TIKKA vs HOWA Which is BETTER and WHY!?
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Tikka vs Howa Which is Better and Why!?
In this review we will take a look at the Tikka T3x Superlight, Howa Kuiu and the Howa H-S Precision rifle. I give my experience having used both and what I think. Is the Tikka better? Is the Howa better? You will have to watch all the way to the end to find out!
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The combination of the high precision Howa 1500 and the ergonomic Hogue OverMolded stock is a perfect blend for a lightweight, entry level match or sporting rifle you can depend on.
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Can you tell me more about paint job on your Tikka? Looks great...
I have a howa HCR and a Tikka t3x and the Tikka takes the cake for me. Offered in left handed configuration, way smoother action and a better factory trigger.
Smooth for sure
But what if you made the simple work of smoothing out the action and adjusting the factory trigger down on the Howa? Then which one is better? I think Howa is definitely the overall better rifle.
I think I’ll be binge watching your vs rifle series lots of information that not many other reviews have. Great videos.
Thanks 😊
Have you decided which gun you will you buy based on his "vs rifle" series? If so, which one did you choose?
Great review. The only things I look at in a gun are weight, quality, cost and can I get good consistent sub min. shot groups. You covered all the bases and then some to make a great review.
Thank you
As someone who owns both of these rifles in .308, with near identical setups, I'd have to say the tikka takes it for me by far, Howa definitely has good value, but long-range precision my tikka out performs Howa by a fair margin past about 400 yards
Interesting glad you like tikka
Which model howa do you have?
@@Bullets4Bucks 1500 with the black on black APC chassis
Magpul bipod and Vortex Venom scope on both
if it doesn't outperform the Howa under 400 yards, then how does it outperform past 400 yards with the same chambering? What happens to the bullet out of the Howa after it passes the 400 yard mark?
Very interesting that you say Howa is cheaper. Much prefer Tikka trigger, Tikka’s bolt and smooth action, Tikka’s overall weight, Tikka’s accuracy, and that they realize that some people shoot left handed!
I like tikka. I just prefer certain things on the Howa or think certain things are built better. I have had great accuracy with my Howas. I would like Howa to smooth their actions out a little but other than that I have no complaints. I do feel Howa offers more models at different price points than Tikka and at least in my experience I have been able to get them cheaper most of the time. For example my tikka t3x superlight cost 750 my howa hs precision cost 620 the stock on my howa is wayyyy better than the stock that came on my t3x.
Bullets4Bucks I’ll agree with you on the stock if your talking synthetic stocks but the wood stocks on the Tikka Hunter is excellent. In fact after glass bedding we saw little or no improvement in the already superb accuracy, made us wonder why we even did it.
Had two heavy barreled Howas but now have three Tikkas.
Both are great but I like Tikka for now.
Nice
Bet you’re glad you got the Tikas.
I was wanting to get my dad a new 'modern' rifle a upgrade from his heavy trusty .270. We wound up with the Tikka t3 and he loved it, put a Nikon scope on it and now the Nikon scope is a piece of art on this rifle. Have to say Dad hit targets faster, carried his rifle on the trips into the wilderness more often and loved the upgraded 7mm rem magnum payload. Dad's rifle convinced me to drop my 300 win/mag for a 7mm version for sure. Finding good mid priced glass is now a breeze with online thank goodness.
Have both. The Tikka is my big game gun and the Howa is my coyote gun. Been happy with both. This is one of those you can't go wrong comparisons.
I have two Howa 1500s. They are incredibly accurate. One bolt is butter smooth and slides like the Tikka. The other is more like the one from his video. Both are tack drivers.
I do like the stocks in the Howas a lot. They are excellent for gripping and not hollow. I love shooting these guns and they aren’t bank breakers.
I love my Howas
I got only one howa in 270 but the bolt is stupid slick and smooth no issues at all only grip is the hogue stock is meh but I will definitely be getting another
Tikka is my choice. Reasoning? I have 3 tikka's and they all shoot amazing (1 is uncanny how precise it is with factory ammo.) BUT, I'm really intrigued by Howa cause of all the good things I've heard but I like to stick with what works for me.
Understandable reasoning :)
I have 2 Howa built from the barreled actions through Brownell. Absolutely love them both. I have the mini action hvy brl in 6.5 grendel and the 1500 standard barrel in 7mm REM mag. Both are installed on the bell & Carlson stocks with the full length aluminum bedding block. This set up is rock solid with the howa integral recoil lug
They are fantastic
I did the sane build years ago
I also have the Howa but I put it in an HS Precision stock. The Bell & Carlson is similar to the HS in that it also incorporates the bedding block. Weights are similar , price is lower on the Bell but here’s the difference for me. The HS has no cheekpiece whereas the Bell does. So why do I care?
