Sako or Tikka

[The Real Hawkeye]

They are probably equally accurate, but the Sako will retain its value better. I've also heard tell of Tikka bolt handles breaking off with normal use. I would think this would be less likely with a Sako, and I've never heard of that heppening with a Sako. I have one of each, and the quality of the Sako appears superior. Mine are equally accurate, though, for their chamberings. I have a Sako in .243 and a Tikka in .338 Win Mag.

 

[bigcim]

i just wonder if the 3 lug bolt and longer action would make a difference. One other think the sako has 5 shot under an inch guaranty tikka 3 inch

 

[bigcim]

And does anybody have trouble fitting there fingers in a tikkas small action when loading big cals

 

[bigcim]

do ya

 

[atblis]

Tikka

also has a under one inch guarantee. Do you mean that it is three shots, and not five?

 

[pete f]

Single most accurate out of the box rifle i have ever seen was a varmint 75 in 6 ppc. With good conditions and a top notch scope. ( I think it was a US optics, but a long while ago.) a 3/8 inch group with that rifle meant you had pulled one. the man who owned it was offered LOTS of money for it several times and he just smiled and said no.

I have seen two tickka's with split barrels was a recall on them, not sure about what else but that would shy me away till i knew whole story.

 

[bigcim]

I was told they fixed that

 

[hoghunting]

That problem has been fixed as it was 3 years ago. Many of the rifles were still in dealers inventory and the registered owners were notified of the recall. The problem only involved the stainless steel models.

 

[bigcim]

i talked to a tech rep he told me the owners were shooting to hot of a reload that the rifle never had a problem

 

[bigcim]

more responses please. anybody know which sakos have a flutted barrels

 

[SteveS]

The Sako Finnlight has a fluted barrel. I am not sure what others do, but you might check the Beretta website.

 

[bigcim]

unable to see the flutes on the site

 

[salty]

Sako and Tika share components and barrels as evidenced by the reports of the recall of Sako and Tika rifles after they began to go Kaboom.

http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t80754.html

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=46095

IMO were both better firearms until Beretta bought the companies and made changes. Read the stories of how owners were treated regarding the Kaboom issues and then decide. A used 80's action Sako would be a great rifle to buy if you are set on a Sako / Tika firearm.