ShaggyRS6 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 So I am in the market for a .308 out here in the US. Not sure if I will buy new or second hand, does not really bother me as long as the rifle looks new and I can be sure of its history. I have had the feelers out and am narrowing my search down. At this time this is what I am interested in the following used rifles: 1. Tikka T3 Lite with Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x44 $900 (this has had 200 rounds through it) 2. Remington 700 SPS Varmint 26" Heavy contour barrel with a Nikon Monarch 4-16x50 scope (50 rounds through it) also comes with 100 rounds of prvi partizan ammo, probably $200 worth. Both are in excellent nick (I have seen the pictures) and come from reputable forum ,members in the US. Off the top of my head Pro's Tikka Bolt is like silk Remmington can be modded to look pretty damn nice Off the top of my head Con's Tikka cant be modded to the extent of the Remmington Not sure of the bolt on the Remmington, although will try to find one in a store here. Now I am edging toward the Tikka just because I have heard lots of good feedback especially when I lived in the UK. I never really considered Remmington because in the UK I was not hearing much about them. I would appreciate your unbiased thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Tika. The trigger is years ahead. Barrel and action alignment perfect! Remington reputation is like on a kiddies slide in the park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Personally I love remingtons robust and do the job can be made into what you want not a designer wants with easy. T3 boring good rifle out of the box but everyone has the same mass produced gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Have had both but not in that calibre, and I enjoyed shooting them both. I eventually swapped the Remi' for a T3 when I found a very nice one at the right price. It will see me out. Practical, strong and robust, more accurate than I'm capable of probably and with the added bonus of a detachable magazine. Both very good rifles in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Tikka T3 Lite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Personally I love remingtons robust and do the job can be made into what you want not a designer wants with easy. T3 boring good rifle out of the box but everyone has the same mass produced gun. How dare you offend my T3.....then again...I understand that your bum still hurts after that spanking with my T3 grouping and you with your shotgun Remington....lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 How dare you offend my T3.....then again...I understand that your bum still hurts after that spanking with my T3 grouping and you with your shotgun Remington....lmao You noticed as well lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) How dare you offend my T3.....then again...I understand that your bum still hurts after that spanking with my T3 grouping and you with your shotgun Remington....lmaoYes I did notice the home loads you took 6 month to prefect from you expensive T3 beat the grouping of my cheap cheap Remi with Army surplus ammo in its first few rounds. Seem to remeber my 243 held it's own once I got it zeroed again! And both Highbird and Reggie, can't believe you both comment on a 308 thread when you both complain your 308s recoil to much!!!!! 😋 Edited March 24, 2015 by welshwarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Yes I did notice the home loads you took 6 month to prefect from you expensive T3 beat the grouping of my cheap cheap Remi with Army surplus ammo in its first few rounds. Seem to remeber my 243 held it's own once I got it zeroed again! And both Highbird and Reggie, can't believe you both comment on a 308 thread when you both complain your 308s recoil to much!!!!! remmi for me wouldnt own a rattly tikka.Let me guess there 308s are plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesims Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Slowly there is a few company's making custom parts for Tikkas not as much as Remington but there becoming available, tikka performance a U.S. company make quite a few now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Yes I did notice the home loads you took 6 month to prefect from you expensive T3 beat the grouping of my cheap cheap Remi with Army surplus ammo in its first few rounds. Seem to remeber my 243 held it's own once I got it zeroed again! And both Highbird and Reggie, can't believe you both comment on a 308 thread when you both complain your 308s recoil to much!!!!! 6 months??? you do like to exaggerate...lol, it took me 4 months to open the lee challenger kit....1 months to look what came with it and 28 days to set up the bench...only 2 days to develop a load with the vectan powder and spank your bum with that homemade thingy that you shooting with...lmao. Your cheap Remington??? that's great news for the members of this site...Cheap Remington in .243 for Sale £100 bag yourself a bargain, all round rifle, good for stalking Herds of deer or woodcock shooting. About me and Reggie handling a .308, we are delicate flowers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Tikka T3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem223 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 The T3 is an excellent rifle, but prices for Remington parts in the US are half what you pay in the UK. I would get the Remington, add an HS Precision or similar stock and throw the tupperware one it came with in the bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 There is a good reason there aren't many Tikka custom parts you know.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 There is a good reason there aren't many Tikka custom parts you know.... That's a fair and very valid point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 There is a good reason there aren't many Tikka custom parts you know.... Why, because they don't need them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Why, because they don't need them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 There is a good reason there aren't many Tikka custom parts you know.... The only issue that I have with my Tikka T3, its the safety, I would really like to keep the safety on, while I take out the barrelled ammunition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Depends what you want the rifle for, any regular range use and I wouldnt even consider a T3 lite (varmint barrel yes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Depends what you want the rifle for, any regular range use and I wouldnt even consider a T3 lite (varmint barrel yes) Conversely, if you go for the Varmint barrel, which mine is, it's worth bearing in mind there's a fair bit of weight to carry around. This can be overcome with the proper sling for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Tikka T3 Not much in the way of bits for modding?.......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Whats it being used for ? Stalking --- so weight could be an issue Driven stuff ? Top loading mag ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Ok, thanks for the feedback - Sorry I did not get back any sooner, been crazy mad at work. Reading through it seems the Tikka is the one to go for and in fact that's what I had down in the back of my mind. I considered the Remington mainly because so many people over here rave about them, having never used one I was not really in a position to argue the point. Dougy - you ask a good question, and its something I have been asked a few times over here. I want to use it for hunting and targets. I'd prefer bolt action as opposed to mag for no other reason than that's what I have been used to. Does anyone have any thoughts on the scope that comes with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I have the Tikka t3 in 243 and 223 but my 308 is a Howa 1500 shoots better than me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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