I overheard a guy wanting a new replacement Tikka because his had blown up. That had to be a year or more ago and I don't know what caliber he had. He reloads so he may have wondered if he loaded too hot. He was cut above one eye and had his right hand bandaged although he didn't seem too hurt. I hope he got a Sako out of the deal! I have two Tikkas, one is a T3 in .243, and one is a 695 in 30-06. They are both good guns although I find the 695 doesn't fit me all that well. I'd buy another Tikka or Sako anyday.

Trailer, that was at CWS that the guy got the Tikka from.