A shop near here had 10-12 used Savage 110's in 30-06 and 7-mag, wood stocks, RH, priced between $225 and $250. A couple were sold in the fall. The rest are still there.
I've found that doing a search there for specific makes of firearms helps more than anything else when looking for gun values. Search both on-going and completed auctions.
Definitely leaning towards the Tikka but I had never heard of Howa rifles until I was in a Scheels store a couple of weeks ago. They seemed like a decent gun but one can never tell in the store. Was hoping I could find out if they are a reliable, accurate gun.
I have a Vanguard, which is a Howa with a touch of Weatherby glorification. Good guns.
But...
Having spent some time at the range with the Tikka T3 Lite, I'd have to favor it. They are just one sweet little rifle in just about every respect, not the least of which is accuracy.
The Howa is a good servicable rifle, but I also would reccomend the tikka t3 lite. I have one in 30-06 and cannot believe how slick the action, how crisp the trigger, or how accurate the rifle. It does have a plastic trigger guard, but that is a small price to pay for the rest of the package. I have not touched my trigger as it is 3 pounds on the scale, and breaks like glass. It can be adjusted down with the supplied allen wrench, but I see no need for my preference. The 270 is full length of the long action, so it appropriate for the rifle. Randy
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I just picked up a mdl. 14 and it is a great looking gun with walnut stock, jeweled bolt, and a quality high luster blue. I think you would be amazed at the quality improvements in the new Savage rifles and they have become synonymous for accuracy. Plus they are made here in the US and support our gun industry not a foreign company.
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Both the Tikka and any of the Howa derivations are good rifles.Both are good shooters as well. The Howas tend to be a bit heavy, but otherwise excellent. Ingwe
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Both the Tikka and any of the Howa derivations are good rifles.Both are good shooters as well. The Howas tend to be a bit heavy, but otherwise excellent. Ingwe
Based on the two Vanguards I have and my shooting buddy's Tikka, I can do a big amen to what you said. His Tikka out of the box shot 4 groups at 100 yards that measured 1/4" for three shots; in a 22-250 chambering.
I owned a Howa that I gave to one of my sons, and don't have any complaints. It was my knock around rifle that spent lots of time strapped to my pack, strapped on a pack saddle or carried in a scabbard. It took a fall or two and lots of beatings, and it held up just fine. ...I don't own a Tikka, but from what I've read about them for the past couple of years, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one if they had what I'm looking for.
I've got a 7mm RM Howa and a newly purchased T3 Lite SS .308. I haven't even gotten the Tikka afield yet as it was a post season purchase.
I have no real complaint about the Howa but it is a bit heavy. Accuracy was fine but not outstanding. I said "was" as I had my gun guru restock it, glass bed it and put a trigger job on it. It shoots quite well now. For that reason I have to go by what it was then, which is a good rifle for the money by any measurement I know.
Ah the Tikka. That is an AWFULLY nice rifle for what they want for it. I wasn't a fan of the stock rings supplied (though many use them without complaint) and threw some Dednutz rings. Light, slick, accurate.
I'm not about to badmouth the Howa's but unless you get just a screaming deal on one I'd have to push you towards the Tikka.
If there's one thing I've become certain of it's that there's too much certainty in the world.
I called them directly (which is another story unto itself...) and was referred to a sporting goods shop back east who is supposed to be their dealer in Canada...so I phoned them and, naturally, they never heard of Dednutz. In fact, he thought I was kidding him...and I'm not making this up!
"Dead...Nuts????"
"Yes, they're scope mounts."
"Just a second...(Yells across the store...) Hey, Marv! Do we sell Dead Nuts??? What??? They're some kind of scope mounts! No, I'm not kidding! ... Sorry, Sport, never heard of 'em. Dead Nuts you say? You sure about that???"
Definitely leaning towards the Tikka but I had never heard of Howa rifles until I was in a Scheels store a couple of weeks ago. They seemed like a decent gun but one can never tell in the store. Was hoping I could find out if they are a reliable, accurate gun.
Well, you may already have your mind made up, but have you seen the new Savage American Classics? They have smoothened the barrel nut and moved the bolt release from the side of the action to just in front of the trigger guard. These are asthetic changes that make a huge difference in appearance. I spoke to a Savage rep and they intend to start offering stainless with these changes this year as well. I just bought the American Classic in .308 lefty. Pretty nice.
