Swings and roundabouts I suppose. No doubt the Tikka is the better rifle but you guys in the US have the benefit of the magazine offer. Both are great rifles, I suppose it is down to personal fit and preference.
So I got my TAC A1 last Saturday and have yet to try it out at the range. Legally I wasn't able to get the folding stock model so obviously finished up with the fixed stock. Downside, difficult, near impossible to bore sight and cleaning is also a problem having to pass the cleaning rod, patch and chemicals, through the cheek riser. I hope the upsides at the range outweigh the downside.
Hi Andy. Can I ask why you weren't allowed the folding stock version legally? I was planning on getting this rifle and the folding stock was one of the big selling points for me.....
Hi Sam, the folding stock or any means by which a firearm can be rmore easily concealed is prohibited either by the Firearms Act or the Firearms Regulations in Western Australia. I don't know where you are but talk to your local dealer, they'll know what the rules are for your location. Really nice firearm though I absolutely love it. I fixed the bore sighting problem by drilling a small hole in the buttplate backing and solved the cleaning problem by removing the cheek riser each time I clean it. Some 1500 rounds have gone through it now, brilliant.
@@Gunroomtv Would appreciate any additional update on its accuracy over time, any positive or negative issues etc. Im particularly interested in the TAC A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor
@@Gunroomtv OK no worries, but would still like to see another video of this gun, its awesome and need more videos about it even if in other calibre such as the 308 etc.
I think you got dudded with the magazine. If that was out of the box there should have been two. Bloody expensive for and extra This gun is on my bucket list
Wondered the same. Maybe cause Tikka or Sako is from Finland so easier for production and shipping? But then I thought to myself that beretta owns Sako right? So idk.
Remember that you guys get a magazine offer that is very generous on the Tikka. Out of the 2 my preference is for the Tikka over the RPR, it feels far more solid and even given the difference in cost that you guys in the US are seeing I would go for the Tikka. I suppose that it is down to that fact that both rifles are not native, the Tikka is just easier and therefore cheaper to import. This is obviously a far more extreme variation than we see in the UK where as you guys in the US are seeing the exact opposite. Out of the 2 I would still go for the Tikka though, it is an exceptional rifle.
same rifle same bipod same glass. You have good taste ;o) Cant say ive had the same issues with any of my mags, but i do have what i think is an issue with my trigger. It seems to have a hangup half way through the first stage. Ive never experienced that is any other 2 stage triggers ive had, do you notice anything that sounds like that on yours?
Hi CJ, great video and review, thank you. Sorry if this was already mentioned somewhere in the video. Is the rifle in the video a 20" or 24" barrel? In other RUclips videos, they mention that you get 2 magazines and you can get a free 3rd magazine posted when registering the gun. Do you know if that's only for certain countries? Many thanks.
Very pleased you enjoyed it! The rifle featured was the 20" barrel version and in the UK they only come with one magazine. We believe there are different deals for different countries and heard that in the US it does come with 2 magazines. Hope that helps!
why does this rifle in the uk only come with one mag, when everywhere else in the world you get two? and a free third mag when you register it........ thanks for the look see BTW
@@Gunroomtv contacted them and asked the same question apparently its down to whom ever orders the rifle off tikka as they come with all sorts of added extras but the basic box bundle is what we get if that's what you ask for..... oh well at least i know now
What sort of muzzle velocity do you get with tikka in 6.5 creedmoor. I am informed for hunting large game in UK and Europe you have to have muzzle velocity of 1700 foot lbs (2305 joules) with expanding ammunition/ ballistic tip.
Many people will tell you many different things! We don't think breaking in barrels is needed for production rifles and we've never noticed not doing so making any sort of difference.
@@smedhighfield49 I've shot both (308) side by side, while I'll admit the tikka has a better trigger and smoother action at 100 yds with 175 match they are equally under an inch moa guns.
@@jmwahlstrom1 Well now I'm back to square one on which rifle I want to save up for. The Tikka in 6.5cr is calling my name, but having to invest in different reloading dies and equipment.. it ain't easy dreaming big!
Smed Highfield I was in the same boat. The Ruger has MUCH more after market parts for customization and more aftermarket replacement barrels. I haven’t seen drop in replacement barrels for the Tikka. I still went with the Tikka and didn’t regret it at all. I’ve been to my range plenty of times with the Tikka and shot next to people with RPRs and they love the Tikka lol
Yup, noticed I was having those type of problems with my mags, all problems are caused by mags, I’ll probably try the SAKO mags. Anyone know a better solution?
You have to tweak the spring inside the magazine. I run the Tac A1 as my main comp rifle and haven't had any failures to feed since tweaking the spring to push up more on the head of the case.
