Author Topic: New Tikka on the Way (Read 1185 times)

Tikkabuck · « **on:** March 05, 2007, 08:31:50 AM »

Just sent off for a T-3 Hunter in .338 Federal,hope I didn't make a goof up going that way,but no big deal if it don't perform like it should good old Douglas makes great barrles.

379 Peterbilt · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2007, 08:55:45 AM »

Cool. Post a review on the 338 federal if you can. I havent seen much out there yet and would love to hear more on the 338 fed in Tikka rifles.

klt1986 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2007, 11:59:54 AM »

Will be looking forward to hearing how that round performs in the Tikka. Please post some pics when you can!

Rev Buck · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2007, 12:36:57 PM »

Oh yes, I will be looking forward to hearing about it too. That is next on my "wish list"

Rev

Tikkabuck · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2007, 01:43:28 PM »

Ya'll can count on it. But boy oh boy the ammo WOW $$$$$,I found 2 box's of Federal Fusion at Midway so at least I'll get some brass out of that. But I can't find any new brass so I will have to neck up some new .308 as soon as the dies get here. Then the fun part experimenting

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Kind of stuck on the scope deal though,I have an old Denver Redfield 2x7 sitting in the safe but I'm also looking at a Pentax,I have one of those on my .300 and it really is a nice scope. I'm hoping somebody will chime in thats already been shooting a .338 so I can make a good choice.

379 Peterbilt · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2007, 01:58:51 PM »

I have a Zeiss 3x9 conquest on my 338 (win mag) and absolutely love it. Since you are getting a new rifle, ya may as well spring for new glass too

The opticzone here at GBO sells this scope for under $400, last time I checked. IIRC, free shipping and no tax. Super super deal on a very fine riflescope.

http://www.theopticzone.com/

JDenis · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2007, 11:51:35 AM »

I'd take a look at the Burris Fullfield II 2-7x35mm. I just put one on a model 7 7mm-08 and it's looks like the perfect scope. Nice and compact and excellent glass in my opinion. You can find them under $175.00. Just a suggestion.

Tikkabuck · « **Reply #7 on:** March 08, 2007, 05:36:47 PM »

Thanks Guys I am a go for Burris first kinda person,I'll have to check it out.

Skunk · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2007, 05:42:44 PM »

TikkaBuck,

You bought a Tikka rifle? I thought you were the one who hated Tikkas so much?

Skunk

Tikkabuck · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2007, 06:10:54 AM »

Dang Skunk You figured me out,Ha Ha. The goverment in Finnland sent me a letter,said I had to many made in Finland rifles and they said one more and I'd have to start paying their tax's too,boy I hope their not to high.

Skunk · « **Reply #10 on:** March 09, 2007, 10:00:30 AM »

Well TikkaBuck, I hope that new .338 brings you years of enjoyment, even if it is a Tikka.

And finally, something we can agree with - the Burris scopes. I too have a new rifle in transit as we speak. Its one of those wannabe Tikka, M77 Rugers,

, in 6.5 X 55 Swedish Mauser, but I got a great price on it new and I love the caliber. According to the serial number, it should even have the new LC6 trigger. Plan on putting a Burris Fullfield II on it to complete the package. Seems like a great scope, from an excellent company, for a good price.

Guess it doesn't really matter what brand of rifle we buy as long we enjoy it.

Skunk

Tikkabuck · « **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2007, 03:09:59 PM »

You got that right,I've got a couple of Ruger M-77 rifles and they are great no Mark II's though,and when I hunt with my pistol it's a Redhawk. Best customer service around. You do know Tikka makes a 6.5 .

lilabner · « **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2007, 08:58:46 AM »

Can't remember which magazine, but there was a favorable review of the .338 Fed. either in American Rifleman or Outdoor Life. Bet you read it, too. The .358 Win. was a good cartridge but never all that popular.People thought it was strictly a woods cartridge. The .338 Fed. has a trajectory not too different from the .308 and a wider selection of bullets. Should be a good elk/moose rifle and a sure killer on smaller stuff. I would round up a good supply of brass and handload the cartridge.