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<blockquote data-quote="grit" data-source="post: 216036" data-attributes="member: 4112"><p>I think you should take another look at the Tikka. A few folks mentioned them. Doesn't sound like you've seen one. They offer a couple of advantages over similarly priced Rem 700. First and foremost is the stock. The Tikka stock is rigid and will not flex. Just grab the barrell and forend in your hand and squeeze. The synthetic stocks on other brands flex easily. First this puts pressure on the action. Next, you'll get some muzzle jump, occasional barrell contact and fliers from the flimsy stocks. Tikka realy shines here. The Tika also has a great adjustable trigger. Finally the Tikas come with a 1moa accuracy guarantee. This is before you bed the action and tune the trigger! These rifles shoot! I'm not knocking the rem 700. But, Tikka is the new kid on the block. And they are offering a lot for the money to get your business.</p><p></p><p>If you want to go with a rem, savage, or browning, I suggest looking at models with a laminated stock, or one of the serious synthetics like HS. An aftermarket stock will run 250-450. Better to spend an extra 150 up front and not have to replace it. Another great rifle is the CZ 550. These are exceptionally accurate and they come with a set trigger. Use the regular trigger for still hunting and the set trigger for long range. These triggers are also easily adjusted. I have one in 243. It is the most accurate factory rig I own.</p><p></p><p>The xbolt looks great. I haven't handled one in synthetic. So, don't know if it's a good stock or not.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="grit, post: 216036, member: 4112"] I think you should take another look at the Tikka. A few folks mentioned them. Doesn't sound like you've seen one. They offer a couple of advantages over similarly priced Rem 700. First and foremost is the stock. The Tikka stock is rigid and will not flex. Just grab the barrell and forend in your hand and squeeze. The synthetic stocks on other brands flex easily. First this puts pressure on the action. Next, you'll get some muzzle jump, occasional barrell contact and fliers from the flimsy stocks. Tikka realy shines here. The Tika also has a great adjustable trigger. Finally the Tikas come with a 1moa accuracy guarantee. This is before you bed the action and tune the trigger! These rifles shoot! I'm not knocking the rem 700. But, Tikka is the new kid on the block. And they are offering a lot for the money to get your business. If you want to go with a rem, savage, or browning, I suggest looking at models with a laminated stock, or one of the serious synthetics like HS. An aftermarket stock will run 250-450. Better to spend an extra 150 up front and not have to replace it. Another great rifle is the CZ 550. These are exceptionally accurate and they come with a set trigger. Use the regular trigger for still hunting and the set trigger for long range. These triggers are also easily adjusted. I have one in 243. It is the most accurate factory rig I own. The xbolt looks great. I haven't handled one in synthetic. So, don't know if it's a good stock or not. [/QUOTE]
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