The Big Three VS European?

DUVY · Feb 28, 2004

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The big three (Winchester,Remington,Browning) VS
Sako,Kimber,Howa.

I am buying a new rifle, and all own are big three rifles. So I wanted to here what the MM guys thought about the Eurpean rifles? are they worth the money Compared to the big three? Which ones?

Im getting a new varmint rifle so accuracy is most important.

polarbear · Feb 28, 2004

Sako, hands down!
Eric

2_Point · Feb 28, 2004

Sako or Tikka (made by Sako). I love all mine.

HOWA is made in Japan, not Europe.

DUVY · Feb 28, 2004

See, i dont know jack about the howa either,but i do remember now. I was laughing with a gun salesman when he showed me the new howa, he commented that it was made in Japan, and I said so was my Browning BPS. It was the CZ he showed me,that is made in the US thats from Europe.

BCbucks (Guest) · Feb 28, 2004

You should seriously look at

Krico - Made in Germany.

If you can ever get your hands on a Krico you should buy it.

In my opinion - they're a better custom gun than the big three listed up above.

Beautiful stock, light, incredible action and trigger pull and darn accurate.

BeanMan · Feb 29, 2004

Kimber is made in America

beanMan

nmraptor (Guest) · Mar 2, 2004

What are your opinions on Weatherby?
-Raptor

threelemonbob · Mar 2, 2004

I would buy an american rifle preferably a browning a-bolt or a remington. If your going with a preditor rifle buy one with a 26'' barrel.
Just my preference buy a T. C. Encore you can buy a barrel for any caliber you want. You only get one shot but isant that all you need? (trust me there will be times when you will need more)

DUVY · Mar 2, 2004

threelemonbob,
I looked at a Browning today, the A-bolt II varmint stalker in the 223 WSSM it has the Dura Touch stalk and a medium heavy barrel.
So far its the one im going to buy its 700$ I am a big Browning fan, out of the 5 shotguns I own,I grab the BPS when its an important hunt, my little buckmark 22 has won me lots of money at camp, with friends, shooting beer bottle tops.
My Citori is what I use trap shooting in the ATA. I also have 7mm Mag BAR.
I looked at a Tikka, the thing was so light it felt cheap,and the salesman told me the trigger wasn't adjustable. but i haven't found in were in Utah that has Sako. all i have heard is how great they are,but i cant get myself to order one without seeing/holding.

nmraptor does wetherby make a varmint cal.?

COHunter · Mar 2, 2004

Have you looked at Weatherby's ?

I've got a Mark V lightweight sysnthetic in 30/06 that is an absolute dream to carry and shoot. That high cheekpiece make all the difference in the world when shooting.

BeanMan · Mar 2, 2004

The Tikka trigger is supposed to be adjustable in the 2-4# range. I haven't got to fondle one yet but I'll get to sometime. I really loved the Kimber 8400M that I got to look at, you should at least take a peek at one before you spend $700 on the Browning. I'm not putting the Browning down but I sure liked the look and feel of the Kimber.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, make yourself happy.

BeanMan

kilowatt · Mar 2, 2004

Weatherby's smallest caliber is the .240 Weatherby Magnum, but they do market other calibers like .223,.22-250, 243, 25-06 just for an example.
Go to www.weatherby.com and look for what you are interested in there.

Brian

Buckrub · Mar 2, 2004

Polarbear had it right with the first post:
SAKO, hands-down! I have a SAKO HvyBbl in 243WIN and it's been shoot'in 1/2 inch groups for almost 30years now !!!

DUVY · Mar 3, 2004

Hey:
Where can I look at a Sako, In Utah??

Gunnies, Both Sportmans Wharehouse, Van Wagenen guns, and parks sportsman dont have any. I really want to check one out, but I cant get myself to order one without seeing/holding.

i have been on there web site, I like that lock, they have on the back of the bolt.

Brian, Thanks for the Weatherby info. I like that mark v line.
but here we go agian, I haven't scene any in varmint cal. most of the dealers only have Van Gaurds in the bigger cal.

Buckrub · Mar 3, 2004

DUVY,
I believe that SAKO is now being imported by Beretta. Check-out any dealers that carry Beretta Firearms and they should be able to help you. You could also check-out Beretta's website for info.
Good Luck, BUCKRUB

Jake_Sorensen · Mar 4, 2004

I looked at a Sako at Dougs Shoot'n sport in West Valley a couple months ago but it might have been a used one I don't remember, try giving them a call talk to Steve Hutchings or Dave Larsen and tell them that Jake Sorensen told you to check in with them, I know they can order about any gun in that you want but you have to put 20% down thats unrefundable, I do know that they do have the Tikka's though. And the other good thing with them at Dougs is if they have a niced used gun you can usually wheel and deal a little with them.

Jake Sorensen