Intertesingly, the Tikka was bought out as a
lower cost alternative to the Sako.

However in this country, the Tikka T3 series
sell really well (probably because of price) but
what you get is not bad (except the drop box
magazine which I hate).

However I think the Sako branded guns have
followed the quality level DOWN as well
but they still seem to charge a premium price.

A few mates and I buy any early (L ?) series Sako
we can get our hands on (?L61, L579 etc etc)
- correct me if I have my numbers the wrong
way round
to build Non DG guns on.

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