What sort of noise level db does this rifle make with the factory muzzle break. Just curious as to how noisy it is. Also did you need any other attachment to fix the Atlas Bipod. Do you know how much different the recoil is compared with the 6.5 Creedmoor?
Elfin4 it has a MLOK rail so you would need to add a picatinny rail attachment or have a bipod that’s attachable to MLOK. I have it in 6.5 and little recoil
@@johnathankim6721 that's the calibre I was looking at. Broke my shoulder recently so considering something with reduced recoil without any loss or reduction on performance ability. What bipod out of curiosity do you have ? Did you buy in the UK, if so what if any freebies did you get like in USA they get three mags. Ive been told you only get one mag in the UK but not sure if you get anything else.
Cant really give an accurate db, but in .308 the break is very effective at taming the recoil, however that does translate to it being quite loud. No worse than any other .308 behind the rifle, but pretty beastly if you stand beside it
@@SCQT Yeah I am just trying to gauge what the standard db level would be then what it could be with a suppressor as local shooting club/range have given an indication that it would be too loud for their range.
Would i be right in saying this has an AR15 lower ? the reason i ask , i can't buy this out of state , i can own it but , it can't be send from another state to Illinois ?
@@Gunroomtv So it takes AR mags then , which means i can't "legally" own it in my county , i can buy it in Illinois , just can't have it shipped here from another state . i have a Mossberg MVP LC in .223 , no other states will ship it here because it's classed as an AR style rifle ... so you can own that Tikka in the UK ?
@@kevinnoakes4638 They don't take AR mags, just grips and rails etc. It's not an AR and is bolt action so you should have no issues anywhere in the US! Yes, we can own them here in the UK!
@@Gunroomtv Thanks for the reply . i actually grew up in England , it is nice here to be able to own whatever (within reason) weapon you want .. what caliber were you shooting ? i'd like a .223 version of this but they are hard to get hold of ..
Interesting supplied with 20 moa rail? Have things changed or do they supply different rail setup country to country? Here in the us one of the biggest complaints is that it has got a 0 moa rail and folks often need particular mounts to compensate for scopes.
Wow, in the US, the Ruger is 30-40% cheaper than the Tikka. That’s nuts it’s the other way around in your market.
It's rare that happens!
Swings and roundabouts I suppose. No doubt the Tikka is the better rifle but you guys in the US have the benefit of the magazine offer. Both are great rifles, I suppose it is down to personal fit and preference.
I have 6.5 and the quality is second to none.
ruger bought the company, so that might have something to do with it
Ruger is cheaper but not as accurate as tikka.Tikka shoots 1 hole groups many times.Way better gun!
Tikka makes great rifles. i have shot much with M65 (in 6,5x55) and cant say anything bad about it
So I got my TAC A1 last Saturday and have yet to try it out at the range. Legally I wasn't able to get the folding stock model so obviously finished up with the fixed stock. Downside, difficult, near impossible to bore sight and cleaning is also a problem having to pass the cleaning rod, patch and chemicals, through the cheek riser. I hope the upsides at the range outweigh the downside.
Hi Andy. Can I ask why you weren't allowed the folding stock version legally? I was planning on getting this rifle and the folding stock was one of the big selling points for me.....
Hi Sam, the folding stock or any means by which a firearm can be rmore easily concealed is prohibited either by the Firearms Act or the Firearms Regulations in Western Australia. I don't know where you are but talk to your local dealer, they'll know what the rules are for your location. Really nice firearm though I absolutely love it. I fixed the bore sighting problem by drilling a small hole in the buttplate backing and solved the cleaning problem by removing the cheek riser each time I clean it. Some 1500 rounds have gone through it now, brilliant.
@@Shootingintheshires91 NSW appearance laws bans folding or adjustable stocks cause police don’t like them but it’s ok for them to use them
i wish this was cheaper than a ruger precision lol the tac a1 is 1000$ more than the rpr here in canada
nice review mate. Keep it up.
Thanks!
Please do a review for the New UPR.. of they will Come in this Century ..
Beautiful gun!
Any chance of a follow up review ??
Elfin4 quite possibly!
@@Gunroomtv Would appreciate any additional update on its accuracy over time, any positive or negative issues etc. Im particularly interested in the TAC A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor
@@Elfin4 We haven't found any negative issues with our demo .308 yet! Can't comment on the 6.5 as we don't have access to one at the moment.
@@Gunroomtv OK no worries, but would still like to see another video of this gun, its awesome and need more videos about it even if in other calibre such as the 308 etc.
My next purchase.
I think you got dudded with the magazine.
If that was out of the box there should have been two.
