I am looking to buy a Tikka T3 in .223. Synthetic, stainless varmit. Do they shoot as good as their cousin Sako. or should I go for the Sako. They however only have laminated stocks in Varmit. I've been told these can alter with moisture and affect Point of Aim.

Does anyone have a good handload that especially works for the Tikka T3

AUSTRALIAN LONG RANGE SHOOTER

If you can afford the Sako, get it. The Tikka is a great rifle, if you can find a Whitetail Hunter, but I've heard the quality isn't quite there with the T-3. It's made in the Sako warehouse anyway, and they just do some things to keep the cost down. I'd get the Sako if I had a choice.

Also, I much prefer laminated wood to the synthetic stocks out there for a couple of reasons. 1. They will not absorb moisture like a regular wooden stock will. In this regard, they are almost as waterproof as the synthetic. 2. They aren't nearly as noisy as a hollow fiberglass shell of the synthetic stock. 3. They are a whole lot warmer on your face in the middle of winter than the plastic stocks are. 4. Not really an issue in the .223 caliber that you are getting, but on heavier kicking rifles, the added weight helps absorb that recoil.

Good luck to you, and welcome to the board.