How hard would it be to import a Tikka 260 into the USA? Beretta USA does not import the Tikka in 260. They show a Sako 85 in 260.
How does a Sako 85 compare to the Tikka T3?
How does a Sako 85 compare to the Tikka T3?
Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
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Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
Sako makes a wonderful gun. It will have a three lug bolt vice two for a shorter 60 degree throw. The triggers are wonderful, but you will pay more. I have aTRG-22 and love it. Just my .02
Josh
Sako makes a wonderful gun. It will have a three lug bolt vice two for a shorter 60 degree throw. The triggers are wonderful, but you will pay more. I have aTRG-22 and love it. Just my .02
Josh
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
I looked on Mcmillan's site and they only had them up through the 75, which was the prior iteration. If they don't have it, you can send it to them and they will write a program and make you one. I am sure they probably already have it, but you should contact them and see. Also, check with Thomas Manners at Manners Composite Stocks. Great dude and a quality product. Plus, he supports the hide.
Josh
I looked on Mcmillan's site and they only had them up through the 75, which was the prior iteration. If they don't have it, you can send it to them and they will write a program and make you one. I am sure they probably already have it, but you should contact them and see. Also, check with Thomas Manners at Manners Composite Stocks. Great dude and a quality product. Plus, he supports the hide.
Josh
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
I would not by any Sako m85 for a project. The M75 was clarely more accurate and has a better recoil lung system. The m85 has been tested by several Finnish magazines and none of them have been able to shoot it eaven near to the level of m75. as far as project base tikka t3 is a cheaper rifle than M85, but it is generally more accurate than m85. this probably mostly due stiffer action. As far as the caliber goes, for the tikka t3 I would prefer 6,5x55swe since the action is anyway a long one and the inner dimensions of barrel are tighter so when using bullets with 6,71mm diameter(6,5mm scenars) you generally get better accuracy.
I personally own trg-42,trg-22,trg-s and m92. From these experincences and by comparing to friens guns I can generally say that the old production was better.(time before beretta got involved)
I would not by any Sako m85 for a project. The M75 was clarely more accurate and has a better recoil lung system. The m85 has been tested by several Finnish magazines and none of them have been able to shoot it eaven near to the level of m75. as far as project base tikka t3 is a cheaper rifle than M85, but it is generally more accurate than m85. this probably mostly due stiffer action. As far as the caliber goes, for the tikka t3 I would prefer 6,5x55swe since the action is anyway a long one and the inner dimensions of barrel are tighter so when using bullets with 6,71mm diameter(6,5mm scenars) you generally get better accuracy.
I personally own trg-42,trg-22,trg-s and m92. From these experincences and by comparing to friens guns I can generally say that the old production was better.(time before beretta got involved)
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
So I would be better to find a used or new Tikka T3 and have it rebarreled to 260 rem? I think it would be cheaper too.
Can I get a M75 action or would I need to find a used one and rebarrel it.
So I would be better to find a used or new Tikka T3 and have it rebarreled to 260 rem? I think it would be cheaper too.
Can I get a M75 action or would I need to find a used one and rebarrel it.
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
In order to find a Sako m75 you have to look for used one, unless you are incredably lucky to find one unused, since the production was stopped a few years ago.
The tikka t3 has few disadvantages.
1. The back piece of the bolt is from plastic and tends to crack at some point. The new production should have replaced the material with better plastic, but I have no evidence of it. this piece can be replaced by a aluminum piece. Aparently one company/shop makes these in Norway.
2. The magazine release has a tendency to brake.
3. Some barrels are accurate as h... But some group only around 1-2moa, depending on ammo.
4. The tactical model has a picatinny/weawer base that is open from center. This tends to be hard at least to leupold mount bases.
In order to find a Sako m75 you have to look for used one, unless you are incredably lucky to find one unused, since the production was stopped a few years ago.
The tikka t3 has few disadvantages.
1. The back piece of the bolt is from plastic and tends to crack at some point. The new production should have replaced the material with better plastic, but I have no evidence of it. this piece can be replaced by a aluminum piece. Aparently one company/shop makes these in Norway.
2. The magazine release has a tendency to brake.
3. Some barrels are accurate as h... But some group only around 1-2moa, depending on ammo.
4. The tactical model has a picatinny/weawer base that is open from center. This tends to be hard at least to leupold mount bases.
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
The Sako 75 is a awesome rifle. If you want one used I can probably help find you one. My gun dealer used to stock a bunch. Drop me a PM and I'll ask him. finding one already chambered in 260 will probably be inpossible. But the Stainless actions are smooth, 3lug, and the magazines are very well made.
The Sako 75 is a awesome rifle. If you want one used I can probably help find you one. My gun dealer used to stock a bunch. Drop me a PM and I'll ask him. finding one already chambered in 260 will probably be inpossible. But the Stainless actions are smooth, 3lug, and the magazines are very well made.
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
I am not to concerned with it being a 260 rem as long as it can be rebarreled to a 260 rem. I would like to find one and see how it feels before I buy one.
I am not to concerned with it being a 260 rem as long as it can be rebarreled to a 260 rem. I would like to find one and see how it feels before I buy one.
