Tikka vs Seekins

[Q_Sertorius]

Another question for all the tikka guys how good will they shoot with factory barrel? If I do go tikka I won't have the cash right away to be rebarreling it.

I seriously doubt you will have to rebarrel it right away. I have heard of some that won’t shoot well, but never encountered one that would not shoot well.


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[2weak2flex]

Have 3 tikkas and can’t speak highly enough about them. Highly encourage this route. Plus, I think it will be more economical than replacing Seekins barrel.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Another question for all the tikka guys how good will they shoot with factory barrel? If I do go tikka I won't have the cash right away to be rebarreling it.

When comparing decent size data sets of barrels in various cartridges, Tikka and Sako barrels on average offer the following…

Greater longevity (some have lasted double or triple the round count of “custom” barrels).

General “accuracy” from many different bullets within the caliber. When compared to custom barrels, which may find “one bullet” that absolutely hammers, Tikka and Sako barrels usually shoot most bullets within the caliber reliably and accurately.

Higher reliability. The frequency of receiving a “hummer” or “bad” barrel per unit with their cold hammer forged and properly stress relieved barrels is much less than “custom barrels”.

Running hot. You can shoot tikka barrels until they are glowing hot and generally not see any adverse affects such as accuracy loss or barrel life. This cannot be said of many “custom” barrels.

Can a high dollar custom barrel offer more “accuracy”? In some cases, yes.

I personally do not see any reason the throw away a Tikka barrel to replace it with a “custom”. Shoot the thing until it doesn’t shoot anymore then “upgrade” and see how it goes. You may find yourself happy, or you may find yourself scrounging for tikka take offs like I do

 

[rookieforever33]

+1 for buying the tikka. Buy it and have 2 rifles that are different enough for different jobs if you wish. Buy the threaded tikka and shoot it as is until you feel the need to change it. Then maybe buy another new rifle. And then maybe another.

 

[cq0302]

Tikka and then you have two rifles lol on the 700 topic, they became popular because of their military contract.

 

[cq0302]

Also, don’t tikkas come threaded now? What weight range are you looking for? If you’re willing to take on a little weight the ace game could be a good option with no need to upgrade a stock

 

[KenLee]

It's not an exact clone but close. What's wrong with a 700 clone? Pretty much all custom actions are.

If the bolt doesn't lock, I won't hunt with it.

 

[Junkel87]

Also, don’t tikkas come threaded now? What weight range are you looking for? If you’re willing to take on a little weight the ace game could be a good option with no need to upgrade a stock

I looked at the ace and honestly I can get a t3x lite for $600 and buy a stock and be in the same price range and lighter.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Running hot. You can shoot tikka barrels until they are glowing hot and generally not see any adverse affects such as accuracy loss or barrel life. This cannot be said of many “custom” barrels.

Gonna call BS on this comment. Barrels that glow do not maintain accuracy or useful life.

And . . . Buy a Tikka and enjoy it.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Gonna call BS on this comment. Barrels that glow do not maintain accuracy or useful life.

And . . . Buy a Tikka and enjoy it.

You need, like, a video of it or something? I think you’d be surprised at the number of rounds it’s takes to get a slight glow in near dark shooting. But you know you’d actually have to try it before calling BS on it. Weird concept I know.

I’ve shot dozens and dozens of Tikka and Sako barrels to the point of slight glowing in near dark conditions. They do maintain accuracy and useful life.

It’s one thing to “call BS” on the internet and another thing to go do it and see what happens.

 

[WeiserBucks]

It’s one thing to “call BS” on the internet and another thing to go do it and see what happens.

You're not wrong, and I have done it. Feel free to post all the glowing in the dark videos you'd like.

 

[OKHunter84]

There are plenty of threads but the bottom line is, They fail constantly when used as they should be, triggers are absolute trash due to the required long sear, no military in the world (last time I looked) allows a 700 or clone to be used, they will slam fire. Like someone else said on here, there is a reason EVERY comp shooter carries a spare trigger in the truck...

The US military used the M24 for decades and still currently use M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle. They're Remington 700 actions.

I'd buy a Tikka, but just saying that the Remington 700 was the gold standard for a long time. Not anymore for sure though.

 

[WRO]

700 actions have been killing tons of critters for decades, most of my rifles are some variant of the 700. I’ve never seen one fail or even had one fail in camp, but I only hunt/guide big game 40 days a year so I’m not hardcore Rokslide badass.

I never knew they were trash until I read Rokslide .

