For those wondering, the Rangers continued to use the Enfield for so long because the Enfield system is incredibly reliable in the extreme cold of the Canadian Arctic (often down to -50° C and below), and because its .303 cartridge has enough muzzle energy to put down a charging polar bear. The Rangers have trialed more modern, self-loading gas-operated rifles on several occasions, including the M1 Garand, C1A1 SLR, and our current service rifle, the C7. All had severe reliability problems due to the propellant gas often condensing INSIDE the gas tubes before it could run the action - they'd be able to get one or two rounds off before failing due to the horrible fouling. Source: I am a Royal Canadian Navy sailor, I've gone on several exercises in the arctic, and have had the absolute privilege of being able to work alongside the Rangers. They're VOLUNTEERS who act as police, medics, firefighters, search and rescue, and soldiers for some of the most remote communities in the world. They're mostly people from the Inuit and Aboriginal nations, and they're all complete fucking badasses.
As a former member of the Jamaica Defence Force I can attest to that. Trained with them some years back in the new S and R helicopters for hurricane rescue.
Thanks for the background. A lot of Alaska has something that sounds similar. VPSO. VILLAGE Protection and Safety Officer. Emt, search and rescue, fireman, cop, and drunk transport all rolled up in one or two guys.
As a Canadian Ranger myself the C 19 is the perfect set up for our extreme northern climates. We conducted a range shoot 100 km south of Churchill MB this winter with temperatures at -51 with no issues. As for the screwdrivers u got there our rifles came with a retractable bit multi screwdriver specifically designed by the Rangers.
Gilles Cordier very accurate in the cold. Only issue I found in the extreme cold is chambering the first round from the 10 round mag. It’s a bit stiff but got used to it
We'd all like to thank Mrs Bloke for not divorcing you, which would negatively interrupt the viewing pleasure of literally tens of thousands of people. Thank you Mrs. Bloke. (Feel free to refer to this as an excuse if you need one.)
I personally like that they’ve included proper, quality Wera screwdrivers, much more useful than some shoddy combitool. Though a proper case would have been nice considering the price range (and comparing it to for example equivalently priced shotguns).
the only reason I know about wera is they do an advent calendar (a bloody good one) which featured in the advent calendar thing that ashens and nerdcubed do. but yeah wera tools are really good.
Yeah, I noticed that - holy crap, they're not crap. It's like buying a house and complaining it came with a Mercedes in the garage, instead of a Chinese scooter.
Beautiful rifle. That price is brutal for what it is, but that's what happens any time a military gets involved. ;) For that price it should absolutely come with the cases.
@Siegfried S The laminated wood stocks ARE all weather. Laminates of hardwood (probably birch?) pressure bonded and sealed with two-component epoxy, the stock would have to be immersed in salt water for (how many?) days before any sort of finish damage would happen. In fact, I'm not sure what natural environmental conditions COULD cause that finish to deteriorate - being left in direct sunlight next to the ocean for weeks?
Siegfried S The rifle comes from Finland, if you think some US made thing has better cold weather resistance you are a dumbass, simple as that. Leave your plastic stock rifle outside for a few hours in -50C and then drop it on the butt and see what happens. This stuff has been tested and restested in conditions you cannot imagine, and the best material has been selected from that testing, it's not some random pick because it looks nice or is cheap.
@Siegfried S I see your point. I assume the laminate stocks are lower cost to produce, as they are pretty common these days; high quality laminate blanks can be mass produced, then CNC milled. Laying up fiberglass stocks would probably raise the price point too high (I guess).
Hey Bloke. The bolt is that smooth so that it can still be run if the action freezes. This is the same reason why every machined surface on the rifle is so smooth and fine - so that if it freezes, it won't break the rifle, and will still run.
I am a huge Tikka fan boy I own 2 of them. They are both custom long range rifles. A .223 and a 300W mag. My gun smith said there was nothing he could do to improve the action as it was perfect out of the box.
To be fair, regarding C19 length of pull, the native population is a bit smaller and this accounts for winter wear - all factors that would make sense in a procurement. Cheers!
This T3X, stainless in 6.5 Creedmore is my next purchase as it is everything I need/want for target shooting and hunting. They are currently grabbed up as quickly as they get out…. Beautiful laminate! Great Gun, good job - love the review, great sights and scope options. The bolt action is outstanding…. Handled one at a local retailer, very impressive! Smooth operator, indeed!
Being a Canadian and having both owned a Tikka T3 and more No.4s than i dare to count... The choice is on point. Modern ammunition, optics and all that follows a modern rifle. And Tikka's quality is top quality. my 2 T3's (in .222 & .308) are the only factory finish rifles i have that have not corroded when being exposed to hunting conditions. I spent thousands on an FN TSR and its started to rust the first outing i had it. (and no, when out in the bush you cant oil it ever 10 seconds) nothing smoother than the bolt on a T3
Paul Alexander if you want to start the "oh you dont oil it enough" or any of that garbage im just going to tell you to actually use your weapons in rugged environments. I carried my Remington 870 with an "all weather" finish. it made 3 days and the surface finish was toast. Unless i have shitty luck with bluing or the likes...
Paul Alexander FN TSR, Several Savage 10 & 11 models, 2 Remington 870s, and more of my rifles have had rust form on the factory bluing and i have had to Cerakote them or reblue em. And thats from max 3 days exposed to the elements and very well taken care for. I used ezox for awhile but felt it wiped off to easy
Paul Alexander Im religious with my oiling and maintenece of my rifles. But when your out ruffing it... shit happens. But my T3's are the only factory finish (for newer rifles i may add) that havnt started the corrosion process. The only rifles i have that dont rust without extreme care are my old ones... pre 64 Model 70s, My no.4s, ect. throw some 10w at em and lock em away 😂
I totally agree with you about the accessories being poor. I think Tikka are missing an opportunity to use the publicity around the gun to build their brand. I bet the cost to Tikka of supplying the gun in a quality hard case with a custom combi tool, good quality rod, cleaning kit and 3 spare mags would be less than £200. If they added that to the price with just tax and dealer markup on top it would really improve the image of the gun and by association Tikka. Missed opportunity, but hopefully a lovely gun to own and shoot long term.
'quality hardcase', '3 spare mags' 'would be less then 200 pounds'.. no.. this isnt a gun company dealing with the taxes you find in the UK or the US mass producing guns and parts, this is a finnish gun company that tends to pride itself on quality that has to pay finnish taxes, and pay its employees to survive the finnish taxes.. here in finnland, tikka mags cost between 40-60€ a piece, with 1 about 120€ on the site i use for the tikka T3x CTR/TAC A1.. idk what they would charge for the hardcase since it wont be like the sako TRG case at about 830€.. im not bashing on you, but.. you really underestimate the prices x3 btw, in the video bloke said he paid about 3000€, here the price is about 2,300-2,400€ for the same rifle..
Its way too neesh to do all that and tikka mags are $75 each. Most people that would spend that kinda money for the entire kit you suggested simply do not want it in 308 as well.
@@rosiekatze - Accepted Tikka can't make the mags etc. But a case, and redesigned compatible magazines etc. That doesn't even have to have Tikka on it. You could make that anywhere.
I think they could easily throw in some mags. Their tac a1 is similar price range rifle, but you get to my understanding 2 extra mags with the rifle. This seems awesome rifle especially to us who enjoy shooting irons, but its bit over prized, and the bit cheap feeling accessories that comes with it is kinda lame for the cost.
Back in the early sixties when I was 15 there were a lot of the sported-down Enfields available for sale and they were cheap $15.00, so I bought one and grew to love the gun and especially the sight layout. I would go on to become very effective in hunting anything from beaver to moose. Then I entered the Canadian Army and was given an FN rifle that had the same aiming pattern and I was qualified as a Marksman in both the C1 and C2, even as heavy and awkward as the C2 was, it was my favorite long-distance rifle and was super accurate with it. I still have my favorite rifle and have surprised a few fellow hunters's with their 30-6's and their scopes at how quickly I could get off a kill shot with that Enfield that was older than any of us.
Great video. I live in northern Canada, and got to handle the C19 a couple of years ago. A couple coworkers of mine, father and son, just picked up a pair of these civilian versions. One in .243, one in .308, both running optics. I’m tempted to get one someday. I run iron sights, and these look sweet. As long as the drum doesn’t freeze solid. Seems like a solid unit with smooth action. Take care.
It's nice to see an Enfield with the sling on correctly! Most people put them on wrong. The hooks are supposed to face away from the stock so they won't scratch it.
I also am an open sight fan. I would like to see more companies offer nice open sights like these. Some New England custom shop produces some very durable ones but nothing like those. Thanks for the video.
