Why NOT a Tikka?

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Tikkas actually feed from the mag, the bolt doesn't bind, and you can mount a scope securely. I've yet to see a savage that can do any of those things.

Wow. I’ll have to send my Savages in for repair since they are “faulty”.

 

[Bubblehide]

Wow. I’ll have to send my Savages in for repair since they are “faulty”.

Good luck with that Savage customer service

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Savage did replace a barrel for me on a 300 wsm that shot consistent 8" groups at 100 yards. The replacement was much better. 6" groups on average. So their customer service isn't awful.

 

[Bubblehide]

Savage did replace a barrel for me on a 300 wsm that shot consistent 8" groups at 100 yards. The replacement was much better. 6" groups on average. So their customer service isn't awful.

A quarter percent improvement, wow, some guys would pay good money for a 25% improvement, that is impressive!

 

[SDHNTR]

All of them. Pre ‘64’s, Post 64’s, New Havens, and new ones. Multiple EW’s. The actions bind more and do not feed as smoothly. CRF is more susceptible to failures with ice than a T3 (actual testing), the trigger in all of them is more susceptible to ice (actual testing), the stocks look “better” but are no more functional, and in some ways less so than factory T3x’s. Scope mounting on an integral rail is better than screws, DBM’s done right are more reliable than any internal mag and are better in sand/ice/snow.


I really like M70’s and they are by far the best “American” action or rifle made and if I needed or wanted a normal hunting rifle or “custom” on a true magnum action they would be it. However they do fall short compared to a Tikka, Sauer, Blaser, etc. with regards to function in adverse conditions. Whether those reliability differences matter or not is entirely up to the person.

Well, I value your opinion. I wish I could get on board with the Tikka love. Not doubting their accuracy or function one bit, I just can’t get used to the feel. Too old school, I guess. Totally subjective and just my opinion.

I own a bunch of various model70’s of different types and love them all. Haven’t had any trigger or bolt binding issues with any of em. I will say tho, my cheapest one, an early 90’s push feed has the slickest action of any bolt rifle I’ve ever worked. Glides like it’s on icy rails. Probably the most accurate out of the box too. I’m working on a very nice pre-64 .270 right now. I’ve got factory ones with little improvements like a bedded or upgraded stocks, and I’ve got a few full customs where the only thing Winchester is the bolt, receiver and trigger. Every one of em make me smile every time I pick one up. But my favorites, even though they don’t get hunted with too much anymore, will always be the classy wood stocked ones. If a nice pre 64, or classic Supergrade, don’t make you swoon, you ain’t got red American blood in your veins! Everyone needs at least one in the safe!

 

[SDHNTR]

Savage did replace a barrel for me on a 300 wsm that shot consistent 8" groups at 100 yards. The replacement was much better. 6" groups on average. So their customer service isn't awful.

Haha. Outside of my 99’s, never met a Savage I didn’t hate!

 

[Fatcamp]

Honestly, if I had it to do over again I would have bought a Pre-64 in .308 and never looked back. Wouldn't have missed much in all my jumping around.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Haha. Outside of my 99’s, never met a Savage I didn’t hate!

LOL don't even get me started on the new mark ii fv-sr I bought this year. It was a total disaster out of the box from a function perspective. Stripped base holes and ction screws impeding the bolt raceway. Finally got all that fixed and now the magazine isn't working right. Would have saved a lot of hassle holding out and finding a tx-1.

 

[CorbLand]

perfect, thanks!

i will probably just start an escort service to cover the spring.... one client and i'll give them a discount for first dates.... i will give my wife dibs for this date just to stay out of trouble, but i will have that damn spring.... will be good for my resume in future too

I have been turning 50 cent tricks on the corner for a couple years now. We are going to have a turf war if you start cutting into my business.

 

[CorbLand]

$6, $10, whatever. Fatcamp don't care. Heck, my F250 has like, 3/4 tank of gas.

#deeppockets

Gotta have Robby change that screen name to Fatstacks.

 

[roosiebull]

I have been turning 50 cent tricks on the corner for a couple years now. We are going to have a turf war if you start cutting into my business.

completely different clientele, i will leave you the rich, i will be the budget option, like a western family brand call boy

 

[Formidilosus]

Well, I value your opinion. I wish I could get on board with the Tikka love. Not doubting their accuracy or function one bit, I just can’t get used to the feel. Too old school, I guess. Totally subjective and just my opinion.

They feel different, less mechanical I suppose.

I own a bunch of various model70’s of different types and love them all. Haven’t had any trigger or bolt binding issues with any of em. I will say tho, my cheapest one, an early 90’s push feed has the slickest action of any bolt rifle I’ve ever worked. Glides like it’s on icy rails. Probably the most accurate out of the box too. I’m working on a very nice pre-64 .270 right now.

They are far and away better than any R700 action or clone, and while I’m sure that I and those I shoot with rack a bit more quickly/aggressively than the average duck, M70’s have just a bit of bind on the farthest rearward point while pushing forward, if lateral pressure is applied.

Pre 64’s are my jam. I’d be happy shooting nothing but from now on. Wish I could put a T3 DBM on an M70…

 

[willfrye027]

Very happy with my tikkas.

I have a 30-06 blued that I bought as my first rifle 16 years ago. Added a limbsaver pad and that’s it. It shoots lights out on paper at 100..better than my semi custom tikkas with prefits (they shoot great as well)



I also have a tikka action with a 25creedmoor prefit barrel and an aftermarket stock. It was my first DIY project and a lot of fun/easy to do. On paper it has an edge over a 6.5 creedmoor but no doubt a stock 6.5 creedmoor in form’s hands would put it to shame.

My current favorite is a 25x284 prefit in an alterra stock. Low recoil and very easy to tune with the 135gr Berger’s.

Tikkas are excellent in factory configuration. Never had a single malfunction or issue. They are also excellent to tinker with if you are into that kind of thing. Recoil can be stout in a light weight rifle so I generally steer buddies towards a smaller cartridge.

 

[dreamingWest]

Accurate Innovations just crushed my dreams. Responded they are not building stocks for Tikkas. Oh how I'd love to put a stainless Tikka in one of their custom walnut stocks.

 

[MAP1]

I own three, 6.5 creed, 270 and 300WSM. all shoot .5 to .75 MOA. I swapped the recoil pads for Limbsavers. The stocks are stiff and the rifles are light so that’s good enough for me.

 

[General RE LEE]

My Tikka T3X Superlite 30-06 is 7.8 lbs total weight with Leupold VX5HD. It’s a tack driver and with the 22” barrel is a dream to carry on my shoulder on a hike. It’s also very maneuverable in a ground blind. Great rifle.

 

[Brewski]

I will not buy another tikka because the lack of a three position safety.

 

[KnuckleChild]

I will not buy another tikka because the lack of a three position safety.

I’m not very picky about guns, and I’ll definitely buy a couple more tikkas, but this is my biggest gripe with the one I have. I really like the 3 position on my S20

 

[mtnwrunner]

The animals absolutely hate tikkas...........

Randy

 

[amassi]

I will not buy another tikka because the lack of a three position safety.

Have a hard time keeping your booger picker off the boom boom lever when unloading?

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