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I have an opportunity to trade for a Tikka T3x rifle. I understand that they are considered entry level rifles. Competition for the Savage line and the Ruger American.
How good are they? Positives / Negatives......
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Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved.
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7500 posts. I think I see a flasher in front of that spoon ...
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Oh boy. Now hes got you riled up.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Tell him how good they are, or better yet show him some targets!
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Haha 
FÜCK Jeff_O!
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No, not new, just never owned one.
I don't normally shoot rifles, but when I do I prefer Mauser.....
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JMHO - YMMV
I have owned six or seven Tikkas, including one that I am selling right now.
I think the Tikka is nicer than the Savage and RAR regarding design, fit and finish, as indicated by the price.
Some rave about the Tikka accuracy, but I have not experienced anything extraordinary in this regard. And many RAR and Savage owners report accuracy similar results to the Tikka.
The Tikka twists and barrel lengths often don't make sense. And the 30-06 length action benefits the short-action rounds, but is often too short for long-action rounds that could benefit from a 375 length action with proper magazine, twist, and throat.
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"Entry level" is a relative term.....if the tikka is your entry level rifle what's next...Steyr?...Sako?...Blaser? I make the mistake of associating "entry level" with ground level price and related quality. Tikka machining and accuracy blows that theory out of the water.
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Hee, hee....sorry but the start of this thread reminds me of a joke about a white gerbil at a brown gerbil get together...
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I hear you. I've got a Savage that shoots great groups. But, then again so have some of my Encores. Neither are much for looks. I've painted several T3 stocks and have been impressed with them compared to other versions of Tupperware stocks. I'm looking at one of their 22-250 rifles with a 1:8 twist. Might be a good option to an Encore barrel from MGM...
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I've never been able to appreciate the savage aesthetic. I see a lot of encores kill deer on the outdoor channel. It's highly unlikely at this point but if I ever acquire a single shot rifle, its gonna be a ruger #1 B. I've always loved the looks of that gun.
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I have a ruger Hawkeye left hand 30-06. I own several ruger handguns.....I've thrown a lot of financial support to the ruger family, they build solid products. The ruger American has never tempted me in any way.....if I'm down to a decision between the American and a tikka, tikka wins all day long.......not to ruffle savage feathers out there but a similar scenario with savage and tikka would end the same way...
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I hear you. I've got a Savage that shoots great groups. But, then again so have some of my Encores. Neither are much for looks. I've painted several T3 stocks and have been impressed with them compared to other versions of Tupperware stocks. I'm looking at one of their 22-250 rifles with a 1:8 twist... I would jump on it with both feet and never look back...
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I've had several Ruger 1 rifles. I got tired of having to crawl the stock to use the scope.
The Encore is on as soon as it hits the shoulder. Almost like a good shotgun.
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Tikkas suck. Everyone knows that.
Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved.
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No, not new, just never owned one.
I don't normally shoot rifles, but when I do I prefer Mauser..... Nothing wrong with a good mauser or pre 64 model 70 for that matter..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Tikkas suck. Everyone knows that. Well, since you put it that way..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I have an opportunity to trade for a Tikka T3x rifle. I understand that they are considered entry level rifles. Competition for the Savage line and the Ruger American.
How good are they? Positives / Negatives...... Really? You been a member of the fire since 2009 with 7500 posts and want to know if Tikka rifles are any good? Come on man! 😁😁😁.....Hb
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Tikkas suck. Everyone knows that. Exactly! Everyone knows Barrett stomps them soundly in every way. I'd recommend folks selling their Tikkas to me for penny's on the dollar to get out from under them. 😁
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