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If you think there is zero after market support for the Tikka T3, you're not looking very hard.
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At 1000 bucks. The Rem MR is just not the value it once was.
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If you think there is zero after market support for the Tikka T3, you're not looking very hard. i stand corrected...very little aftermarket support
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Tikka any day for me - I just prefer European precise engineering and the T3 is extremely well made and finished.
The early 700s were of course a different story to what Remington make now.
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Maybe I'll Just go with a ruger 77 compact in 308...
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I would look hard at the Tikka Forest. Nice wood makes up fpr some of the plastic. I would then replace some of the plastic stuff. I think the Tikka platform already has a nicer robust trigger, and slicker bolt. Rare not to have a Tikka shoot well. Tikka aftermarket: http://tikkaperformance.com/
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At 1000 bucks. The Rem MR is just not the value it once was. Budsgunshop.com has all the mountain rifles you want at $848 delivered. The t3 lite rigs were $700 to $750 delivered. I'd take a short action 700 mountain rifle over the t3.
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Went through this debate with myself a couple years ago (add in a model 70 fwt), ended up getting a SS mtn rifle. The mtn rifle stock and floorplate (vs detach mag) were the main points that tipped the scale vs the Tikka. I could have lived with the "plastic" parts of the Tikka, though neither are what I consider "fine" rifles. I consider the Tikkas somewhat overpriced for what they are (approx. 900 for a stainless) and the last jump in mtn rifle prices (over 1100 up here now) has me shaking my head. My mtn rifle shoots 130 ballistic tips and interlocks well (270), I have not tried other bullet weights yet. The three rifles were within $100 of each other at the time.
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I have experienced a few 700's and one tikka and I think they are both great. My guess is the average tikka is likely to shoot a bit better out of the box and be less picky with ammo/load types, but the euro styling, mag, action length, plastic, and ejection port size bother some. The 700 is what most are used to. You may have to add the cost of a Timney onto the 700, while the tikka had a great stock trigger.
At the same price, I would have a tough time choosing but would likely go for the 700 MR. I got a T3 lite with Burris for $450 with a $150 rebate on top of that and at that price had NO trouble choosing. I always wanted a 700 MR and have never gotten around to picking one up, the tikka is nice and light and does the same thing, so I am really happy with it for now.
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If you think there is zero after market support for the Tikka T3, you're not looking very hard. i stand corrected...very little aftermarket support Wrong again. There is lots and lots of aftermarket support. Probably The most after Remington, Winchester and Savage.
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I like the guns just fine but I just don't agree with you that there is lots and lots of aftermarket support. Doesn't mean the guns are bad...I like them a lot and would rather have one that a Winchester ruger or savage... As always ymmv...
Maybe there are more options since I last owned one...very possible I'm wrong...happens often!
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The 700 Mountain Rifle with the B&C stock for $875 ish isn't a bad deal at all. Saw one at Cabelas a few weeks back for $699 used. Should have jumped on it.
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It's fair...not a great deal but not a bad one either. Very nice rifle regardless...I'd be proud to own it
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Tikka, scope that makes you happy, sling. All the support you need. Rem. probably the same, but without rings (that will start a new Chitt storm). I much prefer the safety on the Tikka. Not sure which way I would go if it was a straight up decision.
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