Thread: any1 own/owned a tikka t3?

The other thing to consider is the cost and availability of ammo. Its the reason why I got a 223 rather than a 22-250.

308 is a very common calibre. I was joking in my earlier post




Tim

I have three. 223, 7mm08 and 7mm rem mag in a manners stock.
I like them. 308 is a good choice and far cheaper ammo options for starting out.
As others have mentioned etter to get a bare rifle and a better scope. A weaver classic 3-9x38 is a very good scope for the money and will serve you well. You can generally pick them up reasonably cheap

is there any rifles you guys would recommend staying away from?

Savage axis ruger american remington 770.

Originally Posted by RODSTA

are they crap?

The axis is very... budget. Built down to a price and most people reckon it shows. Still accurate though, just rough.

I'd buy a proper Savage (not the axis) over a T3 any day though personally.


If they sell this package in the right caliber its a much better buy than a Tikka with a throwaway scope on it:

http://www.gunshed.co.nz/11-internat...hunter-223rem/

Originally Posted by GravelBen

The axis is very... budget. Built down to a price and most people reckon it shows. Still accurate though, just rough.

I'd buy a proper Savage (not the axis) over a Tikka any day though personally.

whys that ?

I got a fully suppressed tikka T3 - its a good rifle in 7m/08 nice and light and easy to handle - I fitted a Zeiss 3/9/40 scope to completed the package

In my Barry basic opinion stay away from cheaper rifles - wheatherbys, Howas, Nikko sterlings & marlins - value for money and like the old mark 5 Cortina stick with a Tikka or Remington model 7 or model 700 sps. - go bare rifle and save some $$ for a decent scope & rings - you should be able to get a new tikka for $1200.

I saw a 2nd hand Model 7 with scope at H&F taupo for $900 in 308 on the weekend and they got two blued Remington model 700s with a "no name" scope in .270 for $700

good luck

I cant speak for Marlin or Howa but Weatherby certainly make some excellent rifles.

Originally Posted by thedrunkfish

I cant speak for Marlin or Howa but Weatherby certainly make some excellent rifles.

yea my mate has a weatherby 270 and its real nice to shoot
marlin and howa on the other hand a real cheaply made rifles

Originally Posted by RODSTA

yea my mate has a weatherby 270 and its real nice to shoot
marlin and howa on the other hand a real cheaply made rifles

Tell that to VC who nailed a red in the head with Howa 223 from a massive distance last weekend. Be careful only ownership and experience should make those comments . My marlin .17 HMR takes out magpies at 180 mtrs. Sorry that's both brands you just rubbished chap. Cheap chit chat . Needs to based on fact I m afraid .

Cheers Happy

Originally Posted by Happy

Tell that to VC who nailed a red in the head with Howa 223 from a massive distance last weekend. Be careful only ownership and experience should make those comments . My marlin .17 HMR takes out magpies at 180 mtrs. Sorry that's both brands you just rubbished chap. Cheap chit chat . Needs to based on fact I m afraid .

Cheers Happy

im just going off what i have been told by other people i have been talking to

theres a t3 in .270 in the for sale section, .270 will be fine as well just like most of the 6/7/.30 calibres

Originally Posted by RODSTA

yea my mate has a weatherby 270 and its real nice to shoot
marlin and howa on the other hand a real cheaply made rifles

Haha, weatherby vanguards are howas with another name on them, bugger all wrong with a howa, they are very well built on a good design. Of the cheaper rifles they are right up there with the tikka although a bit heavier. Nothing wrong with marlin either.




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Originally Posted by thedrunkfish

theres a t3 in .270 in the for sale section, .270 will be fine as well just like most of the 6/7/.30 calibres

kewl as thanks for that

Originally Posted by Bavarian_Hunter

Is this thread a joke? Nearly every kiwi seems to have or have had a Tikka T3 lite in 7mm08 it's the quintessential kiwi rifle it's almost as kiwi as losing your virginity to a sheep

Dont see many Kangarrooos sitting still for to long cobber