Thread: Howa 1500 vs. Tikka T3

Originally Posted by R.A.N.G.E.R

That sounds just great, the analytic assessmet I’ve been waiting to hear.
But is this true across the board, true about all of the calibers offered and
in all of the varieties of grips and frames and whatnot? Is a heavier barrel
and rifle better at bench shooting, such as at the range, easier to resist
felt recoil due to inertia? Are frames and accessories as common for one
brand as the others?

These are all ‘classic’ questions, but because I’m rifle impaired at the present,
all such discussion falls under the header of Shopping for me. I’m most interested
in medium distance accuracy, but around Atlanta (hey y’all) there are few wild areas
with that kind of range, and I think no ranges that have 250 to 600m rifle lanes.
May some good areas hunters use, leased land and such, in more rural areas of
Georia or South Carolina, Alabama or Florida. Heck, maybe I’ll meet some nice
New Zealanders! That’s a bit of a trip though. Meanwhile thanks for the
informative discussion,

t//s

Welcome to the forum R.A.N.G.E.R.

I nothing against Howas and like some of the ones I've handled. However, Tikka T3x any day. Beautiful crisp trigger, easily adjusted down to 2.5lbs. Very accurate, in fact I've never come across an inaccurate Tikka. Some need the little nubs in barrel channel removed to make the barrel fully free floating before they'll shoot. Good corrosion resistance in stainless although like any stainless rifle the barrel needs to properly cleaned. Can't go wrong with one.