something accurate to shoot with, and without having to buy costly upgrades for a rifle of similar cost.. The Tikka filled the bill in My case. Light weight, accurate, adjustable trigger, thats what I wanted and thats what I got. Good luck with whatever you choose.
On the other hand, they are a very competitive lower priced rifle that generally perform very well against their price-comparable competition in the market. For some young hunters on a budget they are a very good purchase.
I own several Tikka rifles that get a lot of hard use down country. I didn't buy them to admire their aesthetic beauty. They spend their entire life in either an open topped Jeep or on a 4-wheeler in some fairly rough country. When I use one, it always does exactly what I expect it to do which is to hit what it is pointed at. For my money that is all I want or expect it to do. And all of them have been filling this role for quite a few years, so they show their age on the outside, but they still function and perform like they were new.
Well beat My Brow with a brick! I never thought that Winny and I would see things the same way on most subject matters, but in this case I feel the same way. I Had an SPS Remmi that wouldnt hold a candle against My Tikka. Apples to apples, its hard to beat a Tikka IMO. I Camoed it about a day after I got it sighted in, Beauty was not what I was looking for, I wanted something accurate to shoot with, and without having to buy costly upgrades for a rifle of similar cost.. The Tikka filled the bill in My case. Light weight, accurate, adjustable trigger, thats what I wanted and thats what I got. Good luck with whatever you choose.
Winny Fan
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Originally Posted By: Orneryolfart357Originally Posted By: Winny FanI don't think that the statement that Tikkas were made with cutting costs as part of the equation will be a revelation to too many people. That is why they run quite a bit behind a regular Sako in price.
On the other hand, they are a very competitive lower priced rifle that generally perform very well against their price-comparable competition in the market. For some young hunters on a budget they are a very good purchase.
I own several Tikka rifles that get a lot of hard use down country. I didn't buy them to admire their aesthetic beauty. They spend their entire life in either an open topped Jeep or on a 4-wheeler in some fairly rough country. When I use one, it always does exactly what I expect it to do which is to hit what it is pointed at. For my money that is all I want or expect it to do. And all of them have been filling this role for quite a few years, so they show their age on the outside, but they still function and perform like they were new.
Well beat My Brow with a brick! I never thought that Winny and I would see things the same way on most subject matters, but in this case I feel the same way.......
Boy howdy. You'll never know how many nights I've lost considerable sleep over that very issue that we seldom agree. Now I don't know whether I want to grow up and be a northern white tail hunter or a California critter caller. So many choices and so little time.
Saying that Tikkas were an OK low cost utilitarian rifle was what got me ostracized immediately when I first started posting here. I didn't realize that the only correct answer at the time was that they are (and I quote) "a POS" - according to at least one knowledgeable internet expert here on the subject.
On the other hand, they are a very competitive lower priced rifle that generally perform very well against their price-comparable competition in the market. For some young hunters on a budget they are a very good purchase.
I own several Tikka rifles that get a lot of hard use down country. I didn't buy them to admire their aesthetic beauty. They spend their entire life in either an open topped Jeep or on a 4-wheeler in some fairly rough country. When I use one, it always does exactly what I expect it to do which is to hit what it is pointed at. For my money that is all I want or expect it to do. And all of them have been filling this role for quite a few years, so they show their age on the outside, but they still function and perform like they were new.
Well beat My Brow with a brick! I never thought that Winny and I would see things the same way on most subject matters, but in this case I feel the same way.......
Boy howdy. You'll never know how many nights I've lost considerable sleep over that very issue that we seldom agree. Now I don't know whether I want to grow up and be a northern white tail hunter or a California critter caller. So many choices and so little time.
Saying that Tikkas were an OK low cost utilitarian rifle was what got me ostracized immediately when I first started posting here. I didn't realize that the only correct answer at the time was that they are (and I quote) "a POS" - according to at least one knowledgeable internet expert here on the subject.
Dogwood Creek
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338 T3 stainless synthetic.
Not too shabby for the first go around with a 7 3/4 lb 338 win mag.
I will tell you this my friend. This thing gives a new meaning to the term recoil.
I took my T3 7 Rem Mag out this morning and ran some of it's favorite 160gr pills through her.
Now that's what I'm talking about. From a T3 Hunter (blued/wood stock). They aren't everyones cup of tea. But,for $600.00 more or less what is there to complain about from a game taking perspective?
Not too shabby for the first go around with a 7 3/4 lb 338 win mag.
I will tell you this my friend. This thing gives a new meaning to the term recoil.
I took my T3 7 Rem Mag out this morning and ran some of it's favorite 160gr pills through her.
Now that's what I'm talking about. From a T3 Hunter (blued/wood stock). They aren't everyones cup of tea. But,for $600.00 more or less what is there to complain about from a game taking perspective?
For my part I dont care where its made, I want the best bang for my hard earned buck.( Pardon the pun) Quality, not Geography is what I look for.
Over the years I have shot a lot of different guns, some cheap and some expensive.
The T3 Tikka shoots as good as any of them,better than most. Triggers are excellent, the action is silky smooth and they can take the abuse of everyday hunting.
I have yet to shoot a Savage or a comparable Weatherby thats as accurate, smooth adjustable or tough.They are good but not in a league with a Tikka.
I now have 7 and every one was a tack driver out of the box.With good hand loads they are scary.
Over the years I have shot a lot of different guns, some cheap and some expensive.
The T3 Tikka shoots as good as any of them,better than most. Triggers are excellent, the action is silky smooth and they can take the abuse of everyday hunting.
I have yet to shoot a Savage or a comparable Weatherby thats as accurate, smooth adjustable or tough.They are good but not in a league with a Tikka.
I now have 7 and every one was a tack driver out of the box.With good hand loads they are scary.