Hi, fellas. I'm getting back in to hunting after several (more than I care to admit) years away. What are your opinions on Tikka vs. Remington 700 out of the box? I'm considering a 30-06 caliber, which I plan to use for deer and boar in the southeast and deer in Texas. My previous rifle was a 30-30 with iron sights (my eyes were better back then). I'm currently using a 22lr for practice. Many thanks.
Tikka vs. Remington 700
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45crittergitter
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My $0.02:
I have a couple of 700s and a couple of T-3 Lites. I prefer the Tikka, with 2 caveats:
1) The magazines are rather pricey.
2) The safety must be in the fire position to manipulate the bolt.
Otherwise, the Tikka is lighter, (in my experience) more accurate, and cheaper. The action/bolt feel is outstanding.
I have a couple of 700s and a couple of T-3 Lites. I prefer the Tikka, with 2 caveats:
1) The magazines are rather pricey.
2) The safety must be in the fire position to manipulate the bolt.
Otherwise, the Tikka is lighter, (in my experience) more accurate, and cheaper. The action/bolt feel is outstanding.
atblis
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The triggers
The triggers on the Tikkas are superb.
The triggers on the Tikkas are superb.
earplug
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Tikka is good
I talked A friend into a Tikka 7-08. He has used it for Elk and is very happy.
I helped him sight it in at my range, excellent trigger, stock fit his lanky build.
Scope rings are harder to find and can cost more.
He had a Remington 30/06 in the past and the stock fit/recoil bothered him more.
I talked A friend into a Tikka 7-08. He has used it for Elk and is very happy.
I helped him sight it in at my range, excellent trigger, stock fit his lanky build.
Scope rings are harder to find and can cost more.
He had a Remington 30/06 in the past and the stock fit/recoil bothered him more.
hossdaniels
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tikka out of the box, but I'd rather have a 700 with a trigger job.
I dont use either, but
If I was going to buy a new rifle it would be the Tikka. The Remies that I have handled as of late felt like the action was sloppy. This may just be me, but hey. Also, Tikka uses the exact same barrels as Sako. Sako makes them. And I have shot a few Sakos, and they were excellent. Just my two cents.
If I was going to buy a new rifle it would be the Tikka. The Remies that I have handled as of late felt like the action was sloppy. This may just be me, but hey. Also, Tikka uses the exact same barrels as Sako. Sako makes them. And I have shot a few Sakos, and they were excellent. Just my two cents.
lubbockdave
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tikka
My T3 lite stainless is as close to the perfect hunting rifle as I have come. My first centerfire was a 700 ADL and for years I shot a pretty little Winchester featherweight in 7mm mauser. Great guns, but the little Tikka is lighter, more accurate, and slicker all the way around. Mine's a 308, but they're pretty similar.
You'll enjoy it. See if you can get a deal on a spare mag when you buy the rifle. They get an obscene price for mags.
You'll enjoy it. See if you can get a deal on a spare mag when you buy the rifle. They get an obscene price for mags.
270Win
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Other than the very contentious Chuck Hawks article on Tikkas they seem to enjoy quite a good reputation. Unforunately, I've never see one in action. I also seem to remember a flap about a bad batch a stainless Tikka barrels blowing up... can anyone confirm my dim memory?
Every 700 I've ever shot at the range has been an excellent rifle. That's not to say they ALL are... but a large percentage are. My two were sub-MOA out of the box.
I think it would be hard to go wrong with this choice. Seeing as you've already voted Tikka, the only thing left is to post some pics when you get it
Every 700 I've ever shot at the range has been an excellent rifle. That's not to say they ALL are... but a large percentage are. My two were sub-MOA out of the box.
I think it would be hard to go wrong with this choice. Seeing as you've already voted Tikka, the only thing left is to post some pics when you get it
Actually, Chuck Hawks kind of liked the Tikka early on, and compared it to the Howa. Don't know what got his knickers in a knot, but my T3 is easy moa, dead nuts reliable, and a joy to carry and cycle. It's a user, so my finely crafted guns can stay safe and warm inside. I paid $460, and felt that I got good value for my money.
Old world craftsmanship is wonderful, but not very many folks can afford it these days. When I do have a nice gun put together, it's nice to leave the dirty work to the synthetic Tikka. I do agree that Beretta has a pretty nasty pricing regime. There isn't much justification for charging $50+ for a wisp of a magazine. If they persist in such foolishness, it will surely bite them.
Old world craftsmanship is wonderful, but not very many folks can afford it these days. When I do have a nice gun put together, it's nice to leave the dirty work to the synthetic Tikka. I do agree that Beretta has a pretty nasty pricing regime. There isn't much justification for charging $50+ for a wisp of a magazine. If they persist in such foolishness, it will surely bite them.
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atblis
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Yeah
THe mag thing is a sore spot (What else would you expect from Beretta)
If the trigger wasn't so freaking good, and the accuracy... THe Tikka would be a cheap piece of crap. I think they need to change the floor plate/trigger guard.
THe mag thing is a sore spot (What else would you expect from Beretta)
If the trigger wasn't so freaking good, and the accuracy... THe Tikka would be a cheap piece of crap. I think they need to change the floor plate/trigger guard.
TooTaxed
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Either is fine...hold 'em both, and get the one that sings to you!
Savages are nice, too...
Savages are nice, too...
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