tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972254401664966699.post5498234311422682832..comments2024-03-03T11:21:12.438-06:00Comments on The Mallard of Discontent: Reluctant Hiatus...Chad Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219295562957353591noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972254401664966699.post-73259893570233096962010-11-22T09:37:19.421-06:002010-11-22T09:37:19.421-06:00SBW, some people don't like detachable boxes b...SBW, some people don't like detachable boxes because they say they're too easy to lose, or they can fall out at inopportune times. Dave Petzal, for example, hates them. <br /><br />Me, I've owmed, shot and hunted with several detachable mag rifles and never had a problem with them, certainly no more problems than a gun with a hinged floorplate or a blind box, which is easily my personal least favorite config.<br /><br />As for the Tikka/Sako comparison, obviously Tikka is manufactured by Sako, so the barrels and (I believe) the triggers are identical. The actions are different. There's no question the Sako is a higher-grade gun, but a Sako 85 or even a used 75 is gonna be quite a bit more expensive.<br /><br />Guess it just depends on howmuch you're willing to spend for what you want. The Tikka does have some faults. The bolt shroud is cheap and flimsy, even though mine hasn't broken off yet (you can buy a machined aftermarket shroud). The trigger guard and bottom metal is also plastic, though it doesn't look any worse than the cheap aluminum other makers use. The mag is plastic, too, and although it functions well and I have no concerns about it, if you do lose it the cost of a replacement from Beretta USA will require you to grab the ankles.<br /><br />I've read some complaints about the stock, but mine is an older gun and maybe my stock is different because it seems pretty solid. It's a different color and texture than some other Tikka's I've handled. The barrel is floated well within the channel all the way to the action and there's very little flex to it.<br /><br />All in all, I think you can't beat it for the money versus performance. I've been wanting a light, walk-around varmint rifle in .223 or .22-250 and when I get one it will most likely be a stainless Tikka.Chad Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13219295562957353591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972254401664966699.post-84121482261963684942010-11-21T05:11:01.645-06:002010-11-21T05:11:01.645-06:00Chad
I've shot a very similar Tikka and wonder...Chad<br />I've shot a very similar Tikka and wonder how much better a SAKO would be for the extra cash. One question: what is it people have against 'drop boxes'?<br />SBWThe Suburban Bushwackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372690405902840131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972254401664966699.post-49147419588679839742010-11-20T14:06:20.535-06:002010-11-20T14:06:20.535-06:00Git 'em, Chad!
The Tikka T3 is a really nic...Git 'em, Chad! <br /><br />The Tikka T3 is a really nice rifle, especially for the cost. Like Josh, I've been doing a lot of my big game hunting with a Savage 110, but with the modifications I've added over the years, she's kind of hard to recognize these days. She shoots good, although our partnership hit a little turbulence on my most recent trip. Afraid I have to bear the blame for that one, though. <br /><br />Looking forward to seeing what you come out with, head gear or no.Philliphttp://www.hog-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972254401664966699.post-59101919744019077462010-11-19T15:32:49.366-06:002010-11-19T15:32:49.366-06:00Good luck, Chad. I'm seven days into a nine-da...Good luck, Chad. I'm seven days into a nine-day season and have passed on several bucks I shouldn't have because, well, just because. The freezer is already full so I might as well horn hunt, eh?<br /><br />I've shot a few Tikka's and can find nothing to fault about them. Like you, I like 'em cheap and easy.Double Dhttp://www.feralfork.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972254401664966699.post-80605472022259289662010-11-19T15:07:46.095-06:002010-11-19T15:07:46.095-06:00Buck season does not start until 11/29 here in Pen...Buck season does not start until 11/29 here in Penna. <br />But this Monday duck re-opens and goose opens..in Delaware...so I'll be after both all day...<br />Good luck and hope you see some big racks...Main Line Sportsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303248738216839079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972254401664966699.post-33156398434862958762010-11-19T12:56:52.754-06:002010-11-19T12:56:52.754-06:00I'll post a pic of my Savage 110E, and then an...I'll post a pic of my Savage 110E, and then and only then will you know what cheap looks like.<br /><br />Good luck to you. Our season is done, and though I had one great hunt with Phillip from HogBlog, I didn't get a deer.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409883521642115031noreply@blogger.com