Tikka vs Seekins

[Junkel87]

Curious why just these two options if you are looking to change stock, barrel etc. anyway?

I'm open to other options if you got some.

 

[kthomas]

Remington had some embarrassing fails in the past. They can be absolutely reliable if properly built, but the average is not very good.


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Rem700 based customs aren't R700.

They share a footprint with the R700 and that's about it.

 

[kthomas]

Wrong question on Rokslide… I prefer my Rem platform short actions over Tikka, but it is not the popular choice.

Rokslide is extreme for durability and reliability, and the Tikka fits with that ethos. Can’t argue, Tikka is solid and I am enjoying the ones I have built. Cost less to get into as well.

Plenty of R700 footprint actions that perform better in that metric (and others) over a Tikka.

 

[kthomas]

Just because “all custom actions” are based on a REM 700 doesn’t automatically mean that it is the “best” starting point for a bolt action rifle.

Like @hereinaz said, Rokslide users are backcountry hunters who take not just their guns to limit, but all of their gear. Lots of users here are in the mountains shooting year round not just a couple days/weeks out of the year on hunts. Think using the gun 4+ days a week, every week.

When you take any REM 700 based action and put it up against a Tikka in year round field use, it’s really not even close unfortunately. The Tikka is like a Toyota Hilux Diesel pickup if you understand that analogy.

I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but there are R700 footprint actions that outperform Tikkas in every aspect, including durability in the elements.

I would take my Mausingfield over a Tikka every day of the week for a hard use rifle.

 

[kthomas]

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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OEM Tikkas shoot good, they are just typically on the slower side.