@@scott3309 I had asked an older gunsmith about cutting clip slots or a charger guide on a 550. He said it could be done since the bolt went far enough past the receiver. I have several old military sporters with aperture sights and still use the stripper clips. We just use them for target rifles and the aperture sights work just fine.
The Gun is awesome, top it off I still got my Lee-Enfield No 4 rifle in .303 Brit. Its a powerful gun, also a heavy gun. My Uncle was a Ranger, I joined as a Junior Ranger and still a Canadian Ranger today. We will find a way. 3rd Ranger Patrol Group (James Bay) at your service.
I managed to fiddle with one of these at Cabela's and love nearly everything about it. The iron sights were fantastic to me. If only it came in a left-handed configuration, then it would probably be a no-brainer to get it.
Weatherby Mark V has them beat imo. I have a 85 classic and a Mark V sporter. 85 action also ejects into the scope base sometimes causing jams when cycling the action fast for a quick follow up shot. Both very smooth but for what they want for an 85 action rifle i expected no cons, i was a bit let down. I still want an A7, or a T3x to try.
Fascinating to see the replacement to the excellent Lee-Enfield. I served in the Canadian Army from 1983-99. So I am well used to the dial rear sight, as that was used on the FNC1A1. I still remember the serial number of the first FNC1A1 issued to me: OL0709. It was in yards, not metres and also went up to 600 yards. But the large-aperture was marked 200 yards, there being no 100 yard aperture. I am rather curious as to why the C19 starts at 100. I rather doubt that the FNC1 had a flatter trajectory; they are both firing 7.62 NATO rounds. Also curious if they have an Arctic trigger guard capability. In other words, the capability to completely remove the trigger guard so as to be able to be fired with Arctic gloves. A civilian manufacturer and their lawyers may view this as insanely dangerous and not provide the capability on a civilian version. It was always a pleasure to work with the Canadian Rangers. For the benefit of those who are not Canadian Forces veterans, I will point out that their role does not include assault infantry. A Ranger section does not have a light machine gun with which to do fire and movement. I always experienced them in their role of providing local guides and instructors in Arctic conditions. A role performed superbly well. K40 592 576 Captain (retired) Kevin C. Love
I would have to disagree about a cardboard box being sub standard. I would prefer the cost incurred goes in to the firearm it's self and not it's package. As far as tools go. We all have more than enough Allen wrenches and so on kicking around.
I think his point was for 2200 dollars it should come with more accessories. He said if he put one together himself it would come in 800 dollars cheaper so in reality the money isn't going into either the gun or accessories.
I think you need to watch the video where the Bloke shoots with this. The screwdrivers are good quality, but they're not quite right for the screws on the rifle. It might not be the military issue tools, but they should fit. The last time I bought a new computer, the packaging was similar quality. Things looked well-designed. I choose that because the price wasn't so hugely different. If you're getting a laptop, which is where you might justify a carrying case, there might be a standard case available, but not everyone would want it. The Canadian Rangers get standard cases, but that's what an Army might do. Different world.
yup, those weren't some crappy "off the shelf" screw drivers, further more some cheesy combi tool designed to perform many functions poorly is always less desirable than purpose built tools designed one function perfectly.
@@cooperbybee4308 These are nice Wera screwdrivers, but you can still get one of those for around 6 Euros on Amazon. For the price of the rifle, they could have included a purpose-built multi-tool with the same quality.
The power of the 303 was well known. When I was in the English army cadets in 1973 that's what we used. It nearly took your shoulder out such was the recoil and they told us that from about 300 yards it could put a round through 3 men. When I joined up and used the SLR 7.62 for the first time I thought it was so soft. I actually grew to like the SLR quite a lot thereafter.
I own a Tikka T3x Lite chambered in .308 WIN. The T3x is an INCREDIBLE rifle. The process of crafting one of these in Finland is impeccably detail oriented and having a sub moa guarantee at 100m out of the box is superb. I don't think any other rifle can come close to how amazing this thing is out of the box, and for the money. To date it is my favorite bolt action rifle.
I looked at a similar Tikka in a gun store a couple of years ago. I'm still regretting not buying it. Your comment "it's like butter" was exactly my thoughts operating the bolt.
I was just up above the tree line and Its remarkable the distances you would have to shoot at too. you can see to the horizon in all directions and there are not many features for anyone or anything to hide behind. You could watch your Malamute run away for days.
Your right about the Top handguard! I'm a Ranger Instructor with 5CRPG in Newfoundland. I'm also the coach of the rifle team. The rifles get that hot that you have to wear a glove or you will literally burn you hands!!! We're putting it through its paces and by Sept for CAFSAC in Ottawa, I will have a complete understanding of the rifle will handle alot of rapid firing,and continued use!!
I'd bet that bolt is so smooth cause lube would just freeze in the Arctic. I live on the shore of Lake Superior and sometimes winters dip to -45C with the windchill. I wouldn't be surprised if the rangers face temps below -65C up there.
Thank you nice video. I have a 2017 Tikka 308, beautiful rifle, light, easy to handle and no worries. Good shooting for 1,000 yards out! My brother in law currently has it in his gun case and refuses to give it back to me. He has a Sako 85 but would rather hunt with this 308! Has brought down everything, Elk, Deer, Caribou, Moose and even bear. Use 200 grain, 180 for target practice. Best gun ever had. Well done Finland.
May as well have been, the Rangers held no quarter when they procured these rifles and the men and women who use them love them. They have the power to put down anything the North throws at them with one decent shot, and will keep firing long after the gasoline has frozen. Powerful, simple, reliable. Just like the Rangers. I pity any idiots who try and invade through the North.
Might be in my future. But damn, I paid $650 for just a plain jane Tikka ss in 270wsm just a few years back. And the thing is insanely accurate with cheap fed blue box. They make great rifles.
Nice piece of kit. Totally utilitarian, which is what I like my firearms to be. Just like any tool. I personally would probably paint that stock in olive drab, or coyote brown, put a Leupold 1-4 or similar on top, thick sturdy sling, sight it in at 200 and off to the deer woods I go. BTW, I own a Tikka whitetail hunter rifle in 25-06 I purchased about 15 years ago. I have fired 3/4" groups at 100 yards with it, Federal factory ammunition. They make really good rifles.
I have actually been looking at the Tikka CTR. I'm over in the states and you positive comments were encouraging. Looking forward to your shooting impressions video.
Oi Bloke! Although I always watch your videos, I rarely comment them. Well, now the time of commenting has come. I sincerely appreciate the time you take to make these videos, and I hope you keep doing good stuff also in the future. With best wishes, your fellow swiss: Janne
I am a Canadian Ranger, started out in the Junior Rangers, and have been in the Rangers ever since. From Moose Factory, ON Canada. 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, James Bay. I still got my Lee-Enfield No 4 rifle in .303 British calibre. but I love the C19 Tikka T3x Arctic Anti-PB gun. (what we call it lol) PB standing for Polar Bear. But incase one does come on the island we use a Tranquilizer. Bear goes in cage, Helicopter takes em' far away. And does anyone else here own a Crusader Arms Templar GEN 2 , 5.56?
Thanks for your involvement and service…..Dirty Patricia here! 1VP Calgary! Worked with 3CRPG out of Borden with their marksmanship program back in 2010!
TheSpHornet me too. There’s something utilitarian yet sexy about them. I have a left-handed mini-Mauser with such sights. Gorgeous little bush rifle that has no scope to snag on things.
I have a Ruger Gunsite Scout that has been very accurate and reliable for me. It's my deer rifle and regularly make shots beyond 300 meters with it across a harvested crop field. I've owned it 6 years now with no intentions of replacing it. I'm a former U.S. Marine infantryman.
I was between this and a Savage 110 recently, but went with the Savage. The price on the Tikka made that an easy decision to make. Overall, I was impressed with the Tikka when I had the chance to handle it.
A few years ago, I bought a Tikka Boar Hunter. I believe it was a Cabelas exclusive because I never saw it anywhere else. It as a 20 inch barrel and has Sako safari sights. The barrel is fluted and at first I wondered why, but realized that it had to be the right contour for the sights to fit in the barrel and to have it light enough to handle well. They are normally fitted to . 375 and larger barrels. I live it and sighted in with Remington’s 220gr 30-06 load. The fore sight is adjustable elevation by turning a screw and sighted point of impact right on top of the large, easy to pick up white bead at 100 yards.
Love that rifle, but yeah, pretty much everyone I have talked to that owns or has tried one has agreed. Beautiful rifle, but pretty heavy on the price point.
