Thread: Sako vs Tikka
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Old 12-16-2008, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Map Maker View Post
from what i read, tikka uses plastic in some places where sako uses metal.
So that makes sako more of a lifelong rifle.
But I also heard when Beretta bought out sako, the quality went downhill. There are some reports of the barrel exploding on some newer models.

Keep in mind though, this is only internet research.

I too was looking at getting a sako but think im going to look elsewhere.
Been old news. A batch of bad steel along with a few barrels and receivers splitting. Good thing no one hurt. Sako / Tikka recalled any rifles that were sold within the production dates back in 2004 and either replaced the barrels or gave new rifles. My two Tikka T3 LS models were after the fact in 2004.

IMO you handle a Sako m75 then handle a Remington/Browning/ Winchetser....there is no comparison. If you want to save a few $$, buy the Tikka T3, and as mentioned spend a bit more then try a Sako A7. If $$ no problem go with the Sako m75 or the m85. Like I mentioned earlier, I prefer the model 75 stock over the m85.
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