 

[idahodave]

Love 99 percent of what Rokslide offers, but a LOT of Kool-aid drinkers here for sure.

The “bro” culture and hero worship is getting to be a bit much these days. Whatever floats your boat I guess.


P.s. for the original OP. Seekins rebarrel is $500. Not sure how a new tikka, stock, etc. comes out cheaper than that. Both are great, but the smart play (financially anyway) is to let a Seekins spin on a new tube….and it’s not even close.

Tikka barrels may be sprinkled in fairy dust, but Seekins aren’t exactly using Tomato stakes.

 

[BLJ]

You need, like, a video of it or something? I think you’d be surprised at the number of rounds it’s takes to get a slight glow in near dark shooting. But you know you’d actually have to try it before calling BS on it. Weird concept I know.

I’ve shot dozens and dozens of Tikka and Sako barrels to the point of slight glowing in near dark conditions. They do maintain accuracy and useful life.

It’s one thing to “call BS” on the internet and another thing to go do it and see what happens.

I’d like to see a video of that.
I’ve had some AR15’s pretty hot but I’ve never shot anything to that point before.

 

[Slick8]

Perhaps I missed something.

Your Seekins in 7-300 PRC sounds like an awesome elk rifle.

Are you looking for something shorter to suppress or back pack carry?

I say keep the Seekins as is, it sounds BA and buy a 6.5 Tikka. It's good to go as is but when budget allows, upgrades only make it more gooder.

 

[OKHunter84]

Love 99 percent of what Rokslide offers, but a LOT of Kool-aid drinkers here for sure.

The “bro” culture and hero worship is getting to be a bit much these days. Whatever floats your boat I guess.


P.s. for the original OP. Seekins rebarrel is $500. Not sure how a new tikka, stock, etc. comes out cheaper than that. Both are great, but the smart play (financially anyway) is to let a Seekins spin on a new tube….and it’s not even close.

Tikka barrels may be sprinkled in fairy dust, but Seekins aren’t exactly using Tomato stakes.

Everyone is totally open minded.... As long you only drive a Toyota and shoot a Tikka 223 with an SWFA scope. Everything else is hot garbage

 

[Junkel87]

Perhaps I missed something.

Your Seekins in 7-300 PRC sounds like an awesome elk rifle.

Are you looking for something shorter to suppress or back pack carry?

I say keep the Seekins as is, it sounds BA and buy a 6.5 Tikka. It's good to go as is but when budget allows, upgrades only make it more gooder.

The 7-300 PRC just has too much recoil for my liking. I can shot it fine and easily get 1/2" to 3/4" groups but can't spot impact or misses at range at all due to recoil.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

The 7-300 PRC just has too much recoil for my liking. I can shot it fine and easily get 1/2" to 3/4" groups but can't spot impact or misses at range at all due to recoil.

How many shots are in these groups? I don’t think I could shoot very many rounds in a row from that rifle and maintain any precision or accuracy.

I am not teasing you or making fun of you, I am very sensitive to recoil. And if anyone thinks that makes me less of a man, I don’t care. So, if I was you, I would shoot a nice 10-shot or 20-shot 1/2” to 3/4” group with it, then take a picture of the target, or even a video of the whole scenario, and then put the rifle up for sale. Include the entire setup in the offer. And put the pictures and video in your ad. Maybe wear a mask so they can’t see you wince?

I bet it would sell pretty well on 24hourcampfire or GunBroker, or wherever, as long as you put it up in July-September. And then throw that target into the box when you send it off to them. It might come in handy for the next person when he sells the rifle...

Then use the money from that sale to get something you can shoot that has “the right amount of recoil for your liking.”


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[Junkel87]

How many shots are in these groups? I don’t think I could shoot very many rounds in a row from that rifle and maintain any precision or accuracy.

I am not teasing you or making fun of you, I am very sensitive to recoil. And if anyone thinks that makes me less of a man, I don’t care. So, if I was you, I would shoot a nice 10-shot or 20-shot 1/2” to 3/4” group with it, then take a picture of the target, or even a video of the whole scenario, and then put the rifle up for sale. Include the entire setup in the offer. And put the pictures and video in your ad. Maybe wear a mask so they can’t see you wince?

I bet it would sell pretty well on 24hourcampfire or GunBroker, or wherever, as long as you put it up in July-September. And then throw that target into the box when you send it off to them. It might come in handy for the next person when he sells the rifle...

Then use the money from that sale to get something you can shoot that has “the right amount of recoil for your liking.”


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Most I've done is 8 shots 3/4 group. I've only put slightly over 100 rounds through it.