Peakbagger46
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I’m eyeing one of these guys for a new mule deer rifle. Are they a blued or cerakote (I’ve read contradicting specs). How is the quality of the stock?
Tikka Roughtech, your thoughts?
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The stock is the same, just with a textured finish paint job which provides a better grip and some other color options. The stock is probably the best factory synthetic you'll find.
I can't help with metal finish.
In theory the fluted barrel and bolt should mean a lighter rifle. But if you believe the specs they are actually a bit heavier than the standard rifle. Perhaps the muzzle break adds weight that offsets the fluting.
I don't know what the street prices are on this rifle, but I paid $600 for my blue 308 and $500 for the 6.5 CM. The 6.5 was technically a used rifle, but it still had the factory hang tags and had never been scoped. Still had the plastic plugs in the scope mounting holes. They typically sell for about $750 in SS. I'm not interested in the muzzle break. I can buy textured paint at Home Depot for under $10 a can.
I can't help with metal finish.
In theory the fluted barrel and bolt should mean a lighter rifle. But if you believe the specs they are actually a bit heavier than the standard rifle. Perhaps the muzzle break adds weight that offsets the fluting.
I don't know what the street prices are on this rifle, but I paid $600 for my blue 308 and $500 for the 6.5 CM. The 6.5 was technically a used rifle, but it still had the factory hang tags and had never been scoped. Still had the plastic plugs in the scope mounting holes. They typically sell for about $750 in SS. I'm not interested in the muzzle break. I can buy textured paint at Home Depot for under $10 a can.
rayatphonix
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I have the stock on 2 Sako A7’s I own and I think it’s one of the best synthetic stocks out there. I like the feel and texture and it’s good in wet weather. ‘Don’t know anything about that particular rifle.
wiscoaster
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The ones I've seen and handled in my local Scheel's were blued. The stock is very good for a synthetic - nicely grippy but not overly "sticky" texture.
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