tikka vs savage

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out of a tikka t3 and a savage 110, both with sport hunting barrels, which would outperform the other all around ( accuracy, reliability, etc.)
 
When I was doing my shopping, I sided with the tikka...it has guaranteed factory accuracy. I also preferred the feel of the action, so a lot of personal bias in my part. Be aware that the factory removable clip is mighty cheap and flimsy, definitely worth upgrading with one of the aftermarket variety if you go with the Tikka.
 
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Dukeoflawnchair said:
When I was doing my shopping, I sided with the tikka...it has guaranteed factory accuracy. I also preferred the feel of the action, so a lot of personal bias in my part. Be aware that the factory removable clip is mighty cheap and flimsy, definitely worth upgrading with one of the aftermarket variety if you go with the Tikka.
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I as well went with Tikka, Mind you I was not looking at a 110, rather a Stevens 200 (same action). I as well just love the feel of the bolt. As far as the magazine is concerned, YES it is plastic but it is very tough, I have 2 Tikkas, the mags have been nocked around, dropped etc. They do not bend like steel mags and therefore they will always work unless you find a way to break them.

P.S. My 22-250 will shoot between 1/4" amd 1/2" with factory Winchester bulk pack and my 7mm-08 I have yet to find the magic load but so ar everything has been around 1" give or take. I was able to once get a 1.5" group at 300yds.
 
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I have to agree with bill c68 about the Tikka magazines... they are actually tough and durable.

As far as Tikka VS Savage, they are both practical rifles that will shoot good. Pick the one that feels best to you.
 
No contest, Tikka wins hands down. All you have to do is hold both in your hands and try cycling the bolts... that will tell you everything you need to know.
The clips are very tough and don't worry about them. I think the only thing the Savage has over the Tikka is a little in the price dept, but not much difference if I remember right.
The only thing I don't like about the Tikka is cleaning it. It's a pain in the butt.
My Varmint in .223 will shoot oblong holes with 60 grain HP in front of 25.3 grains of H335, and shoots factory ammo of any weight typically in groups of less than one inch.
 
I have had four savages from .243 to 7mm and all shot well. The newest in 30-06 that shoots one ragged hole in a three shot group. My tikka in .270 a;so shoots very well but took awhile to find a load it likes. 140 Nosler accubonds and 140 ballistic tips seem to work the best.
 
I've owned 3 Tikkas and I currently use a T3 in 338-08. They are exceptional.

I think this is a Ford vs. Chevy thing though. Buy what you like and know that both make good sporter rifles.
 
I own a T3 in 300 wsm and have been more than impressed with it! I dropped my first bull moose with it a few weeks ago at 362 yards using hand loads. First shot went through the left shoulder and destroyed the lungs. Second shot was the anchor in the spine. I'd say they're great rifles! The bolt on mine is the definition of smooth!
 
shot both, the tikka is definitly smoother and looks better, but is more money. the savage is great, but doesn't look as good. depends on what you want.
 
I just picked up a Savage model 16FCSS in 22-250. The accu-trigger is exceptional. I did recently look at a Tikka and I will agree with others that the Bolt cycles incredibly smooth. For the money I went with the Savage. Bought it from FRONTIER with a Bushnell Trophy 3-9x for less money than the Tikka alone. It is also in stainless were the Tikka was not. I can say that it shoots less than 1.5" groups at 200yds all day.
 
Buddy bought a Tikka whitetail classic a few years back and had trouble finding rings for it and when he did they were pricey. Is this still the case?
 
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Buddy bought a Tikka whitetail classic a few years back and had trouble finding rings for it and when he did they were pricey. Is this still the case?
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I put Leupold bases on my Tikka. Yeah the factory Optilocks are pricey, like around $150 bucks for the stainless set.

I have 2 savages and one Tikka. I feel the Tikka is more refined. Its plastic stock is much stiffer than the Savage which flexes terribly at the forend. The Tikka trigger is everything you could want in a hunting rifle, light and crisp. The Savage has either a conventional trigger that needs work or replacing, or the accutrigger, which isn't necessarily to everyone's liking.

If you want light, the Tikka lite wins hands down. On the other hand, I couldn't be happier with my Savage muzzleloader. It has the conventional trigger and the flexy stock, but it shoots as well as I'd expect any hunting centrefire rifle to shoot in terms of accuracy. Never a bad shot. They did something very well on that gun. My 300WM Savage I bought used, doesn't perform to my liking, so its getting another barrel and another try at doing what it should.
 
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