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ShaggyAnt · 02-21-2012, 06:16 PM

I vote Tikka as well. I love all of mine so much I sold off my Brownings and am getting ready to sell my Savage.

Pat · 02-21-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 01Tundra

I'm trying to confirm that the Tikka T3 Lite (Model JRTE312) is 1:8 twist right now.

I'm about 99.8% leaning toward the T3 now......

you won't regret it one bit.. I own remmy's and savages but out of the box these tikkas are awesome..

YellowIH · 02-21-2012, 06:19 PM

I like the TIKKA's. But I have Savages. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ght=savage+osr

okkool77 · 02-21-2012, 08:19 PM

Hell, if it was up to me I'd go with the T3. I say this because all of my customer's love the ones they've picked up and I can drive tacks with mine.
But I just picked up a Mossberg MVP for the shop and I'll be taking it to the range on the next day of test firing.

4runner · 02-21-2012, 08:54 PM

Considered the Remington 7615?

Based on the 870, chambered in 223, uses AR15 mags....

I have seen them around from $350-650...

01Tundra · 02-22-2012, 05:10 AM

I was talking to one of my friends last night that shoots in some long-range style competitions and his opinion is that I should stick with a bull barrel. Since I won't be per se "hunting" with it, he thinks that the extra couple pounds would be worth the trade off.

Now I'm back on the damn fence. I said sub $500, but if there's a better rifle out there for $650 or so, I wouldn't have any problem spending a little more.

I would like to have something that's accurate for longer range target shooting, as well as something with a bipod that I can grab in a hurry and drop a coyote off the front deck at 150 yrds.

thedonn007 · 02-22-2012, 05:17 AM

How much more accurate is a bolt 5.56 than an AR?

I have been considering a bolt action in 5.56 as well, but have decided for now to stick with my ARs.

01Tundra · 02-22-2012, 06:37 AM

No idea, I think what will make it most accurate for me is putting glass on top of it.

I'll let ya know though......

Tikka T3 Varmint

YellowIH · 02-22-2012, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01Tundra

No idea, I think what will make it most accurate for me is putting glass on top of it.

I'll let ya know though......

Tikka T3 Varmint

I think you will be very happy with it. They are top shelf out of the box. You ARE going to have it threaded right?

okkool77 · 02-22-2012, 08:04 AM

If your moving into the $650 range a model 700 Remington is by far the best out there.

spork2367 · 02-22-2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4runner

Considered the Remington 7615?

Based on the 870, chambered in 223, uses AR15 mags....

I have seen them around from $350-650...

That is one fugly gun.

aloharover · 02-22-2012, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01Tundra

Will they shoot my 55-75 gr .223/5.56 ammo worth a shit - not talking sub MOA, but maybe 1" at 100 yds?

Looking for something that could share AR ammo, but be a little more accurate, scoped option. Of course, I would typically shoot better ammo through it, but if I got in a pinch I would want it to be able to shoot whatever I have on hand.

Do you own an AR? Why not just get a quality 20" 1:7 twist upper?

If you really want a bolt, Savage 10

Texas97 · 02-22-2012, 08:28 AM

Honestly, and i am not a huge Remington fan here, but i was very impressed with a the Rem 700 SPS tactical in 223 that a friend of mine has. thing is very very accurate and he put in an aftermarket trigger, turned it down to about a pound and a half and it is just a tack driver. i acually like the hogue stock on it as well. its not a higher powered caliber and i think that hogue is just fine for 223. i was very impressed with that rifle in every way. they can be had new for under 550 is you look around.

just my .02

Pat · 02-22-2012, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01Tundra

No idea, I think what will make it most accurate for me is putting glass on top of it.

I'll let ya know though......

Tikka T3 Varmint

The tikka scout is also a awesome choice if you want a bull barrel.. it is a 20" barrel so it is a little lighter.. mine is a tack driver..

Do a search for tikka scout CRT..

01Tundra · 02-22-2012, 09:18 AM

Already have the T3 Varmint on the way.

Thanks for all the input

.

Pat · 02-22-2012, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01Tundra

Already have the T3 Varmint on the way.

Thanks for all the input

.

Awesome! Had that exact rifle and wish I never sold it

Angler1979 · 02-22-2012, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd W

I really like the Savage Accutrigger

This ^^

Pat · 02-22-2012, 09:31 AM

I guess I am in the minority here but the accurrigger never impressed me. I replaced mine with a good trigger.. both of the accurriggers I had were gritty and had a little creep.. the tikka trigger is fantastic

01Tundra · 02-22-2012, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat

Awesome! Had that exact rifle and wish I never sold it

What kind of ammo did it like?

I ordered some Black Hills 69 gr. Matchking HPBTM, DRS 68 gr. HPBTM, and some Fiocchi 69 gr. Matchking.

I went ahead and picked up a EGW picatinny rail, Burris Signature Zee rings (med), and Harris BRMS bipod for it. Going to put one of my Weaver V-24 Varminter scopes on it.

Pat · 02-22-2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01Tundra

What kind of ammo did it like?

I ordered some Black Hills 69 gr. Matchking HPBTM, DRS 68 gr. HPBTM, and some Fiocchi 69 gr. Matchking.

I went ahead and picked up a EGW picatinny rail, Burris Signature Zee rings (med), and Harris BRMS bipod for it. Going to put one of my Weaver V-24 Varminter scopes on it.

