blaser vs tikka and others

madhat · September 8, 2012, 08:24 PM

what would you guys say about Blaser and tikka/sako rifles, i handled a blaser today and was firmly impressed with it

phil mcwilliam · September 9, 2012, 02:59 AM

I have owned 4 Sako rifles, the first one bought around 1980, & have handled & shot Tikka rifles(which are owned by Sako). I can highly recommend Sako & Tikka rifles, although I prefer the look of Sakos.
Blaser rifles I have no experience with, although I know they are well finished & accurate. 2 years ago I was looking for a new centerfire .30 caliber rifle & went with the Sako Bavarian in .308. I ruled out the Blaser because of the weird straight pull bolt action & the price, which was nearly double the Sako.
I have been more than impressed with the Sako Bavarian in .308.

jehu · September 9, 2012, 07:41 AM

I own eight Sako rifles and I consider them the best made and most accurate, with premium factory ammo, out of the box production rifles made. They are IMO the closest production rifles there is to custom made.

warbirdlover · September 9, 2012, 10:18 AM

Blaser rifles SHOULD be good for the $$$ they get for them. Same with Sako's.

Tikka's are one of the best values out there.

Husqvarna · September 9, 2012, 02:48 PM

the tikka has such a nice and smooth bolt-movement so I doubt the blaser is that much faster anyway, heard rumours that blasers are finicky about cleaning and shooting reloads

the tikkas is cheaper and has as many option of barrels and so on, I guess the calibre change is a plus for the blaser thou. And the new one is really nice iwth the scope ligthing incoirporated into the safety/cocking button

Looked at the Merkel Helix? even shorter straight pull and takedown model is standard, and just as many calibre options. the bolt is inclosed in the rifle to so you don't have it racing towards your nose like the blaser.

September 8, 2012, 08:24 PM	#1
madhat Member Join Date: August 10, 2012 Posts: 54	blaser vs tikka and others what would you guys say about Blaser and tikka/sako rifles, i handled a blaser today and was firmly impressed with it

September 9, 2012, 02:59 AM	#2
phil mcwilliam Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2007 Posts: 573	I have owned 4 Sako rifles, the first one bought around 1980, & have handled & shot Tikka rifles(which are owned by Sako). I can highly recommend Sako & Tikka rifles, although I prefer the look of Sakos. Blaser rifles I have no experience with, although I know they are well finished & accurate. 2 years ago I was looking for a new centerfire .30 caliber rifle & went with the Sako Bavarian in .308. I ruled out the Blaser because of the weird straight pull bolt action & the price, which was nearly double the Sako. I have been more than impressed with the Sako Bavarian in .308.

September 9, 2012, 07:41 AM	#3
jehu Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Posts: 433	I own eight Sako rifles and I consider them the best made and most accurate, with premium factory ammo, out of the box production rifles made. They are IMO the closest production rifles there is to custom made.

September 9, 2012, 10:18 AM	#4
warbirdlover Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2009 Location: central Wisconsin Posts: 2,324	Blaser rifles SHOULD be good for the $$$ they get for them. Same with Sako's. Tikka's are one of the best values out there.

September 9, 2012, 02:48 PM	#5
Husqvarna Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,000	the tikka has such a nice and smooth bolt-movement so I doubt the blaser is that much faster anyway, heard rumours that blasers are finicky about cleaning and shooting reloads the tikkas is cheaper and has as many option of barrels and so on, I guess the calibre change is a plus for the blaser thou. And the new one is really nice iwth the scope ligthing incoirporated into the safety/cocking button Looked at the Merkel Helix? even shorter straight pull and takedown model is standard, and just as many calibre options. the bolt is inclosed in the rifle to so you don't have it racing towards your nose like the blaser.