Tikka or Sako?

[Ice Fishing Maniac]

Originally Posted by harv3589

I run the Sako Optilock ringmounts and love them. I've had several rifles with them and never an issue.

x3 been using them on my m75 rifles and the 2 T3's I had. Never an issue. My first Sako 75ss rifle- a 300WM still holds its zero setting and I bough this rifle new in 1997 and is still my main hunting rifle.


For the Sako RTP, I do not know if the Optilocks work. Would need to look at the Sako website. The Optilock Ringmounts would be sweet for it if they mount the the Weaver bases on the RTP

[6.5 shooter]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

My list, very similar, but with a couple of changes.

Blaser
Sauer
Cooper
Sako
Tikka
CZ
Kimber
Weatherby
Browning
Ruger 77
Zastava
Winchester 70
Remington - non-SPS
Savage-not axis.
Marlin
Rem SPS
Axis
Ruger American

I would agree with this..
The Ruger American is a great idea but the stock sucks otherwise it would move up a few notches.

[beauvalkid]

I share the views of both Ice Fishing Maniac and Buckhead who suggest going with a Sako 75. When they were introduced in late 1990's l bought one in 270 Win caliber stainless/synthetic and it was what one would call the 'pre lock' version. It has proven to be accurate and dependable and has taken its fair share of big game. Good luck.

[huntsolo1]

I had the same dilemma when I bought mine (back then it was just the T3, not T3x), and ended up with the Sako A7...have been super happy with it. Like you said, it just feels better, bolt is crazy smooth!

Rings...went with the Warne, awesome. Good luck and have fun...

[BCStroud]

I love my tikka T3 shoots sub moa and is incredibly light and durable. I have never had s problem with the ol plastic fantastic

[curt7mm]

Well, folks...I pulled the trigger. My Sako has been ordered. Thx again for all your valued feedback.