tikka varmint vs Super Varmint

[Bat Rastard]

The differences between the two appear to be the stock and a two stage trigger. The Super has a pic rail, but it is a 0 and I would prefer a -20.
Is the stock and trigger a $500 improvement?

I have never seen either in person .
I would appreciate opinions and comparisons. Thanks, Bat

 

[Mark M.]

The differences between the two appear to be the stock and a two stage trigger. The Super has a pic rail, but it is a 0 and I would prefer a -20.
Is the stock and trigger a $500 improvement?

I have never seen either in person .
I would appreciate opinions and comparisons. Thanks, Bat

Fluted bolt, cerakot finish over stainless barreled action, barrel is threaded also free floats to about an inch of the action

 

[ken158]

In addition to what Mark M said, I have owned both and currently own the SV in .223. You mentioned you want a 20 rail but not knowing what caliber you want, I can say that a 20 rail is not needed with a .223 with a good scope. If you plan on shooting 1000 yards with a .308 or 6.5, that may be helpful but again, get a good scope, sight in at 200 yards and the zero rail should be fine. The SV barrel is thicker and the overall gun is heavier. I put a trigger spring in mine and am happy with that upgrade. I like the stock and feel it is an upgrade over the Varmint model plus you get an adjustable cheek piece. The SV barrels are also threaded for a suppressor. The below target was shot on my 3rd range trip with perfect conditions. 5 shots @ 100 yards. 55 grain V-Max, Varget and CCI 400 primers.

 

[Bat Rastard]

Thank you gentlemen.
If I end up going Tikka, it will be a Super.
I am vacillating between Tikka and the Savage LRPV. Neither are currently available so I have some time to think.

 

[Mark M.]

Gunbroker

 

[K9TXS]

^^^^^^^^ - What Mark M said.

That's where I got mine in the 223 T3x. Should be here in a couple of days.

 

[Bat Rastard]

In addition to what Mark M said, I have owned both and currently own the SV in .223.

What is maximum mag length with the 223?

 

[ken158]

What is maximum mag length with the 223?

If I recall correctly I am loading at about 2.600 which puts tip just clear of maximum in the mag.

 

[Bat Rastard]

I keep changing my mind on what I want. If I stay focused for 3 days in a row on the same thing, I am going to buy it!

 

[k80skeet]

Thank you gentlemen.
If I end up going Tikka, it will be a Super.
I am vacillating between Tikka and the Savage LRPV. Neither are currently available so I have some time to think.

Go with the Savage LRPV. It is a far better rifle. I have (5) of them. Factory barrels are excellent. Some of my Savage's with factory barrels shoot better the my custom rifles with Krieger, Bartlein, Lilja and Brux barrels. The stocks a H&S with aluminum bedding their target trigger is great.

 

[Bat Rastard]

Go with the Savage LRPV. It is a far better rifle. I have (5) of them. Factory barrels are excellent. Some of my Savage's with factory barrels shoot better the my custom rifles with Krieger, Bartlein, Lilja and Brux barrels. The stocks a H&S with aluminum bedding their target trigger is great.

Wise words.
That's what I did last week.
It's a 6BR

 

[k80skeet]

Wise words.
That's what I did last week.
It's a 6BR

They sure are great. Better than rifles I have over 5 grand in. Not a pretty but boy do they shoot. P.S. good choice those 6mmbr's are hard to beat.

 

[Turkeytider]

Have a Model 12 LRPV in .223, 1:7 twist. Enjoy it thoroughly, great fun shooting 500 yards at 4" and 5" aiming spots on steel. The gun is far better than the guy pulling the trigger!

 

[boltfluter]

Thank you gentlemen.
If I end up going Tikka, it will be a Super.
I am vacillating between Tikka and the Savage LRPV. Neither are currently available so I have some time to think.

There is no comparison between a Tikka and a Savage! Come on man! Lol
Paul