Bergara vs Tikka In-depth Comparison

[@Bullets4Bucks]

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[@shanegibb997]

I have the Tikka t3 model , stainless / varmint in 300wsm , have a limbsaver on it as well as a Muzzle brake . Beautiful rifle and shoots amazing , 3/4 inch groups at 200 ! Definitely a Tikka fan.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Nice setup

[@wrightc76]

I purchased a Bergara and a Tikka at the same time. Bergara is a 22-250 and Tikka is a 6.5 Creedmoor. In my humble opinion, shooting both rifles side by side all summer long, although not totally apples to apples, the Bergara is more superior in almost every category, especially accuracy at long range 200 yards and beyond.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

I have had some bergaras shoot better and some tikkas shoot better probably depends on each individual gun and more importantly the ammo.

[@adamelam6385]

That's not my experience at all. I had a B14 Hunter and a TIKKA T3x. I could never SUB moa with the B14. 1.5 is the best I could get. I bought a Tikka and literally shot a .75 group with Barnes TTSX 120's literally the first time I ever shot it. I know Bergara makes a nice rifle but the one I had didn't shoot as well as my Howa 1500.

[@grantdavies4282]

As usual really cool clip, still leaning towards Tikka

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Thank you

[@langleyj8199]

I sold my Begara as it was just too heavy. Bought a tikka. Another thing I didn’t like on the Begara was the bolt was very loose, sloppy before putting round in chamber or before making ready to dry fire. The only way to stop this was the have bolt “cocked”, to firing position. I feel Begara more a long range, bench, prone position shooter. Like the threaded barrel. I did like the trigger.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Thanks for the feedback. Mine doesn't feel sloppy to me but the qc was questionable for a long time so who knows.

[@CitiusVanen]

I prefer the bergara. It feels much more premium and looks nicer. I guess its just the plasticy feeling stock on the tikka.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

It does have a better stock no doubt

[@robertsalyers1351]

I've owned one Bergara B14 HMR 22-250 that was an absolute pleasure to shoot and it was shooting 1/4 inch groups at 100 yards with factory ammunition...when I could find ammunition. ! I regret getting rid of it

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

Tikka is proven and 2nd to none!! #tikkaforlife

[@ethanabrams6250]

One word! Tikka👍

[@jasonziegler5805]

I bought a Bergara wilderness Terrain. Everything about it is second to none. but tikka is proven and reliable.

[@Tain950]

I’m looking to purchase my first long distance rifle and feel extremely torn between Bergara and Tikka.

[@Christuffrz28]

I prefer the Bergara in terms of look, the remington 700 base and the action. I have a B14 in 300 Win Mag but it's the newer model with a fluted bolt. Honestly with a magnum caliber, I prefer the Bergara as it seems more sturdy as well as being slightly heavier helps with recoil. Great review, either case Bergara for me hands down!

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Thanks for watching. Bergara is coming out with some cool stuff

[@HFSIR]

I had the choice in the gun store between the B-14 ridge and the tikka that was quite pretty with a fancy wood stock. I ended up going with the 308 B-14 because of caliber. Honestly I love it. Works great, feeds great. Shoots tight groups, feels solid.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Glad you like it. I think bergara usa will keep improving qc and end up great

[@HFSIR]

@@Bullets4Bucks You actually helped me pick it out. Made the choice after watching your videos! Just wish the stock was slightly stronger.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@HFSIR Glad my video helped direct you. Let me know if you have any issues or how it shoots

[@adamwiech4874]

Just bought the bergara HMR wilderness in 7mm RM and it's solid ,I'd put it up against any rifle. Especially in a thousand or sub thousand dollar rifle.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Nice

[@Mountainghost72]

Carry around a rifle for a few days in elk country, that's when you appreciate Tikka Superlite, from a bench, Bergara might be better, but after the Tikka, I have zero interest in heavier hunting rifles, good video by the way

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Thank you.