I have a Tikka T3 CTR (~1200€), on which I mounted an optic (~400€) and a Tikka muzzle brake (~150€). And it's AMAZING. While I'm not sure the additional features of the Arctic are worth the price, in competition with reglementary weapons (TAR in France) I'm fairly certain you'll have to get this version to enter... By the way, there were even less accessories in the box my rifle came in :( Another sticky point: spare mags are SUPER expensive for the CTR variants (including the Arctic). About 150€ I believe. For anyone interested, ammo that work well: - GGG (even the cheap FMJs, great for training - I got my best results with their Sierra 168 grains) - Federal (obviously) - Sako (didn't try but that's what was used by Tika during development of the rifle) - Sellier & Bellot 147 grains FMJs Garbage that's not worth buying for this rifle: - SVT Skorpio - Magtech
@Lilac Tortoise hah-hah. Yeah but no, i walked away for ten seconds and he leaned on the counter where I had my rifle assembled, and it was shoved to the ground, violently, with no-one to save it. Dented the floor, and put a deviation in my scope so bad, it was the difference of a house, at 50 yards. My Gunsmithing Teacher (Do you say Master, in tradecrafts anymore?) Was helping me tune it up, and he's like, dude, your scope is like, a goddamn banana.
Back in the 80’s I was going through a phase of desire for higher end quality rifles and shotguns. Ended up with a sauer 202 supreme and a sako 75 hunter. Both beautiful rifles I was especially impressed with the sauer. Anyway my gun dealer back then introduced me to the tikka I believe it was called white tail hunter in lieu of the sako he suggested that I take a look at the tikka which I believe was fairly new to the market at that time. I opted for the sako. Honestly I’m not sure I made the right choice. In fact looking back I’m pretty sure I made the Wrong choice the tikka was about half the price as the sako and honestly I expect it was a better quality rifle then the sako. I don’t really regret buying the sako. Well I should have gotten both of them. I do regret not buying the tikka
The Tikka and Sako brands are both made by Sako. The Tikka is basically their low-tier offering. I don't think you made the wrong choice, certainly not quality-wise.
As always, great review. I'm not sure what different options you may have in the UK compared to here in the US, but as you mentioned, it isn't easy finding a decent reasonably priced center fired rifle with iron sights. I understand many people use scopes and other optics, but they've damn near forget about those of us who like shooting with iron sights!
They shot at the same range I was a member of in a remote village on Vancouver Island. I would be out there shooting on days they were there and I had my SG542. The look of, "how the hell does he have that and we get this?" on their face.
What brand of iron sights you putting on that Howa? I liked the Tikka Artic action but I found it no different from my LA 102 in 308 or the Steyr Sauer and Tikka. As you said for the cost of the Arctic you can buy 2 Rugers Gunsites or in my case I bought a mini Howa HB varmint .223 Ruger Gunsite 308 and second hand 30-30
@Lilac Tortoise yeah nah not a fan boy of Tikka, nice but as I said the barrel action is exactly the same as Sauer, Lithgow, Steyr and the new Mauser M18 that's my next buy in 30 06 and it's a double stack magazine not those inane single stack. As for Howa yes cheap effective and damn accurate as any rife near on $4000 Aus
I have a Tikka T3 in .308 that I use for deer hunting here in Nova Scotia Canada. It has put a lot of venison on the table at my house. I used to use a Lee Enfield No. 4 in the full original military issue stock, complete with iron sights identical to what the Canadian Rangers used to have. Although it was responsible for filling my freezer as well, it is much heavier than the Tikka. In addition, the Tikka has a much tighter grouping mostly due to the fact that it had significantly fewer rounds down the barrel. I for one believe that the Canadian Forces made a wise decision in replacing the venerable old Lee Enfield.
You made that shot. The gun didnt. You could make that same shot with a $400 Savage Axis. One of the first Savage “package guns” before the axis, mdl11 i think, is one of my most accurate rifles. Shoots just as well as my Weatherby, just with less style and comfort.
Without a doubt it is. Just saying you would have made the shot with a cheap gun too, most likely. But nice guns are always the way to go if you can afford it. You must be American if you buy a Tikka for 600. They are 1,000 here
It's notable that the barrel is free-floated, as evidenced by the paper tag under the barrel. Given that Polar bears were mentioned in the requirements, I'm a bit surprised that it does not have controlled round feeding. Like you, I like the challenge of iron sights; I'd really like an older .308 bolt hunting rifle with even a notch and post setup. Alas, most everyone has jumped on the 'optics ready' wagon.
If you can produce a whole rifle you can also make parts for the Lee Enfield. Govt. wanted something new for Colt Canada to produce. Few parts go bad on Lee Enfields and there was a ton of spares that were dumped over time. Of course a modern rifle with fewer parts doesn't hurt morale and less parts to keep on hand. It's a hunting rifle.
I know Tikkas are supposed to be great rifles but here in the states this thing runs about $1800 USD. Now I know that with marginal improvements in quality can come exponential increases in price so I'm not completely scoffing at it but that's a lot of money. They could have at least included a Pelican or equivalent hard case and a couple extra mags. I'll probably just get a Savage model 10 scout and learn to be OK with the action not being as smooth as Gal Gadot's backside.
bigghoss762 I couldn’t agree with you more. For example here in Canada cabella’s had a rifle that was made for cabellas in 308. It was called the model 10T. In the states it could be had in 6.5CM as well as 308. It came with the first Gen accustock which is an excellent bedding platform for the action,it wasn’t available with a threaded muzzle so it came with a very fat 0.85 inch muzzle diameter,5R rifling and a flush 4 round mag but the 10 round savage mag. These guns cost 800 bucks Canadian out the door,they are 1/2moa capable with tuned reloads,and print MOA with anything off the shelf. No they aren’t as smooth as tikka however at more than 1/3 the price I could deal with a slightly less smooth action.
Was a sea cadet in the uk from 85-89 and we used the 303, minus firing pin, for drill, and fully armed for shooting, kicks like a fucking mule, but fell in love after my first round. Epic weapon
I learnt to shoot using a LE #10 22 training rifle whilst in the Queens Regiment (Surrey's) cadet force. Age 13 1970. I became a pretty good shot hitting 9.9s regularly in very respectable groups at 50 and 100 yards over iron sights.
It is a gorgeous rifle. I had a No4 Mk1 - 7.62 - 50,000 psi limit. Peep sights, the 5A. I had a bunch of IVI ball ammo. 400 yds and I could place a single card from a deck, over the 5 shots. Looking forward to seeing her run! Cheers
@@bryanhiscocks6209 - In the previous 3 yrs, I shot 20,000 rnds. I was 21, My eyes were 20-10 and the winds fairies danced in my favor. Think what you want, it matters not. I too would agree with you. The rifle was a single shot, welded magazine well, bolt with 3/8 bolts to a foreend floated to the end of the wood. It had a button to up pressure at the tip. The rear stock was a custom piece, large cheek pad and a large lead weight in the buttpad. I was a full 25 inch barrel - Bull 1.25 inches in Dia. It was 12.5 lbs. Cheers
Never seen a center fire rifle using a bull barrel with an iron post capable of that. Who milled the bull barrel to put a front post in? Also you should be on a national shooting team if you're that good. I cant even see a playing card at 200 yards
@@bryanhiscocks6209 I am 57 now. The action was a 1952 Longbranch, Canadian. I was 17 - patching targets in the butts, for a match. A WW1 vet -using the same sights as I, and handloads, was shooting my target held 34 inches. He was 900 yds away. A few times, others who were on the Canadian team encouraged me to get involved. I was working, trying to build a life. I probably should have gone RCMP or Reg Force. but it was my hobby. Not work.
I've been looking for something to replace my No III* (which I really adore) since the ammo is so expensive and this honestly looks perfect. I just wish it was cheaper since I'd totally see about saving up a bit to buy it if it was.
The bloke name-dropped the ruger GSR (gunsite scout rifle) as terrible in comparison- but it's over a thousand dollars cheaper, and I can tell you it's a great rifle, even if the fit and finish isn't as amazing as the tikka's. If you don't need irons, the tikka model the arctic is based on is basically the same price as the ruger.
Matthew Mudgett Gunsight Scout is a great rifle, but as I recall you can’t top load, have to take mag out, might be interesting in very cold weather. (I used to have one, put a lot of rounds through it, surprised how accurate for price)
My wife doesn't ask about my firearms if I don't ask about her jewelry... I'm surprised at the Swiss firearm pricing, it is a premium rifle, but it's available for 1/3 less in Canada. The good quality screwdrivers are nice, but it should have come with a good locking case to match the rifle.
