Thread: Browning ABolt 308 vs Tikka T Lite 7mm08??

Originally Posted by Jackp.

I never get into telling people that they're wrong or not to get something because its shit or any of that jaz because at the end of the day I respect that people have their own opinions. Having said that I have one small gripe?

Why a 308 if you do go a bolt? I personally can't stand that caliber - possibly because its a yobbos gun over here. If you wanna go something like that go the old 30-06. For one its not american! and its going to go a few fps quicker which is really negligible. But it does go an extra 50gns heavier than the 308. (not that you'd want/need to run 220's or 250's through a 30-06 unless you were bush hunting sambar). regardless of which one you go for I reckon 7mm08, 270, 7mm rem mag or 30-06 are the calibers to choose from.



Thats just my opinion and its not right or wrong mate.
Cheers,

It is.But I agree that it is damned good and seems to be having a resurgence.

Originally Posted by Jackp.

If you wanna go something like that go the old 30-06. For one its not american!
Cheers,

I think you will discover that the 30-06 is about as american as you can get mate.

Originally Posted by Bryan

I think you will discover that the 30-06 is about as american as you can get mate.

Damn ha I stand corrected I always thought it was European and 308 was american. Other than that I stand by what I said! Ha

Hey Ive had one a-bolt and now have 3 Tikka's love the things . The mags are great and work good
Every one might have one alright but i would buy another there that good .I've got a 7mm08,6.5x55 and a 270wsm but im always pulling my 6.5 outa the safe first!

The only thing I would change would be to get Gunworks or someone to flute the bolt and add a true half cock had it done on the 6.5 and its made the thing even better.

A-bolt hands down. Especially now that they are similar priced to the cheaper tikka's!!

have 2 tikkas 223 and 308 and love em both, although i'd be happy to own a browning nice looking rifle good reviews personally think it looks abit nicer

Originally Posted by andyanimal31

Whats the story with the mags as i have got two tikkas and had a couple more and as my mates will vouch i am hard on gear but never seen a fail on a mag and yours is the first i have heard of?

The straight mag falls in half, literally. Had it happen when I was using one and it was a known problem. Maybe it's been fixed now, but it's still an arsehole of a thing to carry with a mag that pokes out like that.

PS: And they want wankers money for spare mags.....

Mates .300WM tikka turned up after a 1 month wait from GC, I dont really like the way the mag sticks out and still moves.

Thank you to all who have replied to my thread. I have taken your thoughts into account...especially the "Tikka's are like a Toyota" comment. Lots of reading and research has gone into the final decision. I have held both which was great advice. The choice is a Tikka T3 Lite 7mm08 with a Gunworks supressor. Scope will be a Nikon-Stirling Platinum Nighteater 6-24x44. I have looked into the mag scenario and also note that lots of hunters have a personal issue with the trigger guard so I will report back any issues at all to readers. Hot Barrells!!

Just as a follow up here...the Tikka 7mm08 rem-mag has been awesome! Went for a Bushnell Scope and suppressor from Gunworks. Loading my own 140grm rounds. Sierra Gameking projectiles with Norma brass...a great overall combo for the deer with results.

both are good options, but I would save a few more $ and pick up a 2nd hand Sako 75 when one come up.

Both good rifles I have owned both and an X-Bolt which I have just given my son, while I have kept a T3 6.5/284 and boy it shoots. Only kept the Tikka cause I like the safety on the side better. I would go X-Bolt over A -bolt a much nicer stock.

Originally Posted by Bavarian_Hunter

I never get into telling people that they're wrong or not to get something because its shit or any of that jaz because at the end of the day I respect that people have their own opinions. Having said that I have one small gripe?

Why a 308 if you do go a bolt? I personally can't stand that caliber - possibly because its a yobbos gun over here. If you wanna go something like that go the old 30-06. For one its not american! and its going to go a few fps quicker which is really negligible. But it does go an extra 50gns heavier than the 308. (not that you'd want/need to run 220's or 250's through a 30-06 unless you were bush hunting sambar). regardless of which one you go for I reckon 7mm08, 270, 7mm rem mag or 30-06 are the calibers to choose from.

Thats just my opinion and its not right or wrong mate.
Cheers,

You can't get much more American than an Ought Six!

If one was trying to avoid anything American, they would be pretty limited in their choices. 6.5x55 and .303 would be the only really common ones.

Didn't realise how old the thread was. Glad you got it sorted.
I've never heard of an issue with the magazines, apart from being expensive.

Should be a great gun.

Originally Posted by Truebluekiwi

Just as a follow up here...the Tikka 7mm08 rem-mag has been awesome! ............

Congratulations on your new rifle. That's an interesting calibre. Must be a new one. I've never seen or heard of a Tikka that doesn't shoot accurately.

Originally Posted by Bavarian_Hunter

Why a 308 if you do go a bolt? I personally can't stand that caliber - possibly because its a yobbos gun over here. If you wanna go something like that go the old 30-06.

The 30/06 is a great calibre, had a Husky in that calibre for a couple of years, a long time ago and it did the job. No advantage though over the .308 with a shorter 20" barrel, which many rifles have these days. Just gives more muzzle blast for no gain.