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Offline Zachary

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Which Tikka
« Reply #30 on: August 28, 2003, 04:32:23 AM »
Bill

Welcome to GBO. :D

I certainly understand your point about "heresay," and you are correct to a degree.  I, for example, have not even held a T3 in my hands.  But, I have been open about this since the very beginning.  One the other hand (no pun intended :grin: ) there ARE several of our members that HAVE held the T3 in their hands.  I don't know of any of our members, except for perhaps one, that owns a T3, but, from the ones who handled the T3, all of them did not like it.

You are one of the few people - actually the only person - who likes the T3.  Although I am a bit surprised, I AM very happy that you your new T3.

Zachary

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Tikka T3
« Reply #31 on: August 28, 2003, 08:22:47 AM »
Zachary...

Thanks for the welcome to BG and your reply about Tikka T3.

A little background may be appropriate. I'm no spring chicken and have been hunting since early 60s (got a late start). For years I had to make do, because cash was scarce. Somehow I managed to pick up a Browning Sweet 16 (Belgium...made in 1939) for $85 and bought a Remington .270 BDL for $125 (both in the early 60s). I took those two hunting every year for more than 20 years before I was able to expand my collection. With my experience and research, I believe I have acquired some knowledge about hunting and firearms. As I mentioned, I have more firearms than I really "need", but I guess I have become addicted.

One of my best shooters is an cheapo Winchester Model 70 I picked up at Walmart because they had it marked down to $300. Couldn't pass it up because price was right and it fit me. The .270 is also one of my favorite calibers. The first season I used it I took four deer (in three states) and all one-shot kills. Don't let anyone tell you Walmart sells seconds. I have now bought three rifles from Walmart (Weatherby Vanguard in 30.06, the Winchester and now the Tikka T3). All three shoot as good, if not better, than my Sako Finnbear, Remington 700 BDL or Browning BLR.

The point is, handling a rifle and using a rifle are two different animals. If a rifle doesn't come to my shoulder just right, I don't buy it. All my rifles fit me and shoot extremely well, or I don't buy them in the first place. The most important thing about hunting and rifles is "confidence." I have confidence with each of my rifles.

I am looking forward to taking my Tikka to Texas, Pennsylvania and Michigan this year to give it a real test. I know what the others will do. I have no regrets buying the Tikka for $408. I have "handled" the Whitetail over the past several years and it just didn't fit me well, so I passed. I will keep an open mind, however, and if I should happen to find a Whitetail in 7mm-08 I just may break down and add it to the list.

Again, thanks for the welcome to Graybeard. It is a very interesting site and I look forward to participating, and hopefully contributing in future discussions.

Bill R.

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« Reply #32 on: August 28, 2003, 10:04:48 PM »
I found the Optilock bases for Tikka/Sako ~$50 at www.cheaperthandirt.com website.  This may be usefull to other Tikka buyers.  Of course after I ordered my Warne rings before I saw this great price.
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« Reply #33 on: August 29, 2003, 08:06:22 AM »
gtrantow,

Was it $50 for only the bases OR BOTH the rings and the bases?  I know that the Warne Rings - which attach to the Tikka receiver - are $40.   As such, if it's for both the rings and bases, then $50 is fine, but I think that Sako/Tikka charge separately for the bases and rings.

Still, as far as Tikka rings are concerned, the Warne Rings are hard to beat. :grin:

Zachary

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« Reply #34 on: August 29, 2003, 02:25:09 PM »
The picture shows bases and rings, but the discription is bases

Product Description:  Optilock Base, Universal, Blued
Catalog Item #:  18858 Mfg Item #:  S1320916
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Our Low Price:
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Optilock scope mount bases are specifically designed to fit the integral dovetail rails on Sako and Tikka rifles. The bases are constructed of durable, solid steel. Length: Short, Long, Extended or Universal. Finish: Stainless or Blued Steel.
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« Reply #35 on: August 30, 2003, 05:00:05 AM »
as I have said on this board before. these 2 models are more the same than different. The stock, bolt handle and a 1 size fits all action is what makes the T3 different than the WH.

Who wants a long action 308?

