Need An Opinion On A Tikka Stainless Varmint In 260 Remington

[Max Owner]

I don't think that a Tikka is a beat all rifle. And haven't heard allot of hype about them. Heard more about Remington and Savage.

I want a 260. Period.

And thanx for the replies.

And also the above hi jack. May still ahve hope on getting one................

 

[Max Owner]

Got one on the way from Ellwood Epps.

Got the second last one.

Is there specific 260 brass or do I get 308 and neck it down?

 

[todbartell]

R-P brass works fine, but you could try Lapua 243 brass necked up (simple pass through the sizer die)

 

[Max Owner]

Thanx Tod.

Got a chance to do some surfing.

 

[bluesclues]

Max, when you have had a chance to ring it out, post a review.

 

[Max Owner]

That will be a while in coming. This is a project to piece away at.

 

[350tracker]

Got one on the way from Ellwood Epps.

Got the second last one.

I had noticed they dropped the price on them. Hope you got yours on special...

 

[rkaine]

I just ordered the last one from Epps. Can't wait.

 

[350tracker]

I guess they’re all sold. EE had three at reduced price. I put one on hold mid week, Max had the second one and rkaine picked up the last one...

 

[Max Owner]

Strange.

I left an e-mail Thursday night with details about some stuff.

Got a reply Friday night (after talking to Jason at Epps with rifle on order) saying they were sold out.

I did get mine at $699. If not, I wouldn't have purchased at this time.

Now in another thread I am looking to get some dies.

What are you guys doing for scope base and rings? Gotta look into that...............

 

[350tracker]

I wouldn’t have purchase mine either if it wasn’t for the reduced price of $699. I purchased Redding dies from EE a little while back for another rifle in the 260. As for a scope base and rings , I’m not sure but I know they wont be Optilok...

 

[Leg]

Wow good price. I was going to suggest going with the 6.5x55 since it uses a long action anyway but if the deal was only on the .260 than I would have jumped on it as well.

I prefer the look of the Super Varmint but I don't think that an adjustable cheek piece and a 0 MOA picatinny rail justify a price jump of $500-600.

 

[Max Owner]

Cyber K has a rail set up for a scope.

EGW base 20MOA for $49.

http://www.allengunworks.com/Products.html

 

[350tracker]

Cyber K has a rail set up for a scope.

EGW base 20MOA for $49.

http://www.allengunworks.com/Products.html

What benefits are there with the EGW base other then 20MOA. Would this base be used for shooting at distances over 500 yards. As you probably can tell, I’m not much on shooting long distance. I would however like to us my 260 for 500 yards or less...

 

[Max Owner]

If not shooting long range, the only benefit is that it is cheap. Compared to the Near Manufacturing 25 MOA base I bought for my Savage.

When I am ready to make some purcahses, I will consider the EGW base seriously.

Jamie gave it a good review on a Remington.

 

[Max Owner]

Well.

The rifle showed up today.

Must say that the stock isn't the greatest in my own opinion. Doesn't have that great of feel to me.

 

[prosper]

Well, it's typical tikka. Cheap plastic stock, rough metal finish, plastic bits and all. I'll never understand why some folks get all weepy and emotional about how great they are; the just aren't all that. Though for the price I'm happy with mine. We'll have to see how well it shoots now

 

[Tikkaboy]

Tikka

I have a Tikka T3 stainless varmint rifle and love it! One of the smoothest actions you will ever use. Acccuracy is awesome, buy this rifle with no regrets and you will be happy with it.

 

[Max Owner]

Well, it's typical tikka. Cheap plastic stock, rough metal finish, plastic bits and all. I'll never understand why some folks get all weepy and emotional about how great they are; the just aren't all that. Though for the price I'm happy with mine. We'll have to see how well it shoots now

Guess I bought it for the caliber. And the accuracy.

 

[2bad4u2]

Well, it's typical tikka. Cheap plastic stock, rough metal finish, plastic bits and all. I'll never understand why some folks get all weepy and emotional about how great they are; the just aren't all that. Though for the price I'm happy with mine. We'll have to see how well it shoots now

Pride gets in the way. Especially, when you might have to admit making a mistake.