Bergara B14 HMR VS Tikka T3X Varmint

[@EpikArms]

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[@daltonisom6265]

Please do a video on the tikka t3x rough tech vs Remington sps stainless steel… I’m going to get one of the two.

[@lutherlewis6792]

Had a Henry 223 Long Ranger. It shot well but after 8-10 rounds it would walk all over a 100 yard target. I sold it for more than I paid for it and bought a Tikka T3 varmint rifle. That big barrel really made a difference. Several of my friends came up and we put about 100 rounds through the Tikka (5 of us shooting 52, 55, and 64 grain bullets at 2 gongs, 8” and 4” at 250 yards. Consistently hitting both gongs regardless of the bullet weight. I also have a SAKO 50+ years old, thick barrel in 22-250 and it shoots as accurately. Best rifles I have ever fired. By the way I am 84 years old and shoot golf balls at 50 and 100 Yards as a hobby. One of the few things I am still able to do. I will probably do a video when it cools off a little bit.

[@EpikArms]

Hi luther, sounds good id love to see the footage!

[@scbane]

Pencil barrels suck. My rule is, no barrel under .875" Diameter at it's narrowest point.

[@Krystyna-g9p]

U sir, would be a KZbin sensation

[@SuperSneakySniper]

Ive got both in 6.5CM. Tikka is easier to shoot tighter groups with (and thats with several samples of Tikkas and HMRs that friends and family own.). Tikka has the better trigger, and has the odd advantage of being able to swap from short to long action chamberings with a simple bolt stop swap. The Tikka's action is smoother and less prone to binding. It also has the advantage of a 70 degree throw which some people prefer (I can take it or leave it). The Bergara has a better factory stock by far, and has a decent advantage in aftermarket support. If I were to recomend one to someone who doesnt want to change or upgrade the gun at all, then get the Bergara just for the stock alone, the stock is great. But if you plan to change the stock, then Tikka is the better platform to make a semi-custom out of imo. Especially if you get the new Tikka T3x Supervarmint. If you want to get a Bergara and replace the stock and trigger and barrel etc..., then just get a custom action to begin with. Bergaras shine brightest when left in stock configuration in my opinion. Thats where they represent the greatest value.

[@tonyenglish5153]

Tikka 100 % over Bergara and the Tikka TX3 Varmint with heavier barrel and trigger upgrade is phenomenal! I wasn't paid to say that. Just bought one today.

[@adriansams6066]

In Europe Begara won't make/sell an HMR in .223 Rem. Apparently the Spanish Govt won't allow them to make them for the European market so I was told by a Spanish sales rep. Instead I bought the Tikka T3X CTR, 24" barrel , 1:8" twist and love it.It's accurate, like the double stack single feed mag and the standard trigger is fine for me breaking at around 3lbs.I'd still like a Bergara HMR at some point and will probably go for a .308 or 6.5 creed...One of my favourite channels and always look out ofr your video's so keep up the good work.. Regards from England.. :-)

[@7979Army]

I was having issues with neck sizing my HMR to. When I switched to the Full length resizing that fixed all issues I had. I highly recommend the HMR to its a good rifle. Unless you want a lighter rifle then Tikka is your choice.

[@001johnrobert]

Thanks!

[@EpikArms]

Much appreciated John!

[@drdes9609]

Bought a hmr in 6.5 creed. Liked it so much I bought a second b-14 in 7mm-08. They shoot so well it feels like cheating.

[@todds4101]

Great review. I have to admit I wasn't expecting the Bergara to get so many of the categories. I have a Begara, and love it, and for fairness I don't have a Tikka, but everyone I know that owns a Tikka swears by it.

[@phild9813]

I’d take the Tikka, regardless of the categories it didn’t win. Bergara 90 degree bolt lift is a hard pass for me. I’d rather not drag my knuckles across the scope every time I run the action. Also I’m not a fan of the lack of a bolt lock on safety. Another hard pass.

