Which rifle?
 

Remington 700, Tikka T3 Lite, or Sako A7?
Ive decided to get one of the three rifles in .270 win. The Sako is on sale at Bass pro for 639.99 on the manufacturers website it is $935.00

What is the best rifle? in your opinion?

I personally prefer the 700 as there are more aftermarket components and replacement parts for it than any other production rifle. The long action your gonna buy could be any number of things years down the road. As far as the cartridge :happy0001:

A couple of my 700s in .270.... An old school ADL in Walnut ( Most accurate factory rifle Ive ever seen)

A more modern lightweight semi custom...

of those 3, I think the rem700 cdl-sf...

how about a sako 85?

spend the money...

savage? browning?

Which model 700 ?

I own a SPS in .243 and like it very much, but...

http://www.remington.com/products/fi...00-sps-dm.aspx



My Sako A7 Stainless in 7MM Rem Mag is a far superior rifle.

http://www.berettausa.com/store/item.aspx?ItemId=35936



If I were to opted for a tikka, it would be a T3 Lite Stainless

http://www.berettausa.com/products/t...ite-stainless/



The A7 is the best of that bunch and BTW, that's a good price.

Understand, I like all of the "features" that the A7 Stainless offers.


The only rifle I have that is "better", is my Browning X Bolt Stainless Stalker in .338 Win. Mag.


Good luck with your decision !!!

The issue with the Sako rifles is not the quality, its the initial price and lack of available after market and replacement parts. You can completely customize a 700 for the pricew of one Sako. IMO they are also heavy and point like a log. As far as the Browning, Ive never handled one that I thought was superior to any of the other rifles mentioned and they are quite over priced.

Pick them up, hold them, see which feels best to YOU...

Any of those rifles will be able to group better than you can hold, they will all do the job...But, no one can tell you which comes to your shoulder and points better in your hands...

While you are at it, might as well handle a Ruger as well...

The OP is asking about the Sako A7, which can be had in the stainless variety for $565 off Gunbroker.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=179078233

Also, weighing in at 6.5 lbs the Sako A7 is certainly not heavy.

I was in the market earlier this year for a new 270 Winchester. It came down to the X-Bolt or the A7. In the end, the Browning felt better in my hands and was priced at less than $600.

That's a hell of a price !

And, if that X bolt was stainless fo $600 - I'd buy that also !!!


Those are the two "best" rifles I own.

I'd certainly take the A7 over a Tikka (I've had and sold two). I'm not much into Remmy's, but I'd take a Ruger Hawkeye or #1 for sure. Just get whatever feels the best to you.

I wonder what youd think of my savage 10ML, that thing IS a log, and weighs about as much. Makes a mess of a deer though.

Different guns for different situations. I like to walk about and slip most of the time so a heavy rifle is a bit of a hindrance to me. My partner loves heavy rifles, he personally shoots them better.

My X Bolt is the Hunter model with satin finish metal and wood. I looked at the stainless/synthetic model but did not like the feel of the stock. To be more specific, it is the surface of the stock I don't care for. The shape of the stock I'm fine with.

Been thinking about picking up one of those A7's but have pretty much talked myself in to saving for another X Bolt.

I see your point and agree with you in that situation. Do you consider the A7 heavy at 6.5 lbs though?

No sir, I may have made an error there. I believe I was thinking of older Sakos, I thought my partners was an A7 but it is not if they weigh 6.5 pounds. I admittedly dont know much about them except for what I posted. 6 1/2 pounds is a great weight for a rifle. Maybe my partners is older? A Finnbear maybe? It is very heavy. He also has a vixen in 222 rem which is a splendid little rifle.

The A7 is a newer model for Sako. Probably introduced to be a little more competitive in the price department. From what I can tell and understand from others, they seem to shoot and handle well.

Meant to tell you earlier that those are some good looking 700's, especially the ADL....love those lines on that stock.

Thanks Va,I think shes a beauty and a shooter. I dont shoot many groups as those are hunting rifles but when I do itll throw anything headstamped .270 win into one inch or better. Bought it at a show for $400 and taken a truckload of game with it for sure, shes affectionately dubbed the pig slayer by my partners. BTW thanks for straightening me out on the Sako.

I hope I did not come across as straightening you out...that was not my intention.

No sir you came across as one should in such a situation, I made an error ( not unusual) and you pointed it out in a very satisfactory manner. Better than I can say for some.

I'm the same way....seems like I have no problems making errors!

Define "far superior." Are you comparing calibers? Accuracy? The Remington SPS is a lower end Model 700. So maybe you are talking aesthetics? It is still built on the 700 action which is arguably the best and most trusted action on the market today.

By FAR SUPERIOR I mean, material and workmenship (calibers all together different subject).


Tight fit, refined finish, overall quality of materials used to build the firearm......................the bolt is like butter, includes weaver style mounts, stainless barrel, etc.


As far as accuracy;

Sako guarantees any of their rifles, including the A7 to shoot 5 shots within a 1" circle (roughly one MOA) at 100 yards.


http://www.biggamehunt.net/reviews/sako-a7-review


Your are correct the SPS is a lower end model 700.

I still love my SPS, but it ain't no Sako A7.

I got my rifle today. I chose the TC Venture. I know it wasn't one of my choices but I picked it up today and just had to have it. It is chambered in 30-06. I cant wait to to get it out to the range to site it in. I topped it with a Nikon Buckmasters 3-9x30 BDC scope.

I am SOOOOO excited Thanks for all yalls help!!!!!:rock::fighting0007::groupwave::party:

Don't know much about the new A7 ako ,But I have a older AV in 25-06 that is sweet almost to pretty to take in the woods but that ain't never mattered to me anyway.Probally one of the most accurate rifles I own.It is a bit heavy because the barrell is a bit bigger than most .It's not a bull but rather more of a heavy ( I guess)not like the old pencil barrells they used for Browning.Like said a model 700 is like a small block chevy you can build 10 for the price of 1 ford.

Bassmaster,

Now that you made your choice.......................never look back.

Go out and enjoy it !

Since you already spent good money on your new rifle, consider getting a professional gunsmith to do a basic trigger job and have the barrel hand lapped.

During your practice sessions with your new rifle a barrel break-in procedure is NOT going to hurt it !

http://www.rifle-accuracy-reports.com/barrel-break-in.html


Congratulations !!!