Bloke on the Range CZ557 and Ruger Scout. Not sure why the Rangers passed on the CZ but Ruger would not agree to the Canadian Licensing stipulation. Col Jeff Coopers ghost was not consulted
Colt Canadian makes excellent rifles and if you ever get a change to visit the factory in Ontario it’s a real treat; especially if you get to look through the locker of old rifles as well as experimental rifles. The Canadian military rounds are made by General Dynamics (used to be IVI). For very cold weather I like a bolt that disassembles without tools as eventually you come in from the cold, the rifles sweats and if not dried before going out again, the firing pin can freeze. My preference would have been for the PGW coyote action that had the model 70 style safety which would have also made in Canada.
I for one waited until one of Canadian online retailers had a Boxing Day "No Tax" sale and still had one of these is stock at $2500. Still gulped a few times, but it just feels so right. Owning a TRG and few Tikka's meant that this was meant to be a "known combination" of options. But I am still surprised how much that stock "just feels right" and how well the rifle balances. I do own a MDT chassis that can host this rifle, especially since they updated their cutout for the 2-stage trigger. So you can use it in "classic" setup or swap to chassis, pop a good scope on and go all "Precision Rifle" with it. What's not to like ? Oh, the price of Tikka/TRG magazines is harsh. But the older MDT polymer magazines work, albeit at only 9 rounds. Been also trying to convince contacts that make excellent muzzle breaks to build something that would support a compatible front sight.
I just wish tikka let colt canada manufacture the civilian variant as well, at least for the canadian market. I would only really consider the price for a bolt action if it was canadian made
The Tikka T3 shoots as well as most precision rifles of this weight, straight out of the box , and provided decent ammo and a good scope is used. The ones I’ve set up with new brass , Hornady projectiles , have shot well under MOA. This one looks like an ideal utility rifle with the Picatinny rail and aperture sight. 165gr Hornady SPBT would be ideal for this and is a nicely performing game bullet. The SST’s tend to exit without expanding.
Who came up with the idea of High Vis red layers in the stock ? Justin Trudeau ? If a Ranger ever tracks onto intruders, they are going to be "special" intruders. Why not Valmet military rifles? Valmet is also Finnish. Their military rifles are engineered with extreme cold in the forefront. Second best AK system in the world.
Any semi auto or full auto is going to have problems in the extreme cold conditions the Rangers often operate in. It just comes along with that type of action. A bolt action will always be more reliable. As for the red stock, Rangers aren't meant to be a traditional military force so we have no need for gear that blends in with the environment. Hence our bright red sweaters and jackets. We would never actually engage human enemies unless in extreme circumstances (like an invasion from another country). Even in that case, we are told to report it and that's all. We train reg force and reserve force in wilderness survival and navigation, as well as Search and Rescue operations in our communities.
Say Savage again, did you sneer a little? At a game fair late last summer I saw the CZ offering for the cadet rifle and it was a lovely thing. I didn't have a slot to get it.
For those wondering, the Rangers continued to use the Enfield for so long because the Enfield system is incredibly reliable in the extreme cold of the Canadian Arctic (often down to -50° C and below), and because its .303 cartridge has enough muzzle energy to put down a charging polar bear.
The Rangers have trialed more modern, self-loading gas-operated rifles on several occasions, including the M1 Garand, C1A1 SLR, and our current service rifle, the C7. All had severe reliability problems due to the propellant gas often condensing INSIDE the gas tubes before it could run the action - they'd be able to get one or two rounds off before failing due to the horrible fouling.
Source: I am a Royal Canadian Navy sailor, I've gone on several exercises in the arctic, and have had the absolute privilege of being able to work alongside the Rangers. They're VOLUNTEERS who act as police, medics, firefighters, search and rescue, and soldiers for some of the most remote communities in the world. They're mostly people from the Inuit and Aboriginal nations, and they're all complete fucking badasses.
that big ass rim extracts a bit better the the 308 sized one. Dont the Para Resuce guys carry a 39/06 with a 14" barrel?
As a former member of the Jamaica Defence Force I can attest to that. Trained with them some years back in the new S and R helicopters for hurricane rescue.
Thanks for the information. I was wondering exactly why a self loading rifle wasn’t chosen.
Amen, Im not Canadian Forces but second all of this.
Thanks for the background. A lot of Alaska has something that sounds similar. VPSO. VILLAGE Protection and Safety Officer. Emt, search and rescue, fireman, cop, and drunk transport all rolled up in one or two guys.
As a Canadian Ranger myself the C 19 is the perfect set up for our extreme northern climates. We conducted a range shoot 100 km south of Churchill MB this winter with temperatures at -51 with no issues. As for the screwdrivers u got there our rifles came with a retractable bit multi screwdriver specifically designed by the Rangers.
Vic’s Exterior What caliber is this rifle? What is the accuracy like in cold northern weather?
@@gillescordier8033 .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO
Timothy Mckee we use s758 clp lube this is standard military issue
Gilles Cordier very accurate in the cold. Only issue I found in the extreme cold is chambering the first round from the 10 round mag. It’s a bit stiff but got used to it
Thank you for your service.
We'd all like to thank Mrs Bloke for not divorcing you, which would negatively interrupt the viewing pleasure of literally tens of thousands of people. Thank you Mrs. Bloke.
(Feel free to refer to this as an excuse if you need one.)
Max Pain I actually kinda like it.
Hunter Smith It looks a bit like Eric Clapton’s “Fool” guitar from when he was in Cream.
The red is not as scary as full camo
@@marknesbitt6959 ugh.. full camo anything is absolute shite. Especially camo painted muskets with tactical stocks. Make me cringe
My cousin Jolly was in the second row of the Inuit men in red ranger sweaters. Cool.
I can't believe you dismissed a nice pair of Wera screwdrivers.
Beautiful screwdriver
Kinda weird to get so good quality tools with a gun
Santeri Ruuskanen it’s also weird they used an insulated screwdriver instead of a stainless one.
Tennessee Williams makes perfect sense if the objective is to minimise skin to metal contact in subarctic conditions ;)
*Wiha
A big thanks to our Rangers ! We appreciate you guys. Keep on keeping us safe God bless you guys
Safe from what?
I personally like that they’ve included proper, quality Wera screwdrivers, much more useful than some shoddy combitool. Though a proper case would have been nice considering the price range (and comparing it to for example equivalently priced shotguns).
Not just more usefull but also "worthier" than a cheap stamped multitool.
Wera are nice. Not sure why 1000v insulated is necessary though
the only reason I know about wera is they do an advent calendar (a bloody good one) which featured in the advent calendar thing that ashens and nerdcubed do. but yeah wera tools are really good.
@@robinkrton He did say the bolt was greased lightning. It's to protect you from that...
Yeah, I noticed that - holy crap, they're not crap. It's like buying a house and complaining it came with a Mercedes in the garage, instead of a Chinese scooter.
Warms my heart to see finnish rifle succeeding also in foreign service :)
Great rifle for the needs of the North 👍
Is this the Matsimus from the UA-cam channel? If so keep up the good work your videos are awesome
It's also a really beautiful rifle
Dude I love finding your comments in videos I watch
Matsimus commenting on a bloke video..?
How?
Not sure if you noticed but the official Facebook page for The Canadian Army just shared this video review
Beautiful rifle. That price is brutal for what it is, but that's what happens any time a military gets involved. ;) For that price it should absolutely come with the cases.
Anything bought by Canada's DND has to include a substantial premium for the cost of dealing with those buffoons.
@Siegfried S The laminated wood stocks ARE all weather. Laminates of hardwood (probably birch?) pressure bonded and sealed with two-component epoxy, the stock would have to be immersed in salt water for (how many?) days before any sort of finish damage would happen. In fact, I'm not sure what natural environmental conditions COULD cause that finish to deteriorate - being left in direct sunlight next to the ocean for weeks?
Siegfried S The rifle comes from Finland, if you think some US made thing has better cold weather resistance you are a dumbass, simple as that. Leave your plastic stock rifle outside for a few hours in -50C and then drop it on the butt and see what happens. This stuff has been tested and restested in conditions you cannot imagine, and the best material has been selected from that testing, it's not some random pick because it looks nice or is cheap.
@Siegfried S I see your point. I assume the laminate stocks are lower cost to produce, as they are pretty common these days; high quality laminate blanks can be mass produced, then CNC milled. Laying up fiberglass stocks would probably raise the price point too high (I guess).
For that price it should come with a case and a horse.
Hey Bloke. The bolt is that smooth so that it can still be run if the action freezes. This is the same reason why every machined surface on the rifle is so smooth and fine - so that if it freezes, it won't break the rifle, and will still run.
I am a huge Tikka fan boy I own 2 of them. They are both custom long range rifles. A .223 and a 300W mag. My gun smith said there was nothing he could do to improve the action as it was perfect out of the box.
Me to i remember when i first saw them in the shotgun news, years ago but they just cost to much for me but they are great rifles.
