Sendero, Tikka, Others

[Fursty]

Looking for a good long range 7mm mag. I don't want to spend through the roof (<$1500, prefer under $1000), but would like something that is .5-1.0 moa groups at 100 yds.

I have been reading that the Sendero is good out of the box with a lot of upgrade options down the road. Also, a few comments on Tikka T3 and a few savage 110?.

Please give me some guidance

Plan to use Nightforce NXS on the rifle.

Also, besides this site where is a good place to find a used rifle?

Thank you.

 

[MudRunner2005]

I'd pick the Sendero...

 

[Rick Richard]

Sendero for sure and Savage depending on the model.

I would not consider Tikka because of the horrible experience I had with one and the sorry Beretta Customer Service.

 

[scottishkat]

Take a look at the Steyr prohunter and the Rem CDL SF at your price. I think the Sendero will be a little higher. The Steyr is made in 7mm WSM the CDL SF is in 7mm RM. Not sure which one you are looking for.

Good luck and shoot straight

Bob

 

[Fursty]

Thank Bob...

Looking for 7mm RM

Why the CDL vs the sendero?

 

[pburton]

I would go with the Sendero. They are good shooters out of the box and get even better with minimal work (action bedding and trigger tuning). Remington also makes a long range rifle that is well within your price range. I have heard pretty good things about them. But have not shot one myself.

 

[scottishkat]

Thank Bob...

Looking for 7mm RM

Why the CDL vs the sendero?

I have owned a Sendero in 300 Win Mag and still own 2 CDL SF's in 270 win and 260 rem.

The CDL SF is a wood stocked firearm which may be a deal breaker for you both of mine are serious shooters 1/2 moa with reloads. I have never shot factory through mine. It's a little lighter than a sendero and the cost new is more in your range. I see the sendero selling for 1100 to 1200.00 a little over your price range. The CDL SF can be had for 800 -900.00 and later if you bang up the stock its any easy change.

If you can get the Sendero for 1000 I would buy it. That would be a pretty good deal.

Good luck and shoot straight

Bob

 

[rooster721]

I've had and used Tikka and Sendero both.. through experience, I'd say Tikka. Tikka has a much nicer trigger, they weigh a lot less and have a sturdier action, hands down.

My Sendero needed a jewel trigger and a skim-bedding to shoot like Tikka does "out of the box" Also did a bolt-knob on my sendero because I didn't like banging my knuckle on the scope each time I cycled a round... I liked my sendero once the upgrades were made, but I wouldn't monkey around or go the sendero direction again. Accuracy-edge, bolt/action ruggedness, rifle weight, comfort/& adjustments trigger-wise, a detachable mag (and) FEEDING out of that mag ALL goes to Tikka.

That is my opinion

 

[Fursty]

Thanks.

Anyone else with pros/cons of the Sendero vs Tikka

I do like the detachable magazine, but really just want something to shoot sub moa without messing with. (In my price range)

 

[howco]

I agree with considering tikka. I just finished two builds,then I decide to buy a fluted barrel tikka. There are some nice mods you can do yourself and the guns have a super slick action. I dumped a decent amount of money into my builds and this tikka is less than 1000 tricked out. Trigger is very nice and adjustable......

 

[hhack]

My vote would go to the Tikka, you get the most for you dollar and they guarantee accuracy. Mine shoots amazing 0.40" diameter hole 5 shots at 100 yards and the rifle has over a 1000 rounds down the barrel in 270 wsm. The bolts a very smooth and the have an external type extractor which is a superior design compared to the remington they also have a very nice trigger stock. They are also very light. They are at least $400 cheaper than the Sendero. With the savings you could upgrade the stock to bell and carlson, the bolt and the bolt shroud. The worst part about a tikka is that they are imported through beretta.