Since I started shooting with stocks with adjustable cheek risers I’ve come to realize how important cheek weld is. With the HS I can attach fitted plastic risers of varying heights because the cheekpiece hump isn’t there. I also have a Bradley adjustable cheek riser that works great on the HS but doesn’t fit on the Bell for the same reason.
I see the cheek riser on your guns but they are both bulkier and much heavier than the Bradley
I just got the tx3 stainless. With factory ammo I can shoot 300 yards and only off dead center by 3/4 inch.I can shoot half inch groups at 100 with many hole in hole shots.Mine is the 270 and I have dropped 3 deer in two trips out in the woods so far.$800 bucks is still way cheaper than quite a few on the market.I only have two hundred in the scope.
This is my first hi powered rifle so I'm very happy with the tikka and how it shoots but carrying it is a dream.
Good shooting
Did you thread the barrel? I really want to get a stainless myself but not having a threaded barrel for a 7 rem mag is irritating.
@@lessforloans No, the 270 is a cream puff to shoot.
I'm use to a 12 gauge so the recoil on the 270 is hardly noticeable.
Wow, excellent video. This kind of info is extremely valuable when considering a new rifle.
Thanks for watching.
Only thing wrong with a Howa is they lack the snobbery factor associated with very expensive hardware. Weatherby thinks enough of Howa to have them as the production facility for the Weatherby Vanguard barreled actions. Some like to snicker about things made in Japan but most of the better cars in the world are made there, simply because of their superior machining practices and great attention to quality control. It's not about what you pay for something, it's about how well they work and how well you can use them.
Agreed. At one time even the weatherby mark v was made by howa
You are absolutely correct about the cars! I am retired from the car business after 45 years and the same goes for the rifles because I have owned 4/5 of each of these guns and they both are great guns for the price range! Thanks for sharing the videos to help all those trying to decide on a new gun in this price range!
The Tikka is just that little bit better in accuracy and quailty if you ask me.
Both are great 👍
I agree
I would have agreed until my best shooting most dependable rifle became a Howa!!!
Quality, yes, but I'm not so sure how much better the Tikka can perform in accuracy. My barreled action from Brownell that I threw into the KRG Bravo shot sub MOA with Hornady factory loads and 1/2 MOA with handloads. I'm looking to buy a Tikka CTR or Super Varmint to see if it can do just as good or better.
not sure why someone would say Tikka is better quality when it has a cheap, woodpeckery plastic stock and plastic trigger guard. Feels like a cheap Gamo pellet air gun
If you have ideas for videos let me know. I have a very small budget but I can try. Hope you enjoy.
It would be a field test...but I'd like to see some range testing of the Howa chassis vs a regular stocked Howa in the same caliber
@@kirkmartin2223 that is a good idea
I was in the same decisive situation between these two. I know I wanted either in a KRG Bravo chassis. I almost bought the T3X CTR but ended up buying a Howa 1500 20" 308 barreled action from Brownell instead. I'm so glad I did. With the HOWA, I was able to bring the trigger down to 1lb just by snipping the sear spring. And I prefer double stage over single. Dont get me wrong, the Tikka is phenomenal but I don't think it was worth several hundred dollars more. I would've went with the Tikka T3X Lite just to replace the barrel with something thicker down the road in 22 or 24 inch in 308. I wasnt trying to pay a premium for something that I would replace down the road. I would say that this comparison was similar to Glock 19 vs Beretta 92 in every way, especially in terms of action smoothness, functionality, and appearances.
Thanks for the comment
I have a 6.5 Creedmoor Howa 1500. I give it a good review I’ve caught many animals with it. I am using American Hunter Hornady 140 grain and it does the job
I love my 6.5 1500
Bought my first Howa a few years back, I have been very happy with it and my next purchase will be another Howa.
Awesome
Great review, thank you. Have to agree. These two must be top contenders for overall quality in this price range. Can you please review the newish CVA cascade for us please. Especially vs the Howa and Tikka
I will see what I can do. I almost bought a cva cascade last month but don't know much about them.
Hey could you pls do a instruction on how to do the paint jobs on rifles like what you did
Currently waiting on the Howa heavy barreled action in 308 to come back in stock then im putting it in a oryx chassis. Will be my very first entry level long range set up. I was first going to do a savage 110 tactical, but further research changed my mind and turned me onto the howa.
Very nice
@@Bullets4Bucks I don’t like the recoil log design of the Howa it seems cheap…
@@trentroberdeau1462 how so?