Bloody expensive for and extra
This gun is on my bucket list
Rip-off Britain! We only get one over here. That said I've picked up a 20" .308 for £1595 so not a bad deal.
great video!
Thanks Leo!
Here in the US: RPR gen 3 = $1399; T3X Tac A1 = $1799 (Cabela's). How/why exactly is the Tikka so much cheaper where you live?
Wondered the same. Maybe cause Tikka or Sako is from Finland so easier for production and shipping? But then I thought to myself that beretta owns Sako right? So idk.
We would assume it's because we're within the EU (for now anyway) taxes, import duty and shipping will be lower to the UK than the US.
Remember that you guys get a magazine offer that is very generous on the Tikka. Out of the 2 my preference is for the Tikka over the RPR, it feels far more solid and even given the difference in cost that you guys in the US are seeing I would go for the Tikka.
I suppose that it is down to that fact that both rifles are not native, the Tikka is just easier and therefore cheaper to import. This is obviously a far more extreme variation than we see in the UK where as you guys in the US are seeing the exact opposite. Out of the 2 I would still go for the Tikka though, it is an exceptional rifle.
Germany
RPR : 2000€
Tikka: 2200€
same rifle same bipod same glass. You have good taste ;o)
Cant say ive had the same issues with any of my mags, but i do have what i think is an issue with my trigger. It seems to have a hangup half way through the first stage. Ive never experienced that is any other 2 stage triggers ive had, do you notice anything that sounds like that on yours?
Great minds think alike and all that!
Can't say we've had that issue, might be worth having a Tikka reseller have a look at it.
Hi CJ, great video and review, thank you.
Sorry if this was already mentioned somewhere in the video. Is the rifle in the video a 20" or 24" barrel?
In other RUclips videos, they mention that you get 2 magazines and you can get a free 3rd magazine posted when registering the gun. Do you know if that's only for certain countries?
Many thanks.
Very pleased you enjoyed it! The rifle featured was the 20" barrel version and in the UK they only come with one magazine. We believe there are different deals for different countries and heard that in the US it does come with 2 magazines. Hope that helps!
So is this gun even made anymore, I can't find it anywhere?
If you are in the UK get in contact with Blue Fieldsports!
What is the rail and scope mounts
this channel obviously doesnt want subscribers
Good stuff
Strange that it normally comes with two mags ? And it's the same price as a rpr
In the UK it's only ever come with one mag!
What rail are you running on top of the receiver? 20MOA? It looks like you have rail on top mounted of the factory.
It's actually just a rail that raises the scope up to give clearance, it has no MOA built-in.
why does this rifle in the uk only come with one mag, when everywhere else in the world you get two? and a free third mag when you register it........ thanks for the look see BTW
PS every unboxing ive seen of this rifle ......2 mags .......
We have no idea, would be nice if it came with two though!
@@Gunroomtv contacted them and asked the same question apparently its down to whom ever orders the rifle off tikka as they come with all sorts of added extras but the basic box bundle is what we get if that's what you ask for..... oh well at least i know now
Mate just wanted to ask was the muzzle break with changing ? I have one and I like your set up just wondering if I should replace the stock one
The stock ones are pretty good, it would depend on what you are replacing it with!
Also stock muzzle brake supplied was 338
What sort of muzzle velocity do you get with tikka in 6.5 creedmoor. I am informed for hunting large game in UK and Europe you have to have muzzle velocity of 1700 foot lbs (2305 joules) with expanding ammunition/ ballistic tip.
Our demo version was in .308 so unfortunately we can't help there!
@@Gunroomtv Just out of curiosity, what would be the muzzle velocity with the 308 calibre ?
@@Elfin4 Between 2600 and 2800 Fps depending on the ammo!
Have you used this Tikka for hunting ?? or just plinking Do you know if this is available with a stainless barrel ?
We've only used it for target shooting and it doesn't come in a stainless barrel in the UK!
What model Monopod do you have installed? It looks like an Accu-shot, but which model? Thank you.
It’s the the B10 Atlas I’m pretty sure!
Could be the BT-13 Atlas
Do you recommend to break in the bbl or is it useless?
Many people will tell you many different things! We don't think breaking in barrels is needed for production rifles and we've never noticed not doing so making any sort of difference.
@@Gunroomtv thanks a lot.
nice overview, been looking at these rifles alongside the Ruger Precision, tempted by both :)
I've been reading a lot of reviews on the Ruger and many say it doesn't group as well as the Savage (same price) and doesn't come close to this rifle.
@@smedhighfield49 I've shot both (308) side by side, while I'll admit the tikka has a better trigger and smoother action at 100 yds with 175 match they are equally under an inch moa guns.
@@jmwahlstrom1 Well now I'm back to square one on which rifle I want to save up for.
