cowboy778 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 I am going to be buying a 300 Win Mag soon and think I have narrowed it down between these two. Which one would you choose and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 I would likely lean toward Savage. Very accurate rifle for the money, great barrels on them, take the extra you saved over the Tikka and put it in the scope. JMHO Hopefully we'll get to meet come fall! John Also, thats a good round, very abundant and cheap too compared to a lot of others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy778 Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Thanks. I actually already have the Scope I got myself one for X-mas. A Bushnell Trophy XLT with DOA Drop-compensating reticle. I might go up in price and get the Savage with the Acu Trigger and Acu Stock. It all depends on what momma says she usually lets me get the better toys lol... She usually cons me into getting her something too... Last time it was a bow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Never shot a tikka, but heard good things about them and considered buying one a few years back. Wife's savage model 10 after I lightened up the trigger is one of ther most accurate rifles we have. Personally the feel of the savage to me is not great though, shoot the gun fine from a rest but just not a fan of the feel of the gun. Guess I would go with whichever felt better when shouldered if it were me, granted you are not buying online or that you get an opportunity to check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I've always wanted a Tikka T3 Greywolf laminate stock with the stainless barrel. Love the look of that gun! My buddy has one in .300 WSM, it's a sweet shooting rifle. Have heard lots of good things about the Savage too though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 300 what? i'd pick a 300 win mag. what model tikka or savage you thinking? sporter type or more long range or varmint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Savage Model 12 VLP DBM in 300 WSM Savage Model 111 Long Range Hunter in 300 win mag or actually 7mm mag (better BC) for a long range gun. i don't hand load otherwise there'd be more options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy778 Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I guess I could of been more specific. I was originally looking at the WSM, but now I have decided on the Win mag. I am getting it for Elk, long range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 unless you're a pretty big guy, carrying the savage long range hunter up a mountain will kill ya with the weight. for savage i'd go with model 116 bear hunter in 300 win mag. with the Tikka I'd just go with the T3 Lite don't have many options. they offer a fluted Hunter now, but that won't have a durable synthetic stock. they usually shoot pretty well from what i've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy778 Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 For Savage this is what I was looking at the 11/111 FCNS it weighs in at 7.15 with synthetic stock. It has the Acu Trigger and Acu Stock. For Tikka I was looking at the lite or hunter either are good the Lite weights in at 63/8lbs and the Hunter at 7lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I have never owned a Tikka but I do have several Savage rifles. They are all excellent shooters. Probably one of the better values out there. IMO Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy778 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I have never owned a Tikka but I do have several Savage rifles. They are all excellent shooters. Probably one of the better values out there. IMO Lynn Where you at in upstate New York? I lived in Antwerp for two years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Hey Cowboy, I just realized where you are. I'm sure I can speak for everyone on here by saying we are proud to have you onboard with us here. Please be safe and thank you for doing what you do. I'm just outside Watertown ( so. east ) About 10 miles or less from Fort Drum. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 yea the bear hunter rifle has a heavier fluted barrel with a muzzlebrake for less kick. anyone shoots better with less recoil, especially for a follow up shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbobb Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Buy American and get the Savage. With the Accu Trigger and the Accu Stock the Savage will be more acurate than the Tikka. Tikka is an economy grade Sako. :gun2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy778 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Buy American and get the Savage. With the Accu Trigger and the Accu Stock the Savage will be more acurate than the Tikka. Tikka is an economy grade Sako. :gun2: Thanks Bob... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gzilla45 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I can't offer any insight on the Tikka but I do own 2 Savages and love them both. I don't think you would be disappointed if you went that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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