#77468 - 02/06/04 12:54 PM
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Spawner
Registered: 04/02/01
Posts: 503
Loc: sammamish WA
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You bought by far the best rifle in that price range.
I have always liked Sako's and when shopping for mid-priced hunting rifles, the Tikka really stood out. I know that Remington and Winchester have their fans and that Savage and Ruger will put em where you point em but the feel of the Tikka and the finish and machining was so much better than the others, it was no contest. The factory accuracy guarantee was the deciding factor. I bought T3's in wood/blued 300WSM and S/SS 7mm-08....the 7-08 is the coolest thing. That is the most fun to shoot and will do anything I need in the PNW. Great guns. Where'd you get yours and where do you shoot?
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#77469 - 02/06/04 01:37 PM
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 06/22/01
Posts: 194
Loc: Bellingham
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catcher, so where did you get the gun, Yeagers? (i'm also from b'ham). I've looked at them several times and they really impress me! What length barrel did you get? Or i should ask (or go ask for myself) do they make one with a 26in. barrel (in the 300 win mag.) I know a guy who bought one in 30-06 and loves the gun. Look forward to you report and overall impression. chumsalmon
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#77470 - 02/07/04 02:26 PM
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Spawner
Registered: 09/28/01
Posts: 970
Loc: Seattle, Washington
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Nice gun Catcher. I'm looking for a Tikka myself, but have yet to find exactly what I'm looking for (SS/Laminate T3 in 7mm Rem Mag or 270). Apparently its a new model for 2004. If you are interested there is a lot of disussion on http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpnuke/index.php regarding Tikka guns. I look forward to hearing a range report. JMS
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#77472 - 02/08/04 11:09 PM
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 12/01/00
Posts: 122
Loc: Arlington, Wa
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I upgraded my .300 win mag for the .300 WSM and haven't looked back! Better balistics with factory ammo, and less recoil to boot!
FYI, I was in Mackay Idaho last fall and picked up an extra box in a service station, next to the .270 WSM. . .both are here to stay and gaining popularity every day.
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#77473 - 02/16/04 07:45 PM
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 01/03/04
Posts: 203
Loc: Woodland , Wa
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goforchrome, Those 7mm08's Are Awesome, We Have Three And My uncle has One. We use 120gr Nosler Ballistic Tips. They proform Awesome on Deer, Antelope, coyotes, cougar, sage rats, pairie dogs Ect.
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#77474 - 02/18/04 11:32 PM
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 05/03/01
Posts: 216
Loc: HIDING
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Congrats on your new rifle. I sure like what I've seen and read about the Tikka - I'd own one except for one small problem - no left hand actions. Rats!
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#77475 - 03/07/04 08:29 PM
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Parr
Registered: 12/08/03
Posts: 43
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Are you set on the 4.5x14? You may want to consider one of the 2.5x 10s or 3x12s. Unless you plan on shooting over 1000 yards Just trying to help The stainless barrels are nice but stick out like a sore thumb. So do bright blued ones and shiny stocks. The barrel break-in is completely unnecessary. [Assuming the firearm is of good quality] inaccuracy is usually the result of the shooter, not the gun. Hope this helps.
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#77478 - 05/28/04 10:54 AM
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 12/01/00
Posts: 122
Loc: Arlington, Wa
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If you're debating between the WSM and the Win Mag, consult a balistics table. The WSM is superior from the factory, and the ammunition is shorter so you get a lighter action. Either is an effective caliber, and will do the job at the distances you're talking about.
FP
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#77480 - 06/07/04 01:59 PM
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Spawner
Registered: 04/02/01
Posts: 503
Loc: sammamish WA
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Either of you want to buy a Tikka 300WSM? I'm moving and some of it has got to go.....
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#77481 - 06/07/04 03:22 PM
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 12/14/00
Posts: 1236
Loc: S.W. Washington
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#77482 - 06/07/04 10:25 PM
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 12/01/00
Posts: 122
Loc: Arlington, Wa
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Camofish,
You read correctly. I don't think the difference is that significant, but I appreciate the short-action in the WSM.
FP
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#77483 - 06/08/04 01:12 AM
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 03/25/03
Posts: 119
Loc: Rochester, Washington
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Actually, with everything else being equal, the 300 Win Mag will have at least 100 feet per second over the 300 WSM. It would be impossible for the WSM to outperform the standard 300 Win Mag, as the case is smaller and holds less powder. In reality, there is virtually no difference between the two cartridges ballistically, not enough that a deer, elk, or the guy behind the gun is going to see any difference whatsoever.
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#77485 - 06/08/04 12:23 PM
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Spawner
Registered: 04/02/01
Posts: 503
Loc: sammamish WA
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I bought the gun in October for $540 and it has less than a box of rounds through it. Comes with factory rings that are pretty nice. I put a Burris FFII on it and I really don't want to sell the scope. Those Burris scopes are sweet! I would sell the gun for about $500. It is 'as new' If the gun and scope together, $700. 2 or 3 boxes of ammo go with (that's about $80 worth of ammo!) That's a decent deal AND you save sales tax. Let me know.
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