@@trentroberdeau1462 it's actually superior to all the rem 700 clones
Having had both. Both were very accurate. Sadly I got fed up dealing with a right hand action, while shooting wrong handed. Tikka makes a lefty option. Howa/Vanguard does not. Tikka for me.
Understood
A Yodave Tikka T3, T3X and T1X trigger spring will give you a much lower trigger pull and only 10 dollars plus shipping.
Still like my Howa better than my Tikka.
I'm late the party here but I have owned 2 Howas and 5 Tikkas. I sold 1 of the Howas and 3 of the Tikkas (of which 1 I regret), and overall... each has their own reason to shine. I do believe the Howa trigger is marginally better than the Tikka and it's less finnicky with ammo choices than my Tikkas have been. Whenever I hunt with one, I never wish I had the other. Once they're dialed up and dialed in, they're super dependable in both function and accuracy.
I do have a factory Tikka that measures 2.1lbs on the trigger pull and that actually matches the Howa I still have. To go lower, I have rifles that do, but I really don't notice that half pound of difference when focusing on a target. I have a Remington 700 (older) that measures 5lbs 3oz. on the trigger and for some reason, it doesn't affect my ability to shoot every bit as accurate as the lighter triggers. I can't explain it, but it is what it is.
Overall, just know that there is an avenue to complete satisfaction no matter which one you choose. You can literally flip a coin and be fine. However, if you're like me, the only way to know for sure is to have one of each. I can almost guarantee that you too will find your way to absolutely loving them both.
Happy hunting and happy shooting to all my brothers and sisters in arms!
Love your perspective was helpful
Thank you
After hearing so many touting them, I was considering buying a Tikka until I saw they have a plastic trigger guard and magazine. Now I can appreciate my Howa-made Weatherby Vanguard with a Walnut stock that much more. A true tack driver that's practically identical to the 1500.
Good choice
The Tikka T3x is a sweet rifle so to is the Bergara B14 HMR, but I'm thinking of making my own ar style Howa 1500 short action rifle chambered in .308.
Tikka, Bergara, and Howa/Weatherby are all good to go.
Howa inherently better/stronger action design
Tikka action smooth as glass
Both great factory triggers
Both great aftermarket support
Both sub MOA.
I shoot Howa. 6.5CM and 6.5 Grendel.
Both sub moa all day
Agreed
Im curious, is their actually a test, where they take the two actions up to the highest PSI until they fail? How would one know, which is stronger?
@@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill because it's forged from one piece of steel instead of multiple parts
Tikka. Always Tikka.
Smoother, better trigger. Trued out of the factory. Many upgrades available (if you want it cause you sure do't need it)
Better accuracy. Better feel. Howa has NO after sales support. They dropped me in the shiz so I got rid every one I had. Spent a load of noney on them, never could spent them into Tikka class
I disagree but to each their own
What do you disagree with?
Only facts stated.
@@henryknoetze9579 my howas have shot as good or in some cases better than my tikkas. The reciever is built and designed better. I think the triggers are equally good.
Respectfully disagree. I had to put aftermatket triggers in. Aftermarket stocks since the hogue sucks. My most expensive rifle for a long time was a Howa. Couldnt get it to shoot. Contacted Howa. They basically told me that it wasnt their fault I bought a Howa... so I got rid of all of them.
My Tikkas on the other hand I have a hard time picking the best groups with. Factore triggers break at 1.5 lbs. Totally safe. These two cant be mentioned in the same sentence. Seen plenty Creedmoors with barrels toast at 700 rounds. Quality isnt what it should be.
These were my two choices to get I was leaning towards the tikka which do you like more or your favorite?
out of these two the tikka but i like the howa hs precision better than both now... i have changed my mind over time...
I bought the Howa 1500 7mm-08. Both Tika and Howa shoot great but I’m about saving money for the Howa than spending a few hundred bucks more for the Tika. Why spend more money when I can get the same thing from Howa? Scope plus break-in ammo add the next amount to the price. Better Value from Howa and when dropping an animal it doesn’t ask which one made it lay down. Spend more if you want but my action is smooth enough to cycle a follow up shot if needed. Plus I like the Howa Bolt better with its quick release to service the firing pin with just one quick twist. Pillar bedding on the Howa is integrated or the Aluminum Bed Block is like having a chassis while keeping the stock short. Hunting I want the Howa as I don’t shoot from a bench, when hunting I don’t bring a chair, a table and a vise/bags, I use a bipod adjustable stand that I sometimes use as a walking stick to vault over objects when stalking because a bolt on bipod is too heavy and I don’t shoot prone much. If you read this then Howa owes me $5. 🤙🏽
Lol good thing I am not Howa because I rarely have 5 dollars
Sikh, well nice to hear you pole vault while hunting. However not all of us hunt and some of us are looking for a damn accurate LRPR to shoot mile plus targets.... so they objective and wants/needs are completely different
@@freeandcriticalthinker4431 lol wut
Excellent as I'm thinking about these two in a 223. Thanks
Good choice!
