Thread: What 308 to buy

Originally Posted by MB

I can almost guarantee the Howa will be nicer to handle and the Tikka will fell like a lump in comparison which is funny because Tikka rifles are sold as being light. Just for reference, the Bush Hunter weights 2.6kg bare (I weighed it myself). Check out the flexibility of the forend on the Howa. Good luck and report back.

So you find the howa is nicer to handle, but the stock a bit flimsy?

Originally Posted by Brad S

So you find the howa is nicer to handle, but the stock a bit flimsy?

Yes, the forend. I got to fondle one after I bought my Tikka.

Originally Posted by MB

Yes, the forend. I got to fondle one after I bought my Tikka.

Forend is simple fix.ten seconds with sharp pocket knife n the synthetic Hogue will behave... Then when a few spare $ you fit std factory walnut and be forever happy.

Originally Posted by MB

Yes, the forend. I got to fondle one after I bought my Tikka.

Are you even talking about the same rifle? A superligjt with carbon stock? They're stiff as anything you'd have to really be swinging on it to try make the forend touch the barrel