[@terryeibeck8036]

Yeah and it was OBVIOUS that he was having trouble opening the BOLT on the BERGARA even when empty & I've owned pretty much everything outside of custom-made rifles ✅

[@kylepomeranz4669]

I just bought the bergara b14 hmr in the 6.5 Creedmoor and after my barrel break in I shot a 3/16 group at 100m, and that was on a fairly windy day. My brother then shot and got a 3/8 group at 100m. The bergara is a laser beam so far. I can’t wait too stretch it out. That was with the Sako TRG Precision target rounds 136 grain. So far that’s all I’ve shot out of it. I’m not reloading yet but plan to shortly.

[@colecash7496]

Watch out all the tikka fan boys are going to be pissed about this video😂. All the guys hating on bergara go try one out that action is definitely better, I was the same way until I felt it in person. they’re both great guns. I’m looking at getting a new rifle and I’ve been doing a lot of research on both. Had my mind set on a tikka until recently when I held the bergara for the first time. Everyone knows bergaras stock and barrels are better. Until recently I thought tikkas action was better. I was at sportsmans looking at both tikka/bergara and the bergara has the better action. It has tighter tolerances and just runs smoother. From what I’ve seen on KZbin the accuracy is a wash. The only thing tikka has that’s better is the trigger and it adjusts 1/2 pound lower than bergara. There is way more aftermarket support for the bergara too

[@montaego]

Love my Tikka..sub 0.5inch MOA with barnes and sierra handloads. 270win.

[@robbiehill4177]

I've shot both rifles in 6.5 creed. Both are equally accurate. The tikka has a smoother action and the trigger breaks cleaner on the tikka. The tikka also cycles with less effort than the Bergara. That being said the Bergara stock is noticeably stiffer. Shooting on a bench with a bipod the heavier stiff stock of the Bergara is at an advantage. That stiffness comes at the cost of a weight increase. The Bergara is built on the 700 action and there fore suffers the lack of a safety that locks the bolt.. If your hunting with a gun that shoots just as accurate as the other, but one has a safety that can insure my action doesn't come open accidentally and can cycle rounds with ease every time and weighs less. I'm choosing the one that can insure my gun bolt stays locked and is lighter and cycles easier. Both are great guns ones just seems happier on a bench and the other happier in the woods. It seems guns are always getting compared based on similar prices. It would be nice to see some comparisons based less on price and more on intended use. Say a tikka 3x upr vs. Bergara Bmr 14. They dont match up price wise but style wise they do.. just a thought.

[@Aussie21717]

I have a tikka varmint in 222 which I use for scoped competitions out to 200m. I won a nationals, states and set Australian records straight out of the box. At 100m with 20 guns 2207 and 52 grn hpbt sierras it shoots ragged one hole groups at 100m.

[@clayl9202]

Allow me to point out that if you're left-handed, your choices on the Tikka (a gun I love, by the way) are limited to non-existent. It was quite easy to find a left-handed Bergara recently. Which is why I now own one of those too.

[@mapled3135]

Euro optics has a boatload of LH Tikkas

[@garyturner2272]

I also have both these rifles, although my Tikka is a .223. Both are nice shooting rifles but I would have to give the nod to the the Bergara for overall best, as you did.

[@mrgabriale]

Can’t beat a tikka t3x for hunting. I just purchased one in 308. Currently have two in howa.

[@matthewknight1910]

Is your 308 in varmint or lite?

[@mrgabriale]

T3x lite

[@blackwhitestyles1309]

European here.. was deciding between the HMR and the CTR myself. Went with the HMR in .308, taking it out to the range for the first time tomorrow! Interesting to see the price comparison. Here, the Bergara is around 1300€ while the tikka won't be less than 1600€ (CTR; 20"). Interesting to see you give the point for the barreled action to the HMR. Keep up the great work!

[@ChaoticCarl86_YT]

How do you like it a year+ later? Are you satisfied with your decision or do you wish you had gone with Tikka?

