Any reason not to use a tikka?

[Kcollins01]

I’ve always used and shot Remington 700s and clone actions. I’ve owned a couple tikkas and they have hammered. But never given much thought into rebarreling one. I’ve been wanting to build a 25sst. So I’m looking at getting a new custom action but my buddy has a stainless t3x 300wsm he said he would sell me for 500 bucks. Just wondering if the tikka would be worth buying for the action

 

[Half Nocked]

Yes, absolutely worth it

 

[naked wombats]

No reason not to in my opinion.
Prefit barrels readily available, factory trigger is better than decent. The aftermarket for stocks has grown quite a bit, its not limiting in any way.

 

[turbobrick]

Seems like the perfect application for a great action.

 

[grfox92]

I would take a factory Tikka action over a custom 700 footprint action 100% of the time.

 

[BishBeCool]

Buy it dude.

 

[JK47]

Naw, man. You don’t want it. Just PM me your buddy’s contact info so I can reach out and buy it.

Kidding aside, send it. Build what you want. Parts are plentiful.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Tikkas are great as long as the cartridge you want to use will fit in it.

 

[noKnees]

Its also a no go for folks who really want a BDL style floor plate.

 

[7mm-08]

To answer the question that is the title of this thread: no. Tikka actions are the foundation for many economical builds in the area I live. This also seems true nationally from the many threads and posts that can be found on this website.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

My hunting rifles shoot great. I hunt with a Ruger M77 (tang safety) in 25-06 that I bought new in 1970. It has killed over 100 deer & antelope. I also have a #1 Ruger in .300 Wby and it has killed deer, elk & moose.

No reason to change anything!!! Dead is dead.

 

[KenLee]

My hunting rifles shoot great. I hunt with a Ruger M77 (tang safety) in 25-06 that I bought new in 1970. It has killed over 100 deer & antelope. I also have a #1 Ruger in .300 Wby and it has killed deer, elk & moose.

No reason to change anything!!! Dead is dead.

Tang safety is an absolute must have with me, unless its going to be a cheap loaner rifle.

 

[307]

My hunting rifles shoot great. I hunt with a Ruger M77 (tang safety) in 25-06 that I bought new in 1970. It has killed over 100 deer & antelope. I also have a #1 Ruger in .300 Wby and it has killed deer, elk & moose.

No reason to change anything!!! Dead is dead.

What does this have to do with the question posed by the OP about Tikka?

 

[bushwhacker1975]

Tikka is #1 in my books owned 3 now never a problem

 

[glock233]

Tikka is perfect as a base for 25 SST