This is making my decision a lot more difficult.
I am looking at jumping into the 6.5 game, and have it narrowed down to essentially 3 rifles
Bergara B-14 HMR ($900)
Howa 1500 HCR ($999)
Tikka T3x Tac lite, and put that in a KRG Bravo stock. ($998 for rifle, $400 for KRG)
All 3 have great feeling factory actions, and good triggers. I don't think there is really any right or wrong choice. It's going to fall down to preference, and overall cost.
Several people have said to me "If you're going to buy the tikka and put it in the KRG Bravo, why not just buy the tac-a1?" Because that is $1800 straight out of the gate! That's why
I order all my guns and have them shipped into a local ffl. I find great deals that way. I probably would just buy a model that comes in a good chassis or stock right off but thats a personal call. The new howa tsp looks cool also. Lots of options.
Ha Ha just use it the way it comes girls🇨🇦😂🤠
Get the howa and ammo
For the money, the Howa is hard to beat. Several earlier comments mention something you skipped in the video... In addition to all the options Howa already offers, you also can buy as a barreled action and use with the stock of your choice. I don't recall seeing Tikka available as barreled actions, but haven't looked lately.
I have the 1500 in 308 with the magazine conversion, which was easy to install. Mine has a Timney trigger because it was made before the HACT was being offered. If I bought today I would probably stick with the HACT, but haven't really compared it to the Timney. So who knows!
I have both.
I got the tikka new with a aftermarket grs stock straight from the dealer.
I think that the tikka has the quality edge. But it is such a small difference.
The howa had a better barrel twist 1-12 for my 22-250 and in a short action.
1-14 with Tikka.
I recommend Howa to anyone, the triggers on my howa rifles are all very good.
I have a Tikka T3X CTR in 223... my magazine once inserted is a bit loose. It wiggles around... is this normal? Otherwise zero issues with feeding, ejecting etc... I use it for yotes and fox. But the wiggly magazine is little noisy. Not bad, but it does clink a bit.
Just wanna know if this is normal or should the magazine be snug? Thanks!
Its normal
Great video. Thank you... What scope do you have on the two rifles? What would you recommend for a Howa 30-06?
Michael from Canada
One is a Bushnell Engage 4-16x44 which I like and one was a Nikko Sterling 4-16x44 that wasn't bad either. I recommend the Howa H-S Precision in pretty much any caliber you like.
I own and shoot both on a regular basis. Tikka superlight in 308 and 300wm and Howard 1500 in 308 and 300wm and prefer the tikka's any day of the week
If you like it thats what matters as long as it works for you
great review
Thank you Sir
I love my howa alpine mountain rifle. They discontinued it. Super light and awesome stock and very accurate. Basically a legendary arms works rifle for way less money. I got two of them new in box on gunbroker for under $700. If I had to pay full price I’d go buy an xbolt pro
I do wish they still had the alpine. I don't really care for the xbolt but many do.
Bullets4Bucks xbolt pro has a lot going for it but the sako carbonlight is my dream rifle. I was disappointed in the quality control of the howa alpine. My hinges floor plate wouldn’t open because of the stock fit. The 10 round plastic magazine howa has is pretty much crap. They really need to redesign that thing.
Considering you have a howa sign behind you I thought u might lean that way I do have a question the howa is made similar to the weatherby whats the throat length compared to the tikka
The weatherby is Howa barrel and action.
I was about to pick up t3x, but you make a compelling argument for the howa Thanks for putting it on my radar
Both are good. The Tikka might feel nicer in the hand but I like the build of the Howa. You can't go wrong with either.
The Tikka feels better and lighter for hunting and going out long distances for hunting. The Howa has some heft unless you can find a Alpine model. I think it was their Mountain Rifle series and was lighter, but probably more money than the Tikka.
Excellent, thank you.
Thank you
Good information!
Thank you
Before I even watch the clip, the price differential gives away which is better. Are Tikka’s that much better than a Howa to justify the price difference? I’m not sure that they are but there is just that extra refinement about them. Would I buy the Howa? Yes! I did. First in .223. Now I’m no shooting expert. I can operate a firearm safely, choose and mount a suitable scope, sight it in, Punch .224” groups in paper at 100 yds and put foxes down on the spot up to 150 yds (my preferred limit) with that .223 Howa. I’ll never become an expert (mainly because I don’t want to become an adenoidal twerp that professes such). That rifle inspired enough confidence in my shooting that when it came to choosing a .308 it was a no brainer. Add to that the .308 was £525, brand new with brown laminate stock (.223 is ash grey), blued varmint barrel and picatinny rail thrown in; what more reason could you need. (It was a special offer at a show). Even a shooting muppet like me can get moa at 100m. Would the Tikka make me 50% - 60% (based upon the RRP’s I’ve seen) better again? I don’t think so.
