23 November 2009, 01:57
RammagTikka T3 SS or Blue
I'm thinking of buying a Tikka 7mm08. I know SS is more corrosion resistant, but are there any advantages to the blue over the SS? The difference in cost is $120.
23 November 2009, 02:20
ar coreyNo.
Buy the blue and a $12.00 can of Brownell Alumihyde II.
23 November 2009, 11:06
Michael b FreemanI have the Tikka T3 lite blue in 7mm-08 and am very happy with it.
23 November 2009, 13:18
Winchester 69Can't tell you which forum I saw it on, but in the past few days there has been a discussion that revealed that breaking a factory barrel loose is nearly impossible on the blued version; the SS version is easier to disassemble.
23 November 2009, 17:09
Nordic2my blue one rusts, to offer a stainless barrel must be a exuse for bad bluening

24 November 2009, 07:35
Lead PoisonBuy the stainless!
You can still apply any type of spray on finish, giving you double protection!
I really like Duracoat. It is a spray on finish that comes is numerous colors and styles!