Post by: Ray on March 22, 2008, 06:44:39 PM
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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Post by: addicted on March 22, 2008, 06:49:44 PM
Post by: Red Dawg on March 22, 2008, 06:57:57 PM
Post by: Ray on March 22, 2008, 07:17:30 PM
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Post by: jdb on March 22, 2008, 07:51:11 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 22, 2008, 08:10:44 PM
Post by: catwithboost on March 22, 2008, 08:16:04 PM
Post by: Ray 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.
Post by: NORRISKI2 on March 24, 2008, 08:14:02 PM
Post by: Ray on March 24, 2008, 08:15:29 PM
you should bring it over to hunt coyotes sometime. JB
Let's plan on it! :hello:
Post by: thinkingman on March 25, 2008, 08:48:02 AM
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.
Post by: DeKuma on March 25, 2008, 08:52:32 AM
Does a number on deer at 30 yards though...... I figured on a longer shot, but he stood up right in front of me.
Post by: boneaddict on March 25, 2008, 08:53:52 AM
Post by: Ray 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!
Post by: GoldTip on March 25, 2008, 01:29:20 PM
Post by: mossback91 on March 25, 2008, 07:07:21 PM
Post by: saylean on March 25, 2008, 07:15:13 PM
So they have detachable magazines?
my .300 wsm tikka t3 magazine holds 3
Post by: DeKuma on March 25, 2008, 07:26:33 PM
So they have detachable magazines?Yep, detachable. No floor plate or hinge either as on an A-Bolt. Straight magazine, pop it in a ready to roll
Post by: mossback91 on March 25, 2008, 07:36:49 PM
Ooo I like that.So they have detachable magazines?Yep, detachable. No floor plate or hinge either as on an A-Bolt. Straight magazine, pop it in a ready to roll
Post by: DeKuma on March 25, 2008, 07:48:07 PM
Until you forget the clip somewhere :chuckle: :chuckle::chuckle: funny you should mention that......... I cannot find my clip anywhere! And at around $65 a pop, not keen on getting another, though an extra or two would be nice.
Post by: Bookworm on March 25, 2008, 09:23:21 PM
Post by: The Weazle on March 28, 2008, 11:44:48 PM
I called Tikka (beretta), and they told me to hunt/shoot my gun without the shroud until it came in the mail, but there is something about shooting a rifle without all of its pieces that doesnt appeal to me to much...
Post by: Ray on April 06, 2008, 05:45:23 PM
Post by: Big Stick on April 08, 2008, 10:53:50 PM
Post by: Ray on April 08, 2008, 10:55:47 PM
Post by: saylean on April 08, 2008, 11:08:16 PM
I have put about 50 rounds through mine so far...
thanks~!
Post by: Big Stick on April 08, 2008, 11:13:08 PM
The shroud is the rearmost portion of the bolt,nearest your nose. It is the LAST line of defense,regarding gas shielding,in a catastrophic case failure(bore obstruction,wrong ammo,inappropriate powder,yada,yada).
Tikka's are the Scandahoovian's bottom of the barrel offering and are poor in numerous regards(personal safety,topping that list).
Should a shroud let loose,it is in THE exact proximity of your frontal lobe and the escaping gasses can/will scoot it to terminal velocity.(pun there)
Poor design,poor materials...replete with NO redeeming qualities..................
Post by: ICEMAN on April 09, 2008, 05:42:21 AM
Nothing like trying to blast someone elses gear completely out of the water. Nice Try "Big Stick". The problem is, I doubt many here are taking commments like that seriously.
I for one am no gun expert. But, I have heard great things about Tikka. I also understand that most manufacturers have issues with an occasional design flaw. I think that honest discussion on a board like this is what owners of this gun want and need, not just attacks. If you have knowledge, please share...
Post by: FOsteology on April 09, 2008, 07:27:52 AM
All three were MOA or better right out of the box with factory ammo. The actions are very slick, they feed flawlessly, and the trigger seems like it's all Sako - adjusts effortlessly with an allen wrench (without even removing the barrel and action from the stock) down to a very crisp, safe 2lbs. Plus, they're light and balance well IMO - add this to their function and accuracy and I can see where many feel there's a lot of value there, even if they aren't beauty queens and despite the extensive use of plastic.
I ultimately sold my Tikka's as there are certain aspects of the rifle build I do not like.... especially for a hunting rig.
1. Liberal use of plastic parts
2. Detachable Clip
3. Hard to load from the breech
4. Action Length..... only 1
5. Plunger ejector and a hook style extractor
6. Synthetic stock feels flimsy and has too much flex
And then of course there's the bolt shroud issue.....
Post by: Bofire on April 09, 2008, 07:44:55 AM
Hello William!! FOsteology makes some good points for the 'ultimate' in rifles. Claw extractor, manual ejecter, controlled feed, no magazine to lose. I have rifles with those also. For a dangerous game rifle or ultra rugged I agree but for what I do I dont see the point.