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
I looked at the Tikka again and there is a lot of plastic on the receiver. That cant be good???
I looked at the Tikka again and there is a lot of plastic on the receiver. That cant be good???
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
I have a Sako 75 SS .260 and it is truly one of the finest rigs I own (including customs). I say this as it feeds better than my custom rigs and is right up there in the accuracy dept. The only bitch about it is that the Sako 75 .260s come with a 1/9 twist while the 85s are a 1/8 twist. If you go with a 75, you may be limited with shooting the heavier bullets.
I have a Sako 75 SS .260 and it is truly one of the finest rigs I own (including customs). I say this as it feeds better than my custom rigs and is right up there in the accuracy dept. The only bitch about it is that the Sako 75 .260s come with a 1/9 twist while the 85s are a 1/8 twist. If you go with a 75, you may be limited with shooting the heavier bullets.
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
I have a Tikka T3, TRG22, sako 75 and 85[ both of these in ,260]. The all of them will shoot .5 MOA or less with ammo they like.
Though the recoil lug on the 85 is unconventional[ and so is the T3], it shoots just fine. I have helped with sighting in and load development with 3 more sako 85's, and they have all been excellent performers.
To the OP, I was lucky enough to find a sako 75 varmint in .260, and it is one of my favorite rifles. The thing that I <span style="font-style: italic">d0 like better</span> about the 75 over the 85 is the magazines on the 75.
I have a Tikka T3, TRG22, sako 75 and 85[ both of these in ,260]. The all of them will shoot .5 MOA or less with ammo they like.
Though the recoil lug on the 85 is unconventional[ and so is the T3], it shoots just fine. I have helped with sighting in and load development with 3 more sako 85's, and they have all been excellent performers.
To the OP, I was lucky enough to find a sako 75 varmint in .260, and it is one of my favorite rifles. The thing that I <span style="font-style: italic">d0 like better</span> about the 75 over the 85 is the magazines on the 75.
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chrisj</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tikka does Not make rifles in 260. They make them in 6.5x55. </div></div>
It looks like most T3 models (expect Battue and Tactical) are available in .260 Remington.
http://www.tikka.fi/t3rifles.php
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chrisj</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tikka does Not make rifles in 260. They make them in 6.5x55. </div></div>
It looks like most T3 models (expect Battue and Tactical) are available in .260 Remington.
http://www.tikka.fi/t3rifles.php
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
Beretta USA does not import the 260 rem.
Tikka Calibers Click on the rifle to see caliber.
Beretta USA does not import the 260 rem.
Tikka Calibers Click on the rifle to see caliber.
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: landtoy80</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How hard would it be to import a Tikka 260 into the USA? Beretta USA does not import the Tikka in 260. They show a Sako 85 in 260.
How does a Sako 85 compare to the Tikka T3? </div></div>
Consider 6.5x55 and 708 in the Tikka T3.
708 with 162-168 bullets moving along at 2700 has decent ballistics and doesn't blow much in the wind.
Steve
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: landtoy80</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How hard would it be to import a Tikka 260 into the USA? Beretta USA does not import the Tikka in 260. They show a Sako 85 in 260.
How does a Sako 85 compare to the Tikka T3? </div></div>
Consider 6.5x55 and 708 in the Tikka T3.
708 with 162-168 bullets moving along at 2700 has decent ballistics and doesn't blow much in the wind.
Steve
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
I have been wondering the same thing myself. I know Beretta will only import what is on their website. But, I have heard of smaller importers bringing in a gun or two. However, the cost is a bit higher. Can anyone else provide any information?
I have been wondering the same thing myself. I know Beretta will only import what is on their website. But, I have heard of smaller importers bringing in a gun or two. However, the cost is a bit higher. Can anyone else provide any information?
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
I am sure importing a factory new might be a problem as Beretta owns the market.
The question to ask is, how do I import a use rifle into the USA?
Wounder how the ATF rules are on importing a bolt action rifle into the USA?
If you could find a new or used Tikka buy it, go through the ATF hoops (if possible) and have it shipped to an importer/FFL. You wouldn't get a warranty but...At least you would have one.
I am sure importing a factory new might be a problem as Beretta owns the market.
The question to ask is, how do I import a use rifle into the USA?
Wounder how the ATF rules are on importing a bolt action rifle into the USA?
If you could find a new or used Tikka buy it, go through the ATF hoops (if possible) and have it shipped to an importer/FFL. You wouldn't get a warranty but...At least you would have one.
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: landtoy80</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am sure importing a factory new might be a problem as Beretta owns the market.
The question to ask is, how do I import a use rifle into the USA?
Wounder how the ATF rules are on importing a bolt action rifle into the USA?
If you could find a new or used Tikka buy it, go through the ATF hoops (if possible) and have it shipped to an importer/FFL. You wouldn't get a warranty but...At least you would have one.
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I would think it would be easier to get something in the configuration you like that is rebarrel-able, then do so.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: landtoy80</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am sure importing a factory new might be a problem as Beretta owns the market.
The question to ask is, how do I import a use rifle into the USA?
