Thread: What do you think of this rifle in .308?

Originally Posted by dannyb

Nothing wrong with Tikkas but for that sort of money there are much nicer rifles to buy, I agree and toally understand where @Magnus is coming from, for the same reason I have never and probably will never own a Tikka.
Not because there is anything wrong with them but because they are a "Corolla" reliable and well made but I prefer a more refined driving experience like a "Bentley"

Please before you flame me.....I don't hate Tikka's they are very good, just not tor me

With a carbon stock and barrel? So what would you consider a $3.5K off the shelf "Bentley"?

Originally Posted by Shearer

With a carbon stock and barrel? So what would you consider a $3.5K off the shelf "Bentley"?

Bentleys aren't made out of carbon fiber... It's not the be all and end all of quality construction...

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Bentleys aren't made out of carbon fiber... It's not the be all and end all of quality construction...

I think the really expensive ones are. Makes them lighter.
The one in the OP looks like a Southfort carbon stock. I had one on my 7mmRM and didn't like it either but some people seem to get along with them ok.

Originally Posted by Shearer

With a carbon stock and barrel? So what would you consider a $3.5K off the shelf "Bentley"?

Plenty of nicer or better quality rifles around for $3.5k go have a look for yourself I never said carbon stocked and carbon barreled.
I'm not gonna search around for something I have no intention of buying. You can get a lot of rifle for that sort of money.

Originally Posted by dannyb

Plenty of nicer or better quality rifles around for $3.5k go have a look for yourself I never said carbon stocked and carbon barreled.
I'm not gonna search around for something I have no intention of buying. You can get a lot of rifle for that sort of money.

you can get a whole arenal for that money......heck its the defence budget for a small country!!!!!

Originally Posted by dannyb

Plenty of nicer or better quality rifles around for $3.5k go have a look for yourself I never said carbon stocked and carbon barreled.
I'm not gonna search around for something I have no intention of buying. You can get a lot of rifle for that sort of money.

Yeah you can, but my point is if you do want a carbon stock and barrel you will be hard pressed to find anything new for $3.6K with a better action/trigger than a Tikka. As MB pointed out, a Carbonlite is $6K.

Originally Posted by Shearer

With a carbon stock and barrel? So what would you consider a $3.5K off the shelf "Bentley"?

Weatherby Mark V Backcountry

personally I would never think of dropping that sort of money at gun City. My local store is basically a bunch of sales reps who have limited knowledge of what they are dealing with.
I've corrected them than once on things.
Start looking at smaller gun shops where they do smithing. They can offer some supprisingly good deals on refurbished rifles of good quality. Tend to know what they are on about and have tested the stuff they work on. Some have good import contacts and can bring in great guns at good prices.
my view though. each to their own.

Originally Posted by kruza

Start looking at smaller gun shops where they do smithing. They can offer some supprisingly good deals on refurbished rifles of good quality. Tend to know what they are on about and have tested the stuff they work on. Some have good import contacts and can bring in great guns at good prices.
my view though. each to their own.

In the entirety of Northland, we only have H&F branches.

Originally Posted by MB

In the entirety of Northland, we only have H&F branches.

nothing wrong with tikka if you want a light workhorse I cant see the benifit of spending big money on them, plenty of sakos on trademe for less than what they are asking including a pretty nice 308 s20
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...ing/3746916672

kimbers pop up all the time and dont tend to sell, patience is the key. Id have more if I had more disposable income but Iv passed on at least 5 montanas under 2k this year alone

the other thing is theres a lot of eyes here looking if you have got in mind what you want just make it known and someone will give you a quiet PM clueing you into where one is

Originally Posted by MB

In the entirety of Northland, we only have H&F branches.

Is that suppose to be northland?
There definitely is not only hunting and fishing in the North Island.

Originally Posted by kruza

Is that suppose to be northland?

??? Yes, why wouldn't it be. People do live up here

Originally Posted by MB

??? Yes, why wouldn't it be. People do live up here

no deer tho