This gun was created to reintroduce Tikka to the USA under Beretta's marketing muscle. they created a new model and launched a big advertising campaign. I never saw whitetail hunters advertised....thanks stoeger! :lol:

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« Reply #36 on: September 20, 2003, 05:22:46 PM »
Quote from: SHW
I bought the Whitetail Deluxe today!  Can't wait to take it to the range tomorrow & celebrate freedom.  I all ready impressed with the rifle.  I bought a Burris Fullfield II (3X9) For $160.00 & mounted it to the rifle.  My first Burris for a rifle, the price seemed cheap enough.  Glad to see that so many people are happy with the whitetail series, this is my first. :-D


Hi all.   I'm new to this forum and saw this thread on Tikka rifles. I just bought a Whitetail Hunter in .280 Rem. today. I'm really impressed with the overall gun, even though I havn't shot it yet ( waiting on brass). I put a leupold vx-ll on it.  SHW, where did you get the burris for $160? Anyone have any .280 Tikka's out there. :D
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« Reply #37 on: September 20, 2003, 06:19:20 PM »
A dealer in Stuggart, AR was having a big sale this summer.  He is out of the super buys.  I ended up buying four rifles & three scopes from him at big discounts.  www.mackspw.com

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« Reply #38 on: September 21, 2003, 05:38:35 AM »
Thanks SHW, just my luck. I looked through a Burris Signature at a gun show and was amazed at the sharpness and clarity of it. I have a Leupold VX-ll that i've owned for years on my new Tikka,and its not even a close compairison. Admittedly the Leupold is a lot older and a VX-ll not a VX-lll.
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Offline Bill R

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Tikka T3
« Reply #39 on: October 11, 2003, 04:18:13 AM »
Check out the October issue of American Rifleman. It features the new Tikka T3 and Leupold's new Rifleman scope. The magazine also has a feature on the history of Sako. Makes for some interesting reading.

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« Reply #40 on: October 15, 2003, 01:46:58 PM »
Thanks Bill H. I read that article. I bought a Bushnell Elite 3200 for my Tikka and put the VX-ll back on my 25-06.The Bushnell is even brighter than my VX-ll. Four weeks till deer season here in NW Missouri, so I'm getting geared up for that. Does anyone else have a tikka WH in .280 Rem. Mine was made for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. If so what loads do you use for it, or any other rifle in .280 Rem. Thank for the input!
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« Reply #41 on: October 15, 2003, 01:49:32 PM »
Sorry for the typo, I meant Bill R.
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Re: Which Tikka
« Reply #42 on: October 30, 2003, 11:35:44 AM »
Quote from: SHW
I have decided to buy my first Tikka.  It will be in 7mm Rem mag.  I have found a local dealer who need to move some Tikkas at great prices.
Here are my choices:
Whitetail Hunter SYN/BLUE for $359.00
Whitetail Hunter Deluxe for $419.00
Can order a stainless T3 for $519.00

I really want a stainless, but theses prices in the Whitetail series will be hard to pass up.  I hate to buy a T3, & then discover that the quality is not as good. As I undersatnd it, doesn't the T3 come with rings?  I am going to look at the Deluxe model tomorrow.  Any comments or suggestions.

THANKS
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I just bought a Tikka T3 a couple months ago and I love it. Don't even worry about its quality, cause its damn nice. And yes it does come with scope rings.

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« Reply #43 on: November 11, 2003, 01:21:29 PM »
Does Tikka make a lefty?
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« Reply #44 on: November 12, 2003, 12:42:37 PM »
I think Tikka has lost it's fizz.  Americans don't like all that plastic.  Mine was very accurate, but no more than my Remingtons.  I traded it off for a CZ.  Not because the CZ is anymore accurate, but because it's a solid all steel rifle with that pre-set trigger feature (if that's what you call it).  It's also hard to trade a Tikka off.  However, if you just have to have one they are a good rifle.

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Re: Lefty
« Reply #45 on: November 13, 2003, 09:17:22 AM »
Quote from: WW1
Does Tikka make a lefty?


Yes, they do, or at least as of last year.

Zachary

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« Reply #46 on: November 14, 2003, 10:53:54 AM »
Around here they can't keep Tikka rifles in the rack. If you can find one in any of the mid range calibers you are real lucky.  People are nuts for them.  My next new rifle will be a Tikka.  Unless it is a Sako.  Got em both and really enjoy them.

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« Reply #47 on: November 14, 2003, 03:36:33 PM »
Just picked up new tikka-3 243 ss lite, THE most acurate out of box rifle I have ever shot. Under 1 MOA with four out of five loads, using 70 gr nosler balistic tips. It may have some plastic but it comes up so nice, feels so natural,that I have ordered a 30/06 in same model. I think it's important for a hunting rifle to shoot good, have a nice balance to it and be able to take what ever Mother Nature can dish out. The tikka-3 is that type of rifle. Also here in AZ tikka's don't make it to gun racks , they must be orderd.     8)  8)

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« Reply #48 on: November 14, 2003, 10:16:12 PM »
Hhhhmmm----life is good here------I can get any T3 off the rack I want-------except for the .338.