which Tikka 22-250

"My biggest issue with Tikka is that they now cost a full $200 MORE than when they started importing them (for stainless). Did they change something to make it worth 200 more??? Absolutely NOT. They just started selling well and figured they could stick it to the customer and they'd still buy them."

And how much did Remington 700's cost in 1962? Or 1992 for that matter, times when many consider the quality of those rifles to be superior to their examples today.
Just sayin' they're all guilty in that respect....
 
Originally Posted By: M595Nut"My biggest issue with Tikka is that they now cost a full $200 MORE than when they started importing them (for stainless). Did they change something to make it worth 200 more??? Absolutely NOT. They just started selling well and figured they could stick it to the customer and they'd still buy them."

And how much did Remington 700's cost in 1962? Or 1992 for that matter, times when many consider the quality of those rifles to be superior to their examples today.
Just sayin' they're all guilty in that respect....

Not really. Tikka's price went way up in a few years, not 10, 20, or 40.

I like Tikkas but I also agree with 2muchgun that they're now overpriced for what they are. They may have jacked the price up just to justify keeping the Tikka around though too. I would assume Tikka sales are a piss in the pot compared to Beretta, Benelli, and Stoeger sales.

I would not be one bit surprised if the Franchi Affinity and Beretta outlander price starts climbing too. Right now, it's a a LOT of shotgun for the money.

Beretta didn't fall off the turnip truck yesterday. They know if they release a new gun, and it gets a good reputation, they'll be able to keep selling them even if they raise prices. Beretta is a "slightly" successful company
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Yes, agreed. Big increase just recently, over a short time.

Has anyone here ever dealt with Beretta CS? Interested in hearing of your experiences.....
 
If I still had the factory stock on my .300 wsm tikka hunter I would be able to show you the beat up aluminum (not even stainless) what they call recoil lug. My wife bought the gun for my 30th years back. Pretty much the only reason it's still in the back of the safe.

I do have a 223 varmint tikka that does shoot lights out. Bought it used on here for a great price from a great member. The long action thing [beeep] me off and I replaced all the plastic cause I mess with everything.
 
Originally Posted By: 2muchgunI agree Charlie. Although I think the CZ is in another league than the Tikka and should cost more.

I do wish their QC was better.


Agree with both ^^^

QC could stand improving but at 450 for nice European Walnut and good accuracy I didn't mind a little tinkering.

Probably a good thing the secrets out though or I'd be even broker than I am.
 
"I like Tikkas but I also agree with 2muchgun that they're now overpriced for what they are."

Fair enough...I can agree that this statement, a Tikka with a synthetic stock, is pretty true. But lost in my statement is that Remington, who may not have raised prices as quickly, did in fact still raise prices all while seeing a steady decline in the QUALITY of their product. Tikka's T3 quality never changed since it's introduction. While a decent rifle, it has always lacked compared the the rifle it replaced (the M595). Quality maintained, price jumped. Is that worse than a company whose prices creep up and quality creeps down? For my money, give me a Tikka over a new SPS Remmy any day. But there are places for all these models out there, or else they wouldn't keep building em all.
We all have preferences. I can respect that.
 
Originally Posted By: M595Nut"I like Tikkas but I also agree with 2muchgun that they're now overpriced for what they are."

Fair enough...I can agree that this statement, a Tikka with a synthetic stock, is pretty true. But lost in my statement is that Remington, who may not have raised prices as quickly, did in fact still raise prices all while seeing a steady decline in the QUALITY of their product. Tikka's T3 quality never changed since it's introduction. While a decent rifle, it has always lacked compared the the rifle it replaced (the M595). Quality maintained, price jumped. Is that worse than a company whose prices creep up and quality creeps down? For my money, give me a Tikka over a new SPS Remmy any day. But there are places for all these models out there, or else they wouldn't keep building em all.
We all have preferences. I can respect that.

Very well said and factual.

I'm a big Remmy fan but have to admit it's gotten harder and harder to defend them over the last decade.
 
Tikka's shoot great! Great triggers, barrels and stocks.

Here is a 10 shot group from my T3 varmint in .204

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40 gr Bergers ( the one outside the group was the fouling shot after the gun sat all summer after being cleaned)

I have had rem 700's and tikka and they all shoot fine.
 
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Quote:Unfortunately, half the Tikka is produced by the Lego Division of Playskool, as subcontracted by Fisher Price

Pretty sure Remington started their plastic production guns there around 1959. They have now tripled production even have plastic sling anchors now. Not sure of going afield with that.

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Has anyone here ever dealt with Beretta CS? Interested in hearing of your experiences.....

Yes as you well know I have, Having an issue with two Sako Metal magazines(clip). CS gave me two US addresses to choose to send for repair. I chose Accokeek even though the other was closer and shipped USPS fully insured. In a few days Beretta contacted me about the problem, they stated a replacement fix and they were going to reimburse my costs. A week later I received two packages UPS(rifles) with a return address of a man I did not recognize, assuming this is a security measure. At the same time I received a letter USPS from Beretta CS including a check for shipping and insurance of two rifles.
 
