Tikka or Sako?

[curt7mm]

I’m going to treat myself to a new rifle/scope combination for the 2019 hunting season. I’ve already purchased my new scope, and have narrowed down my my choice of rifle to either the TX3 laminated ss 7mm rem mag or the Sako Roughtech Pro ss 7mm rem mag. I’ve held both rifles and both were very nice but the Sako just felt a bit more balanced. I also liked the stock as well as the fluted barrel on the Sako, although the fluted barrel is not necessary I guess. I’ll start watching for sales on these two guns. I’m thinking I can’t go wrong with either rifle. Good reviews too.

[DiabeticKripple]

If you can afford it, Sako

[Grizzly Adams]

Originally Posted by DiabeticKripple

If you can afford it, Sako

More Snob appeal.

grizz

[Ice Fishing Maniac]

Both are nice rifles , I had 2 of the T3 LS but most of my rifles are Sako m75 models.

Of the 2 you mention I would choose the Sako RTP. A friend bought his new rifle 2 years ago in a Sako RTP 300wm. He loves it

[gunluvr]

Originally Posted by curt7mm

I’m going to treat myself to a new rifle/scope combination for the 2019 hunting season. I’ve already purchased my new scope, and have narrowed down my my choice of rifle to either the TX3 laminated ss 7mm rem mag or the Sako Roughtech Pro ss 7mm rem mag. I’ve held both rifles and both were very nice but the Sako just felt a bit more balanced. I also liked the stock as well as the fluted barrel on the Sako, although the fluted barrel is not necessary I guess. I’ll start watching for sales on these two guns. I’m thinking I can’t go wrong with either rifle. Good reviews too.

Don't give up on leftover new Tikka T3s @ Bashaw Sports. They have a current blowout sale and may still have some in 7RM

[YYC338]

Do a search of this forum. This very topic was discussed to death in another thread not long ago.

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by gunluvr

Don't give up on leftover new Tikka T3s @ Bashaw Sports. They have a current blowout sale and may still have some in 7RM

I have both, and if I had to choose, I would go with the sako,It just seems to feel and handle better.

[360hunt]

You really can't go wrong with either rifles. I have hunted with both and find my preference goes to the Sako only by a margin.
Both should produce about the same accuracy seeing they both are identical barrels minus the flutting.
I found the actions to be similar but the Sako stronger having 3 locking lugs compared to the Tikka's two.
The real difference is the open action on the Sako. Just far easier to top feed the Sako rifle. I also over think the situation that may occur when hunting. Having a rifle that feeds rounds quickly from the top for back situations just makes sense to me. The new t3x does allow for top feed just no where near as easy.
The magazines are very similar with the Tikka's being all polymer construction and Sako's polymer with stainless feeding lips.
All in all it really comes down to your budget. Tikka's are nice but the Sako is nicer.
My 2 cents worth.

[James 1]

Another vote for the Sako. I have both and find that the Sako has a well balanced stock, shoulders and finds target quickly.
Both are chambered in 7mmRM.

[Deasoninc]

I too am for the Sako. I have the one you are looking at and I am extremely happy with it. On another note I have nothing bad to say about the Tikka. I have friends that have them and they too work well.

[curt7mm]

Great feedback, guys. Thx. Both guns are really nice, but the Sako felt the best when going back and forth shoulding both. I know the cost will be a bit more for the Sako but it’s a gun I will own for a long time. I have a new Leupold vx 3i 3.5 - 10 40mm ready to mount when I get this gun. Which rings did you get for your Sako? I was looking at the Tally light weight rings and I’m thinking the low will work with this scope.