[@blackwhitestyles1309]

@@ChaoticCarl86_YT Haven't ever shot a Tikka, but I'm more than happy with the Bergara. I do really like the gun stock and the height adjustable cheek piece. With loads of patience I'm getting around .8 MOA groups, which is plenty good for my use. The trigger is a good single stage, haven't found the need to adjust or upgrade. The bolt runs very smoothly. I'd prefer the B14 in 3-lug bolt configuration vs. the Rem 700 style two-lug, the 90 degree throw is a bit much imho. All in all, if you're planning to buy an upgrade stock anyhow, you might wanna go Tikka, but the B14 is an amazing piece of kit out of the box. I'd buy it again any day of the week!

[@scbane]

The Tikka all day. I have a B-14 HMR in 308, and it is HEAVY. The b-14 is great for road hunters.

[@ssimossimo576]

If you only look at the hmr model i agree. My b14 hunter has a perfect weight and balance for a hunting rifle

[@Moylan01]

I have a CVA Paramount which uses the HMR stock in a .45 cal muzzleloader, I will say it’s super nice for a muzzleloader but I’d prefer something with it’s contours but lighter for any other cartridge

[@bradpittman5075]

I think it’s amazing that both of those rifles can be had for the price they’re sold as. It’s awesome.

[@millerslaw]

Little details matter and on the Tikka you can change out the barrel without a gunsmith (except maybe removing the barrel initially as they are on tight) and the Action can be changed from short to long by simply by using a different bolt/bolt head and moving the bolt stop. So basically the action on Tikkas can do it all. I've owned a HMR and they are great but would definitely go with a Tikka CTR and build it up from there.

[@Flatdec1]

Change the bolt head?????????? Not hardly. I have two T3's, 308 & 6.5X55.. Oh and a T1 UPR rimfire. Changed out the the bolt stop on the .308 so I could use the longer 6.5X55 mag to run longer bullets in the .308. "the Action can be changed from short to long by simply by using a different bolt/bolt head and moving the bolt stop".

[@millerslaw]

@@Flatdec1 ?

[@williammartz3449]

My last 2 big game rifles were a Bergara Wilderness ridge 6.5 PRC and Tikka t3x lite 6.5 creedmoor. My next rifle is likely to be a Bergara B14 Hunter 30-06 and the next one will either be a Tikka or Bergara. Honestly in the $700-$1000 price range, these 2 rifles are at the top of the mountain in my opinion. There are other rifles that are good. Kimber, Howa, and Weatherby... But the Tikka and Bergara are bringing a lot of "bang for your buck"!

[@pawcrawlowens8730]

T3x 223 will shoot sub about anything you throw in it. I'm 63 and always shot 700's the old ones but now I'm going Tikka

[@Москваимосквичи-й9с]

Calm and professional video. Was very interesting and useful to look. Thanks for video. Good job!!!

[@EpikArms]

Thanks Mockba!

[@bpgsontz1072]

I like my Tikka, but I am loving the look of those Begaras :D

[@KeithDecker]

Love my Bergara and like the idea of the T3x Superlite!

[@chrisclemons9943]

I’d like to see you do a comparison with the Weatherby and the Bergara. I’m trying to finger what I want.

[@TGun7]

Great review. Thank you for this video.

[@yl3064]

I would take the Tikka every day of the week, no brainer for me.

[@alkalk8938]

Wish I could get my hands on that tikka in 223 here in the US. Its blue on black varmint, or cerakote on green super varmint or nuthn.

[@wmt7436]

Tikka just launched the new T3x SUPER VARMINT in 6.5 PRC !!!! they listened to the people =)

[@EpikArms]

Ohhh, i want one!!!

[@phild9813]

Id like a Tikka in 6mm creedmoor! Takes them a while to bring out new chamberings.

[@One-ep5dq]

The rifle I want, in 243……if only they made a left handed bolt version.

[@AM-sj9gy]

Hello, great video! Which option of the two would you take to alternate shooting and mountain hunting? Thank you!

[@jezsez5074]

Thanks. Great review. I have 5 tikkas and love them. That said comparing things like accuracy using a tikka that has after market stocks etc isn’t necessarily a like for like comparison without at least taking the additional cost into account.

