Sauer 202 vs Tikka T3X

[gixer1]

Yep

Even if it’s shite! I’m off out to view the zombie Northeast sheep walking about half dead...eh @Woodsmoke?

 

[rem284]

I had a similar issue with a T3, trigger mechanism came loose and it fired when I closed the bolt...which is why I will stay away from the T3’s....I bought a T1X and was very suspicious of that just in case.

can’t say I’ve had any such issues with a Sauer.

The 202 I had hang fired on 3 separate occasions. Squeeze the trigger, nothing happened, touch the bolt and off it went. Gunsmith inspections each time and they couldn't find the problem. They were months apart. In the end we scrapped it. The t3 was just a one off thing, i found the problem but it was still sent to the gunsmith. It does highlights the need for safe gun handling procedures

 

[Utectok]

The 202..... For what it is worth the forestock touching the barrel is easily spotted and corrected with the provided Allen key and it doesn’t happen at all with a plastic stock which is tough as nails and you can screw down as tight as you please

 

[Ronin]

T3 trigger fixing loose - routine maintainence ,,,,,hardly the rifles issue - more lack of basic or regular checks

 

[Acm]

I’ve always owned sako and tikka but have a few friends who have sauer and enjoyed them. I don’t like them, I guided a client with one and the safety always bothered me. I also don’t like the slender stock or the super slick bolt. It feels nice when the rifle is clean but a bit of muck and dust makes them bind up. I don’t like the fact you can’t top load and I don’t like the single stacks mags. As you can tell, not a fan!
That being said from an engineering point of view it’s chalk and cheese, the sauer is supervising every way, the blueing is deeper the tolerances tighter and the finish is better. It’s a more expensive gun. Ive shot 2 sauer in .243 ,3 in .308 1 in .300 win mag and 1 in 458 win mag. I’ve never seen them have an issue with any ammo.
A professional stalker I know used a sauer 90 in .243 with a Schmidt 6x42 scope on it in apel mounts for years, it accounted for thousands of park and wild deer and hundreds of foxes and would have shot in excess of 4000 rounds. The grouping had started to open up and he changed it for a new sako.
My client at the time went into the gun shop, bought it sold as seen, stripped it and cleaned it and we had it shooting Norma 100g soft point in thumbnails again in no time. There was barely any blueing left on the rifle and the stock was as dry as hell, killed 58 roe bucks with it that year and to my knowledge still uses it. I won’t have a bad thing said about tikka or sako, but you do get what you pay for. If you don’t mind the safety, forend or enclosed breech the sauer is a no brainier.

 

[Acm]

Of course you could just buy a Mauser. That’s the best choice.

 

[Bowland blades]

Mercedes vs VW
That said when your engine dies you can get a new VW

The Americans see both these manufacturers the same , criminals lol

 

[grizzly adams]

Sauer 202 every time.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

You’re all wrong! Steyr all the way. And as it happens, there’s a lovely example in .308 for sale on here...!

 

[Magnificent 7]

Sj fawcett lancaster had 2 sauers in secondhand complete with swaro scopes handy money in left handed and mint the chap had saldy passed away a 243 and a 308

 

[gixer1]

T3 trigger fixing loose - routine maintainence ,,,,,hardly the rifles issue - more lack of basic or regular checks

Most of the issues mentioned about sauer’s would be the same. And not sure the bolts smoothness would be described as the same...I must’ve had really bad tikka’s as the bolt were nowhere near as smooth as the sauers.

 

[Acm]

Most of the issues mentioned about sauer’s would be the same. And not sure the bolts smoothness would be described as the same...I must’ve had really bad tikka’s as the bolt were nowhere near as smooth as the sauers.

That’s the design of the sako and the tikka, less tight tolerances on the bolt actually make it more fit for purpose. It won’t bind up with grit, ice sand or mud. The sauer will.

 

[gixer1]

That’s the design of the sako and the tikka, less tight tolerances on the bolt actually make it more fit for purpose. It won’t bind up with grit, ice sand or mud. The sauer will.

I’ve literally crawled around in mud on numerous occasions and had the rifle covered and never had a single issue in over 13 years.

 

[Ronin]

Sauer- mag catch spring retainer can be lost when changing barrels easily

It’s a loose ish fit in the spring

 

[Konnari]

That’s really easy choice.....Sauer 202 all day long

 

[Sonicdmb73]

Only allowed to use factory. Tried several brand, types etc.

A shame you couldn't find a that gave acceptable results, other than PPU I have never had much trouble getting at least one MOA. However I load my own so it is much easier to get a workable load.

The 202 I had hang fired on 3 separate occasions. Squeeze the trigger, nothing happened, touch the bolt and off it went. Gunsmith inspections each time and they couldn't find the problem. They were months apart. In the end we scrapped it. The t3 was just a one off thing, i found the problem but it was still sent to the gunsmith. It does highlights the need for safe gun handling procedures

Not something I have come across. But not distinct to either rifle. All sorts of guns have examples of faults (along with many other products ) you don’t write off every washing machine because the door latch is faulty one one.

 

[angusb1]

Having had a 202 and a t3, I wouldn't have either of them again. Both only done a 1.5 moa. Both malfunctioned. 202 done it 3 times and each time it went to the gunsmith who couldn't find the fault. The t3 single screw that holds the trigger on came loose and therefore discharged when the safety was put back on.

Can I ask what you have now please?

 

[rem284]

Can I ask what you have now please?

Sako 85, no choice but it's ok. Personal rifles semi-custom Remington and a R8

 

[rem284]

A shame you couldn't find a that gave acceptable results, other than PPU I have never had much trouble getting at least one MOA. However I load my own so it is much easier to get a workable load.

Not something I have come across. But not distinct to either rifle. All sorts of guns have examples of faults (along with many other products ) you don’t write off every washing machine because the door latch is faulty one one.

I wrote off a fridge freezer of a certain make. The only 1 I have ever bought. Under 1 year old compressor went on it. Fixed under warranty but guy had to use my toilet and I am still recovering from the smell. A few months out of warranty and compressor goes again. Quote given meant it was a write off. All other fridge freezers I had had I been given for free

 

[Cranborne]

Only the OP can decide; they're both good rifles which will do everything you need, but the decision comes down to which one 'feels' right for the man who'll be using it.