Thread: Howa 1500 vs. Tikka T3

Originally Posted by Ultimitsu

Price difference is not that big, a few hundred bucks? That is about the cost of 2 weekend hunting trips; or the difference between a very nice scope and another very nice scope (Vx5HD vs LHT). I bought my Tikka 223 last year for 1099 or 1199, blued barrel and plastic stock. I had fun shooting it. A simple 28 bucks Yo-Dave spring upgrade made it a lot better.

I have handled (but not shot) a friend's Howa 223, the trigger and bolt felt quite rough. These things affect one's confidence in the gun and therefore confidence in shooting.

I am not saying Howa is bad. I just think the price difference between the two is quite small in the grand scheme of things.

I was looking at a packaged deal with a howa 308 , scope , supressor , bipod , gun bag, ammo and cleaning kit for $1600
Now thats the price of a bare tikka rifle .

I guess i have to go into a shop and hold one of each, and see which one talks to me.