Wife green lights new hunting rifle! T3 or Remington??

[Biggerhammer]

Do yourself a favor and and least take a look at the "new" (beginning in 2008) South Carolina made Winchester Model 70's.  Many Winchester fans think they might possibly be the best Model 70's yet, or if not, at least as good as the pre-64's.  Thery are an exact reproduction with state of the art machines.

I perfer nice wood and blue, but you can certainly find whatever combo synthetic, stainless, whatever in those new Winchesters.  Check Winchester's site.   By all accounts they shoot really well out of the box.

A friend picked one up in .325 WSM, I was witness to the first three handloads through it. One ragged hole at 100 yards. Not a clover leaf, one ragged hole. I was fairly impressed.

[Biggerhammer]

I suggest you count again.

[mountainman]

Bassquatch, as you can see, MOST on here agree they are both great brands, obviously they are. But almost 2-1, folks here who actually shoot and own either model, and those are the opinions to listen too, believe the Tikka to be the better bargain of the two! But as most would also agree, they are both great choices. Best to grab one of both and have both bases covered! If you can convince the Mrs of that! Lol!

[bassquatch]

Sounds like you have the green light and only buy a rifle every 12 years or so, step up and buy yourself your dream package whatever that is. I like the stock on the Sako A7 a bit better then the T3, I like the stock on the Sako Finnlight 10 times better than the T3 or A7 but it really doesn't matter what I like.

Go to a few of the stores and look at as many as you can and buy what YOU like, and by the way Happy Birthday next month, it would be fun to hear about what you get.  The good news is most major manufactures are making rifles that shoot better than what most people can shoot them, great values everywhere in my opinion.

Thank you sir! 

I am definitely appreciating the input everyone, thanks! I plan on getting out and getting all touchy feely with a few models of each brand hopefully next week! I contemplated Savage, but the more research I do the more I return to these two brands.

My current rifle does wander a bit? Maybe the scope? I made a "2 click" adjustment last sight in and the round jumped 3 inches  Not sure what to think but I did take a spill with the gun and I think the scope may have an issue now? Sending that in to Leupold to be checked. My son can do with this gun as he pleases and I am sure he won't just leave it 'as is'! He has already discussed a trigger, a stock and possibly bedding it? His choice.

Bassquatch, as you can see, MOST on here agree they are both great brands, obviously they are. But almost 2-1, folks here who actually shoot and own either model, and those are the opinions to listen too, believe the Tikka to be the better bargain of the two! But as most would also agree, they are both great choices. Best to grab one of both and have both bases covered! If you can convince the Mrs of that! Lol!

If one was 'for her' in .243 or .270! I like the way you think though

[jackelope]

Tikka's are ugly if you ask me. I'll never get past the look and feel of them, regardless how well they shoot. I think I'd be looking hard at Savage if I was looking for a new rifle. Maybe something in the Weather Warrior line.

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[fishngamereaper]

Love my Rem 700's, also love my Win Mdl 70, but heck, my Ruger M77 shots great to. Never cared much for the Tikka's. But Im not a fan of red heads either.

To each there own. I would test drive a few guns before buying based soley on what a bunch of knuckle draggers on the web think.

[6x6in6]

 

[TVHunts]

I have also had both and give the Remington my vote.  SPS stainless would be my choice in that price range.  My next choice would be the Savage over the tikka.

I would send that Leupold VXII in for the meagar shipping cost and have them go through it, it's free! 

[Killmore]

I vote Remington, but any that are made in America!!

[thinkingman]

All the things that matter, weight, accuracy, action, trigger, detachable mag, point to Tikka.
Remington if you want a heavier gun that requires another $300 in upgrades just to shoot as well as the Tikka.
Or you could get a bargain-priced Sako(T3).
Or you could spend $2k to get a Remington down to 6.3lbs for that high mountain hunt, or just buy the Tikka.
Or you could buy the Remington because 'That's what the military snipers use!'...Yup, just like the one at Dick's
My money goes to Tikka.  No regrets.

[JackOfAllTrades]

 
 
-Steve

[bassquatch]

I have also had both and give the Remington my vote.  SPS stainless would be my choice in that price range.  My next choice would be the Savage over the tikka.

I would send that Leupold VXII in for the meagar shipping cost and have them go through it, it's free!

Exactly what I am going to do! The new gun will take care of this years seasons and the current will get a good go through at a shop before being set aside for the kid, including getting the scope back to Leupold for inspection.

I am definitely going to take the opportunity to shoot both models if possible before I buy! In reading all these comments I can see why I have been going back and forth between these two, they both have enough good points to be considered, just a matter of getting 'hands on' and letting that be the deciding factor?!

Thanks again everyone, I have enjoyed the comments greatly   

[Biggerhammer]

All the things that matter, weight, accuracy, action, trigger, detachable mag, point to Tikka.
Remington if you want a heavier gun that requires another $300 in upgrades just to shoot as well as the Tikka.
Or you could get a bargain-priced Sako(T3).
Or you could spend $2k to get a Remington down to 6.3lbs for that high mountain hunt, or just buy the Tikka.
Or you could buy the Remington because 'That's what the military snipers use!'...Yup, just like the one at Dick's
My money goes to Tikka.  No regrets.

Sure.👍 There's a reason why the majority of custom, long range & your so called "Sniper Rifles" are built on Rem700 actions.



Factory Remington 700 ADL. .270 Win @ 300 yards, purchased new from Bi-Mart for 319.00. Wish it shot a little tighter.😉

[mountainman]

Tikka has sure made some inroads into what we call the classics here in the U.S., but competition is good to keep all manufactures striving to put out the absolute best product they can! Pick what fits best for you, then go shoot the heck out of it! Good hunting!

[coachcw]

tikkas  look and feel like crap , plastic box mags  no doubt . that being said they flat shoot outta the box . I love my 700,s but when I step into the field and strap on my pack it's tough not to grab the tikka. this year I will be packing my wheatherby mv ultra light just incase I bump into hammer .