Tikka vs Bergara

[Carl]

Tikka w/steel barrel for me.

 

[dcreiss]

Tikka, dependable quality and lacks the iffy QC sometimes experienced with Bergara.

 

[Dawson]

Tikka but I’d validate there is a reason for a proof before wasting $ on one.

Have a buddy who wanted a proof for his tikka so he sold me the factory tikka barrel for cheap. That factory barrel shoots 100 yd groups like this on my action with factory ammo.

7 rds I think with $1/rd ammo
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10 rds
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I have a tikka already, and yes it shoots just as good. If tikka made a 7prc it would an easy decision for me lol

 

[Wind Gypsy]

I have a tikka already, and yes it shoots just as good. If tikka made a 7prc it would an easy decision for me lol

Good news for you, they are on their way. For about the price of a proof prefit for the entire rifle too.

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[Chingon]

My Goodness, Hammy I love this! So beautiful!


To @Chingon did you follow the break-in directions? My dad got the same 300 WM and I went with him to the range to break it in. I would be very happy with that bergara rifle, minus the customer service of course. That part definitely hinders the choice.

Yes I did "proper" barrel break in with cleaning up to 20 rounds. I no longer do that because every custom rifle gunsmith I've spoken to says that is a waste of time. Never do it on my Tikkas and they print large single hole groups like Wind Gypsy posted.

All rifle companies put out lemons, but Bergara, Christensen Arms and Fierce put out way more. The difference is that CA will take care of you even though their QC sucks, but Bergara will look for the cheapest route to pretend they addressed the issue then tell you to pound sand and blame you. Fierce is on another level of aggressive unhelpful.

I was in Sportsmens handling both the Bergara and Tikka, but went Bergara due to how I thought it felt in hand. Was prepared to be a Bergara advocate for life and buy 6 or 7 more, but after being kicked to the curb after wasting 10's of hours and hundreds on ammo chasing my tail I'll never buy another one of their garbage products.

Heck, now that I'm intimately familiar with Tikkas and Rem700 actions I wouldn't even buy a Seekins (which are apparently amazing rifles). My big hangup is how absolutely nice and reliable the Tikka action and trigger are (comparatively), and also that it locks the bolt closed when on safety. When bushwhacking with my other Bergara 6.5 creed, the bolt would catch on sticks and open itself up. Really annoying feature of Rem 700 actions.

 

[Rack Daniels]

Heck, now that I'm intimately familiar with Tikkas and Rem700 actions I wouldn't even buy a Seekins (which are apparently amazing rifles). My big hangup is how absolutely nice and reliable the Tikka action and trigger are (comparatively), and also that it locks the bolt closed when on safety. When bushwhacking with my other Bergara 6.5 creed, the bolt would catch on sticks and open itself up. Really annoying feature of Rem 700 actions.

That happens to me all the time with my .308 too. Super annoying. I own a 700 but have hardly had the pleasure of shooting it. Bought it for the boy to grow into.

Crazy about that experience. I suppose if I ever have trouble with a bergara, I’ll have this in the back of my mind

 

[blacksheep]

I love my tikka. They have the best action around. Mine is in 300WM and it is a shooter. I don't think that you can go wrong with a Tikka. So much aftermarket support.

 

[OkHunter13]

Hi all, I’m looking to put together a semi custom rifle and I’m having a tough time deciding. Should I go with a tikka action+proof research barrel. Or a Bergara b-14 with carbon barrel? Both would be put into the same aftermarket stock. Mainly I am just concerned with the Bergara barrel accuracy. The Bergara would save me several hundred dollars. Thanks

Tikka + proof my vote

 

[Wind Gypsy]

I'm sure that either would suffice, and I'm sure that each spits out a lemon every now and then. I own several Bergara rifles/ barrels and wouldn't ever hesitate to buy another...

How old is that video? Bergara of today is a far cry from whatever it was then.

 

[Sheltowee]

How old is that video? Bergara of today is a far cry from whatever it was then.

Well, Ed Shilen died nearly ten years ago, so...

 

[MontanaMuley]

After hunting with a Rem 700 for years, I've really enjoyed my switch to Bergara (B14 Wilderness Ridge).

 

[Islander]

Tikka is well worth several hundred dollars extra on basis of trigger group alone. It will also drive tacs and be least likely to malfunction.

 

[elevatorman]

Im not impressed by bergara. My muzzleloader has a bergara barrel and is very sensitive to charge weight. NOT what we paid extra for to have to use 120 gr instead of the 150 I should be shooting

 

[Wilderland]

I’m a big Tikka fan. 7mm-08, Nosler factory 120 grain Ballistic Tips. Here are both my worst and best groups with this gift from heaven.

 

[Irrelevant]

Apparently my cousin and I are the only two people with Tikka that wouldn't shoot from the factory. Both required new stocks and neither tack drive like above

 

[Potsie]

Apparently my cousin and I are the only two people with Tikka that wouldn't shoot from the factory. Both required new stocks and neither tack drive like above

Small sample size? I’m more than happy with my ~1-1.5 MOA 20 shot groups.

 

[Wilderland]

I should qualify my post above. These are groups with a load the rifle likes, and I don’t handload. I had to try several loads. Other loads were just okay—1.25”-1.5” groups. I was hoping for a 140 grain load that shot great, but haven’t found it yet. It can get expensive finding what your rifle likes.

I just picked up a T3X in 308. It’s the same story. I’ve taken it to the range once, shot four different loads, and found one that shoots .75”-1”, but not like my 7mm-08. Yet.

 

[kiwi hunter]

I love my tikka. They have the best action around. Mine is in 300WM and it is a shooter. I don't think that you can go wrong with a Tikka. So much aftermarket support.

May i ask if youve ever leaned it against a tree and made a call of nature and on returning been bamboozled where it had gone, bet ya its hard to spot sometimes.

 

[redhaze]

I vote for Tikka - have a 243 wood and blue and a 22-250 stainless. Just thinking about the wood and blue one makes me warm all over. I hope I didn't soil myself.....

 

[rjthehunter]

Tikka! Incredibly accurate rifles!