Tikka Bolt Actions - How Are They ???

[ArtP]

I'll also add to Fumbler by saying the plastic that is there is done pretty well. There are no mold lines like you find on some cheaper guns (synthetic model 70 for example, on the trigger guard). And despite the mag being plastic, it's feels very sturdy and seems built to very close tolerances.

There are pros and cons to push/control feed. At the range, a control feed can be a nuisance as it prevents you from hand loading a round into the chamber - got to go through the mag first.

Back to the plastic. All of our beloved American trucks have become rolling plastic and vinyl and only the first few years did anyone gripe. Now it's accepted without second thought. I'm not advocating plastic, it was a trade off for me. I did not want a heavy rifle in .243. If I were going with a heavy caliber I probably would have gone with the heavier CZ, not knowing how accurate the Tikka would turn out to be.

 

[Snow Dog]

My buddy shot this 5 round group with his T3 Varmint in 6.5x55 - box stock rifle, good glass, carefull handloads and a steady bench.

 

[Horsemany]

One thing I like about the Mauser design over these pushers is the control you have over the cartridge and ejection.
With the Tikka being a pusher type if you go against the law of gravity in a funny shooting position the cartridge will fall out of the loading port.

The Mauser grabbed the cartridge so this wouldn't happen. Something that was considered in the military.

Not true in the case of the Tikka. The single stack magazine holds the case as it's slid forward. By the time the back of the case is loose from the magazine the front of the case is already partially chambered. I've played around with mine quite a bit trying to make it hiccup but I can't.

 

[stinger 327]

Not true in the case of the Tikka. The single stack magazine holds the case as it's slid forward. By the time the back of the case is loose from the magazine the front of the case is already partially chambered. I've played around with mine quite a bit trying to make it hiccup but I can't.

I know because it happened to me.

 

[Horsemany]

It would be a challenge to make the cartridge fall out of the loading port on a Tikka. Even loading slooooww I cannot make it happen on my guns unless I pull the bolt back once the cartridge is loose from the magazine. What you're describing is not a common problem among Tikka's or any other push feed design.

 

[aubie515]

Tikka actions are incredible, but I found their accuracy to be so-so. I owned a T3 Lite in .270 and .308 and they shot ok. If there was aftermarket support, I would have kept them and had new barrels installed.

The tactical versions are suppose to be better.

 

[stinger 327]

Tikka actions are incredible, but I found their accuracy to be so-so. I owned a T3 Lite in .270 and .308 and they shot ok. If there was aftermarket support, I would have kept them and had new barrels installed.

The tactical versions are suppose to be better.

What kind of $$$ are we talkin about on the tacticals?

 

[jayzone1239er]

i have the tikka super varmint stainless in .223 and is is the best gun i have ever shot. my brother has the rem 700 and i have shot lots of savages and ruger m77s. i dont hate any but overall my tikka will do the most for the money. it has a 1:8 twist and i didnt think it would do well with 50 grn bullets but i was really impressed when i bought 52 grn black hills ammo and shot sub moa. i have used it all and the only ammo that i couldnt say would shoot sub moa is cheap amer. eagle tactical 55 grn bullets

 

[stinger 327]

i have the tikka super varmint stainless in .223 and is is the best gun i have ever shot. my brother has the rem 700 and i have shot lots of savages and ruger m77s. i dont hate any but overall my tikka will do the most for the money. it has a 1:8 twist and i didnt think it would do well with 50 grn bullets but i was really impressed when i bought 52 grn black hills ammo and shot sub moa. i have used it all and the only ammo that i couldnt say would shoot sub moa is cheap amer. eagle tactical 55 grn bullets

As claimed by Beretta I get 3 inch groups at 100 yards on the Tikka Lite in 30.06.

 

[Coal Dragger]

Tikka makes a good rifle, my only complaint with them is I don't care for their synthetic stocks very much. Since I am not a big fan of wood on a rifle that is going to get used, that means that all a Tikka really needs for me is a laid up fiberglass stock with a bedding block. Mostly just to stiffen up the fore end for use with a shooting sling.

Otherwise the Tikka offers a good barrel, smooth solid action, and a very fine trigger with no gimmicks or other unneeded garbage on the rifle.

