Was wondering if any of you own a Tikka T3 or a Sako 75? I'm looking for a new all weather rifle and the stainless versions of these look nice. I've heard they are very accurate out of the box and have a nice trigger. Any thought?

BOWHUNR

I adore my SAKO 300 RUM!!!!

http://www.groovebullets.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1281

Stainless Sako 75 in 300 Winnie Maggie. Hoo, hoo, hoo boy she's a nice rifle.
JCN

I have a Tikka whitetail hunter in 338 WM and a T3 in 243 win, both triggers are excellent and both are accurate shooters. I like the style of the T3 a little better than the hunter, they are both VERY light. I have been toying with the idea of adding some weight to the 338s stock but Im hesitant to mess with it too much.

T-3's are out in stainless, I've seen them for sale at several locations in a few different states......DJ

Tikka t3 isn't out in stainless yet. I look at a Sako 75 finnlight 300 mag weights 6.6 lbs fluted barrel nice price at $1000 plus mounts, Tikka t3 out the door for $485 includes mounts. I've got a t3 in 300wsm and it groups 1/2" for 3 shot at 100 yds. Tough choice.

I've got two Sako 75's and I'll be adding more in the future. I've never enjoyed a rifle as much as I have these. They fit well, they shoot well and they never fail to function properly.

I have 2 stainless T3's.

While I am a huge Sako enthusiast, for a rifle you plan to drag around in rain, snow, and mud, I think I might opt for the less expensive but still excellent Tikka. After all, even if it is stainless and synthetic, I would still hate to abuse an expensive Sako when a Tikka that costs several hundred dollars less an will perform similarly is available.

What I should of said was the t-3 stainless wasn't in our area but saw acouple at a local gunstore yesterday only had one in 300wsm plus some in non mag calibers was taking a waiting list for 300win mag.

I have a Sako 75 in .338 Win Mag and really like it. I have only shot it at the range so far, but will be taking it to Newfoundland this September.

I have the Sako 75 Hunter in .280 and it is one of the few rifles that I own that will shoot good groups with nearly any type of ammo that I try, any required zero gunsmithing tweaks after the purchase. Just put the scope on and pick the ammo that you want to use. Excellent rifles, in my opinion.

Right now Cott Firearms in Gilliam Mo, has Sako 75 Stainless in 7 STW, and 7 ULTRA for $649. IMHO you can't as good a rifle for anywhere near this price -it's several hundred under wholesale normaly Sako 75's are $1000ish.
The Tikka's are very nice for a lightweight less expensive rifle. If you wanted to save money and have an accurate light rifle try the Tikka. If you want the best buy a Sako 75.
Tikka's must shoot 3 shot 1" groups at 100 to leave the factory, 75's must shoot 5 shot sub 1" groups to leave the factory......DJ

Right now Cott Firearms in Gilliam Mo, has Sako 75 Stainless in 7 STW, and 7 ULTRA for $649. IMHO you can't as good a rifle for anywhere near this price -it's several hundred under wholesale normaly Sako 75's are 1000ish.
The Tikka's are very nice for a lightweight less expensive rifle. If you wanted to save money and have an accurate light rifle try the Tikka. If you want the best buy a Sako 75.
Tikka's must shoot 3 shot 1" groups at 100 to leave the factory, 75's must shoot 5 shot sub 1" groups to leave the factory......DJ

yep
sako's have more stainless parts than any other factory stainless rifle and i have the stainless mounts/rings/screws as well