To be fair, regarding C19 length of pull, the native population is a bit smaller and this accounts for winter wear - all factors that would make sense in a procurement.
Cheers!
we prefer "vertically challenged".
That's kind of like the stocks on the old M91/30--they're designed for people in parkas.
This T3X, stainless in 6.5 Creedmore is my next purchase as it is everything I need/want for target shooting and hunting. They are currently grabbed up as quickly as they get out…. Beautiful laminate! Great Gun, good job - love the review, great sights and scope options. The bolt action is outstanding…. Handled one at a local retailer, very impressive! Smooth operator, indeed!
Being a Canadian and having both owned a Tikka T3 and more No.4s than i dare to count...
The choice is on point.
Modern ammunition, optics and all that follows a modern rifle.
And Tikka's quality is top quality.
my 2 T3's (in .222 & .308) are the only factory finish rifles i have that have not corroded when being exposed to hunting conditions.
I spent thousands on an FN TSR and its started to rust the first outing i had it. (and no, when out in the bush you cant oil it ever 10 seconds)
nothing smoother than the bolt on a T3
Paul Alexander Cause you dont spend night with it in the bush...
Paul Alexander if you want to start the "oh you dont oil it enough" or any of that garbage im just going to tell you to actually use your weapons in rugged environments.
I carried my Remington 870 with an "all weather" finish.
it made 3 days and the surface finish was toast.
Unless i have shitty luck with bluing or the likes...
Paul Alexander FN TSR, Several Savage 10 & 11 models, 2 Remington 870s, and more of my rifles have had rust form on the factory bluing and i have had to Cerakote them or reblue em.
And thats from max 3 days exposed to the elements and very well taken care for.
I used ezox for awhile but felt it wiped off to easy
Paul Alexander Im religious with my oiling and maintenece of my rifles. But when your out ruffing it... shit happens.
But my T3's are the only factory finish (for newer rifles i may add) that havnt started the corrosion process.
The only rifles i have that dont rust without extreme care are my old ones... pre 64 Model 70s, My no.4s, ect.
throw some 10w at em and lock em away 😂
Paul Alexander Just regular bluing on all my rifles.
I have a Tikka hunting rifle. Best bolts I've ever seen, and extremely easy to clean. Love my Tikka.
I'm a simple man. I see a Finnish rifle, I drop a like.
Niin ja tietysti: Suomi mainittu, torilla tavataan :D
MM95!
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I totally agree with you about the accessories being poor. I think Tikka are missing an opportunity to use the publicity around the gun to build their brand. I bet the cost to Tikka of supplying the gun in a quality hard case with a custom combi tool, good quality rod, cleaning kit and 3 spare mags would be less than £200. If they added that to the price with just tax and dealer markup on top it would really improve the image of the gun and by association Tikka. Missed opportunity, but hopefully a lovely gun to own and shoot long term.
I don't know, but maybe an opportunity to make a deluxe kit and case as a oner, and sell them to dealers yourself?
'quality hardcase', '3 spare mags' 'would be less then 200 pounds'.. no.. this isnt a gun company dealing with the taxes you find in the UK or the US mass producing guns and parts, this is a finnish gun company that tends to pride itself on quality that has to pay finnish taxes, and pay its employees to survive the finnish taxes.. here in finnland, tikka mags cost between 40-60€ a piece, with 1 about 120€ on the site i use for the tikka T3x CTR/TAC A1.. idk what they would charge for the hardcase since it wont be like the sako TRG case at about 830€..
im not bashing on you, but.. you really underestimate the prices x3
btw, in the video bloke said he paid about 3000€, here the price is about 2,300-2,400€ for the same rifle..
Its way too neesh to do all that and tikka mags are $75 each. Most people that would spend that kinda money for the entire kit you suggested simply do not want it in 308 as well.
@@rosiekatze - Accepted Tikka can't make the mags etc. But a case, and redesigned compatible magazines etc. That doesn't even have to have Tikka on it. You could make that anywhere.
I think they could easily throw in some mags. Their tac a1 is similar price range rifle, but you get to my understanding 2 extra mags with the rifle. This seems awesome rifle especially to us who enjoy shooting irons, but its bit over prized, and the bit cheap feeling accessories that comes with it is kinda lame for the cost.
Back in the early sixties when I was 15 there were a lot of the sported-down Enfields available for sale and they were cheap $15.00, so I bought one and grew to love the gun and especially the sight layout. I would go on to become very effective in hunting anything from beaver to moose. Then I entered the Canadian Army and was given an FN rifle that had the same aiming pattern and I was qualified as a Marksman in both the C1 and C2, even as heavy and awkward as the C2 was, it was my favorite long-distance rifle and was super accurate with it. I still have my favorite rifle and have surprised a few fellow hunters's with their 30-6's and their scopes at how quickly I could get off a kill shot with that Enfield that was older than any of us.
My cousin told me the first thing he shot with this rifle was a wild hen so he dubbed it his chicken tikka
Funny, tikka is woodpecker in english translated from finnish so dunno, your cousin invented new sort of bird. Chicken woodpecker :D
@@TheSpekkel1 Originally, the rifles were manufactured at the city of Tikkakoski factories. So, Tikka is just an abbreviation of the name of the city.
@@eerorauma293 Tiedetään :)
@@TheSpekkel1chicken tikka is an Indian dish.
Great video. I live in northern Canada, and got to handle the C19 a couple of years ago. A couple coworkers of mine, father and son, just picked up a pair of these civilian versions. One in .243, one in .308, both running optics. I’m tempted to get one someday. I run iron sights, and these look sweet. As long as the drum doesn’t freeze solid. Seems like a solid unit with smooth action. Take care.
It's nice to see an Enfield with the sling on correctly! Most people put them on wrong. The hooks are supposed to face away from the stock so they won't scratch it.
I also am an open sight fan. I would like to see more companies offer nice open sights like these. Some New England custom shop produces some very durable ones but nothing like those. Thanks for the video.
I'd be happy with the old-timey notch and post sights. :)
@@petesheppard1709 I grew up on those as well. The "store brand" Marlin 336s are my favorite with the brass bead.
I put a New England gun sight on my Cz 527 carbine. Only thing that could make that rifle better is top load feature
@@scott3309 I had asked an older gunsmith about cutting clip slots or a charger guide on a 550. He said it could be done since the bolt went far enough past the receiver. I have several old military sporters with aperture sights and still use the stripper clips. We just use them for target rifles and the aperture sights work just fine.
@@scott3309 A top load feature and a rear windage knob. That windage adjustment system is garbage. Basically useless in the field.
I think it's great that the rangers can hunt with their rifles. Thanks for your service!
The Gun is awesome, top it off I still got my Lee-Enfield No 4 rifle in .303 Brit. Its a powerful gun, also a heavy gun. My Uncle was a Ranger, I joined as a Junior Ranger and still a Canadian Ranger today. We will find a way. 3rd Ranger Patrol Group (James Bay) at your service.
I managed to fiddle with one of these at Cabela's and love nearly everything about it. The iron sights were fantastic to me. If only it came in a left-handed configuration, then it would probably be a no-brainer to get it.
I have a Tikka T3 left hand bolt, had to special order mine, I love it
@@michaelmacdonald7342 I ended up getting a Tikka CTR in left hand. Might get it re-barrelled with a 16.5 incher to make it handier.
Sako and Tikka have the smoothest actions for being massed produced.
Weatherby Mark V has them beat imo. I have a 85 classic and a Mark V sporter. 85 action also ejects into the scope base sometimes causing jams when cycling the action fast for a quick follow up shot. Both very smooth but for what they want for an 85 action rifle i expected no cons, i was a bit let down. I still want an A7, or a T3x to try.
Try my Kar 98 K in .308 win - with a 308 being chambered...
@@heikopanzlaff3789 Yes It can be, like My very old Sako Mauser 8x57 is
That bolt gliding back and forth is so satisfying.
The bolt sliding back and forth is incredable
Fascinating to see the replacement to the excellent Lee-Enfield. I served in the Canadian Army from 1983-99. So I am well used to the dial rear sight, as that was used on the FNC1A1. I still remember the serial number of the first FNC1A1 issued to me: OL0709. It was in yards, not metres and also went up to 600 yards. But the large-aperture was marked 200 yards, there being no 100 yard aperture. I am rather curious as to why the C19 starts at 100. I rather doubt that the FNC1 had a flatter trajectory; they are both firing 7.62 NATO rounds.
Also curious if they have an Arctic trigger guard capability. In other words, the capability to completely remove the trigger guard so as to be able to be fired with Arctic gloves. A civilian manufacturer and their lawyers may view this as insanely dangerous and not provide the capability on a civilian version.