Federal gmm 69 and 77 grain shot really well for me.. I know the burris signatures aren't all tactical like most like but I love those rings.. no lapping needed, no ring marks on your high dollar glass and grip really well.. nice combo

clastic · 02-22-2012, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel Smoke

Something else you may want to look at is the Mossberg MVP.

Mossburg MVP

It's a bolt action chambered in 5.56 NATO (good to shoot .223 as well) and takes AR-15 magazines. If you're looking for something to share ammo, why not share mag as well.

Wonder if I could get a shorter, heavier barrel for this. That would improve it 100%

5spd · 02-22-2012, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01Tundra

Looking at this one -

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ton+with+Scope

Tundra, that same gun at wallymart is $397 in these parts.
I own 6 Savage rifles and all are sub moa at 100. I built 2 of them also.

chromewontgetyouhome · 02-23-2012, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clastic

Wonder if I could get a shorter, heavier barrel for this. That would improve it 100%

They have a 18.5" model also:

http://www.davidsonsinc.com/dealers/...ages/27715.jpg

Chris · 02-24-2012, 10:47 AM

I sold my 243 full custom over my .223 Tikka Varmint. Get some CDI bottom metal, a real rail and run it. With new bottom metal you can shoot up to the 90gr SMK's. I love the 80gr SMK's and shoot a LOT of them.

pirate newb · 02-25-2012, 08:26 AM

Chris, what is the maximum overall length that you can run in your magazines, and how far off the lands are you with an eighty grainer?

02-21-2012, 06:19 PM	#28 (permalink)
YellowIH Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Member # 12036 Location: TN Posts: 3,322	I like the TIKKA's. But I have Savages. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ght=savage+osr __________________ / SS'd 73 IH Scout II & stuff / Μολὼν λάβε / 74-75 IH 200 4x4 Truck Axles / Resident Attorney at Law

02-21-2012, 08:54 PM	#30 (permalink)
4runner please fix my runner Join Date: May 2000 Member # 946 Location: WTF TX USA Posts: 6,560	Considered the Remington 7615? Based on the 870, chambered in 223, uses AR15 mags.... I have seen them around from $350-650... __________________ 4.3runner ---A golf course is a pointless exploitation of a perfectly good rifle range--- buy my ultra rare Omega III presentation rifle special price $42500.00

02-22-2012, 05:17 AM	#32 (permalink)
thedonn007 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121794 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,580	How much more accurate is a bolt 5.56 than an AR? I have been considering a bolt action in 5.56 as well, but have decided for now to stick with my ARs. __________________ When you act like you know everything you do not learn anything

02-22-2012, 08:28 AM	#38 (permalink)
Texas97 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 111524 Location: Texas... we dont F&% around Posts: 3,241	Honestly, and i am not a huge Remington fan here, but i was very impressed with a the Rem 700 SPS tactical in 223 that a friend of mine has. thing is very very accurate and he put in an aftermarket trigger, turned it down to about a pound and a half and it is just a tack driver. i acually like the hogue stock on it as well. its not a higher powered caliber and i think that hogue is just fine for 223. i was very impressed with that rifle in every way. they can be had new for under 550 is you look around. just my .02 __________________ Place whitty quote from some random PBB member here CROSSFIT: Your workout is our warm-up.

02-22-2012, 09:31 AM	#43 (permalink)
Pat Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 120 Location: Wild Wild West Posts: 7,968	I guess I am in the minority here but the accurrigger never impressed me. I replaced mine with a good trigger.. both of the accurriggers I had were gritty and had a little creep.. the tikka trigger is fantastic __________________ . . . .Try out a AppleSeed... http://www.appleseedinfo.org/ . . . .

02-21-2012, 06:16 PM	#26 (permalink)
ShaggyAnt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Member # 79989 Location: FEMA region 10 Posts: 593	I vote Tikka as well. I love all of mine so much I sold off my Brownings and am getting ready to sell my Savage.

02-22-2012, 05:10 AM	#31 (permalink)
01Tundra Rock God Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34482 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,817	I was talking to one of my friends last night that shoots in some long-range style competitions and his opinion is that I should stick with a bull barrel. Since I won't be per se "hunting" with it, he thinks that the extra couple pounds would be worth the trade off. Now I'm back on the damn fence. I said sub $500, but if there's a better rifle out there for $650 or so, I wouldn't have any problem spending a little more. I would like to have something that's accurate for longer range target shooting, as well as something with a bipod that I can grab in a hurry and drop a coyote off the front deck at 150 yrds.

02-22-2012, 06:37 AM	#33 (permalink)
01Tundra Rock God Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34482 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,817	No idea, I think what will make it most accurate for me is putting glass on top of it. I'll let ya know though...... Tikka T3 Varmint

02-22-2012, 09:18 AM	#40 (permalink)
01Tundra Rock God Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34482 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,817	Already have the T3 Varmint on the way. Thanks for all the input .

02-24-2012, 10:47 AM	#49 (permalink)
Chris III Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2032 Posts: 11,060	I sold my 243 full custom over my .223 Tikka Varmint. Get some CDI bottom metal, a real rail and run it. With new bottom metal you can shoot up to the 90gr SMK's. I love the 80gr SMK's and shoot a LOT of them. __________________ 07 FFL There is no "overkill". There is only "open fire" and "I need to reload"

02-25-2012, 08:26 AM	#50 (permalink)
pirate newb Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Member # 143142 Posts: 5	Chris, what is the maximum overall length that you can run in your magazines, and how far off the lands are you with an eighty grainer?

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