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I'm looking to purchase a new rifle in 300 Win Mag.I have this gun in a Browning A-Bolt Boss and I don't like the length or loudness of this gun. So I'm going to get the same cal. but in a diffrent make. I've looked at the following
Remington 700 Bdl S/S
Winchester M 70 Shadow S/S
Savage 116Fss
Howa 1500 Hunter S/S
Sako 75 S/S
I like the Sako, but is it really worth that much more? Also does the Tika come in a 300 Win with a composite stock and stainless steel? Any information would be very helpfull.
Thanks, Todd

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This ought to be good can't wait to hear some of the replies:D

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buy one of each you can never have too many guns


j/k todder i like the remington

btw welcome to the forums

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Todd,
Savage is a good rifle, and I really like the looks of some of the Winchester Model 70s, but from the list you noted I'd have to go with the Sako. Is it worth the extra money?
Yes, I think so. Sako quality is hard to beat, and I've never encountered one that wasn't very accurate as well. Yes, I'm sure they make a lemon once in a while, but so
does everyone else.
I have an older model Sako, mannlicher stock carbine, in 308Win. It has proven to be one of the most accurate rifles I've owned, and I've had no problems with it of any kind.
SAKO = A GOOD GUN!
(I like the current "Hunter" model)

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I had asked that same questions of Sako rifles a while back and had got some good response on this rifle. Ended up getting a Sako rifle but haven’t had a chance to shoot it yet. I do find it to be very well made with lots of features I like. Take a close look at this quality rifle before deciding on getting another rifle. If you’re interested in what others had to say go back to page 44 and look at the subject SAKO RIFLES. Good luck in your choice.;)

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IMO.....NO
I'd get the Winchester.

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AHHHH.....come on oldelk, which one do you like?

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Rebel Hog here goes:D

Remington 700 Bdl S/S ..you might want to look for a leftover since they don't make it anymore

Winchester M 70 Shadow S/S...Might be Ok in a 300 win mag but a horrible POS in a WSM

Savage 116Fss--No comment

Howa 1500 Hunter S/S ...best buy of the group by far

Sako 75 S/S very nice gun can't outshoot my Vanguard though and just as reliable

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I'd say go with the howa and with the money you save get a nice piece of glass.

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hey oeh, is that no comment because you have something bad to say? or is it that you have no data and do not wish to comment on something that you are unfamiliar with?....I mean come on, this is huntingnet!!! Nobody would ever say something about a gun that they dont have cold hard facts about would they?????????????:D (I wished they had an emoticon of a smilie stirring a pot!)

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Feeling a little insecure are you? :D

Since I never owned one I won't comment on it ..I have owned every other on that list and feel pretty qualified to voice my opinion on them.

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Not at all!!! When have you EVER known me to be insecure, I just like starting trouble. I guess you misunderstood my post/humor.

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I would have to go with the Sako. Good Luck.

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Thanks guys for all the info. Just one more question,What's the diffrence between the Sako and the Tika?

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Sako's are finished a little better... the Tika's are shooters and largely over looked... if people only knew...

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Ok fill us in on what we should know or maybe better yet let me tell you. The Sako has 4 action lengths vs 1 action lengths for the Tiika. It has all steel construction vs aluminum/plastic/steel construction. It has a 3 lug action vs 2 lug . A steel floorplate or a magazine vs Polymere . The magazine opening on a Sako is also larger not a milled oval slot like a Tikka , a consideration when loading a gun with gloves on a cold day. The only similiarity is the barrel. Based on current prices of Tikkas I seriously doubt they are overlooked , you couldn't give me one.

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Oh Ok you know I never stir the pot either:D. Actually I have owned just one savage rifle and didn't care for it but it was a long time ago and I am sure based on the reports I hear that their accuracy and quality has gotten much much better.

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I would say look at the savage. Mine has been surprisingly accurate and durable. If you want something a little prettier go with the M70.. both inexpensive and you could always top it with a good scope with the money you save.

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I know you did not choose the Ruger.....I have a .338 and the love the love the gun. Have it in stainless stel and sythetic stock.

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Just get your self a good pair of ear plugs and keep what you have,look on the box your Browning came in, it tell's you the answer to your question, BROWNING: THE BEST THERE IS.

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Sako.

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Remington 700 BDL SS.

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All of the above firearms are good rigs at the range and in the woods and have good reputations so go with the one you like best and feels "right" to you and don't look back. You are going to be the bloke behind the buttplate so get the one that you feel will best meet your needs. While this is not always easy to do since we are blessed with so many choices, it does make buying a new firearm more fun IMO.

Safe shooting.