which rifel to get???

[sbirm]

I am planning on purchasing a new varmint rifle. My choices are:
1.Remington 700 Varmint Laminated Stock
2.Tikka T3 HB Varmint

What do you think i should get???

I like remingtons because of all the extra parts availabl for them(triggers,stocks,etc). But i have shot tikkas before and they have a super smooth action. What should I do???

 

[300_WSM]

I would go with the remington. That stock just feels really good in my hands.

 

[ben hunchak]

I agree...go with the Remington, heavy barrel, lam. stock....much nicer then the plastic Tikka.

 

[canucklehead]

BOOOOO! Get the Tikka Varmint.

I bought one, and never regretted it for a second. More accurate than a 'stock' remington (in my experience) and silky smooth action. 6 round detachable mags make it a gopher shooter's dream. That's pretty much all I use it for, and it's SWEET.

Not sure what the Rem barrel twist is in .223, but my Tikka is 1-8", and will use up to 75gr without issue.

 

[sparrow]

I would go with a Rifle myself.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Go for the Remington. More after market parts available than a Tikka and easy to upgrade your own kit from home. For a hunting rifle, a Tikka can be very accurate straight from the shelf, but I can't say I have ever heard of any hard core hunters, competitive shooters, or real world tactical shooters ever choosing a Tikka to make an accurate shot.

 

[Wolfstrack]

Tikka T3 with HB ....all the way !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Merllin]

Go for the Remington. More after market parts available than a Tikka and easy to upgrade your own kit from home. For a hunting rifle, a Tikka can be very accurate straight from the shelf, but I can't say I have ever heard of any hard core hunters, competitive shooters, or real world tactical shooters ever choosing a Tikka to make an accurate shot.

 

[204saskman]

What caliber are you looking at..

 

[slipp]

why do you think there's so many aftermarket Remington parts

 

[beretta boy]

I went with the Remington 700 VLS ... it's in 223.

No regrets. Had my gunsmith redo the trigger pull to 2 lbs. Breaks like glass, no creep or over-travel, and added a Gretan lightweight firing pin, shroud and spring.

When I do my part, the gun shoots 55 gr. handloads into 1/2" at 200.

What's not to like ? Be advised that the twist Remington puts on this barrel
( 1:12) pretty much limits you to 60 gr. max. If you want to play with heavier bullets
and long-range shooting, you'd better take the Tikka HB Varmint or Super Varmint with its 1:8 twist.

 

[m39a2]

What's a rifel?
Scott

 

[Joep17]

What's a rifel?
Scott

It is a tower in Paris

 

[Goose25]

I'd say get a sps varmint and upgrade the stock (B&C, mcmillan, hs precision)... thats what I did.

 

[m39a2]

It is a tower in Paris

Not even in my best day would I have put together that anogram!

Scott

 

[R005t3r]

Not even in my best day would I have put together that anogram!

Scott

Nice One ROFL!

 

[Wookie316]

I would go with a Rifle myself.

 

[TheTooner]

... For a hunting rifle, a Tikka can be very accurate straight from the shelf, but I can't say I have ever heard of any hard core hunters, competitive shooters, or real world tactical shooters ever choosing a Tikka to make an accurate shot.

That's incredible.

 

[Rem12Nut]

You can never go wrong with a 700!

It is the best receiver off the shelf money can buy!

REM

 

[kinggeorge168]

BUY BOTH.
cheers