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Offline bluebayou

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Tikka $629
« on: October 10, 2006, 11:19:46 AM »
The gun store that I use wants $629 for Tikka T3 Hunter in 6.5x55.  This seems way high reading others' posts.  I really like the rifle, but was expecting $550 for the price.  The CZ American is $550...but the Tikka looks to be a better rifle.  Too much?  What is a current real world price?
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2006, 02:09:11 PM »
I paid $550. for a blue and wood one last year.One seller tried to get more than a 270WSM was selling for,claiming the 6.5 cost more.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=58186814
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2006, 02:18:24 PM »
The dealer said that it was hard to find in that caliber but Sports South or whoever he uses had 3 currently.  Bottom line is that I want the rifle.  I just think that it is $80 too much.  What has anyone else paid regardless of caliber?
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2006, 03:59:06 PM »
A few months ago Marks Outdoors in Birmingham, AL had ALL Tikka T3 blued for $399.99 and stainless for $499.99.
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2006, 07:26:30 PM »
you can go to this link on gun broker and get it for $564.95

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=58190190
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2006, 03:00:01 AM »
Yes, it's a little high.....Might look around but hey, if you like it then buy it........maybe the difference in price will be made up in things like customer service......It's hard for the little guys to compete on price alone.  Also, by the time you pay the FFL fee's to ship the rifle that $80 is probably going to be $30..........and you won't get to see the rifle until it get there......

Have you made an offer or asked for a discount?
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2006, 04:20:52 AM »
It is true that the 6.5x55 cartridge in harder to find in the Tikkas...BUT that doesn't necessarily mean that you should pay more for it. 

I would negotiate with the guy.  He should compromise.  After all, he's got the highest price; he has a lot of room to drop the price and be fair.

Tell him that he can make a livin' but not killin'  ;)

Zachary
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2006, 06:13:17 AM »
This is one of the few independent gunstores that I go to.  The service is great.  I really don't mind paying a premium, just not that much of a premium.  I was going to get the price at Bass Pro and a couple of places in Dallas just to have the info.  VictorCharlie has some good points.  Looking at it first is one of the reasons why I want to buy there.  I haven't made a counter offer, but figured that I would after I get the prices elsewhere. 

Someone on the internet (elsewhere) said that the dealer cost is $479.  If that is true $629 is way out there.  Comparing Remington MSRP to prices that I have paid I have been charged around 73% of MSRP.  $629 on the Tikka's MSRP of $764 is 83%.  Maybe that is apples and oranges. 
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2006, 01:06:32 PM »
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_445/products_id/23566

This isn't the blued and wood version, but it falls much more in line with what you were looking to pay.  On top of that price, you will have to pay shipping and the FFL transfer fees, but it should still come out cheaper than $629 if your gunshop will not adjust the price.
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2006, 02:45:58 PM »
Bass Pro in Shreveport was $679 for the T3 Lite..........What the crap? 

The guy at Bass Pro was killing me:
I am looking for a Tikka T3 Hunter
A 300?  300 what?
A Tikka T3 HUNTER
A what?
A TIKKA T3
Oh, a 300, what brand?
TIKKA
Okay, a Tikka 300 Win Mag in black/stainless is $679
Thanks for your time.

 Are Tikkas just unpopular to the point of expensive in the South? 
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2006, 04:00:59 PM »
According to their website, Able Ammo has the 6.5x55 in stock.

Lite Stainless - $578
Hunter (Blue/Wood) - $598
Deluxe - $878

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=9935_13987_15869&sort=3a&page=1
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2006, 06:03:45 PM »
I didn't know that all of these online gunshops existed.  Where have I been?  Thanks for all of the good links.
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2006, 03:08:32 AM »
What calibers come in left hand?
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Re: Tikka $629
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2006, 08:02:17 AM »
http://luvtohunt.com/tikka.htm

Take a look, have order quite a bit from him.

Tony
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #15 on: October 22, 2006, 02:54:47 AM »
I just bought a T3 Hunter in .30-06 from Gander Mountain for $599.  Might be worth checking if they could order the 6.5.  Rev
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2006, 02:22:53 PM »
Friend of mine is a dealer and uses Sport South. His cost on that rifle is $535
Hope this helps

Tom
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Re: Tikka $629
« Reply #17 on: October 27, 2006, 11:29:20 AM »
What about this: Deal or No Cigar ???   $749.00/Syn-Stnls  $915.00/Laminated
Just not much of a calibre choice
http://www.jaquas.com/
http://www.jaquas.com/gunlist/Search.asp

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