FSU_Seminole Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Just needed some input from you rifle experts here & I know a couple of you own Tikka rifles. What causes the price difference between a Tikka & Sako rifle? I was over on Tikka's/Beretta's website last night. I find the prices on their rifles incredible compared to that of Sako rifles. Here is the catch, Tikka rifles & Sako rifles come off the same assembly line. One is branded with the name Tikka the other Sako. All metal Tikka parts are the same as Sako metal. Tikka says they gauarntee all their rifles will put 3 shots inside of an inch at 100 yards combined with a smooth bolt action. I went to the Sako sight & it says the exact same thing. I want a 300 wsm. I love all my Remingtons & Brownings but I want a good European style rifle. Why is the Tikka Synthetic 640$ when the Sako Synthetic is 1560$. What am I missing here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 The Tikkas only have one action length. The bolt length and actions are exactly the same for every caliber. They change this by moving stops in the action and swapping clips. The Magnum ones have a larger bolt face but thats pretty much it. The Sako actions come in several different lengths and are three lug bolts vs the Tikka's two lug bolt. Three lugs actions cost 50% more to machine than two lug actions. The Sakos have three position safeties and the Tikkas have only two. Add to that the Sakos have a different action to stock interface, heavier duty clip and higher line stocks and the differences start to add up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSU_Seminole Posted November 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 The Tikkas only have one action length. The bolt length and actions are exactly the same for every caliber. They change this by moving stops in the action and swapping clips. The Magnum ones have a larger bolt face but thats pretty much it. The Sako actions come in several different lengths and are three lug bolts vs the Tikka's two lug bolt. Three lugs actions cost 50% more to machine than two lug actions. The Sakos have three position safeties and the Tikkas have only two. Add to that the Sakos have a different action to stock interface, heavier duty clip and higher line stocks and the differences start to add up. Thanks Leo that makes a ton of sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailmanmark Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Tikka Get the Tikka, you won't be disappointed. I'll take my Tikka anyday over my A-bolts. Good luck with whatever you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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