[@frenchonion4595]

Yeah i didn't get that.

[@k2svpete]

Let's go with the UPR review, there's very little out there about that rifle at the moment.

[@EpikArms]

Currently working on that one, it should be completed in a week

[@alvarodebazan7997]

Perdonar si escribo en español. Espero que tengáis una opción en KZbin como yo, que pulsando con el ratón me traduce del inglés al español. Estoy dudando en comprar uno de estos dos rifles en España. El precio del B14 HMR es de 1325€ y el Tikka T3X Varmint cuesta 1400€ e incluso un poco mas. Hoy he comprado el HMR porque tiene un recubrimiento de cerakote, en cambio el varmint viene fosfatado. Si escojo el varmint en acero inoxidable ya se va a 1650€. El Bergara por 1325 con cerakote presenta mejor relación calidad precio anticorrosión.

[@gregisaacs7091]

I would hands down go with the bergara. Without a doubt

[@dbeardsley0]

I myself have 5 Bergaras, 3 HMRs, Woodsman and an Approach. All excellent rifles

[@TealCo1]

Thanks for the (as always) very helpful, informative and very good review!

[@mr.mr.3301]

Tikkas barrels are cold hammer forged and Bergara are button rifled.

[@mustaphaibrahim6257]

Thanks for the review. I see tikka varmint is a little more accurate than Bergara ! But i am interested to know which one is more accurate and can did the job better when it comes to long range shooting , I mean 1000 m+ ? I am planning to buy a rife for hunting and long range shooting , so i wana choose one of them.

[@browningmaxus5360]

Your not hunting if your shooting 10000 yards away learn to stalk

[@JJ-iu5hl]

@@browningmaxus5360 He said he would be long range shooting. Sounds to me like you're being critical just for the sake of being critical.

[@001johnrobert]

I added a EC tuner to my HMR pro amazed at the small group sizing . I also own a Tikka in 7 mm REM mag . It also is a good gun and light for hunting. I plan on passing these down to my Grandchild .

[@EpikArms]

hi John, ive been thinking about those tuner breaks, just havent tried them yet!

[@x31moose]

What about aftermarket barrels for Bergara? It's not compatible with Remington 700 barrels.

[@tylarhaugan7908]

I own a few tikkas my brother ownes bergara came from factory not ejecting shells replaced broken part. Btw its in 270 win shoots great.

[@Tain950]

Looking for my first rifle and narrowed it down to the Tikka and Bergara. In the end I might end up attempting to end both.

[@HHTV60]

which caliber is cheaper to get for long range shooting so that you don't have to replace the barrel every 2,000 shots? ;)

[@EpikArms]

Hi Sergei, there are lots of options that will not cook your barrel, even a 6mm creedmoor will do about 2500 if you don't shoot 10 rounds one after the other. My prefference is 6.5 creedmoor, it's estimated you can get around 6000 rounds out of them

[@iRoN_ReGiMEnT]

Got them both Bergara HMR in 308 Tikka t3x varmint in 223 Love them to bits

[@bushcraftrex5394]

Yeah...i plan on HMR in .22-250 and T3 Varmint in .270 Win, good to know you're happy with both

[@MichaelClaytonCo]

I got a stainless varmint but really couldn’t get behind the stock. I got an MDT ACC chassis and it is now sweet, for less than the tac from tikka. I can get it to shoot .5 to .7 MOA time after time. Using SAKO precison 6.5 creedmoor rounds.

[@garys8754]

Very nice presentation. I listened closely to what you had to say but I watched even closer to your range work. You appeared to struggle working the Begara bolt on almost every shot. With the Tikka the bolt worked flawlessly and quickly. I’m interested in why you think the Begara bolt was smoother? It sure didn’t look smoother in this video.

[@mamiz69]

Alex, regarding the accuracy on your HMR: did you remove the paint from the pillars, where the stock touches the action? If not done already, you could get an easy improvement if you do so. It's an easy job with Q-tips or scotch brite and acetone. Check and remove the paint also from the underneath the stock: where the trigger guard touches the pillars. One additional possible improvement could come also from the bedding of the recoil lug..

