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Absolutely Torn: Savage and Tikka
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<blockquote data-quote="Mac11700" data-source="post: 341156" data-attributes="member: 1693"><p>While new here at LRH...I am certainly not new to shooting or rifles..I've been at it most of my adult life..</p><p></p><p>I've had several 270 rifles before..from single shots to bolt guns..Some have been 1 holers with all bullet weights..some have been boat anchors..Almost none of them have been moa rifles out of the box..save for 1 pre USRA model 70 Westerner..and 1 Sub MOA Weatherby 270</p><p></p><p>I've also owned several Savages as well..and well..they have never really gave me any confidence as they came from the box..but I knew if I wanted them to be excellent rifles I would have to tweak it some to get good performance..</p><p></p><p>I have only shot 1 Tika lite and that was in 243..Accuracy wasn't anything to write home about with it..as it was a friends who had just purchased it a few days before for last years deer season..He spent a lot more for it over the Savage/Stevens line..as well as the Vangards from Weatherby..or any of the other budget rifles out there..Marlin/Remington/Mosseberg..</p><p></p><p>The bad thing to me (it might not mean anything for you) about the Savages here in my area..is their resale value is in the toilet..You can pick up several different Savages for the $200-$300 dollar range..same for the Vangards..</p><p></p><p>A couple things I've learned..get a rifle that has a ton of aftermarket stuff made for it if you like to tweak them..Look at the resale value of your choosen rifle in the used gun racks in your area..</p><p></p><p>If I only had a few hundred bucks to spend..I would opt for a used 700 Remington bolt..They have the highest resale I've seen..and the most after market parts available around here..and generally can be excellent shooters with a minumum of TLC..</p><p></p><p>Mac</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mac11700, post: 341156, member: 1693"] While new here at LRH...I am certainly not new to shooting or rifles..I've been at it most of my adult life.. I've had several 270 rifles before..from single shots to bolt guns..Some have been 1 holers with all bullet weights..some have been boat anchors..Almost none of them have been moa rifles out of the box..save for 1 pre USRA model 70 Westerner..and 1 Sub MOA Weatherby 270 I've also owned several Savages as well..and well..they have never really gave me any confidence as they came from the box..but I knew if I wanted them to be excellent rifles I would have to tweak it some to get good performance.. I have only shot 1 Tika lite and that was in 243..Accuracy wasn't anything to write home about with it..as it was a friends who had just purchased it a few days before for last years deer season..He spent a lot more for it over the Savage/Stevens line..as well as the Vangards from Weatherby..or any of the other budget rifles out there..Marlin/Remington/Mosseberg.. The bad thing to me (it might not mean anything for you) about the Savages here in my area..is their resale value is in the toilet..You can pick up several different Savages for the $200-$300 dollar range..same for the Vangards.. A couple things I've learned..get a rifle that has a ton of aftermarket stuff made for it if you like to tweak them..Look at the resale value of your choosen rifle in the used gun racks in your area.. If I only had a few hundred bucks to spend..I would opt for a used 700 Remington bolt..They have the highest resale I've seen..and the most after market parts available around here..and generally can be excellent shooters with a minumum of TLC.. Mac [/QUOTE]
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