T3TIKKA ?

platoonDaddy · #1 03-13-12, 19:04

This past weekend attending a RMEF Banquet I won a 270WSM. Prior to the drawing, I handled the weapon and on the barrel it stated: made in Finland & Beretta USA.

Today when I retrieved from the FFL, I saw the case for the 1st time: Sako and under that Made In Finland. On the label Beretta USA.

So my question: please educate me on Sako, T3TIKKA and Beretta connection.

Thanks

Retaks · #2 03-13-12, 19:09

Sako makes Tikka rifles. Beretta imports them to the US. I had a T3 Lite Stainless in 300 WSM and loved it. I wish i never sold that rifle. It had a pretty good recoil though.

platoonDaddy · #3 03-13-12, 19:19

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Originally Posted by Retaks

Sako makes Tikka rifles. Beretta imports them to the US. I had a T3 Lite Stainless in 300 WSM and loved it. I wish i never sold that rifle. It had a pretty good recoil though.

Dang, learn something new everyday.

Thank you.

Retaks · #4 03-13-12, 19:28

No prob. I dont know if they still do but they all used to have a 1 moa guarantee. I know for sure mine was capable of it with multiple different factory loads. it liked the 180gr Winchester Ballistic Silvertips the best.

ICANHITHIMMAN · #5 03-13-12, 19:33

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Originally Posted by Retaks

Sako makes Tikka rifles. Beretta imports them to the US. I had a T3 Lite Stainless in 300 WSM and loved it. I wish i never sold that rifle. It had a pretty good recoil though.

I have one in 300wsm awsome rifle, best factory rifle I have ever owned.

Check out Tikka shooters.com for parts and upgrades. Also if you want to push the 270wsm is will kill at great distance. Look at Matrix bullets

Retaks · #6 03-13-12, 19:38

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Originally Posted by ICANHITHIMMAN

I have one in 300wsm awsome rifle, best factory rifle I have ever owned.

Check out Tikka shooters.com for parts and upgrades. Also if you want to push the 270wsm is will kill at great distance. Look at Matrix bullets

Yes they are. Im looking into getting another one.

Abraxas · #7 03-13-12, 22:03

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Originally Posted by platoonDaddy

This past weekend attending a RMEF Banquet I won a 270WSM. Prior to the drawing, I handled the weapon and on the barrel it stated: made in Finland & Beretta USA.

Today when I retrieved from the FFL, I saw the case for the 1st time: Sako and under that Made In Finland. On the label Beretta USA.

So my question: please educate me on Sako, T3TIKKA and Beretta connection.

Thanks

When I used to sell guns, the Beretta rep told me that Benetta owned Sako who in turn owned Tikka.

hunt_ak · #8 03-14-12, 02:32

Love mine. Pretty cotton pickin accurate too!

Only beef I had with it was my stainLESS steel barreled action was actually a stainFULL steel barrel...pissed me off...

hunt_ak · #9 03-14-12, 02:32

Duracoated it myself and it turned out awesome!

Finish looks a bit off on the sheen, but it is absoluely peftect, it just has a bit of oil on it...

ICANHITHIMMAN · #10 03-14-12, 06:56

WOW that realy looks great! I have seen that happen with SS from remington and savage. I think there are alot of misconseptions about it.

What ammo and caliber are you shooting?

hunt_ak · #11 03-14-12, 08:48

The rifle is a 30-06. Those were handloads but the rifle shoots MOA with factory loads as well...

On the same trip to SE Alaska, there was a stainless Kimber, Ruger, and a Winchester that looked just as bright as they left the safe. I've also got a few buddies that have SS Tikkas that don't have the same issue as I had...Monday barrel, but man it shoots well!

hunt_ak · #12 03-14-12, 09:21

Here it is again on the side of a mountain on the Kenai Peninsula while black bear hunting. After an absolute death-march to the top, ol' blackie gave us the slip...

platoonDaddy · #13 03-14-12, 09:58

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Originally Posted by hunt_ak

Only beef I had with it was my stainLESS steel barreled action was actually a stainFULL steel barrel...pissed me off...

So what is advertised as a stainless barrel, really is steel? Dang. great job on your barrel, will mail mine to you.

Also thanks for the Tikka shooters.com site, great sticky on the 270WSM and the bullet recommendations.

ICANHITHIMMAN · #14 03-14-12, 20:07

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Originally Posted by platoonDaddy

So what is advertised as a stainless barrel, really is steel? Dang. great job on your barrel, will mail mine to you.

Also thanks for the Tikka shooters.com site, great sticky on the 270WSM and the bullet recommendations.

I dont think what happned to his barrel is normal at all. There is a new stock by B&C comming out soon there are very well made and cheep to boot. I am thinking about getting one. I used to hate .277 bore but I'm starting to change my mind. Also Berger is releasing a 190g VLD in .277.

Biggreen over at longrangehunting has realy been pushing his 270wsm this last year. Its good reading if your ever over that way.

Jon

hunt_ak · #15 03-14-12, 23:54

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Originally Posted by platoonDaddy

So what is advertised as a stainless barrel, really is steel? Dang. great job on your barrel, will mail mine to you.

Also thanks for the Tikka shooters.com site, great sticky on the 270WSM and the bullet recommendations.

I gotta agree that mine (and I hope its true) was a isolated incident of bad QC or something...that said, I will gladly paint your barreled action and bolt if you want! Heck, I even do it for a side business!