remington 700 vs tikka t3

[markg]

I have owned both types of rifles. The Tikka have higher levels of initial quality and accuracy. (mostly but not always)

The remmington 700 is a classic action that has an incredible variety of modifications and most gunsmiths like working with them. You can take a factory rem 700 and turn it into a rfile capable of being 1/4 MOA with a match barrel and action and trigger work. The problem is they often need work to equal the capabilities of the Tikka's

So if your looking for amazing out of the box go Tikka, if you dont mind spending a bit to customize and accurize go Rem 700


PS
There are getting to be more and more Tikka mods available and they are pretty impressive.

[Fordevr]

Originally Posted by markg

I have owned both types of rifles. The Tikka have higher levels of initial quality and accuracy. (mostly but not always)

The remmington 700 is a classic action that has an incredible variety of modifications and most gunsmiths like working with them. You can take a factory rem 700 and turn it into a rfile capable of being 1/4 MOA with a match barrel and action and trigger work. The problem is they often need work to equal the capabilities of the Tikka's

So if your looking for amazing out of the box go Tikka, if you dont mind spending a bit to customize and accurize go Rem 700


PS
There are getting to be more and more Tikka mods available and they are pretty impressive.

Perfect! I agree 100 %

[DUKE-1]

without Rem 700s gunsmiths would be broke, and who has had more recalls?? Tikka hands down . had 5 of them loved them like a my kids. lol.

[wildbill]

Originally Posted by Beached Whale

Tikka all the way, they are also on sale for 20% off at most major retailers right now.

Remington 700's can suffer from this....... a Tikka never will. This brought an unfortunate end to my sheep hunt one year.

Man what a p.o.! Oh and Tikka all the way! I think historically Remis were of better quality, no so much any more, sort of like the remlins, love my jm marlin but would never throw my money away on a remlin. I think the Fins take greater pride in their workmanship as opposed to our big headed neighbors to the south

[aardvaark]

Originally Posted by super7mag

That and the short detachable mag , leaves little option for seating bullets.
Remington's lately are a coin toss as far as quality goes, then you can bank on a timmney or other after market trigger, and at the very least bedding the stock.
I have a good buddy with a Tikka T3 in 300WM it's not fun off the bench, it is still his favorite to go hunting with .

There's an aftermarket metal mag available now for the T3. I got one for my T3 in 204R. Pricey (about 200$C) but worth it for me cuz I shoot my 204 a lot and the plastic mags wear out quickly. I was on my 3rd factory mag when I got my metal one. And the factory mags are best part of 100$C.

The metal one also has room so you can adjust COAL so it really solves both problems. (The only problems I have found on my T3.)

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[titegroup]

Not to derail, but just get a upper end Savage/ will outshoot both.

[elkhunter11]

At one time, the 700 was a high quality rifle, but recent rifles are not made to the same standards. Tikka did have a recall due to heat treatment on a small run of barrels, but that was a long time ago.

[NCC]

Originally Posted by DUKE-1

without Rem 700s gunsmiths would be broke, and who has had more recalls?? Tikka hands down . had 5 of them loved them like a my kids. lol.

I've had a dozen Remington 700's and 2 Tikkas. The only defect I've ever had in a rifle was a faulty safety in one of the Tikka's. Remington has 5X as many recalls because they sell 20x more guns.

[Slicktricker]

Originally Posted by titegroup

Not to derail, but just get a upper end Savage/ will outshoot both.

Yes but it's still a savage with a disgusting bolt throw and retarded safety couldn't give me one for free

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by titegroup

Not to derail, but just get a upper end Savage/ will outshoot both.

I wouldn't bet a month's salary on that. Would you?

[Smokinyotes]

Ive only owned 2 700 bdl. The 22-250 shot great, the 30-06 was not so good. I sold both remingtons and replaced them with Tikkas. Smoother bolts, better accuracy. Whats not too like. I think between my son and i we have 8 Tikkas now. You can never have too many.

[West O'5]

Originally Posted by Ice Fishing Maniac

Tikka gets my vote. I will through in the Sako A7ss for you to consider. In the package deal with scope is a great buy.

+1 for the A7.....it's something of a hybrid between the Tikkas and the Sako 85s with features from both.
The A7 Roughtech has a much nicer stock (Bell&Carlson)then any Tikka or "regular" A7 that adds some weight that will help tame that recoil....also has a full length 26" barrel for optimal MV in the .300Win.

