Tikka T3/Remington 700?

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Hey everybody! This is a pretty nice forum you've got going on, and I thought i'd join and ask some questions!

Right to the chase, i'm planning to get a rifle in the future (im too young right now) and have picked out a Ruger 10/22 to practice with before (since I hear .22LR are great starters). Im pitted between which 2 rifles to get after that though (I cant afford both :p).

The Remington 700
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The Tikka T3

Both seem like GREAT rifles, and ive heard alot of positive views on both. I'd like you all to help me pick on out! I THINK i'll probably get a stainless version (or some sort of weather proof model, and is laminate any good?) because I want a no-nonsense survival rifle that will take as big of a beating in case of an apocolypse scenario (better be prepared!). I'm also stuck on 2 calibers; either the .308 or the .30-06. Is it just a matter of preference? From what I heard their ALMOST the same thing.

And thats all! Thanks everybody! And again, tight forum you got going on!
 
.308 Rem 700 SPS SS. Nice to shoot, will last forever...

.308 Tikka SS, will shoot good too, lighter, will last ___ :)

Both about the same $$
 
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I doubt that you could go wrong with either choice.If you ever plan on aftermarket upgrades such as a new stock,there is a far better selection for the 700.The t-3 is lighter and Tikka seems to have less quality control issues than Remington has had lately.
 
Welcome to the forum. Don't worry about the Apololypse, Global Warming will get you first.

Either rifle will treat you well, and so long as you can get lot's of practice, both will be accurate. Laminates are nice, synthetics are tougher.
 
.308 kicks a little less, .30-06 slightly faster, more range of bullet weights and factory ammo. Laminate stocks are about the strongest type you can get, but they weigh a little more (up to a pound), but if you are younger, this extra weight may help lessen the effects of "felt recoil" on your shoulder.
Both guns are good, and they wont generally break the bank. Tikka's are made of many Sako parts, but fit and finish isn't as good as the Sakos.
Remingtons are reknown for the action as a starter for custom rifles. I would say, try both types out, see which stocks fit your body. (having a rifle fit you is more important than having a good gun. Most factory rifles nowadays shoot better than most people can, so the deciding factor would be how awkward the rifle is in your arms. If you have difficulty holding it, you wont shoot well with it. Worry more about the fit of it on your body, and also worry about using quality optics. Don't buy a cheapo scope to put on a harder recoiling gun like a .30 caliber, as they generally wont hold zero well, and the picture quality will be poor. BUY a good recoil pad, because if it hurts to shoot, then you WILL DEVELOP A FLINCH and your accuracy will suffer. There are lots of calibers that will do what both of those will do, meaning kill game, but will hurt less to shoot, (such as .30-30, .270, 7mm-08, 6.5x55, .243 , keep doing your research and you will do OK.\
Just make yourself as educated on firearms as possible, you found a good place to start your education.
 
Hugegoat said:
I want a no-nonsense survival rifle that will take as big of a beating in case of an apocolypse scenario (better be prepared!). I'm also stuck on 2 calibers; either the .308 or the .30-06. Is it just a matter of preference? From what I heard their ALMOST the same thing.
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Goat, good plan to start with the .22 you'll get good with that then you'll be ready for the big boys in no time.

In all honesty if it's the apocalypse you're planning for, you'd be better served by an SKS in my opinion, but if it's a finesse-type, tack-driving, long range shooter you want, then let's talk Tikka T3 vs Rem 700.
You've started down an argumentative road that has been done many times here on CGN when it comes to the Tikka vs Remington debate. Here's the way I went and I have absolutely, ZERO regrets about it.

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The stainless, heavy barrel is awesome. Trigger is flawless-- absolutely love the accuracy (it shoots any weight of bullet the same) and the 1 in 8" twist and the bolt is the smoothest anywhere. My only complaints are that the Tikka is hard to clean, and the weight is all in the barrel, so offhand shooting is nearly impossible-- gotta have a bipod, but I always hit what I shoot at that way.

If I was to get a Rem 700 I would go with the LTR, probably in .308 but really 30-06 is great too, maybe a little less kick in the .308 though.
Bottom line, you can't go wrong with either option.
 
proonur said:
Yes the mag is removeable, it's not internal. This is the T3 Varmint model.
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you can get shorter mags that dont hang down quite as far.

I have a T3 stainless in .223 and a 700 SPS-V in .204 and I love them both.

The trigger on the 700 is way heavier out of the box but can be modified. I dunno, I dont really have a preference. They both shoot really well.....
 
I have both but have had more 700s, and I would take the Rem. everytime, I believe Rem. barrels are more accurate. The Rem. action is much more accessible from the top, and much easier to feed a single shell from the top. With the Tikka you have to go through the magazine, my thumb won't fit into the action from the top of the tikka. It's only a varmint caliber and would not want it for hunting big game.
 
ben hunchak said:
I have both but have had more 700s, and I would take the Rem. everytime, I believe Rem. barrels are more accurate. The Rem. action is much more accessible from the top, and much easier to feed a single shell from the top. With the Tikka you have to go through the magazine, my thumb won't fit into the action from the top of the tikka. It's only a varmint caliber and would not want it for hunting big game.
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Why would you want to load one shot through the action when you could drop the mag out to load up fully? You're right about that though, that's the same reason it's hard to clean the Tikka action just in front of the barrel.
The T3 Varmint is available in every caliber from 222 up to 300 win mag, not just varmint calibers.

As far as the Rems being more accurate, I doubt it personally.
 
New flurry of questions!

Does "varmint" have any special meaning? Seeing as it gets to .300 Win? And how much of a hassle is it to get the P.A.L, then the Non-restricted and restricted license? Finally - a statemen, the Norinco M-14S really caught my eye, but then I found out that no more shipments of new ones would come anymore. Woe is me :'(.
 
When at the target range, i prefer to load my cart. singly from the top, not possible,(for me anyway) with the Tikka. In my experience, Remingtons are more accurate then most, including tikkas, I am currently fighting with a Tikka, heavy stainless, varmint, .222 Rem.....it just doesn't shoot as well as most of my Remingtons.
Loading one round,singly from the top is still faster in emerg. then loading a mag. or installing the mag. in rifle, then closing the bolt.
 
Hugegoat said:
New flurry of questions!

Does "varmint" have any special meaning? Seeing as it gets to .300 Win? (.
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Varmint usually means "Heavy Barrel", and heavier contour stock. In the Tikka, the reg models weigh ~ 6.25 lbs, the varmint is ~ 8lbs.
 
T3 vs 700

I have 2 Tikkas (300, 7mm) and one 700 (7mm mag) sonero. One would think that the 700 would be more accurate but for hunting the Tikka does not leave you with an alterered gait from carryingaroundacroawbarallday sundrome. The tikka has a very smooth action and makes getting off a quick shot easier. For the range I would go with the 700 and the 700 appears like it would last forever and kicks less. I probably need more time to get used to top loading. Comparing the
T3 lite to the sonero is not fair either. Possibly the varmint would be a better comparison
 
Tikka Or Remington

I would take a Remington as stated before there are more after market parts.
If it is in 308 you can rebarrel it to 7-08, 243 if you so desire. If you are short get a wood stock or laminated model so it can be shortend to fit. I like the Tikka but your options are extremly limited.
 
I have no experience with Remington 700s, but I am a big fan of Tikka T3s. You probably can't go wrong with either and your best bet is to go to your local dealer and handle both to see which you prefer.
 
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