 

[stinger 327]

Tikka makes a good rifle, my only complaint with them is I don't care for their synthetic stocks very much. Since I am not a big fan of wood on a rifle that is going to get used, that means that all a Tikka really needs for me is a laid up fiberglass stock with a bedding block. Mostly just to stiffen up the fore end for use with a shooting sling.

Otherwise the Tikka offers a good barrel, smooth solid action, and a very fine trigger with no gimmicks or other unneeded garbage on the rifle.

Just today I saw a tikka "Exclusive" which has a fluted or ribbed barrel which adds about $100 to price.

 

[WDEala45]

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[WDEala45]

Tikka's are fantastic rifles.

Of course, they are considered the "little brother" of Sako, but hardly perform at a lesser level. They consisently test at 5-6 shot MOA, but are listed as 3-shot to preserve the integrity of Sako, the parent company (which actually test in the 8-9 shot MOA).

In addition, the Tikka lugs are outfitted with 2 bolts, as opposed to the 3 you'll find in a Sako. You're splitting hairs for average use. Either way, you won't be disappointed, nor will you "outshoot" this gun in any time of southeastern hunting scenario.

They are both cold-hammer forged and free floated barrels, widely considered the best in the industry.

Hope this helps.

 

[stinger 327]

Tikka's are fantastic rifles.

Of course, they are considered the "little brother" of Sako, but hardly perform at a lesser level. They consisently test at 5-6 shot MOA, but are listed as 3-shot to preserve the integrity of Sako, the parent company (which actually test in the 8-9 shot MOA).

In addition, the Tikka lugs are outfitted with 2 bolts, as opposed to the 3 you'll find in a Sako. You're splitting hairs for average use. Either way, you won't be disappointed, nor will you "outshoot" this gun in any time of southeastern hunting scenario.

They are both cold-hammer forged and free floated barrels, widely considered the best in the industry.

Hope this helps.

 

[Uncle Mike]

Good enough for the money you'll spend, If you can get by the euro look and are not a dyed in the wool steel only guy it may do you well.

They balance well, and the stocks seem to fit most folks, as for the accuracy of a Tikka, I have never, shot-in one at the shop, or have seen a Tikka do better than an inch or so at 100y with factory ammo. I'm not there hasn't been, or it will never happen, just that I have not witnessed it, and we sell quite a few of them, about a third of those we sell, we will set-up for the customer.

They are a pretty nice rifle.

 

[TexasPatriot.308]

My T3 lite stainless in 6.5 x 55 is sweet, yep magazines are outrageous so dont lose yours, again cdnn investments has some reall nice replacement stocks for this rifle, only ones and cheapest ones I could find..and the caliber is just right for me, low recoil this old hunter likes and deals many a big hog misery...

 

[dougwx12]

Tikkas are the Glocks of the rifle world. (I love 'em.)

 

[45crittergitter]

I have a couple of Tikkas, and couldn't be happier.

 

[unwise11]

Was recently considering. chose Howa. better reviews. insanely accurate.

 

[rbernie]

My T3s are more accurate than my Howa/Vanguards, and a WHOLE lot lighter. The weight difference may not be a huge deal in a stand or on a bench, but if you carry the rifle afield a lot you'll appreciate the pound and a half less that the Tikka weighs over the equivalent Howa.

I also find the finish and smoothness of the T3 to be better than most any other mass-produced rifle, and the trigger is superb (and better than the Howa by a whole bunch).

 

[Welding Rod]

I bought a T3 30-06 about 2 years ago. It was a nice rifle but the accuracy was nothing to shout about. I figured that if all it was going to shoot was 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 or so, I may as well own an American built Ruger. So I traded it in on one.

 

[p5200]

I love my Tikka t3 lite in 25-06 great shooter and since every, Tikka has to shoot moa or less before they leave the factory, their prices are hard to beat.

 

[stinger 327]

Tikkas are the Glocks of the rifle world. (I love 'em.)

This is very comforting to know. Reliable.

 

[smartshot]

the 30-06 tikka that I shot put 5 handloads into half inch at 100 yards. bolt is smooth as butter

 

[coug]

man im sure I would go another route. did you look at some of the groups they posted .75 all the way to 3 inchs my dad had one in .223 and couldn't make it shoot better than .75 I would go with savage if I wanted .5 :r less for cheap.