Do any other guns have a better bang for your buck than the Tikka ?

Like others have said, I wouldn't get a 270. My reasons are not due to recoil though, but rather the fact it is not a whole lot different from your 7mm mag. The 7mm can be downloaded to duplicate 270 performance very easily. You did say you wanted something that recoils less than the 7mm mag, and you'd probably get less recoil from that downloaded to 270 loads, than you would in a lightweight 270.

Personally, I would be looking at something in 260Rem/6.5 Creedmoor class, something like that. If you want something lightweight, might as well get something with a shorter action, and I feel the .264 cals give a good combination of velocity, weight, BC, and recoil for a lightweight rifle that is intended for big game uses. Hell, if you are only looking for a deer rifle and are not concerned with larger ungulates or bears, I would even suggest a 243 win if you want to get ultra-lightweight with low recoil.
 
I got a Savage Stainless Synthetic Trophy Hunter in 260 Rem for my daughter. 7-08 would be a good choice, also. Great rifle, accurate, soft kicking. I shot a big white tail with it last night, she shot a moose with it this morning. The only complaint is the mediocre scope that comes with it but the thread is about rifles.
 
jacky said:
you know I never thought of this. Good point and thanks.
I like the detachable mag over a blind one. I thought 270 would be good but I have only ever shot a standard type rifle in that caliber, not a lightweight. I would really like a lightweight in 7X57 but 270 is good.

For those who say consider the Browning it is just s personal preference but I don't like Browning.
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go for the 7mm-08, you'll be very happy!
A7 is a great rifle.
 
Kimber Montana 84L chambered in 270. You will find that the recoil isn't bad due to the design of the stock. Kimber also have a great trigger and its a controlled round feed action. No need for a detachable mag on a light weight rifle, its meant to be hiked around with.
 
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jacky said:
I have hunted with a Tikka Whitetail hunter Deluxe in 7mm mag since 2003. It has always been my go to rifle. With my handloads it is unreal accurate and has never failed me. However, after this hunting season I have now decided to get a lighter rifle in a caliber that doesn't kick as much. I want a stainless synthetic model and I chose to go with 270 Win. I have always liked Tikka and really if it weren't for Google and me looking around I probably would have just bought one instead of posting this. There are so many choices these days. I searched the Forums and read a bit but I thought it would be worth asking if there is a gun out there that rivals the Tikka in terms of "bang for your buck". I want a nice, accurate lightweight rifle...( doesn't everyone).
Zastava ?
Kimber ?
Montana ?
The new Weatherby Vanguards ?
I have never shot or owned these brands are they any good ?
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Nope. Just put a Limb saver on and be happy with the T-3. I really don't think there is a better bang for the buck.

Shoot 130's instead of 140's to help with the recoil if you like.

Browning.....lol
 
Bang for your buck, in a stainless / synthetic .270? Winchester Extreme Weather Model 70 if you can find one.

Ruger Hawkeye - American made, the benchmark for tough and working quality. Options and configurations from 16" detachable mag carbines with iron sights to stainless, left hand medium bore mags. Cheap, too in the grand scheme of things. Best floor plate release in the business, three position Model 70-esque wing safety, one piece bolt. Few words on this gun are required, they're stellar.

Winchester Model 70 - A legend at an everyman price. The most copied safety in the business, and CRF, the actions are used even by makers in five figure safari rifles. T3s admittedly, not so much. Smooth, fast, stupid reliable, machined flat bottom billet action with integral recoil lug. A glut of interesting models, my safe has a stainless / walnut 7mm-08 Featherweight, and a few Extreme Weathers, each purchased for 1/2 the price it would cost to custom build one. And the action is worthy of being custom built upon, that says a lot for a $1000 class rifle. Sadly as of now produced in Portugal, albeit of very high quality apparently though I only have US ones.
 
Wow I really have to say a big thank you to everyone. Tons a knowledge and good opinions that have given me a lot to think about.
.284, I was thinking the 130's instead of the 140's. The 260 idea is another one I need to look into as I never even gave that a thought. The kimber rifle is nice but it appears to be double the cost of the Tikka. The A7 is nice too.
 
jacky said:
Wow I really have to say a big thank you to everyone. Tons a knowledge and good opinions that have given me a lot to think about.
.284, I was thinking the 130's instead of the 140's. The 260 idea is another one I need to look into as I never even gave that a thought. The kimber rifle is nice but it appears to be double the cost of the Tikka. The A7 is nice too.
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Thank-You for starting an interesting thread, lots of ' food for thought ' isn't there ?
Let us know what you choose..
 
I have bought all kinds of rifles and one common theme Ive found is that the Tikka's are always extremely accurate, light and after market parts are very easy to get from Australia of all places. I hunt with a Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather in .270 for deer and have a semi custom .204 Model 700 in a Mcmillan Edge for coyotes, these are 2 rifles I shoot quite a bit and they don't compare to my Tikkas I've owned in the past nor my T3 Varmint in .223 I shot varmint/ targets with. I think they are hands down the best rifle for money spent !!!!! Be aware that the A7 is a great shooter but my last one in 22-250 had ejection issues and was returned. I was lucky Cabelas excepted the return but some shops might not. You will only find the problem once your scope is mounted.
 
I shot the browning here in Ottawa 2 weeks ago, very pleased, my friend a former MP from the Yukon swears by his tikka, he says the go cheaper on the mag well but the bolt is glass smooth. Also look into converted WW2 battle rifles i find the actions on them to be very well made.
 
Another browning x-bolt vote here. Excellent and smooth action, excellent stock (duratouch that is), excellent recoil pad, great fit and finish. The rotary magazines although also synthetic work flawlessly.

Best bang for the buck IMO.
 
amosfella said:
I think the CZs are a pretty good bang for the buck... I absolutely love the 550 american in 270 win..
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I bought a CZ550 in 7X57 a while back from Prophet River and other than it being a bit heavy it is one of my all time favorites. I would be have to be insane to ever get rid of it.
I hunt with it and carry it for the day but as I get older lighter seems to be more appealing.

I have been looking at rifles all day today and I do like the 24" barrel in the Kimber but there do seem to be more than the odd complaint about them. I am going go see one in person this weekend, but right now the Tikka SS in 270 in winning for me. Probably because my current Tikka is awesome so I have a bias.
 
I am a fan of the Rugger light weights .if I could find one in 260 stainless. Boy ...that would be a Christmas. ..lol Dutch
 
I've owned and still own a number of different rifles made by Tikka, Savage, Ruger, Winchester, Weatherby, TC, Browning and Sako. My go to rifle for weight, balance and accuracy without breaking the bank is a Sako A7 in .270 caliber. With handloads I get clover leafs using 150 gn bullets, but can load it with factory 130 and 140 gn bullets and get the same results. I can pack the rifle all day on a hunt and not get tired by the weight of my rifle, and I've brought down both deer and moose with ideal results. IMO
 
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