So, is the Tikka a better rifle? If they’re just on a bench and you’re looking at the quality and the finish then yes, undoubtably it would win. If you add in the cost and the human factor, then Howa is Tikka’s match everyday of the week!
Now, on to this gent’s review...
That’s it. Tikka for me. They do the safety and the trigger the right way.🤠
I'm still torn between the two. Here in Canada there is a different of $500-700 between the two (Howa mini action vs Tikka CTR in .223). The Howa M1500 mini action in a chassis sits at $1000. Any reason to choose that over the Tikka or is the extra $500 worth it?
They are both great. I'd probably just get the Howa
The hs precision is a super expensive upgrade in Canada I think it’s about 600 dollars more than the Hoag, I think it’s priced about 1500 dollars.
Wow crazy I got an HS for 620.00 new when they first came out.
What about comparing the weights of the bare rifles?
The Tikka t3x super light weighs 6.4 lbs the how's hogue lightweight weighs 7 lbs according to catalogue. With many different options it's hard to give a real weight comparison.
How do you like those butt pouch?? What brand are they? Looking for a cheek riser for my rifle build.
I love them.. i got multiple brands. Look on amazon
I'm curious. I'm looking to get a walnut 7mm-08. What would you recommend? I'm trying to keep it under $600 if possible.
Look at howa and tikka hunter.. also winchester featherlight
How good and stiff is that Howa's stock? I've always had bad experiences with Hogue stocks - just way too much flex. What's that one like?
Its better than a savage axis or ruger american. Its not amazing but not bad. Its solid not rubberized. I do not recommend the rubberized hogue
@@Bullets4Bucks whats wrong with the rubberized howa stock?
@@scotteger6271 it flexes
a lot
@@Bullets4Bucks so is it different than the older, non-rubberized Howa stocks? I had an older 243 and it seemed pretty decent. What "budget" bolt action would you recommend for a similar price or even slightly more?
I agree with pretty much everything you said. People do not realize how good howa rifles are. Great video!
Very true. People see the surface but that is not everything to a rifle.
Both amazing cant go wrong with either one just preference imo
Both are good.
Bullets4Bucks forsure i just ordered a howa hcr in 6.5 creed and tripod suggestions for it? Oh and i got a vortex viper for it my first long range gun!!
@Blue Dragon awesome I have done a build with one of their barreled actions it was fun
I'm very happy with my Howa Kuiu Tucson 308. I don't think they make that model anymore. Very accurate...
Scratch that, It's the Kuiu Verde, with the fish scale pattern on top of the camo..
Very nice
What kind of scope do you have on the Howa ??
About to get a new Howa Kuiu lightweight in 308. I'm excited about that. Never shot a Howa before. I've heard good things about them.
The hogue stock is definitely not as good as the hs precision stock just something to be aware of
@@Bullets4Bucks Ib'm aware. Plan is to eventually update to a Bell and Carlson medalist from Midway. Has an aluminum bedding block and is 2 lbs.
10$ spring gets the Tikka down to 1.5 lbs.
Good to know. Thank you
@@Bullets4Bucks ....YoDave
www.yodaveproducts.com/store/p27/Tikka_T3%2C_T3X_and_T1X_trigger_spring.html
Mountain tactical $9 dollars my ctr is 1.25 lbs now! Feels better than some of my 2 and 300 dollar triggers!
It goes down to 1.5 without the trigger spring
Great video. I have a howa 1500 .308 stainless. I regret not getting a heavy barrel, couldn't find ome at the time. Nevertheless, love my howa smoked game at 400. Currently I'm looking for a different caliber 6.5. I keep going back and forth between Tikka and Howa. I'm leaning on tikka because they are more after market friendly vs the howa. Easier to make upgrades and change out barrels.
But of course price is at least a 40% difference in some cases. I don't understand why more guys haven't done reviews on the Howa.
What would you go with? My goal is to shoot 1000 yards this summer.
@Bullets4bucks which would model you you go with now tikka CTR or howa1500 ? I know this video is a little older
With the howa I’m planning on getting the hogue stainless steel barrel 6.5 creedmoor and I like the style for loading without having to worry abt the magazine and stuff
Good choice
Were on line can i find the price of the Howa 1500 Rifle?? Were on line did you buy that rifle?
