PAULT Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 im at a crossroads thinking about buying a tikka varmint 223 then i saw a sako model 85 laminated stock with heavy fluted barrel which would you choose i rate the info on this website very highly so dont be shy let me know your feelings thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sako everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) what he said - i have owned both Edited June 5, 2008 by tulkyuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sako and Tikka are made in the same factory in Riiminki, Finland. The barrels are identical. The actions and bolts are different, Sako's are mostly machined while Tikka has some stamped and/or plastic components. Add to that, the Company is now owned by Beretta, you pays your money and you take your choice! I'm not a great fan of either, but both are well-made and reliable. It's down to your budget really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 A Tikka is a poor mans Sako. Buy the Sako. You'll be glad you did :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I own both :blink: Its good kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sako and Tikka are made in the same factory in Riiminki, Finland. The barrels are identical. The actions and bolts are different, Sako's are mostly machined while Tikka has some stamped and/or plastic components. Add to that, the Company is now owned by Beretta, you pays your money and you take your choice! I'm not a great fan of either, but both are well-made and reliable. It's down to your budget really. Hmm no stamped out parts on my tikka, machined bolt, machined action, only thing thats stamped out is the barrel like 99% of all barrels today Whats wrong with plastic? they are designing tanks out of plastic its such a good matiriel. My plastic tikka puts rouns well under half an inch groups at 100m, thats better then some rifles costing more then double of what my tikka did :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sako and Tikka are made in the same factory in Riiminki, Finland. The barrels are identical. The actions and bolts are different, Sako's are mostly machined while Tikka has some stamped and/or plastic components. Add to that, the Company is now owned by Beretta, you pays your money and you take your choice! I'm not a great fan of either, but both are well-made and reliable. It's down to your budget really. Hmm no stamped out parts on my tikka, machined bolt, machined action, only thing thats stamped out is the barrel like 99% of all barrels today Whats wrong with plastic? they are designing tanks out of plastic its such a good matiriel. My plastic tikka puts rouns well under half an inch groups at 100m, thats better then some rifles costing more then double of what my tikka did :blink: Not much that I can add to that, you have demonstrated your total lack of knowledge of gunmaking quite well by yourself. Just to add to your embarrassment, if you could point out exactly where I said there was something wrong with plastic? And if you could also explain what "rouns" are ? or what "matiriel" is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) Edit: Post removed, I dont want to become a troll, since I dislike them so much muself on this forum I refuse to get involved in any spamming/arguing Doesnt help that I have had a few beers after finishing my college course, so I will refrain from gettin involved in silly posts. Conclusion: Tikka/Sako, both great guns I dont care if its made of plastic, metal, or recycled chinese newspaper, my Tikka and Sako shoot fantastic. :blink: Edited June 5, 2008 by Hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 no bitching plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Tikka as an all round foxing rig as i can put it in the **** and not care , but if i had the sako i would be scared to use it ,so whats the point . Its a tool use it i say :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2shots Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Tried them both pault the sako is the bees knees but the tikkas performed for me just as good, and as I wanted two went for the tikkas just out of price difference, still both very good quality rifles and a hard decision, but if anyone stuck his manky boots on a new sako belonging to me , well you know :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm on my second Tikka T3, and have just got rid of a Sako 75. If Sako would grace the left-handers with a L/H Model 85, I would buy one tomorrow. I hardly feel hard done by owning a T3, and it was never a question of budget when I bought it. It was far more a question of picking a factory rifle available to me that shot reliably, and would cope with daily use on the farm. For a factory rifle, my two T3s can shoot very well - as well as the Sako I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deer stalker Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sako everytime. Spot on! i with you on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Maybe you should handle a few different rifles and see which you feel most at home with. Just because Sako and Tikka are pretty well top range for factory rifles doesn't mean you'll feel comfortable behind them. I'm most comfortable behind a Remy 700 with a HS precision stock. I have a .243 Parker Hale and it took me over a year and a couple of hundred quid to get it anywhere like comfortable. Its a lot of money to spend and then find out it ain't working for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegeta Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 I have only experience with sako 75s, no first hand knowledge of the 85. I would get a sako 75 varmint (heavy barrel, flat forend to stock) over the tikka t3 varmint (rifle I have and use) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 tikka t3 tactical it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 may as well just get the super varmint m8 when are ya gonna use a muzzle brake in the field.there aint much difference in the 2 guns only a rail and muzzle brake doesnt warrent the extra pennies get the stainless armint heavy barrel awsome bit of kit straight out the box....oh and by the wat what caliber you after as my .223 1in 8 twist will groupmost bullets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 phoned gmk 8 months waiting for super varmint my local rfd got a good price for me so thats why i choose tactical thanx 223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkamark Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 tikka t3 tactical it is Excellent choice paul they really are a cracking rifle i canot put a single fault on mine it performs 100% What barrel length did you go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 24 inch what ammo do you use what accuracy do you get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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