Chainsaws and Rifles

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I came to a realization today that I know more about what I like in a chainsaw than I do in a rifle. Recently purchased both and found that my saw decision was a better one ( I own six saws). My rifle ? I'm already pissed off with my caliber choice and the way it's shooting. At least with a chainsaw you can't blame the monkey behind the throttle.. well, I guess you can but the results are more instant.
My only sounding board for guns is this forum and the salespeople in retail stores. You can research rifles until you are blue in the face and still make a crappy choice, mostly because it's just an opinion.
Currently I have a Tikka 223, Howa HS Precision 3006, CZ 455 .22, Brno ZKK 601 243.
Guess which one pisses me off.
 
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I did use my 20 gauge to shoot off a 6" poplar that fell across a logging cut road because I had forgotten the saw and axe back at camp... 5 rounds of #7.5 high brass from 12" took it off clean and I was able to do another 6 km stretch of road... good for a limit of grouse.
 
It's all about experience OP.

Fix those rookie numbers and you'll fix the problem.

The EE is great for fine tuning your decision making. Buy everything you think you want and sell everything you don't.
 
I'm curious about which one of the rifles pissed you off.

I see a real similarity between saws and guns. Both are powerful hand-held tools that are easily owner tuned and modified. Both changed the world.


Saws are way cheaper to run though.
 
I'm guessing the ZKK, thats a new name to me. Most of your other choices seem pretty good., But they are still not high end precision rifles.
 
hoytcanon said:
I did use my 20 gauge to shoot off a 6" poplar that fell across a logging cut road because I had forgotten the saw and axe back at camp... 5 rounds of #7.5 high brass from 12" took it off clean and I was able to do another 6 km stretch of road... good for a limit of grouse.
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This is awesome ! Haha
Keep guessing :)
 
hoytcanon said:
I did use my 20 gauge to shoot off a 6" poplar that fell across a logging cut road because I had forgotten the saw and axe back at camp... 5 rounds of #7.5 high brass from 12" took it off clean and I was able to do another 6 km stretch of road... good for a limit of grouse.
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If the women don’t find you handsome, at least they’ll find you handy!
 
In my experience, the Tikka, the Howa, the CZ and the Brno are all quality rifles and I have experienced no complaints with any of these over the years...but my experience with rifles of these makes is limited to just a few rifles that I have either owned or used, or the numerous that I have sold, of the thousands that are produced.
But as with all things man-made, any item can fail! Even quality manufacturers can produce lemons...none are immune
Over the years I have had a Browning and a Sako that had issues that had to be resolved, but all of the other Brownings and Sakos have provided very good performance, so I do not slam the manufacturer, it was isolated issues with just those two rifles. Once remedied, no more issues.
Just as a note, if I had been more experienced at the time, I could have resolved the Sako issue myself in less than 5 minutes; but that is part of the learning curve. The Browning required 20 minutes of work by a gunsmith to correct the issue.

You have not indicated what the issue is or whether or not you have contacted the manufacturer directly (or a gunsmith) to discuss the problem and resolve the issue.
 
Well chit, I'd be pizz'd rite awff azz well.
No A-5, Marlinsky, oar Winchester in that grewp.
Nor a goll dang Stihl thang.

Yew dewn this...……………………...:onCrack:
 
BlackRam said:
In my experience, the Tikka, the Howa, the CZ and the Brno are all quality rifles and I have experienced no complaints with any of these over the years...but my experience with rifles of these makes is limited to just a few rifles that I have either owned or used, or the numerous that I have sold, of the thousands that are produced.
But as with all things man-made, any item can fail! Even quality manufacturers can produce lemons...none are immune
Over the years I have had a Browning and a Sako that had issues that had to be resolved, but all of the other Brownings and Sakos have provided very good performance, so I do not slam the manufacturer, it was isolated issues with just those two rifles. Once remedied, no more issues.
Just as a note, if I had been more experienced at the time, I could have resolved the Sako issue myself in less than 5 minutes; but that is part of the learning curve. The Browning required 20 minutes of work by a gunsmith to correct the issue.

You have not indicated what the issue is or whether or not you have contacted the manufacturer directly (or a gunsmith) to discuss the problem and resolve the issue.
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This is good information. I switched away from Tikka at one point, but I know they make a great product. I blamed Zeiss too, same scenario.
I can operate all my chainsaws with good results, it's just that some times, I grab a certain saw it just feels great and works effortlessly.
The large bore rifles for me, seem to be impossible to get accurate. I'm about to engage in some shooting instructions at the tender age of 54. I have recorded my shooting habits a few times now.
In time, I will figure this out. So, the answer for my is probably a flinch from the 3006 caliber, not the make of rifle.
 
kamlooky said:
Well chit, I'd be pizz'd rite awff azz well.
No A-5, Marlinsky, oar Winchester in that grewp.
Nor a goll dang Stihl thang.

Yew dewn this...……………………...:onCrack:
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You are correct yes, forgot my 1959 win 3030, 20G and 12G , Oh and Sig 9mm...speaking of can't shoot! 9mm is another story, but I accept that one :)
 
This thread has so much potential...

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