I had the HK P30 and it was great (used as a carry). Comfiest gun to hold, but I just never really bonded with it and couldn’t hit as well with it as I could with all of the other pistols that I’ve shot with - so I sold it.
That’s a sharp looking .308. I don’t know much about Tikka though.
Beem, was at the inlaws for the weekend and he just got one of the Glock 43’s. Pretty nice size and form factor, especially for a smaller hand. Only problem is now my wife wants it for her gun haha.
Thanks! Tikka is made by Sako (famous for their precision rifles). The barrels on Tikka and Sako rifles are essentially the same. Tikka guarantees a three shot MOA group, and Sako guarantees a 5 shot MOA group (with match ammo). My plans for this is to put it into a chassis system (probably order next month or so). Eventually (further down the line), I plan on re-barreling to 6.5 Creedmoor for more longer range/precision shooting.
I love my Glock 43. I haven’t carried the 1911 very much now that I have the G43. Shoots really well too (just need to control the muzzle flip since it’s a tiny gun - though since it’s light, it’s easy to hold up/aim).
Tikka is amazing quality. I had a T3 Tactical in 300 win mag and loved it.I put mine in a Mcmillan stock, it was soo good. Crazy accurate. I also had a sporter in 6.5 swede, I could shoot to 900+ yards all day still regret selling it.
If your’e running .308 I wouldn’t worry, the Tikka can make 800+ yard shots no problem, why rebarrel when you can just pick up a sporter for less money and it comes with an adjustable target stock?
As for the G43, I still have yet to shoot one, but my 19 is my fav pistol
I held the Tikka last night. It was a fine rifle! However, I scored a super deal on a Savage Axis II .308 with the Accutrigger and Weaver scope for $350
Thats a decent hunting setup, the Savage are really accurate but many treat them like disposable goods due to the price tag. Hard to believe you can buy a sub MOA capable rifle for that much money considering 20 years ago, people were spending tens of thousands to build a rifle with that capability.
My fav hunting rifle is my TC predator in .308, it is so lightweight and accurate. Takes a beating every season. I have a Leopold VXII on it and its bagged so much meat over the last 6 years I kinda think its blessed.
Seriously, all the people I hear talking negatively on the Savage are the people who spent a lot more money on a different rifle. Everyone who I talk to who has or had a Savage absolutely loves it. I recently watched a video of a guy taking the Savage Axis in .308 and touching a target at 1500 yards. He upgraded to a wood stock and had a much better optic but still not bad for a entry level hunting rifle.
I am looking at picking up the MDT LSS chassis for the savage. The only downside is that just the chassis costs more than the whole rifle did.
I had a MDT it was good quality after I updated it, I had the early model with the POS locking hinge for the buffer tube adapter. They did give me the updated camber locking device one for free, but my stock falling off repeatedly did leave a bad taste in my mouth. Also it was not very lite weight and you still have to invest a lot in supplemental parts to improve accuracy (like stocks, and the assortment of usual long range gear). My Mcmillan and my Manners were almost the same cost, but I didn’t need to acquire a good stock (PRS), and they were significantly more adjustable from the factory. My manners T4A folder was the best value. Folding stock with adjustable comb, came with shims for LOP and had cups for accessories, also had a spec rail on the bottom of it so I could mount an atlas no problem. Mil spec rails are great, but you need a lot of accessories to allow parts to adapt to them IE the atlas bipods and etc.
Also check out Cadex, their models are excellent and also have some comparable models with MDT but more versatility, more price ranges and in my opinion, better quality.
I had the field strike on my Remington and it was really nice.
Also I agree on your points regarding savage, they are exceptional value. Everyone who owns one loves them. They check a lot of boxes right out the gate for a great hunting rifle and a true long range platform.
Yeah its pretty pricey all in. If I decide to go the LSS route, its going to be a range toy or possibly competition shooting. I want to see how good I can get with the original stock first and then go from there. I am not really a fan of the BOYD stocks on the market. The Axis doesn’t have many options right now for stocks.
Cadex looks awesome, but I didn’t see any Axis stocks.
Atlas is so solid. I run both a harris style and a atlas (on different guns) the harris is much lighter but its also not nearly as solid. Also the atlas has quick release, it has adjustable tension, it has spiked feet, its similar but beefier. I use harris style on my hunting rifles where weight is a concern.
KRG makes some nice stuff, I am a big fan of they whiskey, but I have yet to actually shoot one.