It was always a pleasure to work with the Canadian Rangers. For the benefit of those who are not Canadian Forces veterans, I will point out that their role does not include assault infantry. A Ranger section does not have a light machine gun with which to do fire and movement. I always experienced them in their role of providing local guides and instructors in Arctic conditions. A role performed superbly well.
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Not many FN's are used for shooting Polar Bears.
Canadian Rangers and RFSU in Australia got my admiration in what they're asked to do.
I'd wish we had units like them in the US.
We do, theyre called the national park service.
*Australian International Arms has left the game*
Well that was hurtfully accurate.
Their story really is a shame. Set out do do something wicked and people refused to pay for then
There was just too many things wrong with the AIA rifles. Great idea, just poor execution.
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@@cyranodebergeracswiss2923 Lithgow, an Aussie company, make highly regarded rifles.
Those are actually nice Wera screwdrivers looks like so at least good tools.
I've been wondering about this rifle. Thanks for indulging my curiosity bloke.
I would have to disagree about a cardboard box being sub standard. I would prefer the cost incurred goes in to the firearm it's self and not it's package.
As far as tools go. We all have more than enough Allen wrenches and so on kicking around.
100% Agree. All those tools and fancy packaging feels like a way to tack on pricing. I have no need for the box and I have my own set of tools.
I think his point was for 2200 dollars it should come with more accessories. He said if he put one together himself it would come in 800 dollars cheaper so in reality the money isn't going into either the gun or accessories.
@@robinpaydon7139 fair enough, except you cannot build it exactly the same. He said so himself.
I think you need to watch the video where the Bloke shoots with this. The screwdrivers are good quality, but they're not quite right for the screws on the rifle. It might not be the military issue tools, but they should fit.
The last time I bought a new computer, the packaging was similar quality. Things looked well-designed. I choose that because the price wasn't so hugely different. If you're getting a laptop, which is where you might justify a carrying case, there might be a standard case available, but not everyone would want it. The Canadian Rangers get standard cases, but that's what an Army might do. Different world.
Me: I feel like I need to be somewhere
My inner voice: "that's because the bloke uploaded"
Those Screw drivers you weren't so happy about are Wera I would be happy to get those.
yup, those weren't some crappy "off the shelf" screw drivers, further more some cheesy combi tool designed to perform many functions poorly is always less desirable than purpose built tools designed one function perfectly.
@@cooperbybee4308 These are nice Wera screwdrivers, but you can still get one of those for around 6 Euros on Amazon. For the price of the rifle, they could have included a purpose-built multi-tool with the same quality.
The power of the 303 was well known. When I was in the English army cadets in 1973 that's what we used. It nearly took your shoulder out such was the recoil and they told us that from about 300 yards it could put a round through 3 men. When I joined up and used the SLR 7.62 for the first time I thought it was so soft. I actually grew to like the SLR quite a lot thereafter.
I have a Lee Enfield 303 from 1916
This thing has little recoil, I'd let kids shoot it
I own a Tikka T3x Lite chambered in .308 WIN. The T3x is an INCREDIBLE rifle. The process of crafting one of these in Finland is impeccably detail oriented and having a sub moa guarantee at 100m out of the box is superb. I don't think any other rifle can come close to how amazing this thing is out of the box, and for the money. To date it is my favorite bolt action rifle.
Those rear sights look great. Really don't care for that laminate stock. Oh yes, I'll never be able to afford one, too.
I looked at a similar Tikka in a gun store a couple of years ago. I'm still regretting not buying it. Your comment "it's like butter" was exactly my thoughts operating the bolt.
If you are using it in the Arctic, you will have heavy clothing so you will likely want a shorter length of pull.
You can be sure the Rangers will decide how to shoot their issue rifles.
That is correct .You know your country well. Pseudopetrus .
I was just up above the tree line and Its remarkable the distances you would have to shoot at too. you can see to the horizon in all directions and there are not many features for anyone or anything to hide behind. You could watch your Malamute run away for days.
14:11- That"s my old BMQ instructor!
Your right about the Top handguard! I'm a Ranger Instructor with 5CRPG in Newfoundland. I'm also the coach of the rifle team. The rifles get that hot that you have to wear a glove or you will literally burn you hands!!! We're putting it through its paces and by Sept for CAFSAC in Ottawa, I will have a complete understanding of the rifle will handle alot of rapid firing,and continued use!!
I'd bet that bolt is so smooth cause lube would just freeze in the Arctic. I live on the shore of Lake Superior and sometimes winters dip to -45C with the windchill. I wouldn't be surprised if the rangers face temps below -65C up there.
I've got a regular T3, the bolt is the same, smooth as butter.
Standard tikka bolt. factory silk.
My T3 and 30ish yr old m65 are both exceptionally smooth
You would need to use it lube free or with very special lube to avoid it freezing closed.
That's just the way Tikkas are, fucking fantastically smooth compared to everything else I've handled and I just have the plain jane T3 model in .270.
mukmuk723 the silky smooth bolt is Tikka thing.
Thank you nice video. I have a 2017 Tikka 308, beautiful rifle, light, easy to handle and no worries. Good shooting for 1,000 yards out! My brother in law currently has it in his gun case and refuses to give it back to me. He has a Sako 85 but would rather hunt with this 308! Has brought down everything, Elk, Deer, Caribou, Moose and even bear. Use 200 grain, 180 for target practice. Best gun ever had. Well done Finland.
When the rangers got their rifles they came in gold plated crates and angels sang a chorus of "god save the queen".
True story.
May as well have been, the Rangers held no quarter when they procured these rifles and the men and women who use them love them. They have the power to put down anything the North throws at them with one decent shot, and will keep firing long after the gasoline has frozen.
Powerful, simple, reliable. Just like the Rangers.
I pity any idiots who try and invade through the North.
Wow...I hope for gods sake SOMEBODY got a photo of the Angel's singing
Somebody track this guy down. He's got our headquarters bugged! Only thing he got wrong: It was the Queen who delivered them!
@@MrSEANDEERE With a Finnish rifle no less.
*Oh Canada, we're not a British colony anymore, even if Harper imposed on the Forces to name themselves as if we were.
Like butter indeed! They are wonderfully made. In appearance it reminds me of my Ruger M77 Scout.
Might be in my future. But damn, I paid $650 for just a plain jane Tikka ss in 270wsm just a few years back. And the thing is insanely accurate with cheap fed blue box. They make great rifles.
Nice piece of kit. Totally utilitarian, which is what I like my firearms to be. Just like any tool. I personally would probably paint that stock in olive drab, or coyote brown, put a Leupold 1-4 or similar on top, thick sturdy sling, sight it in at 200 and off to the deer woods I go.
BTW, I own a Tikka whitetail hunter rifle in 25-06 I purchased about 15 years ago. I have fired 3/4" groups at 100 yards with it, Federal factory ammunition. They make really good rifles.
Nice unboxing bloke! Quality content as always. -waves in american-
I have actually been looking at the Tikka CTR. I'm over in the states and you positive comments were encouraging. Looking forward to your shooting impressions video.
I like the aperature being a little larger and clumsyer looking than most, as in the north you're going to have your gloves on!!!!!
I love mine its very accurate.
Killed 2 bou's a moose and a elk this year with it... love it.
Man i thought that thing was awesome until the price tag.
I mean for 2k atleast include 2 or 4 spare mags with a mag pouch.
Tikka/Sako is considered a premium precision brand. You do get an excelently superb rifle, but the price is high because of that.
@@LasOrveloz Still should have come with at least a soft case.
@@SgtKOnyx That's true. Some more accessories would've made the rifle better for it's price, but you get what you get, I guess.
the mags are over 200 bucks Canadian a piece
@@spankinator666 i wonder why you need more than 10 bullets? 10 polar bears is quite much meat already.
Oi Bloke! Although I always watch your videos, I rarely comment them. Well, now the time of commenting has come. I sincerely appreciate the time you take to make these videos, and I hope you keep doing good stuff also in the future. With best wishes, your fellow swiss: Janne
Thanks!
I could watch a 10 minute loop of Bloke rocking the rifle back and forth.
It's quite hypnotic. I've never seen anything quite like it - beyond Lee-Enfield levels of smoothness for the back and forth at least.
BTW I'll be shooting it tomorrow at 300m. Yes, there will be video :)
Pervert.
I am a Canadian Ranger, started out in the Junior Rangers, and have been in the Rangers ever since. From Moose Factory, ON Canada. 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, James Bay. I still got my Lee-Enfield No 4 rifle in .303 British calibre. but I love the C19 Tikka T3x Arctic Anti-PB gun. (what we call it lol) PB standing for Polar Bear. But incase one does come on the island we use a Tranquilizer. Bear goes in cage, Helicopter takes em' far away. And does anyone else here own a Crusader Arms Templar GEN 2 , 5.56?