The Tikka in 6.5cr is calling my name, but having to invest in different reloading dies and equipment.. it ain't easy dreaming big!
@@smedhighfield49 Price magazines. This is the Tikkas major flaw.
Smed Highfield I was in the same boat. The Ruger has MUCH more after market parts for customization and more aftermarket replacement barrels. I haven’t seen drop in replacement barrels for the Tikka. I still went with the Tikka and didn’t regret it at all. I’ve been to my range plenty of times with the Tikka and shot next to people with RPRs and they love the Tikka lol
Yup, noticed I was having those type of problems with my mags, all problems are caused by mags, I’ll probably try the SAKO mags. Anyone know a better solution?
You have to tweak the spring inside the magazine. I run the Tac A1 as my main comp rifle and haven't had any failures to feed since tweaking the spring to push up more on the head of the case.
Could you please tell me what the total rifle length is and when stock folded. Just looking at options for safes..
the 20-inch barrel version is 32 inches to the end of the break with the stock folded.
@@Gunroomtv Do you know what the longer barrel dimensions are ?
@@Elfin4 We don't have the longer barrel one in, but we assume just add the extra barrel length to the numbers above!
@@GunroomtvWould you know the different capabilities of the two barrel lengths or where I can get that info ?
@@Elfin4 Unfortunately we have no solid data around this, Google is your friend and there is lots of info out there from others though!
What sort of noise level db does this rifle make with the factory muzzle break. Just curious as to how noisy it is. Also did you need any other attachment to fix the Atlas Bipod. Do you know how much different the recoil is compared with the 6.5 Creedmoor?
Elfin4 it has a MLOK rail so you would need to add a picatinny rail attachment or have a bipod that’s attachable to MLOK. I have it in 6.5 and little recoil
@@johnathankim6721 that's the calibre I was looking at. Broke my shoulder recently so considering something with reduced recoil without any loss or reduction on performance ability. What bipod out of curiosity do you have ? Did you buy in the UK, if so what if any freebies did you get like in USA they get three mags. Ive been told you only get one mag in the UK but not sure if you get anything else.
Elfin4 I’m using an Atlas BT46 bipod. And I’m out of the US. It came with two mags and a rebate for a third.
Cant really give an accurate db, but in .308 the break is very effective at taming the recoil, however that does translate to it being quite loud. No worse than any other .308 behind the rifle, but pretty beastly if you stand beside it
@@SCQT Yeah I am just trying to gauge what the standard db level would be then what it could be with a suppressor as local shooting club/range have given an indication that it would be too loud for their range.
Would i be right in saying this has an AR15 lower ? the reason i ask , i can't buy this out of state , i can own it but , it can't be send from another state to Illinois ?
No, it's not a proper AR15 lower, but will take AR15 furniture!
@@Gunroomtv So it takes AR mags then , which means i can't "legally" own it in my county , i can buy it in Illinois , just can't have it shipped here from another state . i have a Mossberg MVP LC in .223 , no other states will ship it here because it's classed as an AR style rifle ... so you can own that Tikka in the UK ?
@@kevinnoakes4638 They don't take AR mags, just grips and rails etc. It's not an AR and is bolt action so you should have no issues anywhere in the US! Yes, we can own them here in the UK!
@@Gunroomtv Thanks for the reply . i actually grew up in England , it is nice here to be able to own whatever (within reason) weapon you want .. what caliber were you shooting ? i'd like a .223 version of this but they are hard to get hold of ..
@@kevinnoakes4638 Ours is in .308. they are pretty easy to get over here, i'll send you one over! lol.
He sounds very excited
Have they changed the mags as of yet in 2020?
RX3W Not that we are aware of!
What raised rail are you using?
The rail is supplied with the rifle it is a 20moa rail.
Interesting supplied with 20 moa rail? Have things changed or do they supply different rail setup country to country? Here in the us one of the biggest complaints is that it has got a 0 moa rail and folks often need particular mounts to compensate for scopes.
Where did the muzzle break come from
It's the standard one that comes with it!
Okay thanks the guy at the gun shop tried to say it didn't come with one.
Is this folding stock still legal in the UK ?
Yes, the total length of the rifle is still over 24" with the stock folded.
What Monopod did you use
Atlas BT-13 I believe. 😎
Which scope is shown in the video?
It's a Vortex Razor HD.
@@Gunroomtv Thanks for the quick response! Awesome!
LET'S GO BRANDON
MDT Mags
The Mags are Tikka only, they are based on the Sako TRG 22 mags.
riflemags.co.uk/tikka-t3x-t3-ctr-tac-a1-10-round-308-260-rem-6-5-creedmoor-magazine/