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The Tikka has landed
« on: March 22, 2008, 06:44:39 PM »
I got my Tikka put together and sighted in. .25-06

This should replace my .30-06 for High Buck hunting. I must say that for the price the Vortex DiamondBack 4x12x40 seemed to be the right choice for me.









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Re: The Tikka has landed
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2008, 06:49:44 PM »
i might have to get me one of them there tikka's. looks good hunt was
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It sounds like it's time to get a new gun.

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Re: The Tikka has landed
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2008, 06:57:57 PM »
nice piece. I have always wanted a 25-06 for deer hunting.

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Re: The Tikka has landed
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2008, 07:17:30 PM »
There's only one thing that I do not like about this rifle. It's a pain in the ass to load a round directly into the chamber. Instead it is much easier to fill and load the magazine. Irritating. Other than that I have no other complaints.

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Re: The Tikka has landed
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2008, 07:41:32 PM »
A fine looking shootin' iron!  :tup:  Critters better take note!

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Re: The Tikka has landed
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2008, 07:51:11 PM »
you should bring it over to hunt coyotes sometime. JB
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Re: The Tikka has landed
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2008, 08:10:44 PM »
Good choice in both rifle and scope.  Hopefully it will kill something for you this year!

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Re: The Tikka has landed
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2008, 08:16:04 PM »
Talk about me getting more.

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Re: The Tikka has landed
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2008, 08:20:11 PM »
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Hopefully it will kill something for you this year!

Yeah no doubt.  Goose EGG on the deer last year. Talk about disappointing.

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Re: The Tikka has landed
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2008, 08:14:02 PM »
Nice rifle, got one myself Tikka T3 Lite SS .300 WSM.  It should shoot great you will love it.  Most my rifles either have a Burris or Leupold scope on them but I have heard nothing but good things about Vortex optics.  When you get to use the scope in the field let us know what you think of it.


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Re: The Tikka has landed
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2008, 08:15:29 PM »
you should bring it over to hunt coyotes sometime. JB

Let's plan on it!  :hello:

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Re: The Tikka has landed
« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2008, 08:48:02 AM »
Good choice.
I have two Tikkas, 300wizzum and 7-08.  both shoot great and are easy carry all day.
I am in the market for a 243 and it will likely be Tikka, also.
I want to try a Savage but want a detachable mag.
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Re: The Tikka has landed
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2008, 08:52:32 AM »
LOVE my Tikka T3 Lite SS .300 WSM.  Tack drive out of the box, and with Sims recoil pad, not too hard on the shoulder.
Does a number on deer at 30 yards though......  I figured on a longer shot, but he stood up right in front of me.
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Re: The Tikka has landed
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2008, 08:53:52 AM »
Looks like a fine yote and deer gun.  I've killed alot of critters with my 25.  

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Re: The Tikka has landed
« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2008, 09:33:19 AM »
I want to try a Savage but want a detachable mag.

I took a close look at the savage and they are nice pieces. I must say that my CZ is still my favorite rifle hands down though!

 


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