I had this post over in the guns/shooting forum but haven't gotten much of a response there. I'm looking for a new elk rifle and have been pretty impressed with Tikka and Sako. I'm just wondering if it is worth the addition cash for the Sako or will they both perform and survive the test of time equally well?
Tikka vs Sako
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OregonBighorn
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I had a Tikka .338 a few years ago and unfortunatly traded it for another gun. It was far and above the best shooting gun I've had. Still kicking myself over that one. I would highly recommend the Tikka T3!!
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I have two Tikkas, a 7mm Rem Mag and a 300 WSM. I like them both a lot, and they really do stand up to some abuse. I know that Sako owns Tikka, but I'm not sure what the extra money for a Sako will buy you.
If you do get a magnum T3, I would recommend buying both a Limbsaver (decision I made after two shots) and some steel Warne rings for the scope. The rings that came with my 300 have not held up to the bumps of my backpacking in some rugged country; otherwise, it's a fantastic light-weight rifle.
If you do get a magnum T3, I would recommend buying both a Limbsaver (decision I made after two shots) and some steel Warne rings for the scope. The rings that came with my 300 have not held up to the bumps of my backpacking in some rugged country; otherwise, it's a fantastic light-weight rifle.
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Last year I purchased a sako try 42 chambered in 338 lapua mag. I've since sold my rem 270, ruger 7mm mag, ruger 25-06, two weatherby 338-378's, stey hs 460, remington 7mm rem mag, two remington 300 ultra mags, and a 460 weatherby magnum. I did this because my trg 42 is the most awesome gun I've ever had. It rates right there with my Mcmillan tac50 50 BMG! The accuracy is unbelievable. I can shoot a fast 10 shot group at 200 yards and keep all ten shots within 1 1/2" of each other. If I let the barrel cool between shots the group comes down under one inch at 200 yards. Most heavy caliber guns open up the groups with heat, but not the trg. I never thought I would sell all of my precious's for one gun but now I'm thinking about proposing to my trg. I hope she doesn't turn me down. She's never failed me, even at coyotes at 1200 yards! That colorado deer I gut shot on a dead run at 500 yards this year, with one shot mind you, was dead 10 yards from where he was originally shot! That gun is the best. PERIOD! IMHO 
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Here's another vote for SAKO!! I own a heavy barrel .243 and a 7mm mag. and both are amazing shooters!! Routinely group under 1" or less effortlessly.
Tikka's are nice rifles, but, your trying to compare a Chevy against a BMW.
Both will get the job done though.
"Good mass & long browtines"
Tikka's are nice rifles, but, your trying to compare a Chevy against a BMW.
Both will get the job done though.
"Good mass & long browtines"
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It all depends on price - they are manufactured by the same company, in the same factory, with the same molds - Sako costs more, of course they have few better features and I would hands down choose it over the Tikka if I could spend the money, but if your budget is less than that - the Tikka compares very well.
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If you buy a Tikka you will want to throw away the stock scope mounts. I had trouble (and a lot of other people have too) with them. I put Talley lightweights on my 30.06 and Dednutz one piece on my .223. Both are very fine mounts. I will go with the Dednutz if I were to buy another.
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"Tikka's are nice rifles, but, your trying to compare a Chevy against a BMW."
What . . . the tikka uses the same action and trigger. . . and are made by the same company - so maybe you could say it's like comparing a chevy vs a GM, but NOT a Chevy vs BMW -- that is unless i've some how missunderstood your comparison.
If youre in the market for a great weapon, the tikka t-3 in a great choice for the money. I did notice the trigger itself will tarnish if you let the rifle get wet or keep it in a damp tent for a week or so, other then that, it's a great weapon. I found my trigger a little "rusty" after a week long fall, wet, cold, damp backpack hunt. There was no way to keep the gun dry.
If youre a guy who just likes to own the smoothest looking and more expensive weapon, go with the sako. As for accuracy, i'm not sure there are many people out there that could shoot them both and tell the difference by the groups they make on paper. . .
I have and love my 300wsm, it is the best deer killing weapon i've ever owned, and its impossible to find a more accurate gun at the same price range as the tikka t3. . .
What . . . the tikka uses the same action and trigger. . . and are made by the same company - so maybe you could say it's like comparing a chevy vs a GM, but NOT a Chevy vs BMW -- that is unless i've some how missunderstood your comparison.
If youre in the market for a great weapon, the tikka t-3 in a great choice for the money. I did notice the trigger itself will tarnish if you let the rifle get wet or keep it in a damp tent for a week or so, other then that, it's a great weapon. I found my trigger a little "rusty" after a week long fall, wet, cold, damp backpack hunt. There was no way to keep the gun dry.
