That's what I thought. You can't do it. Just out for a whine. Nothing constructive to add.
The fact remains, I have yet for anyone to validate the extra $250 or so the Tikka costs, in comparison to actual budget rifles like the 700 ADL, Marlin, Mossberg, RAR, etc.
But please, feel free to enlighten me......
How about this for a start -
A good barrel
A very good, easy to adjust trigger
A sturdy non-flexing stock
Smooth operation of bolt.
Out of the box accuracy guarantee
Basically a "put a scope on it and go shoot rifle" rather than being a project rifle.
I will admit that I liked the Tikka better when it was $450 rifle but even at $650 it is better than buying one of the others and starting to throw money at it in order to make it perform to Tikka levels.
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