I got the best deal on sportsmans guide but prices are now way up
Fantastic reviews so far might I have bought a Howa 5:10 and I am looking forward to having fun with it about 24 inch barrel heavy duty
i have had both,currently run howa 270,both are great shooters,but im a big fan of howa,i like the metal finishes,the plastic on the tikka always worried me,i hunt some rough terrain
I am with you
anyone know if you can buy just a tikka barreled action w/o a stock? Would like to drop it in an Oryx chassis.... I’m a 700REM type, but have used a friends Tikka and i was pretty impressed with those buttery smooth actions and out of the box accuracy.....
Check europtics
Brownells used to carry them
Your reviews have been so helpful as I was looking at Howa, Ruger, Savage and Tikka. I think I have moved towards Howa.
Any thoughts on the Howa 1500, Gamepro with scope or some Howa Hogues with a slightly heavier barrel? My box store carries these three for $499, $550 and $619. That last one feels really solid! But I can’t find much for reviews on it vs. the base 1500 or other two.
Any thoughts you have?
I lean more towards the non package deals and the Howa HS Precision. The hogue stock that is not rubberized isn't bad but the rubberized one flexes a lot. The package deals can be good from a budget prospective but most people eventually upgrade the nikko sterling scope that comes on them.
@@Bullets4Bucks super helpful! Thank you! I went to the big box store and held all, moved the bolts, etc. I’ve got to say the Weatherby Vangaurd and the Tikka blew me away. There were no Howas available outside of the 1500. Time to watch more of your vids on Tikka and Weatherby!
Maybe they’ll get a Howa precision in though.
@@striderwolf687 a vanguard is a howa the bolt is just straight fluted and stocks vary. They are good at the right price. Tikka feels better but I like the build of the vanguard or howa. Any of those are good.
@@Bullets4Bucks awesome! I did read and see on the bolts for the two that they are they same.
Great Chanel and info!
Good video! Do you have a video of painting the Tikka stock?
No i do not
Howa 1500 Orynx 6.5mm or Tikka T3x Orynx 6.5 at same price? Please advise.
Go feel both at a gun shop. Buy the one you like most.
@let us prey about 600 to 700 usd
We're did you find the h.s. howa for $600?
Sportsmans guide
the howa is $425 on sale at sportsmans warehouse
@@chrisrichie3008 He's talking about HS Precisions which regularly list for $900 (MSRP $1100)
@Bullet4Bucks if you had to choose 1 chasis rifle the HOWA HCR gen 2 or the Tikka tac a1 chasis rifle witch would it be? As the base gun no barrel changes or trigger swaps. I can't decide please help me out. Its killing me.
Tikka tac a1. Its in a higher price bracket and i do not like the action design as much but its overall a great rifle.
@@Bullets4Bucks thanks. I know the howa is more durable designed but I have sako rifles that are smooth as butter like the tikka. Dont know how much longer we will be able to buy guns freely so I wanna buy a few guns ive had on my list.
Howa is the way to go for anything like 500 to 1100 or 1200 dollars depending on the model after that there are better offerings from other companies. However I do feel the receiver design is better on howa than just about any gun.
@@Bullets4Bucks right now it seems all chasis rifles are hard to get. All the prices up. Im not a competition shooter just enjoy shooting long distance with my brother. He has a ruger percision witch I really don't like at all. Big clunky and sloppy. Thanks for your help I really appreciate it. You can read all the specs and shit yourself but you can't substitute experience that other ppl like you have. With what I do its similar in that way you have to have experience to know what equipment is the best bc its not the stuff that first pops up on Google thats for sure. I like your videos. Straight and to the point no rambling or personal opinions just facts. Ill be a subscriber for sure.
@@Bullets4Bucks sorry another question. What would be the diffrence in me buying the tikka like you have right there and putting it in a chasis from mdt? Seems like it would be cheaper. Are the barells diffrent other than being tbreaded? I can't understand why the tikka is almost 2k when I can grab the t3x for under 1k and a chasis for around 500.
Still a Tikka Fan. Wanted a rifle with a removable mag that had larger capacity mags available, safety that locked the bolt, stainless steel barrel. Tikka checked all my boxes. Plus exceptional accuracy right out of the box.
Howa actually can mark all those also depending on model
@@Bullets4Bucks Not all of them....not in the same rifle.
@@Bullets4Bucks yes that's true, Howa definitely checks all those boxes and at a better price point that leaves even more money left over for even better glass on top.
