Remington Vs. Tikka

[LongCut1]

Anyone out there have any experience with Tikka rifles. I guess they are owned by Sako now, which is a quality name in the rifle industry.

I am going to be purchasing a new weapon, and have been looking at the Remmington 700 SS BDL in 243 or 270. I have a 700ADL in 223, and am pleased with everything but the trigger pull, which seems sloppy and heavy (I know, I can get it worked on ...). I have heard that the Tikka's are extemely smooth right out of the box, and are a very solid and accurate rifles. I can get either for about the same price, so it comes down to quality.

Anyone who can provide info, I would greatly appreciate it. I could buy the Remington and be perfectly happy, but wanted to check because of the info I have read about the Tikka. I may all be hype, I am not sure. I figured if they are associated with Sako, I would at least check. Man, would I ever love to have one of those, but can't justify $1,500+ for a rifle.

Thanks!

Joe .....

[Tumbo]

Longcut1

Do your self a favor & check out the tikka.

I think they are great rifles,very accurate out of the box,very slick action,barrel made by sako & the ammo feeds so well from the detatchable magazine.

There are a couple of plastic parts that were of concerne to me when I first looked at them but after several hundred rounds under all conditions the plastic is holding up as well as or if not better than metal & is nothing to be concerned about.

I think they are excellent rifles & will certainly buy one again.

Check them out at www.tikka.fi (http://www.tikka.fi)

Good luck

[Tifford]

Between those two the Tikka gets my vote.

Go with what Tumbo said.


Tifford

[outlaw from Idaho]

Longcut1,I have owned both and I think the tikka is a step up from Remington and I do like Remingtons. Outlaw

[Mossyhorns]

I would pay the differance in price for the Tikka over the Remington rifles.I think they are slightly better machined.Smooth working action.

[outlaw from Idaho]

Its been awhile, but last xmas week I was in Montana and while there I picked up a new SS Syn Tikka in 300wsm and its a shooter.2in groups at 300yds and some at 1 1/4 at 300yds. Handloaded 165gr bullets with RL19 @70grs Win mag primers.One smooth outfit and the rifle was on sale for $459.99 Outlaw

[Swift]

Hey did I read .2in grps? You are PHENOMENAL Outlaw! :lol:

[outlaw from Idaho]

Swift,very funny. I was saying 2in groups at 300. Which is good a nuff for me for big game hunting. My best groups at 200 were .5 or if you want I/2 inch @ 200yds. Thanks Outlaw

[Swift]

Heck Outlaw I Know what ya MEANT, I was going by what ya POSTED! ::rasp)

[outlaw from Idaho]

Swift,ya I knew thats was what you were going by,you were just kidding around and giving me a little bit of a hard time,its all in fun I know. Thanks Outlaw.

[Evan]

hmmmmm took me forever to see what youalls were talkn about, Im think heck 2" groups at 300yds isnt bad. but .2" woow.

[outlaw from Idaho]

Evan,ya .2 @ 300 wow. I should be so lucky to have a rifle that shot that well @300. Not in this life time. Outlaw