[@EpikArms]

Hi Mamiz, no i havent done that, great idea, ill try that

[@mamiz69]

​@@EpikArms​ you can find experiences on these easy improvements on the Bergara groups on FB you are already part of ;) Cheers from Italy. -Maurizio

[@johnshepherd7958]

The Tikka CTR adjustable model does all that your Bergara but better. They come in LH or RH stocks too.

[@mrs.vasquezz]

I cant find them in USA

[@ssimossimo576]

Here is the tikka fanboy 😂

[@salaadin]

Thanks for posting the video and confirming my selection. I’ve been debating a B14 HMR or Varmint/ Super Varmint T3x and I’ve decided on the B14 HMR mainly due to its compatibility to the Rem 700 and shootability straight out from the box. Love the T3X and how slick the action is, but the Bergara is very nice too. Although the plastic bolt shroud used to bug me, alot.

[@imeprezime1069]

Have you bought it yet? If so, what are your toughts of the rifle, would you suggest it, and does it have any issues or bad points

[@salaadin]

@@imeprezime1069 I bought the B14 HMR for the reasons I highlighted. Love the fact that customising it (albeit it’s already a great rifle) is a breeze with more aftermarket options. Paired it with a Arken EP5 shooting 168 and 175 BTHP hand loads to a decent sub-moa (0.65) group. I don’t think you will be disappointed with either rifle. I chose the B14 HMR because it’s priced cheaper where I live. Best of luck with your option.

[@mklizzle101]

I own both rifles…my HMR is chambered in .308 and my Tikka CTR is in 6.5. They are both great shooters. I bought the HMR to use as my hunting rifle because it’s a great platform as is. The Tikka I turned into my project gun and put it in a new chassis because the CTR stock was lacking for what I wanted to do with it (I needed an adjustable comb to make it more comfortable). Both guns shoot great. My Tikka has a smoother action, but I’m splitting hairs honestly, they are both great. I do prefer the 70° bolt on the Tikka to the 90° bolt on the Bergara, but I am using them in different applications (Tikka for faster, precision shooting vs Bergara for 1-2 shots for hunting), so it’s not a big deal for me. The Tikka trigger is more consistent as well, but again, not by much. I enjoy both of these rifles and you can’t go wrong with either one.

[@mikey50469]

It looked like you were really really struggling with the bergara bolt on video. I know it's smooth but it can't beat the tikka if you can't eject and chamber a round fast. Can it?

[@EpikArms]

Hi, Mike, while yes there were some issues extracting, that was due to necksizing, when fully resized it doesnt have that issue. Thanks for watching

[@randysmith8604]

Great review. For hunting I prefer the more standard stock do to the elevation movement from the angle but end . I find it easier to adjust for the elevation. You not gonna carry all kinds of rear rest in the field. If you do more power to you

[@SpudOutdoors]

Put on a red snake tactical bottom metal for Tikka. LA or SA. Uses AICS

[@Ruweisat]

Thanks you, we’ve been waiting for this review! I agree with most of your assessments, but I wouldn’t agree that the Bergara HMR action is “beautiful” 8:12 as you had some serious struggles getting the bolt open & closed 7:33.

[@EpikArms]

Hi Jared, yes, quite true, i should not have represented it with that section of video, those were some neck sized sounds and they occasionally get a bit stiff to extract, while fully resized rounds went in and out with ease, thanks for the feedback

[@michaeleast5180]

Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast

[@gregisaacs7091]

I've got a Bergara and put hole in hole.. got a Tikka coming and hoping for the same. As far as the bolt of the bergara it's super smooth after break-in,as far as the Tikka I only hear great things so I'm looking forward to shooting it. I've got over 3000 rounds through the bergara and haven't had one issue. Again, I'm hoping for the same with the Tikka. The one complaint I do have is the Tikka I have costs $900 with tax and it doesn't have a threaded barrel, very cheesy. But that's it, no other complaints...yet

[@kristijanmedved6066]

How is tikka compared now? Ibam thinking between t3x lite and b14 thumbhole

[@gregisaacs7091]

@@kristijanmedved6066 I would highly recommend the bergara, without a doubt

[@davidvalentino9401]

Either one only in my dreams

[@canadianoperator]

Not to slam any other manufacturers here because they all make good rifles. But Tikka doesn’t make good rifles. They make GREAT rifles. I’ve owned two now and would never go back. Tikka is top notch and their slogan is not a joke.

