Tikka T3 vs ???
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Thar
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Get a Tikka a 595 if you can find 
one but be warned they are nearly as much money as a new T3. The Howa is a 1/2 Remmy 1/2 Sako they used to make actions for Sako, having owned each I like the Tikka more but not much in it. You are right SS synthetic is the way to go for a stalking rifle it is nearly always raining up here i Scotland. 
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one but be warned they are nearly as much money as a new T3. The Howa is a 1/2 Remmy 1/2 Sako they used to make actions for Sako, having owned each I like the Tikka more but not much in it. You are right SS synthetic is the way to go for a stalking rifle it is nearly always raining up here i Scotland. Best rgds
Thar
I reckon that Tikka should give Rob some dosh towards the site's up keep with all this publicity and advertising they are getting!
Wasn't it the Aussie SAS that used the Tikka 595 as a sniper rifle? I've seen some pictures of what I think is one with the Aussie chaps in Afghanistan, it looks the Dogs Boll**ks.
Wasn't it the Aussie SAS that used the Tikka 595 as a sniper rifle? I've seen some pictures of what I think is one with the Aussie chaps in Afghanistan, it looks the Dogs Boll**ks.
I did not know what 243 to buy either. I eventually opted for the T3 as it had a removeable mag and was factory threaded for moderator. I don't like the plate mag that seems to be standard on so many rifles. (mag out, bolt back suits me)
The Tikka has a fully floating barre, and adjustable trigger from 2 to 4 poundsl and shoots well out of the box. I was pleased with the finish on the gun when it arrived. I fitted optilock mounts, and my Simmons whitetail classic, 6.5-20x50
Upon initial zeroing I was blowing the bull out at 80 paces after the first 4 shots hit paper.
Only had the rifle a few days but am very happy with it so far. No mag feed problems either, very smooth and easy. Snip at £595 with factory screw cut, and supplied with sling swivels.
Time will tell of course but at this point in time it gets my vote
The Tikka has a fully floating barre, and adjustable trigger from 2 to 4 poundsl and shoots well out of the box. I was pleased with the finish on the gun when it arrived. I fitted optilock mounts, and my Simmons whitetail classic, 6.5-20x50
Upon initial zeroing I was blowing the bull out at 80 paces after the first 4 shots hit paper.
Only had the rifle a few days but am very happy with it so far. No mag feed problems either, very smooth and easy. Snip at £595 with factory screw cut, and supplied with sling swivels.
Time will tell of course but at this point in time it gets my vote
I'd like to chuck in a vote for the Mannlicher ProHunter Stainless Synthetic. I'm chuffed with mine (it's in 6.5). With a T8 and topped off with a Zeiss 3-9x40 it's tumbling hinds good and proper.
Looks are a bit unconventional but it's a very pleasant bit of kit to use.
Looks are a bit unconventional but it's a very pleasant bit of kit to use.
Why Sako/Tikka have to keep modernising their rifles escapes me.
I have gone to some effort recently to buy a wood/blued Tikka M55 & an All Weather 595, when I had them in at the local gunsmith for screwcutting, he said it was a good feature on a rifle to have the recoil lugs the way they used to produce them. The man seems to be a proficient machinist & was saying what a shame it was that the T3 (& I presume the 85) had been messed around with with regards to the recoil lugs.
Sad that when Sako bought out tikka they made their changes,like using an odd narrow dovetail for scope mounting, & now that Beretta are the overall bosses I suspect there'll be even less input by trained craftsmen than ever before.
So on the up side,older model tikkas are reasonably readily available,some having had little use. The pair I've bought shoot sub MOA as standard. They did cost me though,as Thar mentioned,& as a second hand buy they seem expensive compared to other comparable brands of rifle. I hope you find a rifle that you feel happy when you use it!!
I have gone to some effort recently to buy a wood/blued Tikka M55 & an All Weather 595, when I had them in at the local gunsmith for screwcutting, he said it was a good feature on a rifle to have the recoil lugs the way they used to produce them. The man seems to be a proficient machinist & was saying what a shame it was that the T3 (& I presume the 85) had been messed around with with regards to the recoil lugs.
Sad that when Sako bought out tikka they made their changes,like using an odd narrow dovetail for scope mounting, & now that Beretta are the overall bosses I suspect there'll be even less input by trained craftsmen than ever before.
So on the up side,older model tikkas are reasonably readily available,some having had little use. The pair I've bought shoot sub MOA as standard. They did cost me though,as Thar mentioned,& as a second hand buy they seem expensive compared to other comparable brands of rifle. I hope you find a rifle that you feel happy when you use it!!
I own two Remington bolt actions, a model seven .243, and a 700 in .270. I am admittedly a Remington fan, and have never seriously considered buying a different brand of bolt action…until my father bought a .243 Tikka T3 two years ago. I can honestly say that I was covetous of his rifle. Not that I would give up my Remingtons, but I would look favorably on purchasing a T3 if I need another bolt action (Unless I happen to win the lotto, then I will buy an opulent Blaser Imperial to showcase my newly won wealth).
Moral of the story: I doubt anyone would regret the purchase a T3 as it is a quality utilitarian rifle.
Moral of the story: I doubt anyone would regret the purchase a T3 as it is a quality utilitarian rifle.
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