Chrissmith0881 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Just had 243 added to my ticket and wondered what your opinions are on either rifle? Also is the sako worth the extra money to the Tikka? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason kaye Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Sako all the way pal, especially if you can find a 75, no plastic and will last a lifetime, funnily enough I have a mint one for sale Jase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Yes the sako is worth the extra... Tikka or browning??? for me tikka every time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Sako/tikka honestly, don't think you'll notice much accuracy difference and I can't see any problem with a bit of plastic,(eg a magazine). They're very popular for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason kaye Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 The only problem I have with Tikka plastic bits is the magazine(plastic)is that it is a single stack, only holds three rounds and can't be top loaded, the bolt shroud (plastic) can easily crack, but metal replacements can be bought and the stocks and trigger guards feel very toyish and hollow, I'm not knocking the accuracy and they are popular, but do absolutely nothing for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foosa Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) I have two t3 stainless synthetic, one .223 one .204, also a stainless synthetic x bolt. 243 and they all get used a lot in all weather's. I have no complaints about any of them, all have decent triggers and were very accurate straight out the box. The x bolt shoots 100g ppu m.o.a all day. The bolts are nice and smooth to use and I'd buy any of them again no problem. The .223 is getting on for 5000 rounds and going strong. Edited September 19, 2015 by foosa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam1e Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Not owned an X-Bolt, but been tempted... I've owned 2 Tikka T3's, and loved them both. Other than the plastic mags, I haven't noticed the other plastic bits much. And you can buy a 6 round mag easy enough. Albeit, they should be included in my opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 New, I'd go for either a Sako A7 Roughtech (similar money to a T3) or a Bergera B14 Sporter. Don't think there's much to better either at that budget. Used, perhaps a slightly higher spec Sako. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) Tikka sako Sauer I would happily Buy. Had a x bolt it was accurate but the mag is plastic feeds terrible and customer service is a joke. Had s problem with my sauer the stock wasn't cut correctly they sorted it and gave me a £160 knife and a £120 rifle sling Edited September 19, 2015 by andrew f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Got an xbolt stainless stalker in 243, lovely rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ears Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 tikka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Got an x bolt in .223 stainless, can't fault it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1cat Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 I just recently bought a Sako A7 roughtec in .243. I love the gun and can't fault anything with it. So far it has fired every type of ammo I have put through it sub moa. Some very tight indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I have both and there is not a lot between them, they are both accurate and reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I have a Browning x bolt hunter eclipse in .243 and cant really fault it, accurate and durable. Plastic mag feeds without issue and it looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superspark Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I have a .223 x bolt in stainless and have had no problems with it, lovely piece of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I have both mate a think I like the x bolt slightly better but only slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Okay, this happens. I bought one of the early x bolts in 243. Out of the box the bolt slide was a joy, the feel of the rubberised stock was warm in the hand and didn't feel cheap or plasticky. Many years later the coating still looks as good as day one. The barrel float and alignment in the fore-end were both good. I didn't like the plastic magazine. However, the trigger was pretty awful even after adjusting and needed the attention of a gunsmith, so too the crown. It looked like it had been cut with a dremel by a six year old. Both now addressed. It was dreadful with any factory ammo, 2" groups at 100 yards was the norm, even off bags. Yes, it was a sporting barrel but it should have been more capable than that. Only until I started reloading could I develop a load that suited the rifle and now 1/2" groups are achievable but only by using powder charges at the very low end of the scale and in some instances very slightly below recommended minimums. Would I buy another? No. Do I wish I bought the Sako or perhaps the Tikka? Yes. But the rifle, after much work, is now accurate with a decent crown and tigger, a hand developed load is very accurate and reliable. The magazine has recently started to play up though. Of course, it is entirely possible I bought a duffer, or an early model which had issues that Browning has now resolved. Either way, it's worth sharing my experience so that your choice is more informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 A replacement magazine is £50 by the way, so I soldier on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK38MAGS Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Very interesting read. I am currently researching this very thing as Im just about to put a.243 on my tickey. Most I've read about in general is favouring T3. Which is where I was gravitating to. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I've had both but the X-bolt is better... 243 with 75grn Norma... Foxes hate it, and it's really accurate with those rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Is yours the later, fluted model Archie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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