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You guys have expressed my self imposed issues, but I did go ahead and pre-order a Tikka T3X in 6.5 CM.
My last experience with a Tikka was not a good one and I did not expect to buy another, but I have changed my mind with this offering. As they say, "one more time".
donsm70 What was the problem with your last Tikka? Did Beretta get it resolved? I ordered a 6.5x55 Swede from Whittakers and ended up trading it for a 308 Win before I even received it. I did not care for the 308 Win and sold it. I will give the Tikka in 6.5 CM one more chance. donsm70
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I have a Barrett in 6.5 Creed and a Kimber Montana in 223. I like both but the Barrett is plug and play. The trigger is adjusted, its superbly bedded, and test fired. I also like the more closed grip on the stock. Tikka's are great shooters and a lower price point but IMO the discerning shooter with some extra $ would always go Barrett.
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IMO if it's a tool, get the Tikka. If you really like rifles, get the Barrett.
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I own both. A Barrett in 6.5 and a Tikka T3X Super Lite in 308. Do you want to spend $700 or $1,700? They both are superbly accurate. Metal work on both is flawless. The stock on the Tikka is ok, not bad enough that I would justify spending another $600 on a McMillan edge. At that point might as well buy the Barrett. One thing, at least IMO is that Tikka stocks SUCK when it comes to recoil. I swear they all magnify it. I also have a T3 Super Lite in 7mm-08 and was shooting it side by side with my Barrett. Both it and the 308 felt like 338's next to the Barrett. They do not absorb recoil well and really need a Limbsaver added. The design of the Barrett stock just soaks up recoil. I've shot a Barrett in 30-06 and felt it kicked less than a Tikka in 7mm-08. The Barretts also lighter.
As for Kimber Montana's, I've had a bunch. I love them. What I don't love is that sometimes you have to do a little extra work out of the box to tweak them. Also, the controlled round feed is sexy and all that, but I've never really NEEDED it. I'm not hunting grizzlies or shooting upside down and don't plan too.
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I have a Barrett in 6.5 Creed and a Kimber Montana in 223. I like both but the Barrett is plug and play. The trigger is adjusted, its superbly bedded, and test fired. I also like the more closed grip on the stock. Tikka's are great shooters and a lower price point but IMO the discerning shooter with some extra $ would always go Barrett. This would be a deal killer, for me. I handled a Forbes briefly, and this was the reason I didn't look back.
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