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    BUY - The best rifle sling ?

    I use the Gunslinger rifle holster when stalking and find it will take the weight of my Sako 75 308 @ 9lb easy and puts it all on the waist belt. Gunslinger Corral, ultimate rifle transport, Hunting and Tactical the Original Gunslinger Backpack system Youtube video YouTube - How to use a...
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    Tikka T3 or the Tikka Varmint??????

    Well I got out with my new (to me) Sako 75 in .308 on Sunday to Kerry. I received the license last Tuesday and collected the gun, fitted the mounts and scope on Wednesday, and went to the range on Thursday to zero. Using Federal Fusion 150gr I was getting at best ragged holes, and worst 1"...
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    US Optics $1,000 Spotting Scope Give Away Contest

    Enter Me In The US Optics Spotting Scope Contest
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    Tikka T3 or the Tikka Varmint??????

    This is what I am getting. Just as soon as the license comes through in .308. It will have the lighter synthetic stock SAKO 75 VARMINT LAMINATED STAINLESS
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    Tikka T3 or the Tikka Varmint??????

    I'll be putting an ASE S5 or the new ASE Ultr NightStar moderator/silencer on the 308 Sako 75. It will reduce the recoil by at least one third and makes for a very easy to fire gun.
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    Tikka T3 or the Tikka Varmint??????

    I had narrowed it down to a T3 varmint stainless with the 20 inch barrel and was ready to place an order for one. BUT there were none available and at best a 6 month wait. So after a lot of phoning around I have put my money down on a used Sako 75 stainless steel in 308 with the flutted...
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    Tikka T3 or the Tikka Varmint??????

    Thanks for the replies, please keep them coming. Is the composit stock realy OK it's just I don't like the idea of minding a timber stock out in the field. And also any comments on the shorter barrel version. I think I will get a Tikka T3, the best price I can get a T3 lite stainless is €1100...
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    Tikka T3 or the Tikka Varmint??????

    Hi to all, my first post on your forum. I was looking to get a Tikka T3 lite stainless in 308 for deer stalking, my local dealer has one in stock and it feels just right. BUT after a look through the Tikka website I see they do a Varmint stainless model but it's nearly 2lb's heavier. As i will...
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