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Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 #445042
11/08/12 11:01 PM
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Would like some feed back on these 2 guns. I have shot a steyr but have not shot a T3. Looking to get a 270 or 30-06

Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #445127
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I have 2 Steyr Pro Hunters. Both shoot extremely well but are on the heavy side as compared to a Tikka. The Tikka will shoot just as well. I Just don't like the Tikka stock personally.

Thw Steyr stainless mountain rifle in .308 is my "go to" rifle.

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Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #445141
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Tikka's are great rifles for the $. They shoot VERY well. My son has a T3 in .308, tack drivin',deer killin' machine. The stocks could be a little better on them. There's some slick aftermarket stocks out there.



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Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #445144
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I have 2 Steyrs-- both shoot very well with the right ammunition. I like the ergonomics of the stock and the adjustable length of pull, and love the three-position tang safety (I learned to shoot on tang-safety Rugers). The stocks are flexible at the forend-- doesn't seem to matter, but it does bother me. They offer a stiffer stock, but want a fortune for it-- that is poor marketing IMO. I helped a lefty friend pick out a rifle and the Tikka was the result. It shoots as well as the Steyrs. With these two choices, I think you should just borrow one of each and see which one suits you better- it's hard to go wrong with either. I will say this-- you hardly ever see a used Steyr for sale--I once sold one, and wish I hadn't.

Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #445178
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Both are great guns. I own a Tikka, and have only handled the Steyr. The Steyr seemed a bit heavy to me.

Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #445292
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I own both guns and you can not go wrong with either one. I like the Steyr for the safety features and the larger clip capacity, but I like the weight of the Tikka for long stalks. Both are tack drivers with Hornady 165 grain BTSP.

Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: huntr] #445305
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Originally Posted by huntr
I own both guns and you can not go wrong with either one. I like the Steyr for the safety features and the larger clip capacity, but I like the weight of the Tikka for long stalks. Both are tack drivers with Hornady 165 grain BTSP.


Tikka offers a higher capacity clip. Don't know how many it'll hold or price.



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Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #445310
11/09/12 10:11 AM
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Just handle both and pick which feels best to you.Both are excellent rifles.Pay attention to the height of the cheek.I think the Steyr may have a higher cheek and give better cheek weld with higher mounted large objective scopes if that is important to you.

Personally I would get the Steyr just because it's harder to find one.

Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: R_H_Clark] #446081
11/10/12 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by R_H_Clark
Just handle both and pick which feels best to you.Both are excellent rifles.Pay attention to the height of the cheek.I think the Steyr may have a higher cheek and give better cheek weld with higher mounted large objective scopes if that is important to you.

Personally I would get the Steyr just because it's harder to find one.


I have 50 mm scopes on my Steyrs, and get good cheek weld.

Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #446308
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Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #446580
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It would take a lot to even get me to consider selling my Steyr.

Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #446610
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I have no experience with a Steyr but I LOVE my T3 Lite .270.


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Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #446659
11/10/12 09:12 PM
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I love my Steyr but those Tikkas look pretty sweet.


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Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #447328
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I have a Steyr M-III Professional and a Pro Hunter Moutain both in 270. Of all of the guns I own, those are two of the few I would not let go of. A good friend of mine has a Tikka, also in 270. The Tikka is a nice rifle and I believe the accuracy is on par with the Steyr. However, with that being said, it's the quality and the feel that sets a Steyr apart for me. They are just fine rifles.

The 20in barrel on the moutain rifle is fantastic for carrying and hunting in the thick woods.

Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #447648
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Shot both of them, steyr is a better built rifle IMO, the tikka seemed "plastic-y" I like a rifle with a little bit of weight though, its all about preference, I don't think you would regret getting either one . Id go shoulder them both and go from there


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Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: hunterturf] #447858
11/12/12 12:59 PM
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I got both.They both shoot great.I'm using the tikka more.You won't go wrong with either.Just preference.

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Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #450921
11/15/12 10:55 PM
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I bought the steyr with stainless barrel in a 270. Now gotta get a scope for it. Thinking about a meopta

Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #450934
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The Meopta is great glass and the best you can do for under a $1000.


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Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #450972
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I've owned both. The Steyr is heavier than the Tikka. I preferred the Tikka because it cost less than the Steyr (even in stainless) and shot just as well if not better. Plus, just easier to carry around. I liked the Steyr, and really wish I hadn't have sold it.


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Re: Steyr pro hunter vs tikka t3 [Re: brett.smith] #471573
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No experience with a Steyr but I have a Tikka T3 Lite Stainless in .25-06 with a Leupold VX-II on it and it is outstanding.

I bought it for the accuracy, trigger, price, and weight in that order and have not been disappointed for a second. Sweet trigger and very smooth action.

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