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Just for conversation's sake, how would it be designed if one was targeting optimum, and what would it cost? Price a Sako, and you will have your answer.... The thread you reference is about a Sako A7 with "overpriced replacement parts". So now I'm a bit confused about your stance here - is Sako "optimum" or not?
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To be honest, Jim, the tupperware A7 wasn't exactly what I had in mind when I said Sako. I forgot they even made the thing. Same material stock as the Tikka on that......?
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Either way though, Sako replacement parts are just as ridiculously over priced, slow to get, and backed by same $hitty CS....
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Funny... I gotta buddy who's .300 Winny is on its THIRD trip back to Remington.... the last time they had it it took 3 months to get it back, only to have the exact same failure to extract the first time he shot it. Remington said he was crazy.... literally, he's done with them.... my guess is forever.
I gotta Tikka with a bad trigger in it once, gun would only go off about 30% of the time. I had a brand new one in 3 days.... with a call slip to ship the other one back....
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WOW!!!! Never expected so many responses. I bought the Tikka.
.243, wood stock. Handles very nice, and in my opinion it's a nice looking rifle. I mounted a Leupold 3-9.Total cost for rifle & scope was $708.00, and I sent in a $50.00 rebate coupon to Leupold, wich brings it to $658.00, but the best part of all this is that the rifle really shoots. I had some old brass, and Speer 6mm bullets laying around and loaded some up, and went to the range. .75 @ 100 yards,and it wasn't the greatest day for shooting. If you live or have ever been to central Wyoming, you know what it's like. Wind, wind, and more wind.
A friend of mine has a Seminol elk tag, so I'm going with him in the morning. Hopefully the winds will calm down and I'll try some different loads in the Tikka towards the end of the week.
Wyomike That's a good deal, and I'm sure that rifle is going to work well for you for a very long time.
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wyomike, that rifle should server you well, and I agree that is a good deal. Just think, that rifle will shoot so well, so quickly, with most anything you wish, you'll be out killing stuff while 2muchgun is still running his mouth about it.
An argument is a piss poor substitute for experience.
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Schidt... I've had a few Tikkas and they have been incredible shooters despite me not wanting to admit how good they are/were. Tikka T3 SL in .223. Ten shot group with a cold bore flyer. (Most likely me.) ![[Linked Image]](http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy178/Higbean/targets/461618A2-3A38-40B0-8829-C90A06CB31D4_zpse1gzqcmx.jpg) Tikka .270 WCF would do this more often than not with 140 Bergers. Damn things kill deer pretty good. ![[Linked Image]](http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy178/Higbean/targets/f639e67e.jpg)
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I think you hate Tikka like Jud and Fred hate 'stick..... it's bordering on obsession man.... just let it go. For someone who "doesn't care".... you sure are spending a lot of time defending your seriously dissenting opinion. Pretty funny how "customer service" is now your lynchpin argument.... do you only use Vortex optics? I mean after all.... their product may suck balls.... but their customer service is top-notch!
You better pray to the God of Skinny Punks that this wind doesn't pick up......
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Over the years have had 12 (or more) different Tikka's and all but one was super accurate that one I sent off to JES and had it rebored to 35 Whelen now it shoots 200 T-TSX's to under a inch.
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Not just customer service. The rifle is made up of parts I don't like and/or trust. Couple that with ridiculously priced replacement parts and crappy CS, well it just would not make much sense for me to buy one, now would it?
I don't buy Vortex.....
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The OP bought his rifle....
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I have a Lite in .270 and one in 30-06. I bought the 30-06 for an Elk Hunt and after that I bought the .270 for Deer. I have not missed a shot, yet. Both perform terrifically. As for as those who complain about their customer service, I say, if you had a weapon for 5 years, and never had a failure, what do you care about customer service? I traded in my 700's for these because I could not get a good group with them. Now my groups are perfect, right out of the box.
I don't know how much more you can expect from a reasonably priced rifle.
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How did you know? It's quite entertaining......watching you run your mouth pretending to know what you're talking about. I've actually been doing this..... [img:left] ![[Linked Image]](http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/JGrimes_2007/Muley1_zpsekncsv8k.jpg) [/img]
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Speaking of Tikka experiences, I posit a question:
I wouldn't mind getting a Tikka in 6.5x55 or 260. I shoot lefty, and the only ones I see are the Hunter models with the wood stocks. I'd prefer a synthetic stock.
Will the Hunter model barreled actions fit in a regular T3 Lite or T3X Lite stock? And does Tikka or Beretta sell the T3X stocks separately?
Thanks for any help.
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Umm, I've been hunting pretty harsh conditions with a tikka T3 for going on 11 years now. I've not had a single failure or problem and the rifle shoots great.
Had I never hunted with the rifle I likely would be inclined to not give an opinion.
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2muchgun, Although I disagree with you I will give you credit for one thing and that is sticking to your guns and not running from the fight.
On the other hand I would much more like to be with JGRaider in west Texas hunting mule deer with a couple of beautiful and accurate Tikkas!
I hope you shot that buck or plan to. Tall good looking buck.
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I grew up hunting with Tikka made in my neighbor country, after I moved to the US I continue hunting with Tikka. I am sticking to the great Nordic caliber of 6.5x55 to boot. Here is my 140gr Accubonds loaded with Norma URP dialed in with my scope, and last group next to the quarter. Only accurate rifles are interesting ![[Linked Image]](http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x202/Seideman/14479818_10153965337705983_3535176563858812191_n_zpshrvvriml.jpg)
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Speaking of Tikka experiences, I posit a question:
I wouldn't mind getting a Tikka in 6.5x55 or 260. I shoot lefty, and the only ones I see are the Hunter models with the wood stocks. I'd prefer a synthetic stock.
Will the Hunter model barreled actions fit in a regular T3 Lite or T3X Lite stock? And does Tikka or Beretta sell the T3X stocks separately?
Thanks for any help. They do sell them, I think through Brownells. They're VERY proud of them. If I was to pay that much, I'd look at B&C, Manners, or McMillan. You can generally pick up a used take off for $50-$100 in the classified.
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