Trailer - You're correct about the information at Beretta's site. But I've also found in their literature that every Tikka and Sako barrel (Tikka's have Sako barrels) are factory tested to shoot within 1 MOA or under 1" - 3 shots at their factory. So, I should not have said 1/2 in. at the factory. But my experience is under ideal conditions they do shoot very close to that level consistently. Besides, I'm an optimist about Tikkas. :-)

My experience shooting my T3 .300 WM, rings that come with the rifle, Nikon Monarch 3-9 X 40, with Premium Winchester ammo, with reasonable time in between shots as not to overheat the barrel, I consistently have groups within 1" at 200 yards from a bench. That's out of the box.

Your point then is what?? Tikka is or isn't a very accurate rifle out of the box? My experience says they are very accurate rifles, finely made and very competitively priced.

Just a couple short articles:

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl...0/ai_113853244

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl..._n9317287/pg_1

Here are just a couple quotes of people who know have to say:
"The heart of the T3 is our hyper-accurate cold-hammer forged barrel, sturdily anchored to a silky-smooth action. The trigger is crisp and positive, and is easily adjustable for weight of pull (2-4lbs). This barrel action is designed to give you unbeatable out-of-the-box accuracy, the same accuracy for which Tikka rifles are gaining such a dedicated following here in the USA." http://www.ableammo.com/mall/guns_ri..._t3_hunter.asp

"Every single Sako and Tikka rifle leaving the Riihimaki, Finland factory is range-tested to shoot 1" groups or less at 100 yards. This is the kind of quality control that has earned our rifles the worldwide reputation for accuracy they undoubtedly deserve. "
http://www.berettausa.com/communitie...purchasing.htm

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