While waiting for some rocks to dry out before testing I got to wondering. Whats the most common rifles being used?
For me its,
Howa 1500/Weatherby .270
CZ .223
CZ and JW15 .22
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While waiting for some rocks to dry out before testing I got to wondering. Whats the most common rifles being used?
For me its,
Howa 1500/Weatherby .270
CZ .223
CZ and JW15 .22
Currently, Tikka.
Greatest number in circulation, Remington
Highest number getting ignored and dusty, LE
Dont think much of your selection. Where is Ruger, Browning, Winchester...
There'll be a few Marlins out there too
No sako
most people would have a marlin or ruger 22
Hmm, how the heck do I find the option for letting people add an option to the poll?
Do we tick what we have or what we think is most common?
I have a few Savages and a Ruger.
A good start would be tick what you have and comment any other. It's not a very scientific poll :ORLY:Quote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
I second that. Mossberg, Marlin, Henry, Colt, and Bergara too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Browning
Maybe we need a new poll.... every one tick what you have, got to be some popular models out, how many dont have a 10/22 or a tikka t3
There's a rare breeds association you can join for them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Browning
ooooh thats cuts.......
Harrington &Richardson
Astra
Bakail
Zastava
also have been missed.
Slightly off topic:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mauser308
I’ve seen a near new stainless Tikka barrel split from just on front of the action to the muzzle using factory ammo.
The shooters left fingertips needed some patching up and the poor guy whose shoulder was being used as a rest had a lacerated and deaf ear, both were quite lucky all things considered.
Maybe the poll should be split into 3 sections: centrefire/rimfire/shotgun?
Did you mean "Most common off-the-shelf rifles"
I have 2 off the shelf and 3 assembled from components.
Only one of which is among the options.
No Ruger :ORLY:
Oh the humanity, wont someone please think of the children.
I shall make a new poll for centrefire with more options so folks don't feel left out. Will have to be later this evening.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger 888
It's a right can of worms aye :)
Almost as bad as a "what's the best calibre" thread :thumbsup:
Some will say ‘270’!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by rugerman
The tikka is at least 3 time more popular than the next brands (browning, remington and Howa ).
WHY !!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Friwi
because retail chains have been pushing them hard for a few years now....
None of the above. All my centre-fire’s are Mauser control feed type because the safety holds the firing pin back not just locking the trigger.
Good marketing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
Constructive criticism... Shit poll , poor selection of rifles
Savage and Norinco for me
I have a Tikka, one of the selection I have. Mines a REAL Tikka though...not a Bretikka...[emoji51]
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:thumbsup: I should try for a job with the Labour party then eh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boaraxa
Cos they couldn’t afford Sakos?:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
^^^^Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger 888
This
I think Howa would be even more popular if it wasn't for their bulky factory hogue stock. Everything else is mint.
Nah, you're too honest for that!Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe_90
Why all the negative stuff about Tikka's, I don't own one but they are very very good firearms, the design is superb, the Q/A excellent and the results accuracy wise speak for themselves. The mere fact that they comprise about 60% of centrefire rifles sold in NZ means there are a lot out there, so there will be a few failures (probly due to inexperienced and/or dumb owners as much as anything . . . )
Yea, left off most of the main rifle's I use, but I've got CZ in .22 mag, .17 hornet and 6.5 Grendel, 90% of my centerfire hunting,shooting would be coved with sako's (6 rifles) coopers (four) and Winchester M70 & levers (6 rifles), and a lonely Ruger in .358 win and a double rifle in 7x57, 9.3x74.
Noticed I have a dead even split with Sakos and Winchester in NZ and Canada, 3 of each.
Tikka are economy rifles made to a price point. Everything they do is to save money or production time.
1 length action, save time and money by having 1 production doing it all the same. Just change magazine and bolt stop as required.
Economy materials marketed as premium and weight savings. Plastic trigger guards, bolt shroud (now alloy on T3x)
T3x no longer machining the "checkering" into the top of the receiver.
Light weight polymer stock.
"premium non glare finish" Is just less polishing on the barrel surface.
Good on any company that can make reductions in manufacturing costs and then start marketing them as premium.
With modern manufacturing most barreled actions are pretty good, its the stock that lets alot of economy rifles down. Tikka seemed to get that part down pretty good.
Price is getting a bit steep for what they are IMO but there is no arguing that they don't shoot well. So i guess at the end of the day They shoot well and are light so thats that most people want and thats why they are so popular.
If the price keeps going up there is room for someone else to come in and undercut them or do something better for similar price. Just like Bergara did to Remington.
I hunted for years with a zastava and yes it was 3.4kg bare about 400-500gr heavier than a T3 But it did the job. I was just lucky enough to score some good deals on 2nd Hand Tikkas. Ild probably go Howa if i was to buy new for way cheaper, or else a little more and get a browning.
Tikka barrels are the straightest and the most uniform of the industry ( I am talking mass produced guns, not custom barrel makers. And same for Sako barrels as they come from the same plant).
Their action and stock have constant dimensions. I have seen 6 or 7 remington 700 receivers from different eras next to each others, and there were not two of the exact same diameter or not uniform along their overall length ( it is important for a regular and even contact with the inlet of a stock or of a more modern chassis system . Of course a bedding helps to deal with those imperfections).
By the way, there are going to be some new tikkas with factory fluted bolt. Check their website.
Many of the latest Rem 700s have no primary extraction due to the bolt handle being fitted wrong. Just wouldn't happen with a Tikka
Handled a left hand stainless wood SAKO over Christmas period...got to shoot it too.....very very very nice rifle all around.the stock was well finshed,whole rilfe was just sleak....nice price tag but.