Tikka 3Tx----Savage 110

[coyoteman]

The Tikka 3Tx in 6.5 is without a doubt a very accurate rifle.In the field not so good.A couple of carries up a few hills in 412 and 414,at about 12 lbs,will have to dedicate it as a range gun.So I picked up a Savage Model 110 in 6.5 creedmoor at about 7 lbs,out of the box,accuracy was surpriseingly good.Of course you become aware of increased recoil,This a all roundfield gun,in stainless you can bang around in bad weather,and not worry about the finish.Looks like white camo next trip.

[waterhaulerhunter]

I’m assuming you’re talking about a Tikka T3x varmint? Because my Tikka T3x is nowhere close to as heavy as you’re talking.

[Dean2]

Kinda surprised you had to walk up a few hills to realize a 13 pound guns is a bad idea for mountain hunting.

The Savage 110s are generally very accurate rifles. Being left handed I have and do own a few of them and never had one that would not shoot well. That said, I also really like the Tikka T3 lite models. Good shooters and actually lighter then your Savage option. If you have enough sheckles and want the ultimate Mountain Gun, check out New Ultra Light Arms. Pretty much my go to hunting rifle for the last 10 years.

[JD848]

I hope you enjoy your knew rifle and never stop doing what you enjoy.

The savage 110 is a very good shooting rifle specially in the 6.5,i have the 2 6.5s in the cred and swede and both shoot very well.

I have been shooting a 6.5 swede for near 50 years and just love it specially after I bought the tikka T3.

Sounds to me like you really love the outdoors and do it with pride and like I said before never stop doing what you love,so get out there and show yourself what you and the 110 can do.



Best of luck
JD

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by Dean2

Kinda surprised you had to walk up a few hills to realize a 13 pound guns is a bad idea for mountain hunting.

The Savage 110s are generally very accurate rifles. Being left handed I have and do own a few of them and never had one that would not shoot well. That said, I also really like the Tikka T3 lite models. Good shooters and actually lighter then your Savage option. If you have enough sheckles and want the ultimate Mountain Gun, check out New Ultra Light Arms. Pretty much my go to hunting rifle for the last 10 years.

Carried a Browning semi,all over nfld for many years--The ab "hills" not made for 12 lb guns.
The Tikka lite---Missed on that will have to look into it.Thanks.

[marky_mark]

[270person]

I'm surprised, that you're surprised, a Savage rifle can shoot well. We aren't talking their low end model here.

Rinella seems to do pretty well with his 116.

It's always personal choice but why would you hunt/carry a rifle with a varmint barrel and a 10 shot mag?

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by waterhaulerhunter

I’m assuming you’re talking about a Tikka T3x varmint? Because my Tikka T3x is nowhere close to as heavy as you’re talking.

The varmint with 10 shot clip--Heavy as lead,Excellant target and gong gun.