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Tikka Rifles
#2166112
07/15/17 03:12 AM
07/15/17 03:12 AM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,008 Colbert County
Teacher One
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I am considering buying a 270 Tikka rifle in stainless. I have got caught up in the hype for these rifles and I want one I can hunt in the elements with, thus the reason for the stainless. Let me know how satisfied you are with your Tikka rifle if you will. Likes and dislikes especially.
I have always been an automatic Browning fan, but I think I want to broaden my horizons a little. Just let me have some input from your experiences.
Thanks B
I can't stand a thief.
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: Teacher One]
#2166141
07/15/17 03:29 AM
07/15/17 03:29 AM
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 181 Florence, AL
BearVenue
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Gander Mountain in Florence has one in 308 and 30-06 at 25% off. I think it's priced around $569 originally was $749. If you're not set on a 270. The Tikkas are super accurate. The stock would be the only negative but for your stated purpose it will suit your needs well.
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: Teacher One]
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07/15/17 04:12 AM
07/15/17 04:12 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 28,989 Fosters, Alabama, USA
Shaw
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I've got a stainless .300WM T3. It has the best factory trigger I've ever had on a gun. The only thing I'm not a big fan of is their composite stocks. I put an after market Bell & Carlson on it. The newer T3 composite stocks are supposed to be greatly improved.
"I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it." Captain Woodrow F. Call
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: Teacher One]
#2166196
07/15/17 04:56 AM
07/15/17 04:56 AM
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 181 Florence, AL
BearVenue
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The ones at Gander are the new T3X. It has the new stock on them. It does feel better and it feels more solid than hollow. I do like it better than the original.
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: Shaw]
#2166258
07/15/17 06:55 AM
07/15/17 06:55 AM
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 697 Tuscaloosa
Snowman257wby
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I've got a stainless .300WM T3. It has the best factory trigger I've ever had on a gun. The only thing I'm not a big fan of is their composite stocks. I put an after market Bell & Carlson on it. The newer T3 composite stocks are supposed to be greatly improved. I second on there trigger Breaks like glass with no play Very nice.
"Give me a second" - Stan Potts
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: Snowman257wby]
#2166324
07/15/17 08:54 AM
07/15/17 08:54 AM
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 8,670 NW Alabama
R_H_Clark
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I would like to have a stainless in 270 WSM Why the WSM in a long action Tikka?
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: BearVenue]
#2166356
07/15/17 09:56 AM
07/15/17 09:56 AM
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Posts: 9,008 Colbert County
Teacher One
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Gander Mountain in Florence has one in 308 and 30-06 at 25% off. I think it's priced around $569 originally was $749. I have been in the field today and couldn't get back with you. Was the one you looked at stainless, or was it blued. I am dead set on my next rifle being a stainless. B
I can't stand a thief.
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: Teacher One]
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07/15/17 02:56 PM
07/15/17 02:56 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,463 Homewood
Colt1917
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I have a .308 blued T3 with black synthetic stock which has been my main deer rifle for two or three years. It's sub-MOA and likes the 165grain Federal Sierra Game Kings.
I also have a blued, walnut stocked T3 in .260 which is also sub-MOA.
I'll probably make it my main deer rifle this year except for short range woods where I want to use a .45-70 Marlin Guide Gun (just because).
Like Shaw says, the synthetic stocks aren't anything to get excited about, but they work, and you don't have to worry about getting them messed up in the rain or in the woods.
I think Tikkas are good value for the money. The fact that the barrels come out of the same hopper that the barrels for the Sakos do is a significant consideration. Their triggers are excellent too, and don't require any after market work.
The T3s keep the price down by only building their actions scaled for long action cartridges, even when they're chambered for short action calibers, but I wouldn't consider that a noticeable downside unless I were in the market for a truly lightweight mountain rifle for hunting Dall Sheep or such.
