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Originally Posted by SakoShooter
Downsides of the Tikka that matter to me:
- 1 action length....all are long actions
- single stack 3 round magazine that protrudes below the action
- stocks could be better.
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The above are the most common complaint against them.
You could spend another 1200-1400 for a Sako 85 and solve them....
There are also 5 round mags.
I like the mag shape.....easy to fit to fit in your front breast pocket, inside jacket chest pocket , or back hip pocket. Try that with a double stack.
I dislike hinge plates. Seen nice guns with rust in the front of receiver where bolt locks in. Reason.....hunting in snowy conditions. Guy unloads by unhinging, bullets spill in the snow, fishes them out, puts them in a front jacket hip pocket with wet snow covered hands. Buddy suggests they try a different cut line. Reloads the wet bullets with wet hands. Chambering a bullet wipes the moisture off and leaves it right where it can’t be seen but will rust if not cleaned soon.
Most of my hunting guns are Tikkas or CZs
Last gun I bought was a heavy barrel Tikka in 204ruger.
Factory loads 32gr ....put all 5 with no paper left between them...can only see 3 part circles.
Same effect for my Tikka 260rem.