Poll: Which rifle would you choose besides Tikka?

[Caveman Jim]

Ya Ya Ya Its just stupid to knock one of the best rifles made out of the box just because a bunch of us like them and recommend them to everyone. I find it funny as hell.

Just funnin ya big guy, I just can't afford one...

 

[DirectDrive]

I picked up a weatherby vanguard stainless in 300 wm for 399 shipped last fall. Will likely put Nikon Black 4x 16_ 50 on it. Shoot from one mountain to next.

They are very good rifles.
Take a look at the Leupold VX3i line of scopes as well.

 

[titsonritz]

I have become quite fond of GA Precision.

GAP is in a whole other class.

 

[Esam85]

GAP is in a whole other class.

Agreed but there were no price qualifiers.

 

[titsonritz]

Agreed but there were no price qualifiers.

Yeah but I think it is implicit given the list, otherwise there would also be names like Accuracy International, Surgeon, McMillan and such.

 

[tkdguy]

They are very good rifles.
Take a look at the Leupold VX3i line of scopes as well.

I did. I picked up the Nikon Balck 4-16 x 50 MOA for $299! About $200 less than Leopold. I already have a Nikon Black 4x16 x 50 MilDot on a Vanguard 308 and it is a champ! With non-premium ammo shoots inside 1minute at 200 yards. Same with a Vanguard 270, but with premium ammo shoots about 1/2 minute at 200 yards. Unbelievable.

 

[Member 18201]

More related to Mauser than 1903, although they all have some Mauser elements.

Ummmmm...no.

Cone breech with corresponding extractor mortise, replaceable firing pin tip, same type bolt sleeve and sleeve lock, same bolt cam angle as the 1903.









Even the bolt sleeve threads are the same.



Hope that helps.

 

[DirectDrive]

Ummmmm...no.

Cone breech with corresponding extractor mortise, replaceable firing pin tip, same type bolt sleeve and sleeve lock, same bolt cam angle as the 1903.

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Even the bolt sleeve threads are the same.

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Hope that helps.

Um no.

 

[Pete F]

Other than the stock, I really like my Remington 700 VTR. I really need to replace that stock, but then back to sighting it in again. It just seems to fit me and the bolt runs like a good bolt should.

 

[pharmseller]

Yeah but I think it is implicit given the list, otherwise there would also be names like Accuracy International, Surgeon, McMillan and such.

That's a three inch group at 500 yards. I don't care how much money you spend on a hunting rifle, accuracy and precision like that are tough to beat.




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[trevi]

I did not read all 5 pages but I am sad if no one voted in a CZ 550! I am very partial to CZ 550s for everything they represent: accurate, CRF, and craftmanship (no plastic).

As for the list, I vote Kimber Montana (light and accurate) and then Ruger m77 (classic style) - both have CRF!!!

 

[titsonritz]

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That's a three inch group at 500 yards. I don't care how much money you spend on a hunting rifle, accuracy and precision like that are tough to beat.




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What are you shooting.

 

[Packrat76]

There are alot of choices out in the market place, it depends on what you want; value, classic, accuracy, smoothness, finish, stocktype and how deep your pockets are.
I like the newer model 70's, they are a classic. The Remingtons are not doing well except the LR models. The Savage TH are the best bang for the buck, accurate, good trigger and bolt. Sako and Tikka are light and very accurate. Rugers are also very accurate, have good triggers, but crappy bolts.
I hunt with a winchester XPR in .30-06, it's a remake of a browning A-bolt. I get 1/2" groups and weighs in at about 7lbs. My target rifle is a Springfield Armory M1A.

 

[pharmseller]

What are you shooting.

A Tikka.

 

[Member 5605]

The burning Phoenix for me.

Anyone who knows me is aware of that fact though.

 

[Baseacegoku]

The burning Phoenix for me.

Anyone who knows me is aware of that fact though.

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[bfink]

I love my Ruger 77 circa 92 in 7x57. But if I had to chose I'd take one of my Tikkas; LSA65 in .270, or m695s in 30-06 and 6.5x55. All are great shooters.

 

[2506]

Man, marketing has sure influenced folks. I got out some ballistics tables, showed my buddy how great the .270 would be, especially for a new shooter. He comes back with wanting the Tikka, but in .270WSM.

 

[tkdguy]

I have had great success with Weatherby.

 

[oremike]

I didn't read the whole thread but will vote for Browning.
So here is the process I went through, I'm left handed so wanted that configuration, I wanted 300 Win Mag and a 26" barrel. Next I wanted bued steel and a Walnut stock. The Browning Hunter is the only rifle I found that tic'ed all the boxes for me. So rather than "settle for" I decided to get exactly what I wanted.