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    Quote Originally Posted by andyanimal31 View Post
    if you don't want a tikka I can't think of any other rifle in that price bracket worthy of wasting your money on.
    just stating the facts

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    Haha I was expecting that. I know Tikkas are farking good at what they do, just really don't float my boat for some reason!

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    X-bolts are definitely worth a look.

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    I would've thought personal fit, feel,etc would be as important as the latest brand.
    Maybe find one that points well, and feels comfortable and test drive from there.
    If your mates have different brands etc, try theirs before Shelling out the hawksbys on something that may not be best for you.
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    Personal fit/feel is important as others have said.

    I'd go for a Savage myself and get some change from your budget. Better chance of good accuracy than most (its always possible to get a lemon with any brand), great trigger, nice 3-stage tang safety, smooth action.
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    I know someone selling a Tikka T3 6.5x 55 with a burris 3-9x 40. Scope and gun looking at $1350 only been sighted and one deer shot so only a box through it. If interested PM me

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    Quote Originally Posted by HNTMAD View Post
    I know someone selling a Tikka T3 6.5x 55 with a burris 3-9x 40. Scope and gun looking at $1350 only been sighted and one deer shot so only a box through it. If interested PM me

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    Did the deer not fall over????
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kudu View Post
    Did the deer not fall over????
    Well it is a 6.5x55 lol, Nah the guy moved to Australia and has no need for it

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    Quote Originally Posted by andyanimal31 View Post
    if you don't want a tikka I can't think of any other rifle in that price bracket worthy of wasting your money on.
    just stating the facts

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    Enlighten me as to how a Tikka shoots better than a Savage,Howa,Ruger or Remington?

    With everything being equal no one could tell the difference so why is your beloved T$&&a so special and better?

    To the original poster I'd keep an eye out for a Mark V weatherby as there are a number in the sub 1400 coming out second hand in near new Nic and are fantastic rifles. I suppose it depends on your calibre and specifics, for 1500 a second hand sako 75 is possible and they are second to none.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter View Post
    All sheep think the same after all!

    Enlighten me as to how a Tikka shoots better than a Savage,Howa,Ruger or Remington?

    With everything being equal no one could tell the difference so why is your beloved T$&&a so special and better?

    To the original poster I'd keep an eye out for a Mark V weatherby as there are a number in the sub 1400 coming out second hand in near new Nic and are fantastic rifles. I suppose it depends on your calibre and specifics, for 1500 a second hand sako 75 is possible and they are second to none.
    Tikkas have a reputation of shooting much better than their pencil thin barrels should.
    They are also light, have great triggers, usual come in a barrel twist that is extremely useful/practical and don't cost much more than a Savage or Remington.

    They aren't the best rifle in the world, but for the money they are hard to beat.


    If I were the OP and didn't want a Tikka, I'd go for a Savage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter View Post
    All sheep think the same after all!

    Enlighten me as to how a Tikka shoots better than a Savage,Howa,Ruger or Remington?

    With everything being equal no one could tell the difference so why is your beloved T$&&a so special and better?

    To the original poster I'd keep an eye out for a Mark V weatherby as there are a number in the sub 1400 coming out second hand in near new Nic and are fantastic rifles. I suppose it depends on your calibre and specifics, for 1500 a second hand sako 75 is possible and they are second to none.
    come to one of our shoots and you'll be enlightened about my special tikka!
    I havn't had enough to drink to start into the tikka versus the other say so brands but be rest assured when I am in the zone it's a bit of fun.
    tried the rest and stuck to best!

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    A mate's brother-in-law just bought a Howa Alpine rifle, I fondled and shot it a bit at the range, feels like a regular Howa 1500 in terms of the action and trigger, just a bit lighter weight. Honestly I'd go for a regular Howa instead of the Alpine and invest the $800 saved on a nice scope. All things being equal I'd rather go with a Savage, simply because I've found they shoot really well for me, and the accu-trigger is not for everyone but I really like it now that I've gotten used to it. Can't really go wrong with any of the above (except the Tikka, haha) Remington, Howa, Savage etc. Browning A-bolts are available as a package with a one-piece mount/ring thing and a Zeiss Terra 3-9x40 for $1499. Think about after-market/replacement stuff too: Remington 700; probably the most popular bolt-action centrefire rifle in the world, you can get mounts, stocks, trigger groups, anything you want for it, there are tons of options. With the Savage not quite as many, but their floating bolt head and barrel nut means you can buy and fit new barrels yourself, and also means the accuracy is generally excellent as they can set the headspace very precisely at the factory. Tikkas, well, should you need a new Tikka stock you may as well buy another rifle, I remember trying to get a price a few years ago from Beretta NZ for a replacement Tikka stock and the nett cost was something in the order of $800. Plastic bolt shroud? Plastic trigger guard? $160 for a spare mag? Tikkas also tend to have slow twist rates and short magazine lengths, e.g. I looked at one in .300WM a while back, but they were 1 in 11" twist and the mags are too short to load heavier bullets, only a concern if reloading I guess.

    In short: Savage
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    Quote Originally Posted by tommygun View Post
    A mate's brother-in-law just bought a Howa Alpine rifle, I fondled and shot it a bit at the range, feels like a regular Howa 1500 in terms of the action and trigger, just a bit lighter weight. Honestly I'd go for a regular Howa instead of the Alpine and invest the $800 saved on a nice scope. All things being equal I'd rather go with a Savage, simply because I've found they shoot really well for me, and the accu-trigger is not for everyone but I really like it now that I've gotten used to it. Can't really go wrong with any of the above (except the Tikka, haha) Remington, Howa, Savage etc. Browning A-bolts are available as a package with a one-piece mount/ring thing and a Zeiss Terra 3-9x40 for $1499. Think about after-market/replacement stuff too: Remington 700; probably the most popular bolt-action centrefire rifle in the world, you can get mounts, stocks, trigger groups, anything you want for it, there are tons of options. With the Savage not quite as many, but their floating bolt head and barrel nut means you can buy and fit new barrels yourself, and also means the accuracy is generally excellent as they can set the headspace very precisely at the factory. Tikkas, well, should you need a new Tikka stock you may as well buy another rifle, I remember trying to get a price a few years ago from Beretta NZ for a replacement Tikka stock and the nett cost was something in the order of $800. Plastic bolt shroud? Plastic trigger guard? $160 for a spare mag? Tikkas also tend to have slow twist rates and short magazine lengths, e.g. I looked at one in .300WM a while back, but they were 1 in 11" twist and the mags are too short to load heavier bullets, only a concern if reloading I guess.

    In short: Savage
    Tikka stocks are a dime a dozen second hand.
    They usually go for 50-100 dollars....there is even one for sale on here now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
    Tikka stocks are a dime a dozen second hand.
    They usually go for 50-100 dollars....there is even one for sale on here now.

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    I might buy that one and sell it for $700

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    I would get a howa barelled action from gunworks and a stug stock and call it done
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    Haha I somehow knew this would kick off the ol "Tikka vs the world" thing. Thanks for all the other suggestions gents, given me some food for thought! I was already leaning towards a Savage because of the out of the box accuracy or a Remmy 700 due to the aftermarket options like mentioned! Couple others to consider now as well. (And nope still not a Tikka!)

 

 

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