Tikka: Tactical vs Scout CTR?

[coloradokevin]

I'm hoping some Tikka fans can help me with a question concerning the differences between these two rifles!

I'm thinking of buying a Tikka rifle in .308 Win, and I've been eyeing a Tikka "Scout CTR" at a local store (it runs around $850, and comes with a twenty-inch heavy profile barrel).

But, I've also spotted the Tikka "Tactical" (.308 Win) on a lot of sites online. It appears to have a similar barrel (same length), but the barrel is threaded for a muzzle brake. The cheapest I've found this rifle is $1,085, through an online store, and I haven't yet seen one in person.

So, what do I gain for an extra $235 when I move from the Tikka "Scout CTR" to the Tikka "Tactical" model?

If I'm only gaining the capability of adding a screw-in muzzle brake, I simply don't see the point in spending an extra $235. But, my opinion might change if there are really any far more significant differences between these rifles.

FWIW: it appears that the Scout CTR (Compact Tactical Rifle) may be a new offering from Tikka. I can find an official-looking online brochure for this rifle in a Google image search, but the rifle has not yet shown up on Tikka's website.

 

[coloradokevin]

Anyone? Please....

 

[rbernie]

In addition to the threaded barrel, the Tactical stock has an adjustable cheekpiece while the Varmint stock sourced for the Scout is fixed. That's about all that I can tell from the pics.

 

[coloradokevin]

Rbernie,

Thanks... that's all I could see too. I ended up buying the Tikka Scout tonight for $829. Couldn't justify the additional cost for the Tactical myself, since I doubt I'll use a muzzle brake on this .308 Win, and I seem to fit this stock stock pretty well already.