Opinion on the Tikka Varmint in 270win

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I have been kind of a 270 winchester fan for sometime....But no one ever made a target/heavy barrel version in 270...I noticed that Tikka has made one in a varmint style HB.

Who has one...how do you like it?....


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Nice guns but I would go with a laminated stock. There plastic guns just feel abit cheap. Also the magazine is some kind of plastic, not to say that it will break though. My friend has a standard barrel 270 and it shoots sub moa, super smooth bolt also. Good luck on your choice. Cheers Roscoe
 
I got 3 and very happy with it, there is nothing wrong with Tikka T3 for long range, quite a bit nicer quality out of the box comparing to rem700, and shoot very well too.
 
Between myself and my friends, we have four Varmint/Super Varmint/Sporter rifles in 6.5x55, and all shoot sub 1/2moa. My T-3 Tactical in 223 does just as well. The triggers tune nicely to around 2lbs, and Flick here on CGN can supply aluminum bolt shrouds if you don't like the plastic shrouds.
 
As much as I want a Tikka...the fact is ,I like the metal...HATe the plastic.But from what I read..they do not offer it in a wood/laminate.

I am willing to open the mind on the new and improved plastics they have these days....but the old school wood and steel man is still fighting..

I guess as long as it shoots......... AWeSoMe..........you know,a group so good you put it on the fridge!!...I can bend a bit


who has them in stock and average $.....
 
GunBoy said:
I got 3 and very happy with it, there is nothing wrong with Tikka T3 for long range, quite a bit nicer quality out of the box comparing to rem700, and shoot very well too.
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I am sorry....I have pondered rebarreling a Remington....but you nailed it.Remingtons quality has gone ....down...down...down...I know they are competing with an open market of "cheaper" guns...but when you pay a 1000.00 for plastic and pot metal..it sort of hurts!!
 
The 270win is not at all popular in the varmint/precision rifle sector, so you may have a difficult time finding one. I am actually surprised that Tikka even offers these rifles in 270win.You will likely end up having to order one.
 
Hmm...HB Tikka in .270...a quick check shows both Sierra and Berger make match grade bullets for it. It would make a rocking long range hunting rig. If it's strictly for punching paper the bullet selection is a bit sparse.
 
I probably wouldn't go with the .270 based on the fact that there is little in the way of bullet selection for the calibre compared to others.
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And no Lapua brass. And since the 270s are not popular with the target shooters, the bullet and brass situation is not likely to change anytime soon.
 
I have seen the 270 do AMAZING things at long range with just your run of the mill bullets..

I have a artical in a American Rifleman(I think) that the 270 in its early years was used as a bench rest caliber and was very popular at the time...I think the year was 1955ish...I THINK!!

I know it is alittle out of the Zombie preparness hand book guidelines....But I am not going to share my ammo;)




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You might be able to get it for a great price. .222 rem T-3 Varmints were going for about $200 less than a .223 a few years back. If you sit on your wallet for a few months you might get a substantial saving. On the other had it is unique...
 
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I am sorry....I have pondered rebarreling a Remington....but you nailed it.Remingtons quality has gone ....down...down...down...I know they are competing with an open market of "cheaper" guns...but when you pay a 1000.00 for plastic and pot metal..it sort of hurts!!
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I quite skeptic at first, but my Tikka T3 come out of the box shoot very well, it even shoot better after the barrel was cut to 20", the stock is not much special, but the action are smooth and trigger can be tune down to 2 pounds, I wouldn't mind getting another T3 varmint, some in 260rem.
 
oops said:
I have seen the 270 do AMAZING things at long range with just your run of the mill bullets..

I have a artical in a American Rifleman(I think) that the 270 in its early years was used as a bench rest caliber and was very popular at the time...I think the year was 1955ish...I THINK!!

I know it is alittle out of the Zombie preparness hand book guidelines....But I am not going to share my ammo;)




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I had great luck with 135 grain sierra BTHP.
 
I am surprised that the 277 caliber hasn't caught on, like the 6.5's the 6.8's seem to be a good combo of weight for bc. What is the twist rate of the tikka? You'd have a winner if the gun can stabilize matrix's 165 and/or 175 grain vlds.
 
It's only worth owning if you desire the cartridge. I agree with what the others have said. It's a hunting round. If you're happy with that - then buy it. If not, there are far superior options. If I needed a long action non-magnum cartridge, I'd pick a 6.5x55mm Swede or a .30-06 Springfield in that rifle. Both of those have match grade components available in plentiful supply.
 
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I am surprised that the 277 caliber hasn't caught on, like the 6.5's the 6.8's seem to be a good combo of weight for bc. What is the twist rate of the tikka? You'd have a winner if the gun can stabilize matrix's 165 and/or 175 grain vlds.
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WOW.....I am glad you asked.The twist rate is 1-10.I am not sure as to what bullet weight would be good for that...Berger makes a 155ish gr match(horny lookin I might say!!) I should hit the books a little harder and research ideal twist rates,but history of the 270 is long but very narrow in rifle builds.This may be because it worked so well...no one wanted to re invent the wheel again!!

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