Was thinnking about buying a big cannon 300win mag, but also thinking about a short caliber as well. Thinking about ordering a Tikka in 7mm08 forafter xmas. My gun dealer only seems to have the Tikka in 270, 30-06, 270wsm, and 300wsm.

Anyone have one? Thoughts?

Havn't much info on the tikka but can darn sure tell you that a 7mm08 will NEVER be a bad decision.

Tikka's are great rifles. They have an excellent user adjustable trigger(2-4lbs), asturdy synthetic stock, scope rings are included, and the boltoperates smooth as silk. I forgot to add they also have an accuracy guarantee. The downsides are one size action for short & long actions(does not bother me) and the rifle utilizes some plastic or polymer, namely the magazine. If you like how the Tikka feels I don't think you will be disappointed.

I have the T3 lite in 7mm rem mag and it is SWEET!! I love the trigger on that thing. Zero creep and adjustable weight. Bolt works like butter. Shoulders nice and kicks like a mule!!!

I don't own a Tikka rifle, but I certainly will vouch for the 7-08. It's one sweet shooting, mild recoiling cartridge. Handloading only makes it sweeter......

Ditto on the 7-08. Most are accurate and recoil modest. And they can sure thump a whitetail. As for the Tikka, I was checking them out last week. I am definately getting one - just have to decide on the chambering. I already have two 7-08s.
I am thinking about either the 338 Federal or the 7mm WSM or 270 WSM. I already have the 325WSM so I don't want the 300WSM. Of course the 260 Rem is a sweetheart cartridge too. Damn - too many decisions.

I've got a 270 WSM Tikka T3 Lite and love it. My only beef is the cost of 270 WSM ammo. If I had to do it all over again I would get the same gun but in 30-06.

Go for the 25-06 It's got the power to lay any creature to rest in the US except for maybe moose and grizzly... Then again it's all about shot placement. It's got a mild kick about like a .270 only problem I have with it, is the ability to find ammunition for it. I live down the street of a gunshop so it isn't a problem for me but could be for others.

I have a Tikka T3 Lite in 30-06. Trash those factory mounts and get Talley's http://www.talleyrings.com/image_bank/pic461d473ff2a3e5.57339109.jpg
I topped mine off with a 2x7 Nikon Monarch. Total weight is 6.4 lbs. Sweet handling and accurate as all get out. Trigger is great. Get that '06 and you can hunt anything you want. Tons of ammo offerings. Remington has 21 loads available everything from 125's to 220's.


I'm not knocking that 7mm-08 though. Plenty of offerings, but stay away from the dreaded short mags......

already have an Winchester 30-06 or would consider have a 270 as well..

I was hoping to get it in 7mm or 7mm-08.