[markg]

OOPs i already commented

[MallardMan]

I have both and the T3 is way more accurate out of the box. Nothing requires upgrading. I did put a bell and carlson synthetic stock on my tikka to reduce felt recoil on the bench. But i do not shoot this rifle alot off the bench, it is .75 moa. The 700 lacks a magazine on most models, will be far less accurate and the bolt is not as smooth. For a heavy barreled varmint build i wld say go with the 700 but for a big game rifle the tikka is amazing.

[Nyksta]

Browning X-Bolt

[warriorboy10]

Oster, I have a Tikka Model 695 in 300 Win Mag. that I would sell. Had it dialed in at Genesee 700 meter (765 yards) when that was possible. Great shooting rifle and a bit heavier than a T3 so doesn't have the bite.

Syn/Blued.

PM if interested.

[1 eye]

Rem 700

[mgvande]

Have a couple Tikka's and they are great. Accurate and with the single stack magazines they feed well. I didnt have a problem with the Aluminum recoil lug in either but I changed them out with Stanless steel anyway. I did notice an imprint on the factory ones though.

[270 ELK]

The T3 in 300 my vote

[3blade]

Between those two, tikka every time (but get a limbsaver). Most of us carry our big game rifles a lot more than we shoot them, so weight is important. Better accuracy, better trigger, smoother action.

the Remington is likely to need something done to fix/improve it, that's not what I look for in a purchase. Also, re: the aftermarket/custom talk, if you want to go down that road eventually, there are better made actions out there for less than the cost of a Remington rifle.

[gitrdun]

To all of the Rem 700 haters or those that wouldn't take one for free. I'll gladly take those horrible guns off your hands and tip you handsomely for it. That's the least at could do for relieving you of such a dangerous and poorly made firearm

[ForwardBias]

M700. No time for ugly Tikkas

[gitrdun]

Originally Posted by ForwardBias

M700. No time for ugly Tikkas

Yup, Tikka recoil lugs are a joke.

[ForwardBias]

Originally Posted by gitrdun

Yup, Tikka recoil lugs are a joke.

Makes me laugh when guys slam savages for being ugly, but hold their Tikka in high regard. Dont get me wrong they are good rifles, but ugly as sin. Sakos version of a savage axis. Flame on haha

[gunluvr]

Originally Posted by gitrdun

Yup, Tikka recoil lugs are a joke.

Agree. Stay with mild short action cartridges if you like Tikka. Nice otherwise.

[MadMarty911]

Tikka.
Just picked up a new t3x Varmint stainless. Recoil pad is much better than the older one. Love the new stock as well. The texturing is nice. Also it's a .300wm. Threw a Swaro z5 on it.
Put 25 down the tube the other day. Shoulder is fine and Recoil wasn't bad (but it is subjective as everyone has their limits)
I've owned hundreds of rifles and the few I really regret selling were Tikka's. My .02

[gitrdun]

It isn't just Tikka that uses the slip into a receiver groove design. Others seems to do it as well. Seems counter productive as to what a recoil lug function is. Give me a pancake recoil lug firmly fitted between the action and barrel anytime. Or those such as those that are integral to the receiver such as a Win M70. Now, those are solid recoil lugs, the basis upon which to build an accurate rifle and build up a solid bedding job.

[BigJon]

I will take an older Walker trigger Remington 700 over a Tikka T3. Recoil "lug" is laughable, one size fits all action, bolt shroud that needs replacing.... An economy rifle for the price of an actual rifle makes it an easy choice for me.

[gitrdun]

Originally Posted by BigJon

I will take an older Walker trigger Remington 700 over a Tikka T3. Recoil "lug" is laughable, one size fits all action, bolt shroud that needs replacing.... An economy rifle for the price of an actual rifle makes it an easy choice for me.

Glad to see another guy who actually takes a gun apart and see it's value and potential. Not everything is outside look-see pretty stuff. You've got to get down to the nitty gritty of the gun and see what makes it happen. Totally on board with you BigJon.

[MadMarty911]

I see what your saying about the recoil lug, but their design obviously works. And any tikka will out shoot a Remington if both out of the box and not tuned.

So explain your gripe when real world results tell a different story.

Not trying to troll or start anything, I really am curious. My experiences must be different than yours.

Mind you I am not a tikka fan boy. I'm a Savage nut😆