Tikka T3 lite vs. Savage 16/116

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rtaylor

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Hey guys I need a little help making a decision for my next purchase. I am down to the Tikka in .243 or the Savage in 6.5 Creedmoor. This is going to be a hunting gun for me now and for my daughters when they are big enough. Looking to take coyotes to deer with this rifle. I am trying to go as light as I can since I usually do a lot of walking. I am also putting a suppressor on it so I am going to cut the barrel down to possibly 18ish inches. Just asking for personal preference and opinions on these two. Thanks
 
I own 2 Tikka T3 lites, and LOVE them. Super lite, and tack drivers! I cant think of 1 possible reason why you wouldnt love a Tikka....also, has an adjustable 2 lb trigger that is incredible! Cant go wrong.
 
J.D. I am also leaning towards the Tikka for accuracy and quality. The only reason I considered the Savage is the 6.5 Creedmoor is supposed to be a pretty decent deer cartridge.
 
+1 on the Tikka

.....and I have heard the .243 Win has killed a few deer as well. I wouldn't hesitate on "pulling the trigger" on that Tikka.
 
Out of all the rifles the Tikkas are my best out of the box.

Originally Posted By: CaliCoyoteCallerI own 2 Tikka T3 lites, and LOVE them. Super lite, and tack drivers! I cant think of 1 possible reason why you wouldnt love a Tikka....also, has an adjustable 2 lb trigger that is incredible! Cant go wrong.
 
They make the tikka t3 in 260. Sort of hard to find though. The ballistics are about the same as 6.5 CM. I went with the .243 tikka over 25-06 or 260 for coyote to deer, but only because I live in comifornia and they just banned internet ammo sales. It was mao in the first 20 shots with cheap federal blue box 80 gr sp.
 
I have Tikka in 243 223 22-250. All good shooters.

I had a Savage 16 FCSS 243 it was a good one too. It had the accustock and detachable mag. It was stainless but only thing that was stainless was the barrel the rest was just painted grey
 
I have been favoring Tikka's for a very long time and have weathered much criticism over the years by many who now carry Tikka's themselves. Funny how that works.
 
I have A lot of bolt guns I mean a lot which include 3 tikkas. I'm telling you they see the woods 95 percent of the time if I'm going to bring out a bolt gun
 
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