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Pursuit With Cliff - Cliff Gray

Why Tikkas are SO Reliable In The Backcountry - EXPLAINED

February 28, 2026·1h 25m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Why do Tikka rifles keep working when others choke in snow, dirt, and real hunting conditions? In this episode, I sit down with Jared Smethurst from Beretta to break down the mechanical and manufacturing reasons behind Tikka and Sako reliability. We cover action design, bolt tolerances, primary extraction, magazine systems, safety design, cold hammer forged barrels, and why some modern cartridges—especially PRCs—can introduce feeding issues. --- FOLLOW CLIFF YouTube - https://www.youtube.com...

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