All my tikkas are very accurate, astoundingly so.
Carl
Post by: thinkingman on April 09, 2008, 08:56:06 AM
Maybe a little knowledge in an extremely insecure package.
Wait til you see the pics from other boards....Like the Village People of outdoor sports.
It only gets better......
Post by: Ray on April 09, 2008, 09:35:25 AM
I'm sure he'll re-invent himself.
Post by: JoshT on April 09, 2008, 09:50:35 AM
I guess only those who are willing to appease the masses are allowed to post an opinion... the Red Coats are coming, the Red Coats are coming! ~JT
Post by: boneaddict on April 09, 2008, 09:54:52 AM
Unfortunatley Josh....there are alot of things said behind the scenes with pms and e-mails that aren't evident to everyone.
Post by: JoshT on April 09, 2008, 09:58:18 AM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on April 09, 2008, 09:59:08 AM
Post by: Ray on April 09, 2008, 10:02:15 AM
So let me get this straight.... someone posts one of 'Stick's videos on this board. Then, a bunch of people call hin an idiot and a liar, and question his methods. He gets on here an does the same to a few of you in a manner only Stick is capable of... and he gets banned??? A bit hypocritical wouldn't you say?
I guess only those who are willing to appease the masses are allowed to post an opinion... the Red Coats are coming, the Red Coats are coming! ~JT
I never called him an idiot. I never called him a liar or any other names. I put up with his antics and was waiting for him to act like an adult. Instead he comes with this mantra that he knows everything about anything and that everyone else in the world is inferior. I didn't really care about him disagreeing as much as I was tired of reading his instigating and childish remarks directed at anyone and everyone. I can understand people get angry about one subject or another but this guy probably needs some psychotherapy.
This isn't the MaryKay site however this isn't romper room either. People like that can grow up or get the hell out.
Post by: MountainWalk on April 09, 2008, 10:02:43 AM
Post by: boneaddict on April 09, 2008, 10:03:39 AM
Post by: JoshT on April 09, 2008, 10:10:59 AM
Post by: saylean on April 09, 2008, 10:36:03 AM
Thanks for the explination, to the gentlemen who got banned. I can admit there are some things I dont care about, for the Tikka...mainly loading directly into the barrel is a pain....
I will keep an "eye" on the suspect bolt shroud. As for it's function so far....1 bear, 1 massive spike down...seems accurate enough for me...Im no marine sniper (sadly..)
Thanks again~!~
I figured I would get flamed for admitting I didnt know where the shroud was...nice to see I wasnt called a newb, etc... ;)
Cheers
Post by: thinkingman on April 09, 2008, 10:54:01 AM
If I shot benchrest or wanted to put 2000 rds of thumper ammo downrange, I would suspect those pieces.
For an accurate, lightweight, well-machined huntin stick, I wouldn't worry.
Post by: Ray on April 09, 2008, 11:30:11 AM
Post by: saylean on April 09, 2008, 11:33:16 AM
IP Bans are great.
It is too bad we "all just cant get along"....
I think people have the winter itch and need to get out to hike/hunt/fish. ;)
Cheers :)
Post by: Ray on April 09, 2008, 11:39:26 AM
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I think people have the winter itch and need to get out to hike/hunt/fish
I think so too.
Post by: Intruder on April 09, 2008, 11:39:48 AM
Post by: Ray on April 09, 2008, 11:45:35 AM
On the quality built side of things the Remington is top notch though. I'm guessing it is a bedding problem on this particular rifle.. however when a man spends 650 dollars on a new rifle they are not impressed when it doesn't shoot as well as something 200 dollars cheaper.
Post by: Alchase on April 09, 2008, 12:29:40 PM
(mind picture of Boneaddict driving back from his honey hole with a monster bull in the trunk) LOL.
As far as Tikkas go, love them, I currently have a Sako finlight. If I had not bought this gun I would defiantly own a Tikka. Sub-MOA out of the box is nothing to sneeze at.
I still hear people bad mouthing Savage with arguably one of the best triggers made on a production rifle. Personally I believe the Tikka/Sako trigger "is" the best on the market. But that is my opinion and we all know what they smell like. ;)
Congrats on the new Tikka, I am sure it will provide you with years of great shooting.
Post by: billythekidrock on April 09, 2008, 04:37:30 PM
One thing alot of people don't know, he has the short man syndrome. I reckon if I was 5'1'', I would be a dick too.. Who'd a thunk it?
So being 5 ft even works for you? :yike: :chuckle:
Just kidding man!
Post by: Bookworm on April 09, 2008, 09:20:26 PM
Post by: actionshooter on April 09, 2008, 09:40:14 PM
I wish they made them in 7WSM.
As far as the banning---I have seen this guy before on other sites. I think he knows his stuff but in the end he causes way more trouble than he contributes.
