Hey Ive had one a-bolt and now have 3 Tikka's love the things . The mags are great and work good
Every one might have one alright but i would buy another there that good .I've got a 7mm08,6.5x55 and a 270wsm but im always pulling my 6.5 outa the safe first!
The only thing I would change would be to get Gunworks or someone to flute the bolt and add a true half cock had it done on the 6.5 and its made the thing even better.
A-bolt hands down. Especially now that they are similar priced to the cheaper tikka's!!
I'm drawn to the mountains and the bush, it's where life is clear, where the world makes the most sense.
have 2 tikkas 223 and 308 and love em both, although i'd be happy to own a browning nice looking rifle good reviews personally think it looks abit nicer
The straight mag falls in half, literally. Had it happen when I was using one and it was a known problem. Maybe it's been fixed now, but it's still an arsehole of a thing to carry with a mag that pokes out like that.
PS: And they want wankers money for spare mags.....
Mates .300WM tikka turned up after a 1 month wait from GC, I dont really like the way the mag sticks out and still moves.
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Thank you to all who have replied to my thread. I have taken your thoughts into account...especially the "Tikka's are like a Toyota" comment. Lots of reading and research has gone into the final decision. I have held both which was great advice. The choice is a Tikka T3 Lite 7mm08 with a Gunworks supressor. Scope will be a Nikon-Stirling Platinum Nighteater 6-24x44. I have looked into the mag scenario and also note that lots of hunters have a personal issue with the trigger guard so I will report back any issues at all to readers. Hot Barrells!!
Just as a follow up here...the Tikka 7mm08 rem-mag has been awesome! Went for a Bushnell Scope and suppressor from Gunworks. Loading my own 140grm rounds. Sierra Gameking projectiles with Norma brass...a great overall combo for the deer with results.
both are good options, but I would save a few more $ and pick up a 2nd hand Sako 75 when one come up.
Both good rifles I have owned both and an X-Bolt which I have just given my son, while I have kept a T3 6.5/284 and boy it shoots. Only kept the Tikka cause I like the safety on the side better. I would go X-Bolt over A -bolt a much nicer stock.
Didn't realise how old the thread was. Glad you got it sorted.
I've never heard of an issue with the magazines, apart from being expensive.
Should be a great gun.
Congratulations on your new rifle. That's an interesting calibre. Must be a new one. I've never seen or heard of a Tikka that doesn't shoot accurately.
The 30/06 is a great calibre, had a Husky in that calibre for a couple of years, a long time ago and it did the job. No advantage though over the .308 with a shorter 20" barrel, which many rifles have these days. Just gives more muzzle blast for no gain.
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