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Zim · 08-15-2006, 02:38 AM

Does anyone have experiance with these rifles. I'm thinking about picking one up as a new hunting rifle. I'm looking at the T3 lite.
http://www.berettausa.com/product/ri...rrentseries=25

Denver45 · 08-15-2006, 07:01 AM

No personal experience but they are good rifles from what I hear. They are the little sister version to the Sako. I have a friend who says you can't go wrong with a Tikka.

**hobocircus** · 08-15-2006, 08:37 AM

My 1941 Russian/Finnish Tikka....

Such a nice shooter! They did it right back in 1941, I bet the new ones are even better. I saw a line of modern day Tikkas at a gunshow 6 months ago. There was one in .223 with super nice wood, I really wanted to get it, but.....

Ranger99 · 08-15-2006, 03:36 PM

Got one in 25-06 and love it to death. Very accurate, very lite and very reliable.

bigun · 08-15-2006, 03:47 PM

They have SAKO barrels, My Sako Varmiter will put 5 shots into less than 1/2". Nuff said.

Brickboy240 · 08-16-2006, 08:14 AM

Yes, all Tikka rifles have SAKO cold hammer forged barrels. Tikka/SAKO are Finnish riflemakers that have been around for centuries and are now owned by Beretta. They make very high qulaity stuff.

My uncle hunts with an earlier Tikka boltgun in 270 Winny and I have shot it several times. It is very accurate and looks to be very well made. A guy I used to hunt deer with has an old SAKO Finnfire 30-06 and swears by the thing. It too looks to be very well made.

I have a Finnish Army M-27 Mosin Nagant that was built in the Tikka factory in 1937 (built on a captured Russian M-91 Mosin receiver made in 1919) and it is a very accurate rifle. Somewhat rare in this country as well.

Go for the Tikka...I don't know of anyone that owns a Tikka or SAKO that does not love it.

- Brickboy240

Zim · 08-16-2006, 01:17 PM

I'm going to go put one on layway next paycheck. I'm going to get it in a 30.06. Now does anyone have any input about a scope preferably $200 or less.

bd · 08-16-2006, 02:17 PM

In the $200 dollar range - Simmons makes some nice scopes. Check out their White Tail line. Good, clear and rugged and a good value.

I have had one on my Ruger M77 for many years. It's been beat up pretty good but it still shoots true.

bd

Brickboy240 · 08-17-2006, 07:51 AM

Yes, the Simmons Whitetail is a good scope for not alot of money.

I have one on my Remington M700BDL in 270 and it has been trouble free and keeps a good zero. I have had it for about 4 years.

The Tasco World Class is another inexpensive scope that is not a bad choice. I have a Tasco World Class 4x12x40mm on my 22-250 Mauser sporter and love it.

- Brickboy240

Krackels · 08-17-2006, 08:33 AM

I put a Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40 scope on my hunting rifle and if I recall it was a little under $200.

08-15-2006, 02:38 AM	#1
Zim XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Reno,NV Posts: 542	Tikka rifles Does anyone have experiance with these rifles. I'm thinking about picking one up as a new hunting rifle. I'm looking at the T3 lite. http://www.berettausa.com/product/ri...rrentseries=25 __________________ My pistols XD 45 tactical XD 45 service compact XD 9 service XD 40 sub-compact Springfield 1911-A1 G.I. Beretta 92fs Sig SP2022 Walther P22 Ruger MKII S&W 640 NAA .22 magnum Vengence isn't a valid motive. Revenge is a emotional response. No, not vengence. Punishment. Sic vis pacem Parabellum.

08-15-2006, 08:37 AM	#3
hobocircus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Nevada Desert on a Dry Lakebed. Living in a trailer with thunderstorms looming in the distance. Posts: 3,339	My 1941 Russian/Finnish Tikka.... Such a nice shooter! They did it right back in 1941, I bet the new ones are even better. I saw a line of modern day Tikkas at a gunshow 6 months ago. There was one in .223 with super nice wood, I really wanted to get it, but..... __________________ Ported V-10 XD9 Service SOLD Tactical XD9 in Basic Black I like to shoot Wolf ammo out of my Hi-Point pistol and rifle.

08-15-2006, 03:36 PM	#4
Ranger99 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 18	Tikka Got one in 25-06 and love it to death. Very accurate, very lite and very reliable.

08-15-2006, 03:47 PM	#5
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,692	They have SAKO barrels, My Sako Varmiter will put 5 shots into less than 1/2". Nuff said. __________________ Springfield Loaded Stainless,Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Beretta 92D Centurions x2, 92FS, SIG 229 SAS, CZ75, and several other weapons that give Liberals nightmares.

08-16-2006, 08:14 AM	#6
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,198	Yes, all Tikka rifles have SAKO cold hammer forged barrels. Tikka/SAKO are Finnish riflemakers that have been around for centuries and are now owned by Beretta. They make very high qulaity stuff. My uncle hunts with an earlier Tikka boltgun in 270 Winny and I have shot it several times. It is very accurate and looks to be very well made. A guy I used to hunt deer with has an old SAKO Finnfire 30-06 and swears by the thing. It too looks to be very well made. I have a Finnish Army M-27 Mosin Nagant that was built in the Tikka factory in 1937 (built on a captured Russian M-91 Mosin receiver made in 1919) and it is a very accurate rifle. Somewhat rare in this country as well. Go for the Tikka...I don't know of anyone that owns a Tikka or SAKO that does not love it. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

08-15-2006, 07:01 AM	#2
Denver45 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 96	No personal experience but they are good rifles from what I hear. They are the little sister version to the Sako. I have a friend who says you can't go wrong with a Tikka.

08-16-2006, 01:17 PM	#7
Zim XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Reno,NV Posts: 542	I'm going to go put one on layway next paycheck. I'm going to get it in a 30.06. Now does anyone have any input about a scope preferably $200 or less. __________________ My pistols XD 45 tactical XD 45 service compact XD 9 service XD 40 sub-compact Springfield 1911-A1 G.I. Beretta 92fs Sig SP2022 Walther P22 Ruger MKII S&W 640 NAA .22 magnum Vengence isn't a valid motive. Revenge is a emotional response. No, not vengence. Punishment. Sic vis pacem Parabellum.

08-16-2006, 02:17 PM	#8
bd XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,864	In the $200 dollar range - Simmons makes some nice scopes. Check out their White Tail line. Good, clear and rugged and a good value. I have had one on my Ruger M77 for many years. It's been beat up pretty good but it still shoots true. bd

08-17-2006, 07:51 AM	#9
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,198	Yes, the Simmons Whitetail is a good scope for not alot of money. I have one on my Remington M700BDL in 270 and it has been trouble free and keeps a good zero. I have had it for about 4 years. The Tasco World Class is another inexpensive scope that is not a bad choice. I have a Tasco World Class 4x12x40mm on my 22-250 Mauser sporter and love it. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

08-17-2006, 08:33 AM	#10
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,984 Blog Entries: 5	I put a Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40 scope on my hunting rifle and if I recall it was a little under $200. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

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