Tikka or Sako?? what would you do?, WHY????

[RailRob]

I am thinking tikka t-3 or Sako A7....which one would you buy and WHY? OR what would you buy? and WHY??

[dbllunger]

I have only had minimal experience with both.  The Sako's have not been accurate enough even with extensive reloading.  They have held right in the 1-1.5"/3 @ 100yds.  Should have been much more accurate for what they cost.  Tikka's have been accurate, but I don't like the small ejection port.  I prefer easier access for loading, unloading, and just general use.  The small ejection port limits things from getting into your magazine bolt area and that is a good thing. 

Based on the guns I have shot of these two it would be the Tikka.

[RailRob]

wow..... I think im going to email or call them and just ask them..I heard that they have the SAME barrel!!!

[dbllunger]

Correct...but do they have the same receiver, bolt, stock, bedding, trigger, magazine, floor plate, etc?  If they are exactly the same then get the one that is cheapest or you like the looks of the most. 

[JoshT]

They do have the same barrels... now... but I don't think that was the case before the T-3. It ain't just the barrel that makes a rifle accurate though.

All the Tikka T3's I've seen/shot... shoot well under an inch. I've played with a couple of Sakos... and they all shot too. I don't think you can go wrong with a Tikka... though I don't like all the plastic they come with.

[RailRob]

Correct...but do they have the same receiver, bolt, stock, bedding, trigger, magazine, floor plate, etc?  If they are exactly the same then get the one that is cheapest or you like the looks of the most. 

I think the barrel is the only common between the two rifles....hard to find good info on the web!

[MuleySniper]

I've heard same action also
MS

[RailRob]

well the website says same barrel, but the sako a7 has a new reciever....
what about caliber? any suggestions? I am thinking .270

[KillBilly]

I bought a Tikka T3 last week. I was at Cabelas and compared the T3 and the Sako A7 side by side. The Tikka T3 had a much smoother action than the Sako. They looked like the same gun except for Stock color, Gray versus Black. It didn't take me long to see that the Tikka was a much better choice.

As a side note, It shot the first three shots in the same hole at 50 yds.

[RailRob]

I bought a Tikka T3 last week. I was at Cabelas and compared the T3 and the Sako A7 side by side. The Tikka T3 had a much smoother action than the Sako. They looked like the same gun except for Stock color, Gray versus Black. It didn't take me long to see that the Tikka was a much better choice.

As a side note, It shot the first three shots in the same hole at 50 yds.

wow!!!

[Ray]

I own a Tikka and I really don't like that plastic bolt shroud.

I would buy  a Sako

[Huntbear]

I own a Sako M995.  Love that gun.  Love it's accuracy .5 MOA out to 300 yds. if I do my job.  Comfortable to shoot.

That said, my next store bought rifle is a Tikka.  Price difference alone is enough to make up my mind.

[KillBilly]

I bought a Tikka T3 last week. I was at Cabelas and compared the T3 and the Sako A7 side by side. The Tikka T3 had a much smoother action than the Sako. They looked like the same gun except for Stock color, Gray versus Black. It didn't take me long to see that the Tikka was a much better choice.

As a side note, It shot the first three shots in the same hole at 50 yds.

wow!!!

Keep in mind the comparison it to the Sako A7, it is new on the market and not much more than the T3

[Bofire]

 :)Sako actions and Tikkas are all together different. they share barrels. They are both very accurate. If I had to choose I'd take Sako everytime and yes I own both. The Tikka is slightly "slicker" but the Sako more dependable and traditional. The Sako is not a true controlled feed but close. Both are guaranteed accuracy. Both brands I have shot shoot VERY well.
I personally consider the Sako as good as most custom "production' rifles and far better than any Kimber or Cooper, all the Browning, Weatherbys, Rem, win, Howa Savage etc.......  are not as good as the Tikkas.
I do not know that I'd buy the A7, but the 85's/75's are wonderful. Now older Sakos are truely Wonderful!!!
Carl

[RailRob]

I bought a Tikka T3 last week. I was at Cabelas and compared the T3 and the Sako A7 side by side. The Tikka T3 had a much smoother action than the Sako. They looked like the same gun except for Stock color, Gray versus Black. It didn't take me long to see that the Tikka was a much better choice.

As a side note, It shot the first three shots in the same hole at 50 yds.

wow!!!

Keep in mind the comparison it to the Sako A7, it is new on the market and not much more than the T3

well i can get the tikka for 499.00, the asko a7 for 849.00...