Feeding smoothness, Tikka vs Sako
- Thread starter vpsalin
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Yup, i have both and they are both real smooth. I don`t think my 204 would work as bear defence and it would depend on your idea of what constitutes space. The empty spot in a politicians head doesn`t qualify as space.
Please lets not go there.
Please lets not go there.If you did that on purpose, then bravo, good sir.
Chucker243
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I just compared my .270 Tikka/T3 to my .30-06 Sako/85.
I held them in normal, verticle, side-ways, and pointed up positions.
Neither missed any cycles.
Honestly, the T3 seems slightly smoother. This may have to do with the Sako being more audible (metal to metal) and the aligning during feed.
My .270/T3 is smoother than my .243/T3. I have never came across anything smoother except for a .222/Tikka 595 I once owned.
The Sako can be top-loaded, which can be a decider for some.
I held them in normal, verticle, side-ways, and pointed up positions.
Neither missed any cycles.
Honestly, the T3 seems slightly smoother. This may have to do with the Sako being more audible (metal to metal) and the aligning during feed.
My .270/T3 is smoother than my .243/T3. I have never came across anything smoother except for a .222/Tikka 595 I once owned.
The Sako can be top-loaded, which can be a decider for some.
pisces-guy
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The one that's chambered in .338 WM or larger is best against grizzlies, especially
if you use bonded or mono-metal bullets. Any reliable rifle will work fine...
if you use bonded or mono-metal bullets. Any reliable rifle will work fine...
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I have a Tikka T3 Sporter in 308 and a Sako 85 Bavarian Carbine in 30-06. Both are new and are amoung my best rifles. The T3 is slightly smoother feeding. This is due, I believe in part, to the polymer composite single column magazine (a rare instance where I prefer "plastic", shhh... don't tell anyone) and a completely different bolt design. However, if my house were to burn down and I could only grab 3 rifles, it would be these two plus my custom built Mauser 98 lightweight sporter in 7x57 -- want to talk smooth feeding?
I've included a few shots comparing my T3 bolt to my Sako 85 bolt. Completely different animals. The Sako 85 has controlled round feed, 3 locking lugs, and a 60 degree bolt throw. The Tikka T3 has push feed, 2 locking lugs, and a 72 degree bolt thow. As we all know, Sakos are available in different action lengths depending on calibre. However, in my experience, both actions and bolt designs work very well, and again, are very smooth. Neither have missed a beat!
Both rifles sport Sako-made barrels and actions. The oiled laminate stock on my T3 Sporter is drop dead ###y, and the oiled walnut on my Bavarian is stunning. Both have nicely blued metal bits. Yes, the trigger guard and bolt shroud, along with the magazine on my T3 are polymer composite. I have no problem with this, especially on a rifle that gets beat on. You can't go wrong with either a T3 or Sako 85. For hunting, I would certainly look for a T3 with a polymer stock, and perhaps stainless. A Sako, in my books, should always be wood and blued metal. Cheers.
I've included a few shots comparing my T3 bolt to my Sako 85 bolt. Completely different animals. The Sako 85 has controlled round feed, 3 locking lugs, and a 60 degree bolt throw. The Tikka T3 has push feed, 2 locking lugs, and a 72 degree bolt thow. As we all know, Sakos are available in different action lengths depending on calibre. However, in my experience, both actions and bolt designs work very well, and again, are very smooth. Neither have missed a beat!
Both rifles sport Sako-made barrels and actions. The oiled laminate stock on my T3 Sporter is drop dead ###y, and the oiled walnut on my Bavarian is stunning. Both have nicely blued metal bits. Yes, the trigger guard and bolt shroud, along with the magazine on my T3 are polymer composite. I have no problem with this, especially on a rifle that gets beat on. You can't go wrong with either a T3 or Sako 85. For hunting, I would certainly look for a T3 with a polymer stock, and perhaps stainless. A Sako, in my books, should always be wood and blued metal.
Cheers.
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