[@lauraburandt2655]

Bergara is more bang for you buck on most models when contrasting the most comparable models between the companies. You have to step up a model and pay several hundred more $$ on a Tikka to match what you get on a Bergara. Bergara = better stock, better barrel, more adjustable stock, very accurate, better recoil pad, and overall more quality bang for your buck. Tikka = slightly better bolt, a buttery smooth action, lighter weight overall, also very accurate, and a very fun and dependable gun to shoot that everyone seems to love. All in all, I’ve preferred the Bergara when I made the comparison between a Tikka T3X Varmit vs the Bergara B14 HMR to set up for a coyote hunting rig. Both are great guns, and I had to go back and forth for a while before making the decision.

[@MrGS53]

Really enjoy your straight to the point but yet thorough review/comparisons? Subbed finally

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Thank you.

[@andreeas1980]

The review would be worth something if you would compare applex to apples. T3x lite would be the bottom of the Tikka’s

[@RWTT]

Nice video. FYI, all Tikka's use the same action length (long/magnum) with a different bolt stop for long and sort cartages so they can accommodate 308/30-06 and with a different bolt face, they can accommodate the 7mm mag/300 win mag. The T2x has the aluminum bolt shroud vs the plastic of the T3.

[@mr.mr.3301]

The stock and standard action length is why I prefer Bergara.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

I hear ya

[@calicojack556]

Is that the Hubble Space telescope on that Bergara??

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Lol no burris eliminator

[@mattokeefe691]

Never handled a Bergara. I own a Tikka. Great rifle

[@Bullets4Bucks]

They feel decent

[@Seanconnery1st]

Took a friend on a range tip with his Tikka Superlite in 38, and my Savage 10 FCP.. I’m used to 2 stage triggers like on Howa’s HACT & Savages Accutrigger. I think the pull is more predictable, but I still jerk shots sometimes. With that said, my friend was still able to shoot sub 1” with his Tikka and he’s a novice. Very curious about Bergara. Never got behind one at the range. Thanks! -Isaac

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Thank you for watching

[@Tain950]

There was a time that Remington rained supreme and was the KING of rifles 👑 But unfortunately Remington rifles just aren’t what they use to be when it comes to quality. In my opinion Bergara and Tikka offer the best combination of quality and bang for the buck right now when it comes to rifles.

[@theowenssailingdiary5239]

I think the Mauser M18 is up there, doesn't get much of a run. Cheaper than Tikkas here in Oz.

[@sethperry8637]

@@theowenssailingdiary5239 plastic trigger though

[@theowenssailingdiary5239]

@@sethperry8637 it is, but it's a great trigger, very smooth action, and is extremely accurate. It's the best budget gun in Australia I reckon. Tikkas I really like too. I like them all really.

[@sethperry8637]

@@theowenssailingdiary5239 I'd have to say the Howa 1500 or Sauer 100 is the better budget gun, haven't shot a Mauser yet though.

[@matista]

Both are great rifles, but Tikka is for me better in quality compare to Bergara. But for me the Tikka T3X CTR and the Bergara B14 HMR are the best rifles value for money.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

I love Howa but all 3 arn't bad

[@Whitetailpursuer]

Thanks for this video on Begara and Tikka rifle.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

No problem

[@keineklarnamen]

Huge Bergara enthusiast here, sadly the wilderness models are quite hard to get over here in Germany. Greetings and take care!

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Its a nice feeling rifle

[@keineklarnamen]

@Sixx2099 Jo, das stimmt. Die Wilderness Ridge z.B. findet man nur als SP (18“) bei Livingactive, das ist mit persönlich zu kurz. Alles andere hat ca. 2 Monate Lieferzeit. Tendiere aber mittlerweile zur Wilderness HMR .308 20“, die gibt‘s auch bei Livingactive! Danke für deine Antwort und bleib gesund!

[@keineklarnamen]

@Sixx2099 Das stimmt, vorallem weil ich sie so schön auf mich anpassen kann. Cerakote war auch ein dicker Pluspunkt! Danke, gleichfalls!

[@DirtbikerG63]

I can’t decide between a Bergera b14, Remington 700, weatherby vanguard, or tikka tx3

[@Bullets4Bucks]

B14 or howa

[@DirtbikerG63]

@@Bullets4Bucks thanks

[@dusandmitrovic2699]

Za mene odlične obadvije puškice 💯💯

[@joegonzalez3691]

Does anyone know the difference between a #2 &#5 contour? Does it even matter?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Its a huge difference in barrel diameter. Which means weight and performance is different.