[@Peter-cp7xx]

Did some long range shooting with my t3x lite stainless in 223 and fell in love with this type of shooting. Soooo now Im looking to buy a rifle in 308. Got alot of fmjs in 308. I use them for shooting at shorter distances on moving targets with my sako 75. So, anyways. What barrel do I get? Shorter threaded or long barrel? Does it matter? If it doesn't I'm considering the new bergara b14 extreme hunter Sierra model with the short barrel. Had a gen1 of those before. Shot one ragged hole at 100m. For now I can only shoot out to 300m. Thanks for all the superb content!

[@StefanVujicic]

Nice video, but why does the free floating matter if the accuracy (precision) is compared already? Perhaps the more appropriate comparison would be between HMR and Tikka T3x Tactical, or UPR or Tact A1. I just cannot be neutral as a Tikka T3x owner :) I love mine in 30-06 for hunting. Cheers!

[@johnfromschool]

what ammo does your tikka t3x in 308 get the most accurate with?

[@davidgreenapple9397]

Given that your biggest criticism is the trigger on the Bergara, I would argue that I'd still buy it. The Bergara uses a Rem 700 format and so you can replace the trigger with a Timney, Trigger Tech, Jewel, etc. etc. etc. Not so much with the Tikka.

[@peterpan1008]

what bolt knob is that on the tikka in the xrs chassis? please and thank you!

[@EpikArms]

that is from mountain tactical here's the link; tikkaperformance.com/product-category/tikka-t3-t3x-2/tikka-t3t3x-bolt-handles/

[@kevinmcsweeney4156]

What kind of muzzle break is on this Begara HMR rifle

[@ericshindler5829]

I like Tikka however the twist rate in 22-250 is 1:14 while the Bergara is 1:9 in the same caliber. Leaning towards Bergara. Your thoughts?

[@freedomhard2310]

Tikka is King. The Bergaras rust way too easily! Every one I looked at brand new on the shelf had rust all over it. It has some great features but if they can't put a good finish on a gun I have to pass. Tikka actions are also superior. Only thing I give Bergaras is their stocks are better. My Tikka CTR shoots 3/8 inch groups in the factory stock with 20 inch barrel, light weight and 10 round metal detachable magazine.

[@ssimossimo576]

Me, my friends and my brother have a total of 7 bergaras. Never seen a single rust issue and we don't baby them. Additionally, since 2022 all bergaras are cerakoted.

[@xtp7713]

You said bergara has better action and then proceed to have trouble feeding and injecting almost every single shot lol

[@Peter-cp7xx]

Im going to start shooting PRS. Im thinking about getting a t3x varmint stainless. Thats pretty much descided. Now 6,5x55 or 308? Shorter barrel with supressor or long barrel? I know 308 can handle short barrels, but 6,5x55 kinda need longer barrels. What do you suggest? Selling a few guns to finance the build. Putting an Arken Optics EPL4 4-16x44 FFP VHR MIL on it.

[@jonathansheets304]

With the bergara you forgot 243, 7mm-08, 7mm rem mag, 300 win mag and 30-06. I have a bergara b-14 hmr in a 7mm-08.

[@nickpharand]

Hunting left and hunting. I was looking at laminated prc 6.5. What your choice

[@elendal]

Oh, this video will get a couple of millions views!

[@EpikArms]

Thanks Louri, I hope so, so far it is doing very well!

[@freedomhard2310]

You have some beautiful rifles!

[@fabianvaras1273]

Hi there nice videos can you recoment a preefit barrel for my tikka 30-06 ?