Post by: Ingwe on April 10, 2008, 02:01:34 PM
Post by: Intruder on April 14, 2008, 02:03:12 PM
Just curious.... are the triggers adjustable on em, if so how easily?
Post by: Ray on April 14, 2008, 07:04:50 PM
Post by: actionshooter on April 14, 2008, 08:58:02 PM
Post by: NORRISKI on December 03, 2008, 03:24:03 PM
Post by: Bofire on December 04, 2008, 08:03:08 AM
Yes the trigger is adjustable, easily and no the stock does not have to come off.
Carl
Post by: Buckblaster on December 11, 2008, 12:49:36 PM
Post by: Turkeyman on July 30, 2009, 09:51:16 PM
Post by: ebusa on July 31, 2009, 07:41:03 AM
I have several tikkas love them all, I have only been shooting 50 years tho, so dont know much. Of new offerings I feel the Tikkas outperform the Remingtons, rugers, Weatherbys, howas, savages etc. and do so by a substantial margin. these are from223 thru 300 win mag and short mag. Hundreds of rounds.
Hello William!! FOsteology makes some good points for the 'ultimate' in rifles. Claw extractor, manual ejecter, controlled feed, no magazine to lose. I have rifles with those also. For a dangerous game rifle or ultra rugged I agree but for what I do I dont see the point.
All my tikkas are very accurate, astoundingly so.
Carl
Hi Carl, how's that Tikka I sold you holding up? I miss that ole girl!
Post by: Bofire on July 31, 2009, 10:42:25 AM
Carl
Post by: Ray on October 28, 2009, 12:56:19 PM
The tikka is still working good. I still think that plastic bolt shroud is going to be a reason why I trade it away eventually.
Post by: VANANATOR on October 30, 2009, 07:12:12 AM
Post by: Wenatcheejay on October 30, 2009, 08:21:00 AM
I just bought my son a Tikka 7mm-08 to replace his Rem 700 .243. I can say they are very nice guns. It goes to the range today for a test run...
Post by: halflife65 on October 30, 2009, 08:29:44 AM
The trigger is particularly good, especially for a rifle at that price. Very crisp with no creep, whatsoever. It's really accurate, as well. I put a Leupold Vari-X II scope on it that I already had sitting in a closet. Nothing fancy but it gets the job done.
Post by: Ray on October 30, 2009, 10:14:28 AM
THE PLATSTIC SHROUD CAN BE REPLACED BY A METAL ONE. TYPE IN TIKKA UPGRADES @ THE SNIPERHIDE FORUM-VAN TIKKA'S RULE
Thank you. I will definitely be checking into that.
What is a sniperhide forum-van?
Post by: halflife65 on October 30, 2009, 10:18:47 AM
THE PLATSTIC SHROUD CAN BE REPLACED BY A METAL ONE. TYPE IN TIKKA UPGRADES @ THE SNIPERHIDE FORUM-VAN TIKKA'S RULE
Thank you. I will definitely be checking into that.
What is a sniperhide forum-van?
I would also be interested in that. I smacked it on something while I was hunting and sort of creased the plastic (just a cosmetic problem). It would be great to replace it with something a little higher quality.
Post by: Ray on October 30, 2009, 10:34:50 AM
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1387733&Searchpage=7&Main=121231&Words=tikka+upgrades&Search=true#Post1387733
I also found the site http://www.hss.net.au/
Then I sent them an email. There are some pics of it if you fish around.
Post by: Ray on October 30, 2009, 05:57:56 PM
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Hi Ray
Thank you for your enquiry regarding the Tikka Bolt Shroud.
There are two styles of shroud available, rounded and octagonal and are available in anodized matte black.
Pictures of both styles can be found here.
http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd93/Richardoz1971/shroud/
We are able to send to any address in the USA at a cost of $15.00 AU or $25.00 Registered. The cost of the shroud is $75.00 AU.
Payment can be made by credit card or PayPal using info at hss.net.au
If paying by credit card the best way to contact us with Visa details is by fax if you can or phone. Fax and phone number is 61 7 5455 6925. Don’t forget there is a time difference and we can be contacted 9am to 9pm Australian Eastern Standard time so you may want to check a world clock - Brisbane Australia is what you will need to look for.
Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to place an order.
Regards
Fiona Parker
Hinterland Shooting Supplies
PO Box 807
Tewantin
Queensland 4565
AUSTRALIA
Phone / Fax +61 7 5455 6925
Mobile 043 762 9796
Email info at hss.net.au
Web site www.hss.net.au
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If you want it, we can find it!
Post by: DBake on October 30, 2009, 10:35:27 PM
Post by: VANANATOR on November 06, 2009, 07:34:37 AM
Post by: Ray on December 10, 2009, 12:42:19 PM
So you going to get it? :dunno:
I just made the order for the rounded shroud. They have a new website.. http://www.hss.net.au/
Post by: Ray on December 23, 2009, 12:51:10 PM