Poor Customer Service Baretta Tikka T3X

[hunter67wa]

I haven't seen a Tikka not shoot well. I agree with Beaver you should sell it to us hey how about auction on here?

 

[Mram10us]

Because I am such a nice guy, I will buy these broken down old pieces of junk from you guys. It is my way of saying thank you ....

 

[sheltongrn]

A New rifle should Not need alterations! It should work right off! If it's my problem I would solve that by never spending another cent with that company!
Too many others competing for that same cash! Make them work for it!
Or go under..It's their problem...

Well, YOU may NOT want to replace it with a Bergara, just my opinion.

 

[nakneker]

I have multiple Tikkas, sorry to hear about the customer experience. All of mine shoot, exceptionally well, but if I was in your shoes I'd try a couple more recipes for Ammo. If it still didn't shoot I'd sell it or I would have new barrel installed. If I really wanted a 270 WSM a new barrel would be easy enough. Yes, more money but when your trying to get confidence in a rifle it's money well spent. Just my two cents

 

[Oldschool280]

Mine went on gun broker after the rep insisted I pronounce sako "socko". I can say savage, ruger, winchester, remington just perfect.

 

[James H Wall]

First off I do not have one of these rifles but repair kinda goes along with my issue, I had a Savage Axis, it got where it would not fire 7 out of 10 of my reloads so I called Savage and as soon as I mentioned shooting my reloads they laughed at me and said any gun they sell , when you shoot 1 reload shell thru it your warrenty is gone. I was wondering if this manufacturer is same way, I know when most gun people reload their own, I have reloaded about all my life, is it that way with all makers of guns? And by the way I did a search and see lots of people have same problem I had, I did take bolt apart , clean and it helped but did not cure it so I traded it off and got me something else and will never buy another Savage.

 

[T3ninja]

Not tikka, but browning. After spending 1200 on the rifle and 900 on a new barrel to get it to shoot like it wanted. That was my last straw for buying factory rifles. It's too much money to gamble on what SHOULD be good but might not be. In my case and seems like yours. The manufacturer is seemingly unwilling to admit their product sucks. It might be fine for the average hunter the shoots 2 boxes a year and shoots close range shots. But for most of us here, these rifles just won't cut it. I'm NOT a gunsmith and don't claim to know much, but I've thrown together a few savages and built a plethora of AR's, some using the cheapest parts I could find, and EVERY SINGLE ONE shot better than the a "long range" factory rifle for a fraction of the cost. I'd say if I were you, get rid of it. Give the money to a company that earns it, and treats you right. I've started calling places and see how they treat you BEFORE buying anything from them.

 

[Tree Farmer]

Contact Tikka and ask what factory loads they use or recommend for the 270 wsm. Also, I'd want to know what is acceptable accuracy using factory ammo beyond which they'd cover it under warranty. If your rifle won't shoot to their minimum standards with factory loads and they won't cover it under warranty, then cut your losses and find a different gun.

 

[huntintoo]

Had a buddy that wanted his Tikka T3 accessorized, Laminated wood stock, relieved barrel, and a trigger job. .300 WSM. Went to glass the new stock and found it had a "Floating Action Lugg". I could never tell for sure if it was in the groove of the action, so I JB welded it. Tried about 10 different bullets and 7 different powders. 1" at a hundred yards was the best it would do? Called Tikka and they said they recommended nothing be done to their rifles?
I will never buy a tikka!
Bought an old (1950's) SAKO in 7mm mag. and love it!

 

[grouse]

Every tikka I've owned has needed a lighter bullet to shoot well. Most twists are too slow for heavier bullets. My 243 shot 87 grain in tiny holes, but 100 grain and higher were 2" group. Same experience with 300 wsm. Try a lighter bullet

 

[rgvt4]

Every tikka I've owned has needed a lighter bullet to shoot well. Most twists are too slow for heavier bullets. My 243 shot 87 grain in tiny holes, but 100 grain and higher were 2" group. Same experience with 300 wsm. Try a lighter bullet

+1

 

[sheltongrn]

Mine went on gun broker after the rep insisted I pronounce sako "socko". I can say savage, ruger, winchester, remington just perfect.

Yes, it's SOCKO!!! LOL

 

[soflarick]

I, too, have had abysmal experience with Beretta's customer service regarding current Tikka firearms. Called two different times, hoping to get a different "tech", but it was the same "why are you bothering me" guy. Told me "that's just physics". Ah, no it isn't. I know exactly the issue. $30 at a local smith fixed the issue, in addition to some tweaking on my own. My guess is they know problems exist, but throw canned responses at customers, and kick the can further.

For the same money, I should have more closely examined the Weatherby Vanguard series; or spent a little more for a Howa or Sauer Classic.

My humble opinion is to avoid Tikka in its current state.

 

[Gary in MD]

I thought everyone knew by now it was pronounced "Socko"
Great rifles by the way.