Tikka Win. 300 Mag

[higunner]

I've got a T3 in .338 WM.   Shrewd brake 3.5-10 vx3 w/cds  Great all around rifle.

[thinkingman]

might try East County Guns, web site and store in Elma
Carl

Andy is a great guy.
I bought all 3 of my Tikkas from him.
300WSM is a good cartridge.
I have a Limbsaver pad on mine but you WILL know when you touch one off.
Big recoil but not punishing.
Never get a brake.

Why would you say never get a break? All of my 300 wsm's have brakes and I would never go back because I could shoot them all day long and its like shooting my 243. For my money, the brakes on my rifles are worth every cent I have paid for them. 

Quote from: birddogdad on December 03, 2015, 10:24:01 AM
Quote from: bobcat on December 03, 2015, 10:20:03 AM
A muzzle brake is a great idea as long as you're willing to wear ear plugs while hunting. I'm not.
? for that "one shot"?

I agree with range shooting but come on...
One shot from a muzzle braked gun can easily cause permanent hearing damage.

http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/Recreational-Firearm-Noise-Exposure/

Exposure to noise greater than 140 dB can permanently damage hearing. Almost all firearms create noise that is over the 140-dB level. A small .22-caliber rifle can produce noise around 140 dB, while big-bore rifles and pistols can produce sound over 175 dB. Firing guns in a place where sounds can reverberate, or bounce off walls and other structures, can make noises louder and increase the risk of hearing loss. Also, adding muzzle brakes or other modifications can make the firearm louder. People who do not wear hearing protection while shooting can suffer a severe hearing loss with as little as one shot, if the conditions are right. Audiologists see this often, especially during hunting season when hunters and bystanders may be exposed to rapid fire from big-bore rifles, shotguns, or pistols.

[Mossy]

I have a t3 super lite in 300wm and it's definitely manageable. I also concur with the addition of the limbsaver. #10011

[Karl Blanchard]

I'd also save a few bucks and drop a new trigger in when you get it.  I've shot 5 different Tikka rifles and every one of them had garbage triggers.

[cem3434]

might try East County Guns, web site and store in Elma
Carl

Andy is a great guy.
I bought all 3 of my Tikkas from him.
300WSM is a good cartridge.
I have a Limbsaver pad on mine but you WILL know when you touch one off.
Big recoil but not punishing.
Never get a brake.

Why would you say never get a break? All of my 300 wsm's have brakes and I would never go back because I could shoot them all day long and its like shooting my 243. For my money, the brakes on my rifles are worth every cent I have paid for them. 

Quote from: birddogdad on December 03, 2015, 10:24:01 AM
Quote from: bobcat on December 03, 2015, 10:20:03 AM
A muzzle brake is a great idea as long as you're willing to wear ear plugs while hunting. I'm not.
? for that "one shot"?

I agree with range shooting but come on...
One shot from a muzzle braked gun can easily cause permanent hearing damage.

http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/Recreational-Firearm-Noise-Exposure/

Exposure to noise greater than 140 dB can permanently damage hearing. Almost all firearms create noise that is over the 140-dB level. A small .22-caliber rifle can produce noise around 140 dB, while big-bore rifles and pistols can produce sound over 175 dB. Firing guns in a place where sounds can reverberate, or bounce off walls and other structures, can make noises louder and increase the risk of hearing loss. Also, adding muzzle brakes or other modifications can make the firearm louder. People who do not wear hearing protection while shooting can suffer a severe hearing loss with as little as one shot, if the conditions are right. Audiologists see this often, especially during hunting season when hunters and bystanders may be exposed to rapid fire from big-bore rifles, shotguns, or pistols.

So this basically supports wearing hearing protection whenever shooting any firearms, even when hunting.  I always use hearing protection on the range and usually try to wear my game ears when hunting. Regardless, I still wouldn't trade my rifles with brakes for any of your guys guns without brakes.

[thinkingman]

might try East County Guns, web site and store in Elma
Carl

Andy is a great guy.
I bought all 3 of my Tikkas from him.
300WSM is a good cartridge.
I have a Limbsaver pad on mine but you WILL know when you touch one off.
Big recoil but not punishing.
Never get a brake.

Why would you say never get a break? All of my 300 wsm's have brakes and I would never go back because I could shoot them all day long and its like shooting my 243. For my money, the brakes on my rifles are worth every cent I have paid for them. 

Quote from: birddogdad on December 03, 2015, 10:24:01 AM
Quote from: bobcat on December 03, 2015, 10:20:03 AM
A muzzle brake is a great idea as long as you're willing to wear ear plugs while hunting. I'm not.
? for that "one shot"?

I agree with range shooting but come on...
One shot from a muzzle braked gun can easily cause permanent hearing damage.

http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/Recreational-Firearm-Noise-Exposure/

Exposure to noise greater than 140 dB can permanently damage hearing. Almost all firearms create noise that is over the 140-dB level. A small .22-caliber rifle can produce noise around 140 dB, while big-bore rifles and pistols can produce sound over 175 dB. Firing guns in a place where sounds can reverberate, or bounce off walls and other structures, can make noises louder and increase the risk of hearing loss. Also, adding muzzle brakes or other modifications can make the firearm louder. People who do not wear hearing protection while shooting can suffer a severe hearing loss with as little as one shot, if the conditions are right. Audiologists see this often, especially during hunting season when hunters and bystanders may be exposed to rapid fire from big-bore rifles, shotguns, or pistols.

So this basically supports wearing hearing protection whenever shooting any firearms, even when hunting.  I always use hearing protection on the range and usually try to wear my game ears when hunting. Regardless, I still wouldn't trade my rifles with brakes for any of your guys guns without brakes.

I understand.
I have two ragged rotator cuffs and I still wouldn't trade my hearing for less recoil.

[cem3434]

To each their own I guess. Most dont wear hearing protection when hunting thus making the argument moot. I have had muzzlebrakes on my rifles for over 15 years and have no hearing loss issues. I have to get tested at work yearly and I am within the upper end of the range for my age, so I will stick with works me.

[Sakko300wsm]

I've got a tikka 300wsm, tikka 7mm- 08 and a Sako 300wsm all in stainless and would never buy anything but stainless. All great guns - take it outta the box and put a limb saver pad on it before even thinking about shooting it. The factory pads on all of those are joke!