Thanks for your involvement and service…..Dirty Patricia here! 1VP Calgary! Worked with 3CRPG out of Borden with their marksmanship program back in 2010!
Stunning rifle, absolutely love the wood for the stock
It's cut from the rare Finnish laminate tree!
"oh that's like butta" you bastard I was actually envious of that😆 opening and closing that bolt took no effort at all. Wow very nice. Pricy though☹️
Just makes me wish there were modern reproductions of the SMLE. I love the platform.
i love the looks on bolt actions with the iron sight behind ejection port
TheSpHornet me too. There’s something utilitarian yet sexy about them. I have a left-handed mini-Mauser with such sights. Gorgeous little bush rifle that has no scope to snag on things.
I have a Ruger Gunsite Scout that has been very accurate and reliable for me. It's my deer rifle and regularly make shots beyond 300 meters with it across a harvested crop field. I've owned it 6 years now with no intentions of replacing it. I'm a former U.S. Marine infantryman.
And that’s relevant why….?
I was between this and a Savage 110 recently, but went with the Savage. The price on the Tikka made that an easy decision to make. Overall, I was impressed with the Tikka when I had the chance to handle it.
Tikka means woodbecker or dart in finnish 👍
That bolt just looks unbelievably smooth😍
That is a slick rifle. I would like to see it against a tuned Ruger GSR in a match. Thanks for sharing !
A few years ago, I bought a Tikka Boar Hunter. I believe it was a Cabelas exclusive because I never saw it anywhere else. It as a 20 inch barrel and has Sako safari sights. The barrel is fluted and at first I wondered why, but realized that it had to be the right contour for the sights to fit in the barrel and to have it light enough to handle well. They are normally fitted to . 375 and larger barrels. I live it and sighted in with Remington’s 220gr 30-06 load. The fore sight is adjustable elevation by turning a screw and sighted point of impact right on top of the large, easy to pick up white bead at 100 yards.
Love that rifle, but yeah, pretty much everyone I have talked to that owns or has tried one has agreed. Beautiful rifle, but pretty heavy on the price point.
@MTrefiner yep ruger is making a scout rifle for like 800bucks and it's much nicer in my opinion or at least just as nice
I have a Tikka T3 CTR (~1200€), on which I mounted an optic (~400€) and a Tikka muzzle brake (~150€). And it's AMAZING.
While I'm not sure the additional features of the Arctic are worth the price, in competition with reglementary weapons (TAR in France) I'm fairly certain you'll have to get this version to enter...
By the way, there were even less accessories in the box my rifle came in :(
Another sticky point: spare mags are SUPER expensive for the CTR variants (including the Arctic). About 150€ I believe.
For anyone interested, ammo that work well:
- GGG (even the cheap FMJs, great for training - I got my best results with their Sierra 168 grains)
- Federal (obviously)
- Sako (didn't try but that's what was used by Tika during development of the rifle)
- Sellier & Bellot 147 grains FMJs
Garbage that's not worth buying for this rifle:
- SVT Skorpio
- Magtech
I have a Tikka T3x Compact Lite in 223; cost a fraction of this rifle with the same smooth bolt.
I have a Tikka T3x Compact, in 6.5 Creedmoor. I love it to death. If my brother hadn't bent my scope I'd be hitting the range tomorrow.
@Lilac Tortoise hah-hah. Yeah but no, i walked away for ten seconds and he leaned on the counter where I had my rifle assembled, and it was shoved to the ground, violently, with no-one to save it. Dented the floor, and put a deviation in my scope so bad, it was the difference of a house, at 50 yards. My Gunsmithing Teacher (Do you say Master, in tradecrafts anymore?) Was helping me tune it up, and he's like, dude, your scope is like, a goddamn banana.
Your brother needs a slap.
Is your brother dead yet? Or at least banned? 😄 Alright, he’s not worth going to jail for...
@@samiam619 yeah, if I owned the house, he'd have gone through the window. Regardless, I keep him a distance from my guns now.
next time your in northern Canada stop by and ill let you take my C19 out for a spin
I'll be visiting my daughter in Iqaluit later this year. Are you on Baffin Island?
How are you finding the C19 so far? I recently had a chance to play with one, though not take it on the range. It feels fantastic at first glance
Cringe
@@esotericterrorism3308What is it that you find cringeworthy?
@@Alex_MitchellIf it's passive than its fine but it's cringy if he's being serious.
Thank you Mike, looking forward to the next update, Mrs Bloke is our hero.
Back in the 80’s I was going through a phase of desire for higher end quality rifles and shotguns. Ended up with a sauer 202 supreme and a sako 75 hunter. Both beautiful rifles I was especially impressed with the sauer. Anyway my gun dealer back then introduced me to the tikka I believe it was called white tail hunter in lieu of the sako he suggested that I take a look at the tikka which I believe was fairly new to the market at that time. I opted for the sako. Honestly I’m not sure I made the right choice. In fact looking back I’m pretty sure I made the Wrong choice the tikka was about half the price as the sako and honestly I expect it was a better quality rifle then the sako.
I don’t really regret buying the sako. Well I should have gotten both of them. I do regret not buying the tikka
The Tikka and Sako brands are both made by Sako. The Tikka is basically their low-tier offering. I don't think you made the wrong choice, certainly not quality-wise.
As always, great review.
I'm not sure what different options you may have in the UK compared to here in the US, but as you mentioned, it isn't easy finding a decent reasonably priced center fired rifle with iron sights.
I understand many people use scopes and other optics, but they've damn near forget about those of us who like shooting with iron sights!
4:54 those are Wera drivers, very nice stuff. but i'd agree a dedicated tool (like the Australian L1A1 SLR tool) would be much cooler.
All my drivers in my tool box at work are Wera. The best I have ever used.
They shot at the same range I was a member of in a remote village on Vancouver Island. I would be out there shooting on days they were there and I had my SG542. The look of, "how the hell does he have that and we get this?" on their face.
Asking an arm and 2 legs here in Australia for them... I am building a Howa .223 with 10 shot magazine and open sights instead...
What brand of iron sights you putting on that Howa? I liked the Tikka Artic action but I found it no different from my LA 102 in 308 or the Steyr Sauer and Tikka. As you said for the cost of the Arctic you can buy 2 Rugers Gunsites or in my case I bought a mini Howa HB varmint .223 Ruger Gunsite 308 and second hand 30-30
@Lilac Tortoise yeah nah not a fan boy of Tikka, nice but as I said the barrel action is exactly the same as Sauer, Lithgow, Steyr and the new Mauser M18 that's my next buy in 30 06 and it's a double stack magazine not those inane single stack. As for Howa yes cheap effective and damn accurate as any rife near on $4000 Aus
Just get CZ 557 ranger in 308....and you are set
I have a Tikka T3 in .308 that I use for deer hunting here in Nova Scotia Canada. It has put a lot of venison on the table at my house. I used to use a Lee Enfield No. 4 in the full original military issue stock, complete with iron sights identical to what the Canadian Rangers used to have. Although it was responsible for filling my freezer as well, it is much heavier than the Tikka. In addition, the Tikka has a much tighter grouping mostly due to the fact that it had significantly fewer rounds down the barrel. I for one believe that the Canadian Forces made a wise decision in replacing the venerable old Lee Enfield.
My hunting rifle is a tikka t3. I hit a running deer at 150 meters through the heart. Its an incredibly accurate, high quality piece.
You made that shot. The gun didnt. You could make that same shot with a $400 Savage Axis. One of the first Savage “package guns” before the axis, mdl11 i think, is one of my most accurate rifles. Shoots just as well as my Weatherby, just with less style and comfort.
Chuck Beef why would I get a savage axis when I could get the tikka for 600? It’s a superior rifle
Without a doubt it is. Just saying you would have made the shot with a cheap gun too, most likely. But nice guns are always the way to go if you can afford it. You must be American if you buy a Tikka for 600. They are 1,000 here
Chuck Beef well I will take the compliment ;) haha
It's good to hear that Daniel Boone is still alive and well , and living in Canada .
It's notable that the barrel is free-floated, as evidenced by the paper tag under the barrel.
Given that Polar bears were mentioned in the requirements, I'm a bit surprised that it does not have controlled round feeding.
Like you, I like the challenge of iron sights; I'd really like an older .308 bolt hunting rifle with even a notch and post setup. Alas, most everyone has jumped on the 'optics ready' wagon.
Sako builds Tikka's All owned by Baretta I do believe , Rangers deserve the Best !
It is made in Finland Sako factory in Riihimäki town .It is biggest producer in northern europe .