[@ultrahighgain412]

I’ll take both please. Want a T3x Superlight in 7mm08 and a B-14 in 30-06 or .270.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Yes

[@chrisgreenhagen1717]

Great comparison and worth my time to watch:) Now let’s go shoot!!!!!

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Thank you

[@RyanSpringer1984]

Thanks for the information on Slav's recent stream.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

No problem. Thank you. This is a nice light also but bigger than the asp light. amzn.to/3jh2w3g Aff link

[@E62121]

Great comparisons....What do you think of the Bergara BMP?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

As long as qc did their job its a great rifle.

[@Mex_the_Fox]

What I don't get is why Bergara has a "two step" bolt lift... Tikka is so smooth but Bergara has this double lift... Why???

[@jeremybassett123]

Is either rifle pillar bedded?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Both

[@jakobb933]

I’m not sure how new your T3x is but as far as I know the T3x is supposed to have a steel bolt shroud and recoil lug vs the T3s plastic and aluminum

[@Bullets4Bucks]

I know it has the steel recoil lug.

[@Pippinm7]

Does the Tikka come with the different grips for the palm ✋ swell? thank you 🙏!

[@Bullets4Bucks]

No you must buy aftermarket

[@jeffries1221]

@@Bullets4Bucks do you know where to buy from? Having issues finding a retailer or online source.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@jeffries1221 what country?

[@mr.mr.3301]

Comparing the tikka to the Bergara wilderness hunter. The Bergara is better in every way but weight and maybe drop mag instead of box magazine Both have sub moa guarantee Bergara now has a fluted bolts and is smoother than tikka Better stock Extra round in the box magazine Metal trigger guard. Wilderness is cerakoted and tikka is stainless. I prefer cerakote.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Interesting

[@MysteriousGecko82]

Bergara’s are expensive and they only make one model with 3 chamberings in left handed, for me if they don’t make it left handed they lose

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Understandable

[@austinday9918]

What is the thing you have on the butt stock of the tikka, I don’t know the proper term but I like that one and am curious on the model or brand

[@Bullets4Bucks]

www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y9JJQRQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_781QYD2KD0XCAF6SCZBD

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Its a cheek rest pouch

[@larrymayfield2142]

Love both, both are great. The only two store rifles I would buy at this point. Tikka’s do seem to come in lighter than similar bergara models. Bergara rem 700 style, many aftermarket parts... Tikka, not so much in the US anyway. I have Tikka UPR and I love it, chose it over an HMR

[@Bullets4Bucks]

I like Howa, Tikka and Maybe soon Bergara but I still have reservation because I had a faulty HMR 3 years ago.

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

I bought a Tikka t3x in 22-250 a couple of weeks ago. I could only find 3 different types of ammo to try. Winchester, hornady and some Hungarian brand. They were 50 and 55 grain ammo. The best group I could get at the bench at 100 yards with a 4-16x50 scope was 2 1/2 inches. I thought that was really crappy. So now I am back to looking for another 22-250 rifle that actually does get 1” groups at 100 yards.

[@johnjaegerjr6539]

My savage 110 in 22.250 shoots great. One of my favorite guns to shoot actually. 52g ELD Match, 36g Varget. 2.4coal…. Groups better than my Tikka 6.5 …..

[@jonhurley1750]

Sounds like it needs some load development

[@rodgerthackeray7978]

I don't like the fact that I would have to take the Tikka off safety to be able to unload it. I would prefer a 3 position safety if the bolt locks. 3 position safety has an intermediate option where the trigger cannot be pulled, but you can open the bolt. I would prefer the Bergara over the Tikka because of this, and there is just too many plastic parts on the Tikka. Yes, the Tikka can be upgraded to have metal parts, but but it is not in the same price point after that. I wish Tikka had model with the metal bottom/trigger guard, and bolt shroud. But they would also have to upgrade to a 3 position safty for me to consider it over the Bergara.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Agreed

[@Leafbinder]

First : ) hey Steven do you have a comparison video between a savage bolt action 223 vs any 6.5 creedmore ?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

No

[@Leafbinder]

@@Bullets4Bucks would you make one or just not that interesting of caliber?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@Leafbinder if i can find the time and money but honestly not high on my list of things right now unfortunately

[@1ice3690]

Can we see a HCR 357 Cheytech reviewed? bought a few of them and would like to see someone put some thoughts out.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

HCR 357 Cheytech? Never heard of that....