@@Simon-talksthe only advantage of the howa is price and if you get the hs precision variant it will feel better but that bumps the price to more than a superlite and you’re still stuck with an inferior design + poorer quality
the real advantage of the Howa is the solid built, bullet proof design that they give you for such a great price compared to the cheap, plasticy feeling tikka. Howa definitely all the way.
Tikka .. my .270 is just a long range tack driver..one shot one kill
They do shoot good :)
Great video. Thank you. Ever think of doing a comparison with the Franchi [Benelli] Momentum? For $500 ish it looks like an interesting option.
I have thought about it but haven't done it.
Have one it is my favorite rifle I own. Way worth the money. Quality build for not as much as the other guys. I own a tika t3x super lite, 2 savage 110’s, and a Remington 700 have to say all four are in .270, .30-06, and .308 they all have quite a bit more recoil than my franchi and it’s chambered in .300 win mag
Howa makes probably some of the best value rifles on the market, but as a lefty this isn't even a conversation. Tikka has possibly the largest selection of factory left hand options on the market, while Howa has none at all.
Tikka can have a trigger job just as easy with a spring change, but really good review, I've got a t3x and a tac a1 but might be looking at a howa in a chassis in 6.5 creedmoor for my next target rifle.
Tikka is smooth
@@Bullets4Bucksall of my tikkas are set around 1-1.5 pounds with a mountain tactical spring. You didn’t even bother to google it did you?
@Mountain-Man27 These videos are mostly on factory specs and stock configured rifles. If you want to go into the weeds and modify everything, the debates become endless. I have stopped mentioning doing trigger jobs in new videos on howas in comparisons, mostly as that just goes into the weeds. Videos I used to have on doing trigger jobs have also been removed because of youtube policy issues and liability.
Bullets4Bucks is a smart man and knows the Howa is an overall better rifle.
@@Bullets4Bucks I wouldn’t call a 10-15 dollar spring going into the weeds lol
From what I have seen, Howa's are more widely available. Tikka T3X light seem hard to find, even online.
hey would like to know if you can do a review of the mauser m18
You can replace the trigger spring on the Tikka to make the pull lighter
Hello. The Howa1500 (308 1:10 /24?) as accurate as tikka ? Stable result 0.5 moa/100metrs for howa possible without Glass bedding ? Thanks
Yes it is. A lot of precision has to do with the ammunition being used not just the rifle. Both are very accurate rifles
what caliber of Tikka T3x Superlight?
6.5 creedmoor
Tikka !! have a T3 varmint 22-250 fantastic shooting gun
Accuracy- tikka, weight-tikka, action-tikka. Plus I’m a lefty-tikka
Quality, out of the box SUB MOA shooting an it is all made by tikka , well the barrel is a sako barrel so that is a plus. But what I find very interesting is with all the pluses that howa has, the tikka still shoots better than it does. So that tells me either the stock is as good as the howa OR the tikka is just that much better.. plastic trigger guard, plastic stock, and better shooting.. hmmmmmm
Rockjock007 the Howas are sub MOA.
That said, if I were using it as a bench rest, paper puncher I may lean towards a Tikka.
But as a hunting rifle, with a sporter barrel, I’ll go with a Howa 1500 stainless, which I did. It’ll make that clean, kill shot no problem. After seasoning the barrel, and zeroing the scope, the only other times it went to the range, is prior to a hunt, to confirm it’s still holding zero. After the hunt, it’s cleaned, and stored, until the next hunting trip. Bolt guns are not recreational shooters, to me.
@@Rockjock007 tikka /sako barrels all made in the same place...no difference..😉
I had a Howa 1500 chambered in a 300 win mag. and It was the worst shooting gun in my opinion. I wanted to like it, but at 200 yards I was having 3”-4” groups. By the time I thought out the time and cost I would have to put into it to get it sub moa I decided to sell it. Now in the market again for a 300 win mag, any one have good experience with a particular rifle in this caliber I’m open to suggestions.
Wow. Weird i have never had a Howa shoot bad even with factory ammo. I would have sent it back in maybe.
If not howa i would recommend tikka.
Bullets4Bucks looking back I wish I would have spent the time and contacted legacy sports. I am tempted by the Howa HS line.
A howa be the go
Cant wait to get the license for my Tikka t3x so I can start shooting and experiment with handloading with it.
Did you ever get your license? I couldn’t imagine having to get a license for a bolt gun lol
@@texasviking1 Yeah I did. Sweden are very strict with gun laws. First you have to take a hunting exam which inclueds theory, gun saftey and shooting. When youve passed that you can go to a gun store and buy a gun. However the store will send a application to the police. The police has to okey you as a gun owner. And then once you get the license you can buy the gun you filed for.