@@noth606 Your comment to murray came back to bite you on the ass...."...history of Sake and Tikka....", SAKO--Sake is an alcoholic beverage.
@@corvusduluth What a cringe parade, eh?
@@michaelharder9737 For certain and for sure. Like predators waiting to pounce on prey.
If you can produce a whole rifle you can also make parts for the Lee Enfield. Govt. wanted something new for Colt Canada to produce. Few parts go bad on Lee Enfields and there was a ton of spares that were dumped over time. Of course a modern rifle with fewer parts doesn't hurt morale and less parts to keep on hand. It's a hunting rifle.
I know Tikkas are supposed to be great rifles but here in the states this thing runs about $1800 USD. Now I know that with marginal improvements in quality can come exponential increases in price so I'm not completely scoffing at it but that's a lot of money. They could have at least included a Pelican or equivalent hard case and a couple extra mags.
I'll probably just get a Savage model 10 scout and learn to be OK with the action not being as smooth as Gal Gadot's backside.
Eh, a tikka t3x compact will run you about $1000, if you know where to look. I spent that much on mine, brand new from a shop.
bigghoss762 I couldn’t agree with you more. For example here in Canada cabella’s had a rifle that was made for cabellas in 308. It was called the model 10T. In the states it could be had in 6.5CM as well as 308.
It came with the first Gen accustock which is an excellent bedding platform for the action,it wasn’t available with a threaded muzzle so it came with a very fat 0.85 inch muzzle diameter,5R rifling and a flush 4 round mag but the 10 round savage mag.
These guns cost 800 bucks Canadian out the door,they are 1/2moa capable with tuned reloads,and print MOA with anything off the shelf.
No they aren’t as smooth as tikka however at more than 1/3 the price I could deal with a slightly less smooth action.
@@illogicalbear6200 But does it come with iron sights? I really want one with irons.
@@bigghoss762 unfortunately, it did not. I'd bet you could get one, but mine did not
Was a sea cadet in the uk from 85-89 and we used the 303, minus firing pin, for drill, and fully armed for shooting, kicks like a fucking mule, but fell in love after my first round. Epic weapon
30-30 is still VERY common in both Canada and Alaska.
It’s very common in the contiguous 48 states, too. I have all the modern calibers, but I also own a lever action in 30/30. It’s just a classic.
I learnt to shoot using a LE #10 22 training rifle whilst in the Queens Regiment (Surrey's) cadet force. Age 13 1970. I became a pretty good shot hitting 9.9s regularly in very respectable groups at 50 and 100 yards over iron sights.
Anyone know where I can get open sights like this for a Tikka varmint????
It is a gorgeous rifle. I had a No4 Mk1 - 7.62 - 50,000 psi limit. Peep sights, the 5A. I had a bunch of IVI ball ammo. 400 yds and I could place a single card from a deck, over the 5 shots. Looking forward to seeing her run! Cheers
Really. You could shoot a no.4 with peep sights at 400 yards with ball ammo and hit a playing card 5 out of 5 times... I'm calling absolute bs
@@bryanhiscocks6209 - In the previous 3 yrs, I shot 20,000 rnds. I was 21, My eyes were 20-10 and the winds fairies danced in my favor. Think what you want, it matters not. I too would agree with you. The rifle was a single shot, welded magazine well, bolt with 3/8 bolts to a foreend floated to the end of the wood. It had a button to up pressure at the tip. The rear stock was a custom piece, large cheek pad and a large lead weight in the buttpad. I was a full 25 inch barrel - Bull 1.25 inches in Dia. It was 12.5 lbs. Cheers
@@mpccenturion at that point its not really a no4 its a custom rifle. Just saying..
Never seen a center fire rifle using a bull barrel with an iron post capable of that. Who milled the bull barrel to put a front post in?
Also you should be on a national shooting team if you're that good. I cant even see a playing card at 200 yards
@@bryanhiscocks6209 I am 57 now. The action was a 1952 Longbranch, Canadian. I was 17 - patching targets in the butts, for a match. A WW1 vet -using the same sights as I, and handloads, was shooting my target held 34 inches. He was 900 yds away.
A few times, others who were on the Canadian team encouraged me to get involved. I was working, trying to build a life. I probably should have gone RCMP or Reg Force. but it was my hobby. Not work.
I've been looking for something to replace my No III* (which I really adore) since the ammo is so expensive and this honestly looks perfect. I just wish it was cheaper since I'd totally see about saving up a bit to buy it if it was.
Save up and and get a reloading set up
The bloke name-dropped the ruger GSR (gunsite scout rifle) as terrible in comparison- but it's over a thousand dollars cheaper, and I can tell you it's a great rifle, even if the fit and finish isn't as amazing as the tikka's. If you don't need irons, the tikka model the arctic is based on is basically the same price as the ruger.
Matthew Mudgett Gunsight Scout is a great rifle, but as I recall you can’t top load, have to take mag out, might be interesting in very cold weather. (I used to have one, put a lot of rounds through it, surprised how accurate for price)
My wife doesn't ask about my firearms if I don't ask about her jewelry... I'm surprised at the Swiss firearm pricing, it is a premium rifle, but it's available for 1/3 less in Canada. The good quality screwdrivers are nice, but it should have come with a good locking case to match the rifle.
Wondering what other rifles were part of the Canadian Ranger’s trials.
There was a CZ offering, beyond that I haven't done the research. Google is your friend!
Bloke on the Range My friends know to mind their own business.
Bloke on the Range CZ557 and Ruger Scout. Not sure why the Rangers passed on the CZ but Ruger would not agree to the Canadian Licensing stipulation.
Col Jeff Coopers ghost was not consulted
Got to this video by accident; glad I did. That is a rifle that I would love to have. So many features I have always wanted. Subscribed!
Minute of Bear accuracy?
Colt Canadian makes excellent rifles and if you ever get a change to visit the factory in Ontario it’s a real treat; especially if you get to look through the locker of old rifles as well as experimental rifles. The Canadian military rounds are made by General Dynamics (used to be IVI).
For very cold weather I like a bolt that disassembles without tools as eventually you come in from the cold, the rifles sweats and if not dried before going out again, the firing pin can freeze.
My preference would have been for the PGW coyote action that had the model 70 style safety which would have also made in Canada.
Price in Canada $2,800.00 cdn
For me when I planted my cheek to the stalk I must have one the fit/feel is perfect for me
Now I need some funding 😉
That's what credit cards are for, right?
I for one waited until one of Canadian online retailers had a Boxing Day "No Tax" sale and still had one of these is stock at $2500. Still gulped a few times, but it just feels so right.
Owning a TRG and few Tikka's meant that this was meant to be a "known combination" of options. But I am still surprised how much that stock "just feels right" and how well the rifle balances. I do own a MDT chassis that can host this rifle, especially since they updated their cutout for the 2-stage trigger. So you can use it in "classic" setup or swap to chassis, pop a good scope on and go all "Precision Rifle" with it.
What's not to like ? Oh, the price of Tikka/TRG magazines is harsh. But the older MDT polymer magazines work, albeit at only 9 rounds. Been also trying to convince contacts that make excellent muzzle breaks to build something that would support a compatible front sight.
Its stock, not stalk. Derp.
I just wish tikka let colt canada manufacture the civilian variant as well, at least for the canadian market. I would only really consider the price for a bolt action if it was canadian made
The Tikka T3 shoots as well as most precision rifles of this weight, straight out of the box , and provided decent ammo and a good scope is used. The ones I’ve set up with new brass , Hornady projectiles , have shot well under MOA.
This one looks like an ideal utility rifle with the Picatinny rail and aperture sight. 165gr Hornady SPBT would be ideal for this and is a nicely performing game bullet. The SST’s tend to exit without expanding.
Who came up with the idea of High Vis red layers in the stock ? Justin Trudeau ? If a Ranger ever tracks onto intruders, they are going to be "special" intruders. Why not Valmet military rifles? Valmet is also Finnish. Their military rifles are engineered with extreme cold in the forefront. Second best AK system in the world.
Any semi auto or full auto is going to have problems in the extreme cold conditions the Rangers often operate in. It just comes along with that type of action. A bolt action will always be more reliable. As for the red stock, Rangers aren't meant to be a traditional military force so we have no need for gear that blends in with the environment. Hence our bright red sweaters and jackets. We would never actually engage human enemies unless in extreme circumstances (like an invasion from another country). Even in that case, we are told to report it and that's all. We train reg force and reserve force in wilderness survival and navigation, as well as Search and Rescue operations in our communities.
Valmet/Rk series rifles haven't been manufactured since 1990's.
Say Savage again, did you sneer a little?
At a game fair late last summer I saw the CZ offering for the cadet rifle and it was a lovely thing. I didn't have a slot to get it.