Tikka T3x Tac A1 vs Ruger Precision Gen 2 (6.5 Creedmoor)
- Thread starter Eagleeye
- Start date
I was in the same situation a few months ago - I was reading reviews, asking people, looking at stats and info.
The RPR gen 2 came out about 7 years ago, the 3 was a little more refined but even the gen 3 doesn’t hold a candle to the Tac A1, I am very impressed with my Tac A, it shoots better than me and I have shot it out to 1800yards.
I know of a competition where a bog stock one was used and came in very near the top - against some serious custom rifles. And when asked the owner commented that the rifle had fired around 3000 rounds.
I am by no means a tikka fan but the logic is hard to ignore when looking for a target rifle.
My only complaints are you need to pamper it from rust prevention point of view, as they will rust within a few hours of getting wet! (Especially around the magazine) and I changed the pistol grip as the standard one is very narrow.
Otherwise a cracking long range rifle that punches way above its weight.
Hope this helps and feel free to send any other questions by PM if need be.
I just thought of one other issue - the magazines are over £100 each if you need extras or replacements! Another type can be modified apparently to fit but it’s a bit of a faff…@caberslash may remember what type it was as I’m sure he told me about it…
Regards.
Gixer
Regards.
Gixer
@caberslash couldn’t get it to tag you in the post!
Thanks for detailed answer.I was in the same situation a few months ago - I was reading reviews, asking people, looking at stats and info.
The RPR gen 2 came out about 7 years ago, the 3 was a little more refined but even the gen 3 doesn’t hold a candle to the Tac A1, I am very impressed with my Tac A, it shoots better than me and I have shot it out to 1800yards.
I know of a competition where a bog stock one was used and came in very near the top - against some serious custom rifles. And when asked the owner commented that the rifle had fired around 3000 rounds.
I am by no means a tikka fan but the logic is hard to ignore when looking for a target rifle.
My only complaints are you need to pamper it from rust prevention point of view, as they will rust within a few hours of getting wet! (Especially around the magazine) and I changed the pistol grip as the standard one is very narrow.
Otherwise a cracking long range rifle that punches way above its weight.
Hope this helps and feel free to send any other questions by PM if need be.
nun_hunter
Well-Known Member
The only rust I suffered on a Tac A1 was the magazine itself and that was from sweating profusely over it while stuck in a car in 30⁰C heat. The actual rifle has never had a spot of rust on it and it's been used extensively in the rain but I've also applied plenty of oil between the chassis and rifle as a precaution.I was in the same situation a few months ago - I was reading reviews, asking people, looking at stats and info.
The RPR gen 2 came out about 7 years ago, the 3 was a little more refined but even the gen 3 doesn’t hold a candle to the Tac A1, I am very impressed with my Tac A, it shoots better than me and I have shot it out to 1800yards.
I know of a competition where a bog stock one was used and came in very near the top - against some serious custom rifles. And when asked the owner commented that the rifle had fired around 3000 rounds.
I am by no means a tikka fan but the logic is hard to ignore when looking for a target rifle.
My only complaints are you need to pamper it from rust prevention point of view, as they will rust within a few hours of getting wet! (Especially around the magazine) and I changed the pistol grip as the standard one is very narrow.
Otherwise a cracking long range rifle that punches way above its weight.
Hope this helps and feel free to send any other questions by PM if need be.
Mine was around the mag well and under the barrel shroud…I now coat liberally with legia.
IN A WORD TIKKA
MDT 8 round AICS
phaedra
Well-Known Member
I once owned both at the same time, now the Ruger has gone to a new home.
TacA1 is just a better fit and finish all round and of course the bolt is super smooth.
Realistically it was almost impossible to say which shot tighter groups, I'd have to say the Tikka but it may just fit me better.
I now also have a Bergara BMP in 6.5 Creedmoor, no matter how I try I can't get any difference in grouping between the two (using the same ammunition, 139gr Scenar over 36gr of Viht N150)
both will consistently shoot single hole (about .35") 5 shot groups.
TacA1 is just a better fit and finish all round and of course the bolt is super smooth.
Realistically it was almost impossible to say which shot tighter groups, I'd have to say the Tikka but it may just fit me better.
I now also have a Bergara BMP in 6.5 Creedmoor, no matter how I try I can't get any difference in grouping between the two (using the same ammunition, 139gr Scenar over 36gr of Viht N150)
both will consistently shoot single hole (about .35") 5 shot groups.
C h r i s
Well-Known Member
Do you mean the bottom of the receiver where the magazine contacts (and rubs the blueing off)? Or is there some other area that's prone to rust?
Around the area of the mag well.
The mag release and bolt release are not.
Has he disappeared?
He decided to come off the SD voluntarily…..I’ll make sure to rib him about it when I see him next…
He may still see questions you ask….just don’t ask him about Swarovski or any rifle other than a remington…
Similar threads
