Bought my first Tikka...Wow!

[RascalArms]

Tikka is the new 700 when it comes to accuracy for the $$$$...

Agree...from a value standpoint they are as good as you can get on accuracy out of the box. Years ago you would have to spend a bunch of money customizing a rifle to reach the consistency and accuracy level of these Tikka firearms today. Their actions are pretty **** smooth right off the shelf as well.

[Man]

So what did Tikka figure out that other rifle manufacturers couldnt?

[chrisk]

They are nice rifles

[RascalArms]

So what did Tikka figure out that other rifle manufacturers couldnt?

Just modern technology IMO. Cold hammered forging and free floating barrels standard. Basically the same machinery of their parent company Sako. I think spending a little more time on polishing the bolts also means a smoother action. Stands to reason that less friction, grit and grind provides more consistent longer lasting accuracy.

[175gr7.62]

Just modern technology IMO. Cold hammered forging and free floating barrels standard. Basically the same machinery of their parent company Sako. I think spending a little more time on polishing the bolts also means a smoother action. Stands to reason that less friction, grit and grind provides more consistent longer lasting accuracy.

Yep. If you spend the money on the right equipment you don’t need a “craftsman” to build high quality stuff.

A lot of folks aren’t real keen on buying $1M machining centers though.


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