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No.
Tikka:
Much better machining
Slicker operating
Dovetailed top for rings
Inline feeding with a magazine
Sako barrels
Superb hunting triggers
The only thing I would upgrade to, is a McMillan Sako Hunter, in EDGE. The Sako Hunter stocks fits me pretty well..or a Hightech stock, if you prefer "straight stocks".
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A guy at Beretta told me Tikka does not use Sako barrels. Owned by Sako, but different components altogether.
Was he mistaken?
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A guy at Beretta told me Tikka does not use Sako barrels. Owned by Sako, but different components altogether.
Was he mistaken?
P I wouldn't put much stock on what any Beretta rep told me. That said I understand they use Sako Barrels but maybe in Berettas maniacal attempt to cut costs they use other barrels. Their Accuracy tells otherwise
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No.
Tikka:
Much better machining
Slicker operating
Dovetailed top for rings
Inline feeding with a magazine
Sako barrels
Superb hunting triggers
This. Add the 70 degree bolt throw vs. the 90 degree Remington which can cause you to run taller rings just to clear the scope.
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Nobody tries to get a Tikka to shoot like a Remington.
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I would still pick the 700. Just for the simple reason that I grew up with them and that's what I like. I had a tikka in a 243 and it was a nice rifle that shot very well. Still didn't feel to me like a 700 does. I'd say pick the one that feels best to you as I think they are both fine rifles.
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I would still pick the 700. Just for the simple reason that I grew up with them and that's what I like. I had a tikka in a 243 and it was a nice rifle that shot very well. Still didn't feel to me like a 700 does. I'd say pick the one that feels best to you as I think they are both fine rifles. +1
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Nobody tries to get a Tikka to shoot like a Remington. Ha! so true....
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I would still pick the 700. Just for the simple reason that I grew up with them and that's what I like. I had a tikka in a 243 and it was a nice rifle that shot very well. Still didn't feel to me like a 700 does. I'd say pick the one that feels best to you as I think they are both fine rifles. +1 +2.
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Having said that, there are certain combos I'd prefer. 7Mag in a 700. 6.5 Swede in a Tikka. 7-08 in a 700 mountain rifle. 243 in a 20" youth R700 or in a Montana. 30-06 Tikka T3 Lite or Montana. 270 in a SS 70 Featherweight or Montana. 308 Montana.
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I would still pick the 700. Just for the simple reason that I grew up with them and that's what I like. I had a tikka in a 243 and it was a nice rifle that shot very well. Still didn't feel to me like a 700 does. I'd say pick the one that feels best to you as I think they are both fine rifles. +1 +2. +3 No fan of plastic shrouds, for one...
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A guy at Beretta told me Tikka does not use Sako barrels. Owned by Sako, but different components altogether.
Was he mistaken?
P Unless I'm mistaken Mule Deer wrote recently that Sako makes the barrels for the Tikka. Jerry
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A guy at Beretta told me Tikka does not use Sako barrels. Owned by Sako, but different components altogether.
Was he mistaken?
P Unless I'm mistaken Mule Deer wrote recently that Sako makes the barrels for the Tikka. Jerry I remember the same thing Jerry. In fact I believe Mule Deer said he learned that while touring the Sako factory where Tikkas are built? Trystan
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+3 No fan of plastic shrouds, for one...
Sitka deer, The T3X has a metal shroud Trystan
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+3 No fan of plastic shrouds, for one...
Sitka deer, The T3X has a metal shroud Trystan Thank you, did not realize they had changed that.
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M700 ... The ss mtn rifle in 25-06 I had was slick and accurate.
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A vote for the 700. The Rem 700 action has withstood the test of time as strong and reliable. Lots of "high end" rifles being built on the 700.
Not aware of any good gunsmiths building on the Tikka.
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I would still pick the 700. Just for the simple reason that I grew up with them and that's what I like. I had a tikka in a 243 and it was a nice rifle that shot very well. Still didn't feel to me like a 700 does. I'd say pick the one that feels best to you as I think they are both fine rifles. +1 +2. +3, or whatever we're up to on the plus count. In my case, I own a T-3 Varmint, 204 Ruger. Shoots lights out, but it doesn't feel like the 700's that I'm most accustom too AND I can't single load thru the ejection port.
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I believe plastic shrouds have proven to be a non issue
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