The Tikkas checkering is slightly smooth and is divided into several small patches, but its ergonomic. The Weatherby comes with a target demonstrating a 100 yard, three shot group from the rifle, fired from a cold barrel. The latter system allows tighter inletting, but the former is cheaper to produce.īoth have a good reputation for accuracy, which is guaranteed. The Weatherby is drilled and tapped for conventional scope bases and will accept rings of any height, but they must be purchased separately. The ejection port on the Tikka is small and cartridges should be loaded through the magazine, even for single shots, a slower process. The added strength and safety features may be more desirable features for those who reload. In the event of a ruptured case or other emergency, the Vanguard action handles escaping gas extremely well. The Weatherby is fluted with three gas escape ports and a fully enclosed bolt shroud. However, the Vanguard has a heavy duty one-piece forged bolt, while the Tikka is stainless steel and not one-piece, but it is machined very precisely. I believe that all warranty work for Tikka goes to Beretta, USA.
I believe Weatherby has a great concept in letting you choose from a list of authorized service centers. Please note that Weatherby stands behind all repair work done at their authorized service centers, and I couldnt be more pleased with the privately owned shop that repaired mine. It is as easy to adjust as the Vanguard, and the adjustments seem more precise. My trigger is now set at a clean crisp 3 14 pounds, and creep is nearly absent.
I chose a local service center and they told me many of the springs in the Vanguard rifles were too heavy, and they had seen a fair share of triggers that would not go below 4 lbs. When I received my rifle, the lowest I could adjust it was 4.5 lbs, and when I tried to remove the creep, I was unable to find a satisfactory setting that didnt disable the safety. In addition to the above items, there are a few issues that should be addressed. The following table provides a basis for the overall comparison. These terms do, however, express in a general sense my overall impression of these two rifles. Howa of Japan manufactures the Weatherby Vanguard action, and Tikka is a subsidiary of Sako of Finland. I chose to compare and contrast these two rifles because both are fine hunting rifles, they have a similar market price, an out of the box accuracy guarantee, similar cartridge options, and are entry level offerings from two respected firearms companies. That could change with different calibers, brands of ammunition, and bullet weights. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
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