Tikka Vs Rem
 

I posted this in the Firearm Review Forum but I figured I'd catch different folks in each Forum. Thanks.

Here's my delima. I bought a Win Mod 70 Ultimate Shawdow SS 300wsm this summer. I have put $125 worth of different ammos at dealer cost throught it and I can not get it honed in to my liking. It will shoot 1 or 2 in the zone and then 3 and 4 will be high and right or vice versa. I've tried a different scope and its the same story. I'm done with it. The gun was out of the box whenI bought it. I was told it was a demo gun that was never shot but now I'm wondering if it was dropped or something. My dad, one of my friends, and I have all shot it and all have had the same results with it. So here's my next step...trade it in and get another gun...

I looked at the Rem SPS before I got this one and I like it. I've hada 700adl 270 since I can remember. It shoots dime groups 100yds.

I have looked at the Tikka's and from what I've read on here it seems to be a popular gun.

Why do you guys like the Tikka's and would you suggest one over a rem?
T3Lite 300wsm or SPS 300wsm is what I would get. $$$ wise the Tika is a little more but if its a better gun I would get it.

THANKS!
RH

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I had a Winchester Mod 70 300 win mag for 12 yrs and it was all over the place. traded it for a new Tikka T3 300 win mag and wow what a differance. Sweet shooter! Very Very accurate! Can't believe the differance. Love my Tikka! But if you have the moneythe SAKO finlight is even sweeter.

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Why gamble, just get a savage and be safe, also save some money for ammo.

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I'd get the Tikka if it was me. The actions are sooo much sweeeter, triggers are sooo much better, and they shoot sooo much better.

There that oughta stir up the pot! :D

You can't really go wrong with either gun. Get the one that fits you the best. I have both, both shoot better than I can hold 'em. The Tikka is an all around smoother gun in my opinion.

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I like the Tikka better as well. Comes from the factory with a free floated barrel, a much better trigger that you can easily adjust down to 2lbs , an action that's slicker than snot on a door knob and a set of scope rings. And man are they shooters for a gun in this price range.

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Tikka. Best buy on the market right now.

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I'll admit, I'm a Remington fan, but if it was my choice between a Remington or a Tikka, I'd take the Tikka. By the way guys, I heard that Brownings are made in Japan, what about the Remingtons? Are they also made overseas?
If Remington is not "made in the USA", any gun that is isreally pathetic these days. Henrysare made in America, and they're pretty low-quality.
Not like the good ones in the old days with the ginourmously long barrels!

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Tikka, Sako quality with a reasonable price tag!

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I recently traded my Rem ADL for a Tikka T3. I like Remys, but theTikka's are better quality and the triggers are awesome. Because their light, they will thump you on the bench though.

A very accurate sweet gun.

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Savage hands down.

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I own 2 Rem. 700's, one in .223 & one in 30/06, & they shoot fine.
Last year I bought a Tikka t3 lite in .243. The quality is better, the action is smoother & the trigger is fantastic. Also, it shoots cloverleafs at 100 yds. all day. Go with the Tikka.

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10-4 guys. Thanks for the oppions. I went and traded my gun in this aft and looked at several different ones including the rem, t3, and savage. The bolts on the savage areway to clunky. They aren't smooth enough for my liking. They are said to be very accurate and I liked the trigger system. The bolts are no comparison to the rems or tikka. I like the rem but ended up going with the t3. Seemed like you got more for you money. They didn't have a black on black which is what I wanted. The only 300wsm they had was camo stainless. It was 100 more than the black on black but I figured just do it and get it over with. It does look pretty cool I must say. I'm going to go test it out tomorrow. It's definitly lighter than the mod 70 was. Maybe it won't whoop me to bad. I'll keep you posted.

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You defianetly made the right choice. Any of the rifles you mentioned are "o.k.", but the Tikka is ahead of the Remington and worlds ahead of the Savage.

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i recently purchased a tikka t3 in a .243 and it is by far the smoothest shooting gun ive ever owned for the money the best you can buy...........

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I purchased a Ruger this year in 300WM that does the exact same thing. I don't think it is manufacturer specific. I bet more barrel specific and maybe a result of a hot round like a 300. I'm also disappointed with my purchase but I'm going to live with it.

Tom

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I couldn't live with mine. I want to kill something not wound it or miss. That's all I would have done. It was just to iffy on weather it would hit or not. It's hard to go from a 270 that touches every shot to a gun that wasn't even in the ball park. I'm going this aft to test out my new Tikka. I'll let you know my results
RH

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I thought you said that your first two shots are money then it starts to move. I've only once taken more than one shot and mine moves but maybe about 2". I think I can definetly make good clean shots with it.

Tom

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I did say that...I guess I should have said occasionally it hits 2 and then starts walking. THats on a good day. Sorry didn't mean to sound sarcastic. I wish mine was only moving 2". More like 4-6-8-3...drove me crazy.

I shot my tikka at the range today but only got 4 shots off. Apparently it wasn't bore sighted yesterday at the shop. I took 2 shots at 100, 1 at 50, and finally touched paper at 25...then the rain got us. I was cleaning in between shots and I jsut didn't have alot of time. It started drizzeling and the show was over. I will say this. It didn't kick near as much as my win mod70 that I traded off did. I was expecting it to be worse since its a good bit lighter. Very smooth and crisp trigger. I am impressed with that part so far. I'm going bow hunting tomorrow and sat so it will be Sunday before I get to shoot it again.