Author Topic: stainless or blue (Read 6047 times)

Moose22 · « **on:** March 03, 2012, 06:35:17 PM »

Looking at purchasing a Tikka T3 30-06 in the next couple of weeks. What are the members opinion of stainless vs blue?

Bofire · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2012, 06:36:09 PM »

stainless

ecnclan · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2012, 07:29:05 PM »

Always prefer stainless.

ghosthunter · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2012, 07:43:49 PM »

Well i have always been a blue guy, but the last two firearms have been stainless and I really like them.

Ingwe · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2012, 07:50:48 PM »

stainless

washingtonwillie88 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2012, 07:57:28 PM »

I would say blued i dont like the look of the stainless. but im weird i dont like chrome on cars either.

PolarBear · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2012, 08:00:49 PM »

Blue. I will not own a stainless.

bobcat · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2012, 08:09:32 PM »

I think stainless is good if you hunt in a lot of rain. If not I don't think it matters much. My two big game rifles are not stainless and I have never had an issue with rust. What's the price difference?

Good choice in picking the 30-06. You really can't beat it.

Moose22 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2012, 08:18:08 PM »

Quote from: bobcat on March 03, 2012, 08:09:32 PM

I think stainless is good if you hunt in a lot of rain. If not I don't think it matters much. My two big game rifles are not stainless and I have never had an issue with rust. What's the price difference?

Good choice in picking the 30-06. You really can't beat it.

Hey Bobcat, good talking with you tonight. The last quote I got was about $50 more. Not that big of a deal. Being new to NE I am not sure it matters but, I am leaning towards Stainless. I sure do like the looks of blue. Might have something to do with having some of Gramps' guns since he is no longer with us.

grundy53 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2012, 08:21:58 PM »

Im partial to Blued. But I like both so I don't really care either way.

SeaRun1 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2012, 08:33:40 PM »

They do make a Tikka T3 in blue and walnut. It is called the Hunter and it is about the same price as a SS T3 synthetic.

SR1

Arteman · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2012, 08:41:13 PM »

I'm a stainless guy, I was put out when I couldn't get my daughters 243 Model 7 with the 18 inch barrel in stainless. My next barrel will be wrapped in Carbon though.

summit creek · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2012, 08:55:57 PM »

i would go stainless or matt black blue will pit and rust in the long run

yorketransport · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2012, 07:39:09 PM »

For a hard use hunting rifle, stainless. For a casual shooter I love blued steel and walnut.

You could split the difference and go stainless in laminate wood, then have the barrel Nitrided to give the look of blued steel.

Andrew

Bshiftbc · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2012, 07:42:44 PM »

I like the traditional blue!

h2ofowlr · « **Reply #15 on:** March 04, 2012, 08:06:31 PM »

I love blued guns with wood stocks, but living on the wet side of the state has had me fighting rust and pitting spots over the years. I would go stainless for a hard hunting rifle and blued for a range gun. Think of it as a tool. Do you want it to rust? East side of the state may be a different story.

400out · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2012, 08:12:38 PM »

Quote from: h2ofowlr on March 04, 2012, 08:06:31 PM

I love blued guns with wood stocks, but living on the wet side of the state has had me fighting rust and pitting spots over the years. I would go stainless for a hard hunting rifle and blued for a range gun. Think of it as a tool. Do you want it to rust? East side of the state may be a different story.

Moose22 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 05, 2012, 09:55:47 PM »

Thanks for the replies. I am fairly new to the hunting activities. I have hunted in the past but, I am a fisherman transplanted over to the NE and I want to do it right. I sure do like the look of blue with wood. I plan on ordering a gun within the next week or two. I guess common sense and practicality means more than sentimental. Stainless it will be.

Miles · « **Reply #18 on:** March 05, 2012, 10:05:56 PM »

I've carried around a blued Tikka for years in the NE corner without a spot of rust.

As far as ordering one... I would want to see the wood first. I ended up with one that had some really nice wood, but some others I've seen are just sort of plain.

high country · « **Reply #19 on:** March 05, 2012, 10:18:02 PM »

To me, blued rifles with nice stocks should be classics.....a pre 64 or mauser. The tikka is as classic a a tupperware bowl full of halloween candy in the suburbs.....I vote stainless.

Miles · « **Reply #20 on:** March 05, 2012, 10:39:35 PM »

Quote from: high country on March 05, 2012, 10:18:02 PM

To me, blued rifles with nice stocks should be classics.....a pre 64 or mauser. The tikka is as classic a a tupperware bowl full of halloween candy in the suburbs.....I vote stainless.

HAHA.

There's a "Tupperware Tikka" somewhere in this picture...

Miles · « **Reply #21 on:** March 05, 2012, 10:42:06 PM »

Go blue...

Moose22 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 05, 2012, 10:47:49 PM »

Miles, very nice. I feel like I should say more. All I can say is NICE.

Miles · « **Reply #23 on:** March 05, 2012, 11:08:21 PM »

Quote from: Moose22 on March 05, 2012, 10:47:49 PM

Miles, very nice. I feel like I should say more. All I can say is NICE.

Thanks, but I must add, that's my friends buck/Tikka in the second pic...we hosted a "tupperware party" on the hill that year.

Most everyone has already seen my other pics, so I figured I'd toss up a new one.

If you like the blued look better, buy it. The eastern side of WA is pretty easy on rifles. Wipe it down with a little rem oil from time to time and you'll be set.

high country · « **Reply #24 on:** March 06, 2012, 06:42:00 AM »

I meant no offense miles, it just seems like putting fakers on Joe dirt.

Miles · « **Reply #25 on:** March 06, 2012, 06:48:00 AM »

Quote from: high country on March 06, 2012, 06:42:00 AM

I meant no offense miles, it just seems like putting fakers on Joe dirt.

No offense taken... I actually got a good laugh and thought hmmm "tupperware tikka", kind of funny. It's funny because my buddy (his gun/buck in the picture) calls it his "throw away" gun. He said he's going to use it for a few years, then toss it if it gives him any problems.

I don't mind them, and I actually like mine. It's shoots good, kills bucks, and I could care less if if gets scratched/dinged up.

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