If you like the Tikka you won't be disappointed. To simplify if you like the looks, and the feel of how it shoulders you will not be disappointed in how it shoot. That doesn't apply with every rifle. I have liked the looks of Weatherbys but have been disappointed in how the weatherbys I owned performed not to mention some 700's.

I guess some have never had situation where they had a grouping problem with a rifle and was chasing the problem to see what was causing it. The only way I have to see if a scope bad is to stick it on a proven performer, aka Tikka.

If your bashing the Tikka I hope you have a safe full of 700 SPS's or plastic stock ADL's that will out perform them, if not you might be a gun snob without a dog in the fight.
 
Never handled the T3 but my Son-in-Law has the earlier M595 Whitetail Classic in 243. That's the most consistently accurate rifle, regardless of load, that I've ever been around. I just don't like it though. The large action, full rail on the left side and Wundheimer(sp) swell on the grip leave me cold. He broke the extractor last fall(on my Grandaughters youth deer hunt) and just recently found a replacement.
Now after saying all that, I'll admit to being partial to American Classic stock styles with few variations. To me the Ruger hawkeye, the early Rem 700 Mountain Rifle( walnut BDL style), and the M70 Fwt are the cream of the crop appearance wise. Probably won't quite shoot with the Tikka, but I'll gladly pay that price.
 
Originally Posted By: ole_270Never handled the T3 but my Son-in-Law has the earlier M595 Whitetail Classic in 243. That's the most consistently accurate rifle, regardless of load, that I've ever been around.

I'm a Tikka fan to the core but not the T3. The T3 seems cheaper made, lighter bolts lugs. They don't hold a candle to a M595. To me a 595 is the rifle to beat. Hard to argue with the accuracy of a T3 but they are not near the rifle a 595 or 558 is!
 
Tikka fan to the core but not the T3. The T3 seems cheaper made, lighter bolts lugs.

Well hopefully it will hold up to coyote hunting. After carrying my bull barrel thumbhole stock .17 hmr i am looking forward to the lightweight of the tikka. it doesnt seem like the gun has any accuracy problems. I am looking forward to the arrival of the tikka and trying out some different ammo.
 
If you ever held a Tikka 595,558,695,658, or an old LSA 55,65 it would make much more sense. Like the difference between a Remington 700 BDL and a 770. I have two 595's and love them both. Even a friend with a 595 doesn't have any time for the T3. If you want an excellent, light, 22-250 you can pick up used M595 in a Sporter configuration for around $500. They are an excellent rifle and will consistently shoot as good as anything you'll find. Not trying to stir up the pot. You asked, that is my honest opinion.

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Ask this guy how he turned out with the 595 - 22-250 he purchased.

http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2161836
 
I'll take a Tikka T3 over a Remington 700 any day. The things the Tikka haters like to [beeep] about don't mean a hill of beans to me. Their actions are smooth enough you'll never notice the "extra" bolt length, their "plastic" stocks are as good as any factory tupperware stock on the market, their triggers are as good as it gets in a factory rifle, make sure you have a titanium recoil lug on your .22-250!, And wow, an extra magazine is going to cost you a whopping $50.00 and is made of plastic.....ever heard of Glock?

They do come with POS rings, but that's an easy fix with Talley's or Deadnutz.
 
heavyrevy, those rifles look sweet. Almost too sweet to drag around from stand to stand. I can see why there is a better appreciation for the higher end tikkas (and other brands) If this centeire thg gets ahold of me like i think its gonna I will start oking into the fancier guns. For now Iust want a light gun that shoots accurate.
 
Your T-3 - 22-250 will do just that. I think you'll find it will do everything you hoped it would do. Best of luck with your new rifle!
 
Originally Posted By: 2muchgunI would take a Ruger American Predator twisted 1-10 over 75 free Tikka 1-14s with a LONG action/bolt stop chambered for a short action cartridge.

Of course, I would take most anything over a Tikka.

JMO.. ...

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People can say what they want about tikka rifles, bad recoil lug, plastic stock, long action for all calibers, closed top receiver, plastic trigger guard and whatever else the complainers have to complain about. Tikka rifles have THE smoothest actions of any production bolt rifle and to have that bad recoil lug they sure as [beeep] seem to shoot really good. As far as the long action, that personally never seemed to bother me, I can't think of any production rifle out of the box that will compete as a whole with a tikka. It all boils down to the preferences of each person but in my experiences with many other manufacturers I feel that far too many people bash tikka rifles and pump up savage, Remington, and CZ. I definitely can't see why people pump up a CZ, the actions are frequently rough as a Cobb and sometimes unreliable (527). But all of this is just my opinion and to each his own.
 
I ended up getting a t3 lite 22-250. After getting my meuller scope set up and tested several off the shelf ammo choices i settled on 55g Nosler trophy grade with a 3round 1/2" group at 100 yds. I was cheating by using a caldwell benchrest and rear bag. But i know what the rifle is capable of and the rest is up to me.
I appreciate all of the info and opinions. I feel that i made the right choice by going with tikka.
 
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