Tikka Hunter Stainless vs. Win Mod 70 Stainless Featherweight
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Both are good rifles, I've owned Tikka's and several Winchesters. I currently own one of the new Winchester EW rifles in stainless. Personal preference, but I prefer synthetic, especially with stainless metal. I also have an older Featherweight in blue/walnut. If price is a factor the Tikka will probably be a little less expensive, but I just like the Winchesters better. I believe the new production Winchesters are the best built factory rifles at this time.
Float Pilot
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Have played with both....
The Tikka's will probably be more accurate.
The Winchester, if it is one of the well made ones, (They had quality control problems before the FN versions) will probably be more reliable in feeding. And no plastic parts or detachable mags.
The Tikka's will probably be more accurate.
The Winchester, if it is one of the well made ones, (They had quality control problems before the FN versions) will probably be more reliable in feeding. And no plastic parts or detachable mags.
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I'd go with the Tikka. But it's a lot about stock fit to shoulder and sight alignment.
I like the Tikka detachable plastic mag - even though they are as pricey as all the other Euro rifle mags. Fast and easy way to clear a gun or carry unloaded and put in battery in a spit second. Quiet, no rust, easy on ammo if you want to unload, etc.
I like the Tikka detachable plastic mag - even though they are as pricey as all the other Euro rifle mags. Fast and easy way to clear a gun or carry unloaded and put in battery in a spit second. Quiet, no rust, easy on ammo if you want to unload, etc.
Flatbush Harry
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I've had a Win. M70 Extreme Weather in .30-06 for about two months...it is a superb rifle that will be my first choice this coming fall. I'm struggling with the same choice for my next rifle...and may very well go for the stainless featherweight because of experience with the EW. That said, I cannot see you going wrong with either choice...pick the one that feels best to you.
Good luck,
FH
Good luck,
FH
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I was looking at both the Tikka and Winchester, ending up going with a Browning X-Bolt in .30-06 because of the features and how it felt. I cut the barrel down to 16.5". Love it.
My old rifle with it.
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I was looking at both the Tikka and Winchester, ending up going with a Browning X-Bolt in .30-06 because of the features and how it felt. I cut the barrel down to 16.5". Love it.
My old rifle with it.
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I have read that the Tikka is basically a Sako with some plastic parts.
Supposively they've got really smooth bolts though.
The new winchesters are basically Fabrique Nationale so I'm sure that they're fantastic.
I'd lean towards the 70 for no special reason, just preference.
Supposively they've got really smooth bolts though.
The new winchesters are basically Fabrique Nationale so I'm sure that they're fantastic.
I'd lean towards the 70 for no special reason, just preference.
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I have been impressed with the Tikkas that I have owned. I have one in 7mag that is a tack driver all day long.
Thanks for all your comments. It seems that the Mod 70 may be the better built rifle. However, the Tikka appears to be the more accurate rifle out of the box, and the Mod 70 can be tricky to make accurate. Can anyone confirm that the Tikka will have a 20" barrel when chambered in 7mm-08?
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Check out this thread.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=7420659#post7420659
If you think the Winchester is the better built rifle and you like it, I'd buy that over the Tikka.
Tack driving accuracy is nice, but it is not necessary for most hunting situations.
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http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=7420659#post7420659
If you think the Winchester is the better built rifle and you like it, I'd buy that over the Tikka.
Tack driving accuracy is nice, but it is not necessary for most hunting situations.
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6.5swede - I'm really liking the look of the SS/walnut of the Tikka from the pics I have seen. Do you think you could post a pic of the Tikka next to the Model 70 for comparison? I would really appreciate it if that's possible.
usmarine - while I do agree with you, out of the box accuracy is a concern of mine. I'm relatively new to rifles/shooting and won't be able to perform any work on the rifle myself, and I don't want to pay more just to make the rifle accurate. I'm sure any current production rifle will be accurate enought for hunting out of the box, but I think I would lean toward the rifle with the better reputation for accuracy, especially if it costs a little less.
I realize that I will be able to make a much more informed decision after I handle both rifles, but I'm not sure if that will be a possibility. It would be nice to be able to eliminate one for reasons other than personal fit, however it doesn't look like it's going to be that simple.
I realize that I will be able to make a much more informed decision after I handle both rifles, but I'm not sure if that will be a possibility. It would be nice to be able to eliminate one for reasons other than personal fit, however it doesn't look like it's going to be that simple.
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craiger12, I can assure you that both of those rifle will most likely be far more accurate then you will ever be able to utilize, out of the box.
What I'm saying is those guns are more accurate then most shooters will ever be with them.
That's just the way it is.
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craiger12, I can assure you that both of those rifle will most likely be far more accurate then you will ever be able to utilize, out of the box.
What I'm saying is those guns are more accurate then most shooters will ever be with them.
That's just the way it is.
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