I have had both, I found tikka to have better accuracy out of the box but I like the howa cause you can top feed. Solution was to sell them all and by a Sako.
They are all good rifles forsure.
Ha Ha good one. These guys must be range nerds because you should never have a 1.5 lb trigger on a hunting rifle NO NO NO!😂🤠
@@randyschaff8939 lol
Randy Schaff I totally agree!
Which Sako ???
I am partial to Tikka. But Howa is really improving their game.
The howa hs precision was a better value but prices went up
What brand rings and pictanny rail do you have on your tikka? Thanks
Egw 20 moa rail from amazon.
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Rings were cheap vortex rings also from amazon
Looking to put a scope on my Tikka, is the rail the way to go or maybe the leupold RM rings? Any preference?
@@chrisgutzman4919 if you are going for weight and hunting no rail if you want to stretch its legs out at the range get a 20 moa rail
Really like your videos. I just learned I could build a "semi-custom" hunting rifle instead of buying a CVA Cascade XT or Bergara Wilderness Sierra. I do want to build one but don't want to spend over $2K even though I could. My wife would then shoot me. I like how strongly you praise the Howa. So you feel very good about the barrel and receiver as far as accuracy and durability? Where would you suggest I buy this barreled action from? Brownells? Keep up the good work!
Brownells
Nice to find someone who actually answers the question..
What's that?
I like the howa but where do you find them for 800? What I have seen is over 3000?
What country? USA is about 600 to 800 usd
@@Bullets4Bucks USA Wisconsin hunter
@@ryanpaasch7464 strange
My American Built Arms Howa 1500 was 450 at Bridgeport equipment
I have owned both and like both however all of the tikka's are more accurate
Mcarbo has a spring for the tikka trigger. brings it down to about 1 1/2 lb.
Mauser m18 vs. Howa 1500 and why? Both are $430 online. I don't know which to pick LOL
Which model howa? Howa 1500 is the action not the specific model.
Never understand people saying the Tikkas don’t have options. They have 4 barrel profiles: super lite, lite, a sort of medium profile on the roughtechs and Veils, and a varmint/heavy barrel. They also have 2 different polymer stocks, 2 wood stocks, a laminate, and a metal chassis. Some take AICS mags, some take the more hunting oriented plastic mags.
Just curious as to what cheek rest pad you had on your tikka
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The Howa is just the better rifle. Solid, quality, accuracy, and no plastic.
I love that Howa sell the barrelled actions without a stock so that you can put them into whatever you want. I have built a few Howa over the years in various stocks and they all performed extremely well accuracy wise right out of the box.
I have my own which is a long action 30-06 sitting in a Boyd's Agility with pillar bedding. I originally planned to Devcon bed it but didn't need to. The thing is a half MOA gun at 100 metres out of the box with bog standard Federal factory ammunition.
Pass the dope brother, I own multiple of both and it isn’t close. Tikka all day
Definitely Howa all day long for any serous shooter who knows rifles and isn’t on drugs….
You can buy a spring and be able to adjust trigger don below even a pound. SPRING IS LESS THAN 10 DOLLARS!.
I will have to try one
Gee, you have a Howa sign behind you. How did I ever guess you would like the Howa better then the Tikka before the video even started ?
I atleast explain why. I do like tikka though and also the winchester model 70 with the controlled round feed action. Biggest gripe with tikka is stock and recoil lug.
Tikka wins in my book for Rimfire vs Howa, feel free to check out my comparison
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@@AimSmallMissSmall_TV i will check it out
@@Bullets4Bucks After seeing your video and the experience my friends have, I think I'll be purchasing a Howa rifle in .223.
Can you tell me more about paint job on your Tikka? Looks great...
Duracoat spray paint from walmart
Bought a Howa in .308, really enjoyed shooting it. But about 4 months later it got really un-accurate. I was shooting the same rounds I always did. Took it to a gunsmith, he said I already shot out the barrel. I cleaned it after every range day. Only had about 500 rounds through it. I will never buy another one. I have heard this happening on forums also so I’m not the first one.
Did you take the stock off about the time it happened? I had a Model 70 in .280 Remington that was a sub moa rifle and I took the stock off to do a trigger job and now it’s not as accurate with the same load.
If you don’t torque it back exactly the same it can change the accuracy.
@@adamelam6385 I’ve built a few rifles. But when it comes to the barrel I don’t have as much knowledge. I took it to the gunsmith to even get it glass bedded. Barrel is still inaccurate. Torque spec is correct.
@@PBYZB wow, that’s peculiar.
Howa rocks , it's super accurate , 700 bones for a 308 apc
Yes it does
Meh howa is flying off the racks like crazy