Whitetail hunter from tikka

Guns Magazine, Jan 1, 2002

This Month's Gun Of The Month is a Whitetail Hunter from Tikka. Made in Finland and imported by Beretta, the Tikka has been turning heads with its tasteful, refined good looks, flawlessly smooth feeding, and excellent accuracy.

Chambered in .30-'06, and sporting a 22-inch barrel, this Tikka weighs in at a trim 7.5 pounds. The detachable three shot magazine incorporates a synthetic follower for feeding that is as smooth as glass. The receiver is dovetailed to accept the excellent SAKO type scope rings, but is also drilled and tapped to permit the use of conventional bases and rings. Well proportioned and straight grained, the stock is nicely checkered and is complete with quick detachable sling swivels.

Beretta USA imports a wide variety of Tikka models, including a left hand version. Calibers range from 17 Remington to .338 Win. Mag. Tikka rifles offer an excellent value.