Tikka T3 v. Remington 700 BDL??

blackbear2 · January 15, 2013, 12:26 PM

I am looking into buying a new 270win and I am looking for opinions on whether or not to buy the Tikka T3 Lite or the Remington 700 BDL. Right now I am leaning towards the Tikka because of the great reviews. The recoil of the Tikka is not an issue for me and I heard that the material of the magazine is the same as the Glock. What do you think?

hoghunting · January 15, 2013, 03:38 PM

As someone who owns models of T3 and 700, I would take the T3 every time. Everyone of my 700s has been free floated, glass or pillar bedded and Timney triggers installed for best accuracy. The T3 is ready to go right out of the box, extremely smooth action, great adjustable trigger and amazing accuracy. Limbsaver and Kick-Eez make fitted recoil pads if you want to change it.

BIG P · January 16, 2013, 01:38 AM

I own both also, in MHO both are great rifles in the field & on the range.Its all in what you like & feels best to you. mine are 2 different animals the 700 is a 300WM with some goodies 26'' BULL barrel shoots great & hits hard. The T-3 is a 22-250 varmint its a bad little fella also great shooter.

Husqvarna · January 16, 2013, 02:59 AM

I fondled both extensivly before getting my tikka, i just love it, not even lookin at another brand for the next rifle, maybe sako if the budget agrees

blackbear2 · January 16, 2013, 11:10 PM

Thank you for the insight
. Tikka it is

Picher · January 17, 2013, 10:15 AM

I find myself carrying my .243 Win, Tikka T3 Lite when on long walks out back of the house. It not only shoots great, but so easy to lug around. Still hoping to shoot a coyote with it, but don't plan on night hunting in cold Maine winters.

tamezacdc · January 17, 2013, 10:26 AM

Remington will coming out with a new gun. 783

jmr40 · January 17, 2013, 10:29 AM

Between the BDL and Tikka, I'd take the Tikka. It would be a tough call on Tikka vs 700 Mt rifle vs Remington 7, but I'd lean towards the Mt rifle unless price was the determining factor.

warbirdlover · January 17, 2013, 10:49 AM

Tikka T3 hands down. I like the wood stock "hunter" version.

blackbear2 · January 17, 2013, 11:22 AM

I would have to agree, the wood stock is sweet! But I cant find anywhere to get one.

Joe Chicago · January 17, 2013, 12:00 PM

Go with the Tikka. Remington's quality is poor these days.

jonnyc · January 17, 2013, 02:21 PM

My friends have 700s in .308 and .223, and Tikkas in .308 and .30-06, and I get to shoot them pretty often. I prefer the shootability and triggers on the 700s, but the accuracy of both Tikkas is far superior.

Buzzard Bait · January 17, 2013, 03:00 PM

There may be more aftermarket accessories for the 700 like trigger up grades faster firing pin and spring sets and lots of other fun things but if your prone to leave it stock like god and the factory made it the Tikka looks like a real good buy on a nice rifle.
bb

TXJohn · January 17, 2013, 05:45 PM

I also have both and as stated above both are great rifles. My Tikka T3 Varmit in the 308 win. is the most accurate out of the box rifle I have ever had. Would not hesitate to purchase another.

If between the two I would go with The Tikka. JMO

reynolds357 · January 17, 2013, 06:37 PM

Not trying to derail, but if you want a pretty wood stock and an accurate rifle give the TC Icon a look. Between the 700 BDL and the Tikia I would choose the 700. Tikia's are good out of the box, but none of my 700's were left un-modified. I have shot a few Tikia's and my opinion was neutral on them. I have owned 18 700's. I still have most of them.

warbirdlover · January 17, 2013, 09:06 PM

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I would have to agree, the wood stock is sweet! But I cant find anywhere to get one.

Malchow's Sports Shop, Wild Rose, Wisconsin has tons of them.

blackbear2 · January 17, 2013, 10:31 PM

I have a rem 700 bdl in the 22-250 and love it. But I had heard that the tikka was a tack driver so I wanted some first hand feedback. I don't really want to dink around with the gun, so the tikka sounds like my best option right now. Thank you for the tip about the "Hunter" in Wisconsin. I will keep my eyes open for one in Idaho now or I'll have the local gun shop order one for me.

