Thread: White latte drinker wants new rifle - Sauer or Tikka?

Haha some good banter -
he doesn't reload currently (neither do it) but we are both interested in it, problem is Im not sure exactly what gear i need and dont need (can anyone recommend a good book perhaps?)
not too worried on ammo price if its around $60-$70 because it wont be used as a semi auto - obviously cheaper is an advantage but seems even .243 ammo is like $50 these days.

i hunted many years with a 308, just graduated to a 7mm rem mag

Reloading books: Try starting with Nick Harveys practical reloading manual.

You tube offers a lot of tutorial vids on reloading. Pick a caliber you might be interested in, and watch what comes up.

I started reloading with a lee 50th anniversary kit, and it grew from there to better, less effort intensive gear.

Also consider a Howa Alpine Mountain Rifle in 6.5 CM, same price as the others, fully factory cerakoted, same weight as a tikka ultra lite but with a way better composite stock.


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If he's rough on a rifle, okay. If he's likely rough when making ammo (" Put s@#tloads of powder in mate!" ) then maybe it's better that you do the reloading, if you choose to go that way.

2k...I'd tell him to wait a week and he could probably pick up a sako carbonlite off @buzzman

Originally Posted by wsm junkie

2k...I'd tell him to wait a week and he could probably pick up a sako carbonlite off @buzzman

haha 4k 🤣

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Buy the kimber 270 on here

Why does he want to replace the howa? It's not really clear what issue you're looking to solve.

Howa's generally shoot well. You can do a lot for scope / other accessories to upgrade it for 2k.

If you think your mate might be interested in an 85 Sako Finn light in 6.5x55.
Professionally bedded by Bryn Blythen of Targex bullets.
Muzzle threaded at 14/1.
Drilled and tapped for a rail
Within his Budget.
Pm me.

Originally Posted by jakewire

If you think your mate might be interested in an 85 Sako Finn light in 6.5x55.
Professionally bedded by Bryn Blythen of Targex bullets.
Muzzle threaded at 14/1.
Drilled and tapped for a rail
Within his Budget.
Pm me.

What ya doin'?

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The Howa has gone mate.Well that how I read it.

Finn 2

Originally Posted by jakewire

Finn 2

In 6.5 Swede? That's the dream right there

What's with this white supremacist racist title aye? I am an equal opportunity latte drinker so give black latte's a fair go ........... oh hang on milk is white and latte's are mostly milk. Bugger!