 

[MudRunner2005]

My vote would go to the Tikka, you get the most for you dollar and they guarantee accuracy. Mine shoots amazing 0.40" diameter hole 5 shots at 100 yards and the rifle has over a 1000 rounds down the barrel in 270 wsm. The bolts a very smooth and the have an external type extractor which is a superior design compared to the remington they also have a very nice trigger stock. They are also very light. They are at least $400 cheaper than the Sendero. With the savings you could upgrade the stock to bell and carlson, the bolt and the bolt shroud. The worst part about a tikka is that they are imported through beretta.

Do the Tikkas have a 26" heavy barrel? Seriously, I'm asking... I am not very familiar with the Tikkas, other than that they are one of the many companies owned by P. Beretta.

If they are a sporter barrel, then I wouldn't consider one for LR shooting. You will want the extra weight of a heavy barrel (no matter what brand rifle you buy) when shooting LR.

 

[rooster721]

Do the Tikkas have a 26" heavy barrel? Seriously, I'm asking... I am not very familiar with the Tikkas, other than that they are one of the many companies owned by P. Beretta.

If they are a sporter barrel, then I wouldn't consider one for LR shooting. You will want the extra weight of a heavy barrel (no matter what brand rifle you buy) when shooting LR.

Take this with a grain of salt^^^

If I recall, the Tikka tac-line has heavy barrels. The rest are various fluted & un-fluted sporter contours.. however, regarding that being a problem for longrange shooting-- it is not. In the case a guy is shooting matches & quick long strings, sure, a heavy barrel helps avoid overheating BUT in the case a guy shoots recreational 3-shot strings at plates/paper (& most certainly in any hunting situation) there is no problem with sporter contours. They will absolutely shoot accurate at LR. If a guy looks close, the majority are 24" (even less) in sporter contoured barrels... big reason for that is for less flex & better rigidity for consistent accuracy out of that style barrel* That's the key to sporter barrels and accuracy. To say you can't get LR accuracy out of them is beyond false.

In the argument that-that is aimed at the weight being benefical, the weight can help steady some, but again is not an absolute requirement for LR. One of my personal rifles wears a 24" sporter contoured barrel and is set up as my sheep rifle.. it is 8.5 lbs scoped, 7.1 rifle alone. That rifle has printed tighter (3-shot) groups than even my heavy contoured customs. If a person takes the time for a proper rest and shooting set-up, any weight rifle will shoot accurately if the guy on the trigger is up to the task. The contour of his barrel is not normally any-place to lay blame.

 

[MudRunner2005]

Take this with a grain of salt^^^

If I recall, the Tikka tac-line has heavy barrels. The rest are various fluted & un-fluted sporter contours.. however, regarding that being a problem for longrange shooting-- it is not. In the case a guy is shooting matches & quick long strings, sure, a heavy barrel helps avoid overheating BUT in the case a guy shoots recreational 3-shot strings at plates/paper (& most certainly in any hunting situation) there is no problem with sporter contours. They will absolutely shoot accurate at LR. If a guy looks close, the majority are 24" (even less) in sporter contoured barrels... big reason for that is for less flex & better rigidity for consistent accuracy out of that style barrel* That's the key to sporter barrels and accuracy. To say you can't get LR accuracy out of them is beyond false.

In the argument that-that is aimed at the weight being benefical, the weight can help steady some, but again is not an absolute requirement for LR. One of my personal rifles wears a 24" sporter contoured barrel and is set up as my sheep rifle.. it is 8.5 lbs scoped, 7.1 rifle alone. That rifle has printed tighter (3-shot) groups than even my heavy contoured customs. If a person takes the time for a proper rest and shooting set-up, any weight rifle will shoot accurately if the guy on the trigger is up to the task. The contour of his barrel is not normally any-place to lay blame.

You might want to re-read my post...Nobody said you couldn't get LR accuracy. Don't read too deep into things that aren't there.

I have LR capable sporter barreled rigs, one or two, but the rest are heavy barreled for a reason.