[@SpudOutdoors]

I wish both would do a grendel

[@Greyzonecompliant]

If they did a mini action. A revived sako vixen in 6.5 Grendel

[@SpudOutdoors]

@@Greyzonecompliant I ended up building a howa mini, but that would be awesome.

[@kcrowl1]

Great review, your videos are VERY helpful!!!

[@EpikArms]

Glad you like them!

[@rodrigopementa3972]

Awesome video! I loved! Thank you!! What is the stock you are using in your Tikkas? Where can I find it? Thanks

[@EpikArms]

hi Rodrigo, thanks for watching! i was using the Oryx Chassis and the XRS chassis by MDT

[@dakotadean52]

Question what’s your setup on that tactical .308? Mind shooting me the details?

[@EpikArms]

@dakotadean52 so there were 2 tikka In the video, 1 with. Xrs chassis one in a Oryx chassis and one without a chassis with a athlon midas tac scope

[@jeffreystinger]

WHAT AND WHERE, CAN I PURCHASE THAT GORGEOUS BIPOD, YOU HAVE ON THAT BERGARA B14 HMR SIR???????👁

[@EpikArms]

That would be the Cadex falcon lite bipod (with spikes) its really nice

[@audreysmith259]

That B14 looking nice

[@EpikArms]

That B14 is dam nice! Thanks for watching

[@jsum74]

@@EpikArms good video I have a Bergara in 6.5 creedmoor and I have such confidence with that rifle that I would make a 1 click adjustment to get the bullet into the X ring. But for goodness sake, you gave me heart palpitations working the Bergara bolt with stuck rounds. Stop neck sizing.

[@mwbeck]

Ive been really interested in a 6.5 HMR. Thanks for doing this review!

[@EpikArms]

No problem glad you enjoyed it!

[@rtai6222]

what's the difference from 6.5 Creedmoor Tikka t3x Varmint vs Tikka t3x CTR?

[@aberhan]

Well the verdict is in. I will have to buy both.😄

[@lw8447]

AI mags or tikka mags which do you prefer?

[@jerichofalls8236]

Fantastic info

[@ChaparralDenizen]

I have the Bergara but found it's really too heavy to pack around the forest hunting. Great on the shooting range though. Looking at a Tikka t3x now for hunting.

[@browningmaxus5360]

Look at Mauser m12 great accuracy

[@brettstewart6036]

I couldn’t decide what one to buy so I got a Sako cheers Yogi Australia 🤙🤙

[@LudwigsPrecision]

Bergara makes nice products but that's the only rifle I've owned for a small time before it was sold.. tikka, got 4 waiting on the next. in the price range there aint a competition. Love my how's tho, but can't get them so Tikka will fill the demand

[@johnlong384]

Hi there, I very much appreciate the effort you put into your nice info-clips and like to ask you a question since i have not been able to get an answer yet. I am considering purchasing a Tikka T3X and like to find out if they are available in the 5.56 caliber too? I am looking forward to hear from you and send my best regards your way.

[@EpikArms]

Hi John, yes I have one in .223

[@tylarhaugan7908]

I will be buying the bergara wilderness hmr in 308 5r very soon price 1045 usd

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

So you like the bergara better than the tikka?

[@EpikArms]

Tikka

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

Thanks I just bought one tikka 6.5 creedmore thanks for helping me out now I need a good scope not so expensive I’m a new shooter have a great day thanks 🙏🏽

[@zacbell9383]

So where would one go to buy just a bergara barreled action? All I see on their website is for fully put together rifles

[@EpikArms]

You will need to find a local dealer and place an order

[@zacbell9383]

@@EpikArms I'm guessing the cabelas of the world can't do that? 🤣

[@razvanbutiac7684]

NIce comparison! THX... question... you keep say nice groups... never say the distance you shoot.

[@EpikArms]

Glad ypu enjoyed it! It's always 100m,

[@jakeschneider5491]

Which barrel is better?

