Tikka T3 Varmit New or sako 75 Varmit S/H - Advise Plz

[tulkyuk]

As it says on the tin really - have been looking at both of these in 6.5 x 55

 

i have been offered a sako 75 varmit for £550 S/H, but it sounds like its done at least 800 rounds plus

 

Would it be better to buy this or a brand new Tikka T3 varmit for £600

[tulkyuk]

No one with opinion - very strange for you boys

[grasshopper]

Yeah!! you should have kept the 1 you had

[tulkyuk]

Nah it was knackered - some monkey from up north bought it - the fool

[ejg223]

In a short while the tikka will be a second hand tikka,

or you could own a second hand sako

The sako has the advantage that the barrel might be

shot out sooner which means you could get a custom job sooner.

 

up to you

edi

[tulkyuk]

The sako has the advantage that the barrel might be

shot out sooner which means you could get a custom job sooner.

 

up to you

edi

Only thing with that is - more expense

[Streeker59]

Tulky. The 6.5 x 55 is NOT known as a throat burner but unless you know what powders the previous owner used it's hard to know. Any competent gunny with a bore scope can check the throat and tell you what condition it's in.

I'd go for the 75 and rebarrel if she wont shoot. The 75's were the pinnacle of Sako production and wont come around again mate..

 

Grant..

[Jager SA]

SAKO 75 no hesitation.

 

Dont worry about the amount of work its done it will be sound.

[riflemanread]

Tikka T3 varmint new gun over second hand anyday

[grasshopper]

Nah it was knackered - some monkey from up north bought it - the fool

 

Don,t you mean "gorilla" and a silver back at that

[devilishdave]

A friend of mine has a 75 in 6.5 x 55 and it shoots clover leaf no problem, it is a cracking rifle.

 

Dave

[Mack]

I've never shot the Tikka but I can vouch for the Sako 75. I own one and am very impressed with it , fantastic rifle.

[Redfox]

Whichever turns you on, Sako/tikka use to garauntee 10,000 rds before significant loss of accuracy used normally ( not 20rds together sort of thing) so either will do you well.

Redfox

[njc110381]

If you're only going to be stalking with it (ie not range work) then the gun will still have loads of life left in it after 800 rounds. I'd get it looked at to be certain, and then buy it if it's less than half worn. The Sako 75 is a nice rifle.

[devilishdave]

When buying a second hand rifle in the past I have got the gun shop to promis to take the gun back if it wont shoot reasonable groups. You need to agree what you think is reasonable before you enter in to the agreement. I would say sub inch with home loads and 1.5inch with factory.

 

Dave

[Elwood]

Is it correct that Sako and Tikka use the same barrels?

 

My choice would be the Sako 75.

 

Ian

[Ronin]

Given the limited choice - my vote would be Sako 75, so long as its not in a plastic stock (a bit flexy for my own taste)

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[Vermincinerator]

6.5x55 is a low intensity cartridge, factory ammo and load data have to be safe for use in the many 1896 swedish mausers still in existance, so unless the previous owner has been shooting hot reloads out side the limit of modern loading data, IMO you should have at least 1 1/2 times the current round count of accurate barrel life.

My vote goes for the Sako 75, no contest at all.

 

Ian.

[Toby]

Sako 75,no contest.I have 2,one in 222 and a 6.5x55.As the others say it also makes a nice donor action for a custom rifle when the barrels dead.-Toby

[skany]

as a rifle the 75 is such a nice gun compaired to the tika so id say it has to be the 75:-)

 

 

Andy

[stag1933]

I have two Mod. 75 Sako HB Varminters, a .243 stainless, laminated [bought secondhand] and a .308 blued with wood stock and both are one-holers.

Currently I am buying a T3 Tikka Hunter in wood. [.243]

Hopefully it will digest the same fodder in such a majestic manner.

 

HWH.

[huntsman]

I have both a sako 75 (6ppc) and tikka lite stainless 6.5x55. I am very happy with both. The 6.5 x55 as alot of the others have said isn't a barrel eater. So I suppose if it looks in fairly good condition ,the sako would get my vote. The other point is that you can adjust the Sako trigger a bit more than the Tikka. From an accuracy point of view both are excellent.

 

The only concern I have with the 75 varmint stainless laminate which I have, is that its a bit of a lump to carry around on the hill, especially if you start adding big scope's like nightforce as well as bipods and moderators (13-14lbs). Maybe a sporter profile would more user friendly? but I suppose it depends on your ground?

 

Dave

[tulkyuk]

Cheers for the replies boys - looks like you lot would say the sako then

[Jager SA]

Cheers for the replies boys - looks like you lot would say the sako then

 

 

Or, you could ignore all of us and buy a Baikal!