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: R_H_Clark]
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07/15/17 07:19 PM
07/15/17 07:19 PM
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Snowman257wby
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I would like to have a stainless in 270 WSM Why the WSM in a long action Tikka? Just wouldn't mind having one
"Give me a second" - Stan Potts
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: Snowman257wby]
#2167145
07/16/17 11:10 AM
07/16/17 11:10 AM
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 8,670 NW Alabama
R_H_Clark
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I would like to have a stainless in 270 WSM Why the WSM in a long action Tikka? Just wouldn't mind having one Fair enough. I'm just saying that with Tikka being a long action anyway, I might choose a long action and skip the extra expense and possible loading troubles caused by the WSM. I mean what will a 270 WSM do that a 7mm rem mag won't? The .277 may be 100 FPS faster with bullets 10 grains lighter. Then again a looney doesn't have to have a reason. I just wondered if there was something I wasn't thinking about. If there was,I may want one.
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: Teacher One]
#2167460
07/16/17 05:20 PM
07/16/17 05:20 PM
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Posts: 181 Florence, AL
BearVenue
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I found a Tikka T3 closeout stainless 270 in the original T3 design on Eurooptic.com for $568. Just go to the Tikka link on their site for closeouts. Hope this helps.
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: Squadron77]
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07/21/17 11:46 AM
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Posts: 14,021 Some Marriott/Auburn
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I plan on ordering a T3X in a 308 stainless the first of the month. All the reviews I have read are very good. I was looking for a gun with a threaded barrel and have read a lot of reviews and decided to go with the Tikka. The stock seems to be better on the T3X but I am sure I will have to order an upgrade to get the 1000' shots with any consistency. If you're going for distance shooting why not go with the 6.5Creedmoor?
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: AU7MM08]
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07/21/17 03:17 PM
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Posts: 2,445 Highland Home, Al
Squadron77
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I plan on ordering a T3X in a 308 stainless the first of the month. All the reviews I have read are very good. I was looking for a gun with a threaded barrel and have read a lot of reviews and decided to go with the Tikka. The stock seems to be better on the T3X but I am sure I will have to order an upgrade to get the 1000' shots with any consistency. If you're going for distance shooting why not go with the 6.5Creedmoor? I plan on getting a 6.5Creedmoor next year but I need to save up to get a better rifle. The Tikka with a 20" barrel will make the 1000' shots and I can use it for hunting and already have the reloading setup for it. The Tikka will be a great entry level rifle for long range shooting.
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: Teacher One]
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07/22/17 06:15 AM
07/22/17 06:15 AM
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Posts: 3,831 Jasper
buckhunter2
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My 24" CTR 6.5 CM shoots extremely well with Hornady factory ammo. I've purchased some PRIME ammo and but haven't had a chance to try it out yet.
You're only as good as your worst shot-
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: Teacher One]
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07/23/17 02:09 PM
07/23/17 02:09 PM
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 5,912 Cullman
CKyleC
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I've recently become interested in the CTR. What do you like and dislike about it?
"In Alabama, we prefer to kill small bucks on big properties"-Turkey247
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: Teacher One]
#2178910
07/28/17 02:38 PM
07/28/17 02:38 PM
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Posts: 1,104 Covington county AL
Zzzfog
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I've had a stainless T3 308 for several years now and I love it as much now as when I first bought it. Awesome gun!
Right and wrong will never change---only people's perception!
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: Teacher One]
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07/29/17 04:54 AM
07/29/17 04:54 AM
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Posts: 568 Eufaula,Al
CrimsonWSM
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I bought a 308 tikka T3 lite back in 07 so ive had it for a while.If i had to do it over again i would have went with the stainless also.Its light and it sholuders really nice to be honest its the best deer gun ive ever had and the sucker just flat out shoots i buy the cheap federal 150 grain powershocks and the best three round group i have got i could cover up with my thumbnail.
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Re: Tikka Rifles
[Re: Teacher One]
#2179757
07/30/17 02:53 AM
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Posts: 130 Hoover Alabama
MattMan
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I have had a T3 7mm-08 for 4 years and love it. very accurate and dependable.
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