[@harvey1692]

Great review, but accuracy testing is not equal considering your Tikka’s are in expensive chassis, and the Bergara is factory!

[@totenfurwotan4478]

You said the Bergara has a super smooth action but I saw a couple clips of the bolt getting stuck when you were trying to extract. How much of a problem is this for these rifles?

[@saturdayshanks3753]

I think those are just his hand loads that he was having issues with. The couple folks I know with a HMR don’t have any issues like that with factory target or hunting ammunition.

[@lukas-ik7qe]

Thanks a lot for the Video! Will you keep doing Videos of the beginners guide series?

[@EpikArms]

Hi Lucas, yes i will continue the series, i just have a few reviews to throw in in the meantime.

[@lukas-ik7qe]

@@EpikArms Thats great to hear, thanks!😊👍🏻

[@shauno7582]

I disagree on the barrelled action brother. Tikka gets the point.. Especially when every clip of you racking the B14 it looks jerky af or it won’t lock in mint 😊. Where you rip on the tikka so hard and it’s take it and looks fluent af

[@ddwayn2469]

Do review on tikka t3x lite

[@erikwells405]

Between a Bergara HMR vs Tikka CTR, which one would you pick?

[@EpikArms]

Good question, if the CTR stock wasnt stillf just a cheap polymer stock then id go tikka otherwise Bergara. Now i just bought the Tikka UPR in 6.5, and I have never in my life seen a rufle this accurate. Sub moa accross the load development. Not sure if they did something differnet on the UPR but its way more accurate than any of my other Tikkas and Bergaras

[@randomemail3936]

@@EpikArms the UPR barrel is free floated Abbott 3 more inches then the CTR. Slide a piece of paper under the barrel of both and you'll see

[@davidbuck5864]

Bergara for me, but I would invest in one of those great Trigger Tech triggers. Any of the available models will do wonders. I have the Special model on my Bergara. Great piece of precision engineering.

[@zwiadowca959]

Alex, what do you think about the KRG X Ray to TIKKA?

[@EpikArms]

I have never tried one yet, but they look great!

[@dumptodreamhome2630]

Watching you wrestling with that HMR really helps sales🤣

[@brianlee6849]

Excellent review of both. I really appreciate that you did this comparison because these are the two that I'm actually looking at buying. I'm looking at getting a 22- 250 I see that the Bergara offers a 1 in 9 twist for the heavier bullets which I plan to shoot. Not sure exactly how heavy of a bullet I can go with 1 In 9 think I would be safe to 80 grains which pretty much covers me because I plan on shooting between 60 and 75 most of the time. The Tikka is it traditional 1 in 14 but I do see that they have two different twist rates fast and slow for the 223? So I'm not sure if the 22 250 has that option or not? Do you have any suggestions for me? I was also even looking at maybe spending a little bit more money on a Seiko varmint if I can get a fast twist. Do you have any suggestions for me? Thank you

[@EpikArms]

Hi Brian, great question, yes if the bergara has a 1-8 twist it will be able to stabilise the heavier bullets although im not sure you will be able to find factory 22-250 amunition with 75 or 80 grain bullets. If you reload then you are set. The tikka being a 1-14 twist will only be suitable for very light bullets such as the 55gr. Personally id go with the bergara if you reload. Both are pretty great guns tho. Thanks for watching

[@brianlee6849]

@@EpikArms I plan to reload. How heavy of a bullet do you think I can go with 1 in 9 twist? I know the 22 creedmoor wildcat guys prefer 1 in 8 or even 1 in 7.5 . I think the 1 in 9 should work because I plan to use 60 to 75 hunting bullets not so much longer match bullets. Thank you 👍

[@donkennamer171]

PPV offers .22.250 cal in 75 gn pointed hollow point. Shoots as good as hand loads in my Remington 700 VSSF-P

[@brianlee6849]

@@donkennamer171 What twist rate do you have in your Remington? Thanks 👍

[@neilhyman8165]

@Brian Lee …. Which rifle did you end up with ? I’m in same boat right now. Trying to decide between those two in 22-250.