Wounder how the ATF rules are on importing a bolt action rifle into the USA?
If you could find a new or used Tikka buy it, go through the ATF hoops (if possible) and have it shipped to an importer/FFL. You wouldn't get a warranty but...At least you would have one.
</div></div>
I would think it would be easier to get something in the configuration you like that is rebarrel-able, then do so.
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
Found an importer but the price of the Tikka'in Canada don't run as cheap as USA.
Tikka Price Canada
Add shipping, and import fee $75 for importer and what ever the ATF or other Gov agency wants and it well more that I can have one built.
A new left hand Tikka will cost me $500 with tax. A finished Tikka HB 260 Rem Varmint is $1185 CA. For With shipping and tax and other it might be $1300+. For $800 I can buy a nice barrel.
Found an importer but the price of the Tikka'in Canada don't run as cheap as USA.
Tikka Price Canada
Add shipping, and import fee $75 for importer and what ever the ATF or other Gov agency wants and it well more that I can have one built.
A new left hand Tikka will cost me $500 with tax. A finished Tikka HB 260 Rem Varmint is $1185 CA. For With shipping and tax and other it might be $1300+. For $800 I can buy a nice barrel.
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
You might try looking for a 75 Varmint in 260, they were imported a few years ago with a heavy barrel and laminated stock.
Also Near makes a fantastic picatinny rail for the 75's, it's really expensive but worth it.
You might try looking for a 75 Varmint in 260, they were imported a few years ago with a heavy barrel and laminated stock.
Also Near makes a fantastic picatinny rail for the 75's, it's really expensive but worth it.
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: valmet76</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You might try looking for a 75 Varmint in 260</div></div>
The only problem with the Sako 75 Varmint is its (slow) 1:9" twist rate:
http://www.sako.fi/pdf/specs/75VarmintLaminatedStainless.pdf
http://www.sako.fi/pdf/specs/75Varmint.pdf
(If I recall correctly the first version of Sako 85 Varmint (Laminated Stainless) also had a 1:9" twist rate. The current version has a 1:8" twist rate so it might be a good idea to check out the twist rate before buying a Sako 85 in .260 Remington.)
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: valmet76</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You might try looking for a 75 Varmint in 260</div></div>
The only problem with the Sako 75 Varmint is its (slow) 1:9" twist rate:
http://www.sako.fi/pdf/specs/75VarmintLaminatedStainless.pdf
http://www.sako.fi/pdf/specs/75Varmint.pdf
(If I recall correctly the first version of Sako 85 Varmint (Laminated Stainless) also had a 1:9" twist rate. The current version has a 1:8" twist rate so it might be a good idea to check out the twist rate before buying a Sako 85 in .260 Remington.)
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I was at a shooting show last weekend and I got my hands on a Sako 85 varmint. I own 2 75 varmints in 223 and 308. No idea how it functions but it didn't look or feel like an improvement on the 75. Quite the opposite, it looks like they have been taking cost out and promoting it as advancement. Thoughts?
The 75's are truely superb.
Andy
I was at a shooting show last weekend and I got my hands on a Sako 85 varmint. I own 2 75 varmints in 223 and 308. No idea how it functions but it didn't look or feel like an improvement on the 75. Quite the opposite, it looks like they have been taking cost out and promoting it as advancement. Thoughts?
The 75's are truely superb.
Andy
Re: Tikka 260. Import? Sako 85
I have a 75, Grey Wolf, using a 20x, put the first 2 shots of 3 into ONE HOLE at 200 yards! That happened TWICE back to back using FC 308 and 7/08 brass respectively. 130 AB.
Have shot thru 140 Amax, 142 SMK, and 139 Lapua all sub moa.
I also own a NIB Varmint 260........can only dream of what it will do but I have heard owners rave. Don't let the ROT scare you. I was worried, but my test results took care of that.
I have a 75, Grey Wolf, using a 20x, put the first 2 shots of 3 into ONE HOLE at 200 yards! That happened TWICE back to back using FC 308 and 7/08 brass respectively. 130 AB.
Have shot thru 140 Amax, 142 SMK, and 139 Lapua all sub moa.
I also own a NIB Varmint 260........can only dream of what it will do but I have heard owners rave. Don't let the ROT scare you. I was worried, but my test results took care of that.
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BTW, I too heard of a recall, long ago, bad Chinese steel was the rumor? Who knows, but Beretta took all those back in the recall affected. Have not heard of any problems in many years and have no concern on that issue.
On 260 Tikka, I think they were/are made but as above, only for the Canadian market.
Why we can have Swedes here, but the Canadians get the american 260 I have no idea.
No regrets owning a Sako, never had a bad shooting one, EVER.
BTW, I too heard of a recall, long ago, bad Chinese steel was the rumor? Who knows, but Beretta took all those back in the recall affected. Have not heard of any problems in many years and have no concern on that issue.
On 260 Tikka, I think they were/are made but as above, only for the Canadian market.
Why we can have Swedes here, but the Canadians get the american 260 I have no idea.
No regrets owning a Sako, never had a bad shooting one, EVER.