[@1ice3690]

@@Bullets4Bucks that’s what I run in Mongolia and Montana for my longer distance shots

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@1ice3690 nice i hear of 375 cheytac but not 357 cheytech

[@1ice3690]

@@Bullets4Bucks sorry misspelled, but I’ve gotten some pretty good results from that load, definitely had some power behind it. I have a Z8i on it and it’s my favorite rig to run, and definitely fun to show off to the buddies

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@1ice3690 oh nice. Yes I hear great things about it.

[@MrHf4l]

Clearly the recoil lug design of the tikka has no negative affect on accuracy…so its a mute point/non-issue…

[@Bullets4Bucks]

It might on log term consistency and did before when they made it of aluminum.

[@MrHf4l]

@@Bullets4Bucks they haven’t made the recoil lug out of aluminum for years. You made this video 1 year ago. Even the original T3’s are going strong. Those originals that fail aren’t failing because of the recoil lug.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@MrHf4l did I say the video was made when they were aluminum? If you like your reciever being torqued down to a piece of cheap metal in a pocket sitting in a polymer slot in the stock go for it. Its a cheap design though.

[@MrHf4l]

@@Bullets4Bucks you missed the point. You made the video complaining about the recoil lug. I disagreed. Then, your justification was founded on how they used to be aluminum based. Which is a bunk justification because they had switched to steel long before you made the video. Hard to watch someone complain now about something that hasn’t been used in production for many years.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@MrHf4l pretty sure I say it's a seperate piece and isn't part of the reciever or fixed to the stock. You just loving on tikka blindly loyal

[@alexglenn2122]

Is there really a loser?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Nay

[@jonpaul4935]

I wish Tikka offered a 300prc.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Me also

[@jonpaul4935]

@@Bullets4Bucks Looks like Bergara has fixed their QC problems though, I see multiple people are getting close to 1/4 moa accuracy with their HMR wilderness' in 300prc after load development and sub half moa with factory ammo. I might just have to risk it.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@jonpaul4935 mines doing good. Just tough finding ammo or reloading components

[@sargon08]

Speed at 1.5x is useful !!

[@Thamac15]

Call of Duty thumbnail? Psh, unreal.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Call of duty?

[@Thamac15]

@@Bullets4Bucks yes, call of duty thumbnail. The same weird facial expression that aims to bring attention to a video. The same method call of duty KZbinrs use to target children.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@Thamac15 lol I don't even play call of duty and I grew up without video games lol

[@patrickc1508]

Only made it 3:38 in. Hasn’t compared shit yet imo. It’s like you’re not even comparing apples, or even apples to oranges, you’re just describing fruit.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Dumbest comment ever award. Describing differences is comparing...

[@jyetraval6722]

That has to be the ugliest scope if ever seen in my life

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Its not pretty but it works good.

[@metal_mo]

The scope is so good in fact, it spotted your trolling coming from 3 miles away.

[@kamilklein2880]

Sorry to say this, but "believe" starts, where "knowing" ends... If you do a (comparison) review, please do your research first and try to give valid information on the subject. Thank you!

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Lol maybe you should do your own videos or not watch mine if you don't like them... when you have a lot of rifles come through your hands and or scopes and work a regular full time job its easier said than done.

[@kamilklein2880]

@@Bullets4Bucks I understand, no offence! But people seek valid and dependable information when watching such videos, not just entertainment. You should feel responsible to deliver this. Otherwise the integrity of your channel will soon go south...or already did in my opinion. Just take your time and maybe don't squeeze a video between your job and your laundry...That's all.

[@robcullen9984]

@@kamilklein2880 Hi Kamil, i dont understand your comments, i like watching Steves vids and i have learnt a lot from them, fair enough every ones opinion is different and everyone has their own views but this guy does a good job- i thought it was valid and informative info so i dont really get what your saying, please enlighten me cheersRob