If youre a guy who just likes to own the smoothest looking and more expensive weapon, go with the sako. As for accuracy, i'm not sure there are many people out there that could shoot them both and tell the difference by the groups they make on paper. . .
I have and love my 300wsm, it is the best deer killing weapon i've ever owned, and its impossible to find a more accurate gun at the same price range as the tikka t3. . .
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LAST EDITED ON Feb-28-09 AT 10:31AM (MST)[p]I'm sorry, it's a sako barrel and trigger, the action is different. Both are made by beretta in finland at the same factory.
But the question still is, why would you own a similar line of sako over the tikka?
I'm interested in how the sako is actually worth 2x more than than the tikka, if your buying a lightweight, mountain hunting/backpack gun, i'm not sure it's worth the money.
I can see spending twice as much for the sako if you want to spend more money and say you own a sako. I'm not saying it's a poor weapon, I'm asking why would you pay twice the amout for the sako over the tikka?
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But the question still is, why would you own a similar line of sako over the tikka?
I'm interested in how the sako is actually worth 2x more than than the tikka, if your buying a lightweight, mountain hunting/backpack gun, i'm not sure it's worth the money.
I can see spending twice as much for the sako if you want to spend more money and say you own a sako. I'm not saying it's a poor weapon, I'm asking why would you pay twice the amout for the sako over the tikka?
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LAST EDITED ON Feb-28-09 AT 11:31AM (MST)[p]
considering that every man in my family has served in the armed forces, and all but two have been to war, I think I'll stick with weapon. love to see you call my two marine cousins, marine uncle ret., marine aunt, currently full bird colonel, airforce brother in law (one tour iraq), air force cousin, (5 tours iraq), another cousin army, (three tours Iraq), father, navy, that they all are helping the anti's by calling their guns/firearms, weapons . . .
You can be lulled or drug down the the anti path by playing their games if you like, i'll stick with what works. . .
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considering that every man in my family has served in the armed forces, and all but two have been to war, I think I'll stick with weapon. love to see you call my two marine cousins, marine uncle ret., marine aunt, currently full bird colonel, airforce brother in law (one tour iraq), air force cousin, (5 tours iraq), another cousin army, (three tours Iraq), father, navy, that they all are helping the anti's by calling their guns/firearms, weapons . . .
You can be lulled or drug down the the anti path by playing their games if you like, i'll stick with what works. . .
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I don't own either one, but have handled the T3 and Sako. I don't think the actions are the same, there is nothning out there in mass production that I know of that is smoother than a Sako action. If money was not a consideraton I'd take the Sako. I'm on a budget, so I'd take the T3.
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LAST EDITED ON Feb-28-09 AT 05:53PM (MST)[p]Youre right, the actions are not the same. The sako action is shorter and more robust, i've read. I've never taken one apart. The T3 action is longer but i'm not sure how much difference it makes either.
That said, if a guy wants to buy the sako, i'd never stop em, if a guy has extra money and he's buying more than a deer killing machine, buy the sako, heck, cuddle up next to it in your sleeping bag if it's that smooth. I was trying to make the point that it's a weapon, a tool, for me that's what I need and want. For some the birds-eye, montycarlo inlaid stocks and superior craftsmanship makes a lot of difference. for me the tikka is hard to beat for performance at $600 bucks. . .
That said, if a guy wants to buy the sako, i'd never stop em, if a guy has extra money and he's buying more than a deer killing machine, buy the sako, heck, cuddle up next to it in your sleeping bag if it's that smooth. I was trying to make the point that it's a weapon, a tool, for me that's what I need and want. For some the birds-eye, montycarlo inlaid stocks and superior craftsmanship makes a lot of difference. for me the tikka is hard to beat for performance at $600 bucks. . .
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How about the new Sako A7? They are built off the Sako 75 action. It's kind of like a hybrid between Sako and Tikka. I would say it is a step up from the Tikka, which I have. I have an A7 on layaway. Good thing is if you search you can find the A7's for less than some Tikka T3's. I did.
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I have a Tikka in a 22-250 and a Sako in a 300 UM. Both rifles shot great and I don't ever plan on getting rid of either of them. The biggest choice is how much do you want to spend.
I have a Sako 75 finnlight in .300 WSM and it is a great rifle. When I was buying I looked at the Tikka. Side-by-side, you will see that the Sako is a notch above. I'm not trash-talking the Tikka, either. I have no doubt that the tikka is a good shooter and fine killer. For me, the smoothness of the action, coupled with the stock and lightweight package, and Sako's reputation, it was a no-brainer. I wanted a rifle that I could rely on no matter what and so far I have experienced nothing less.