January 15, 2013, 12:26 PM	#1
blackbear2 Junior Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Posts: 4	Tikka T3 v. Remington 700 BDL?? I am looking into buying a new 270win and I am looking for opinions on whether or not to buy the Tikka T3 Lite or the Remington 700 BDL. Right now I am leaning towards the Tikka because of the great reviews. The recoil of the Tikka is not an issue for me and I heard that the material of the magazine is the same as the Glock. What do you think?

January 16, 2013, 11:10 PM	#5
blackbear2 Junior Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Posts: 4	Thank you for the insight . Tikka it is Last edited by blackbear2; January 17, 2013 at 09:29 AM.

January 17, 2013, 03:00 PM	#13
Buzzard Bait Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 502	depends There may be more aftermarket accessories for the 700 like trigger up grades faster firing pin and spring sets and lots of other fun things but if your prone to leave it stock like god and the factory made it the Tikka looks like a real good buy on a nice rifle. bb

January 17, 2013, 06:37 PM	#15
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,164	Not trying to derail, but if you want a pretty wood stock and an accurate rifle give the TC Icon a look. Between the 700 BDL and the Tikia I would choose the 700. Tikia's are good out of the box, but none of my 700's were left un-modified. I have shot a few Tikia's and my opinion was neutral on them. I have owned 18 700's. I still have most of them. Last edited by reynolds357; January 17, 2013 at 06:42 PM.

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January 15, 2013, 03:38 PM	#2
hoghunting Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2006 Posts: 1,559	As someone who owns models of T3 and 700, I would take the T3 every time. Everyone of my 700s has been free floated, glass or pillar bedded and Timney triggers installed for best accuracy. The T3 is ready to go right out of the box, extremely smooth action, great adjustable trigger and amazing accuracy. Limbsaver and Kick-Eez make fitted recoil pads if you want to change it.

January 16, 2013, 01:38 AM	#3
BIG P Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,679	I own both also, in MHO both are great rifles in the field & on the range.Its all in what you like & feels best to you. mine are 2 different animals the 700 is a 300WM with some goodies 26'' BULL barrel shoots great & hits hard. The T-3 is a 22-250 varmint its a bad little fella also great shooter.

January 16, 2013, 02:59 AM	#4
Husqvarna Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,000	I fondled both extensivly before getting my tikka, i just love it, not even lookin at another brand for the next rifle, maybe sako if the budget agrees

January 17, 2013, 10:15 AM	#6
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	I find myself carrying my .243 Win, Tikka T3 Lite when on long walks out back of the house. It not only shoots great, but so easy to lug around. Still hoping to shoot a coyote with it, but don't plan on night hunting in cold Maine winters.

January 17, 2013, 10:26 AM	#7
tamezacdc Junior Member Join Date: August 16, 2012 Posts: 7	Remington will coming out with a new gun. 783

January 17, 2013, 10:29 AM	#8
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	Between the BDL and Tikka, I'd take the Tikka. It would be a tough call on Tikka vs 700 Mt rifle vs Remington 7, but I'd lean towards the Mt rifle unless price was the determining factor.

January 17, 2013, 10:49 AM	#9
warbirdlover Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2009 Location: central Wisconsin Posts: 2,324	Tikka T3 hands down. I like the wood stock "hunter" version.

January 17, 2013, 11:22 AM	#10
blackbear2 Junior Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Posts: 4	I would have to agree, the wood stock is sweet! But I cant find anywhere to get one.

January 17, 2013, 12:00 PM	#11
Joe Chicago Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2011 Location: Chicago area Posts: 277	Go with the Tikka. Remington's quality is poor these days.

January 17, 2013, 02:21 PM	#12
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,731	My friends have 700s in .308 and .223, and Tikkas in .308 and .30-06, and I get to shoot them pretty often. I prefer the shootability and triggers on the 700s, but the accuracy of both Tikkas is far superior.

January 17, 2013, 05:45 PM	#14
TXJohn Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 163	I also have both and as stated above both are great rifles. My Tikka T3 Varmit in the 308 win. is the most accurate out of the box rifle I have ever had. Would not hesitate to purchase another. If between the two I would go with The Tikka. JMO

January 17, 2013, 10:31 PM	#17
blackbear2 Junior Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Posts: 4	I have a rem 700 bdl in the 22-250 and love it. But I had heard that the tikka was a tack driver so I wanted some first hand feedback. I don't really want to dink around with the gun, so the tikka sounds like my best option right now. Thank you for the tip about the "Hunter" in Wisconsin. I will keep my eyes open for one in Idaho now or I'll have the local gun shop order one for me.