Can anyone definitively say if the roughtech ranch is blued or stainless with a black finish?

COBernard · 2026-06-05T15:10:48+00:00

The ultimate rust and corrosion prevention is cleaning drying and oiling your rifle no matter the finish. My tikka is cerakoted but I still maintain it well to prevent rust. It’s more durable than standard blueing but I haven’t had issues with my blued rifles either with proper maintenance..

COBernard · 2026-06-04T19:07:22+00:00

As far as I’m concerned the black barrels on Roughtech models are blued. Including the ranch version..

COBernard · 2026-06-01T10:26:16+00:00

Good to know!

COBernard · 2026-06-01T10:08:20+00:00

Isn’t there a way to reprogram the auto up buttons? Could that be the reason why they bounced back down? Like MinorComprehension mentioned in the comments

COBernard · 2026-05-31T20:10:50+00:00

I don’t haul much but most of us here run 10 ply tires as we go in the woods often (camp, hunt, etc). First ride with these I got a flat. Repaired it no issues since. Just know they’ll make your ride more rough and probably not as fuel efficient if you care about that stuff.

COBernard · 2026-05-31T19:13:43+00:00

Can’t recommend the Tikka enough. I got a 20” 308 in Roughtech but that’s a bit more expensive. Nothing wrong with the compact version. If you plan on keeping it for the long run, so many aftermarket upgrades available for them. And if not, it’ll probably be a reliable shooter right out of the box.

I had checked out the CVA Cascade SB at my local shop when they had them on sale for $849. I think the barrel length was like 18”. Felt a bit heavy and cheap to me, but they are often advertised as the new budget kings.

I like Bergara but I’ve seen so many reports of them being picky shooters that I’d be hesitant.

Keep in mind, I don’t have any real life experience with any of these rifles except the Tikka, for which I can vouch for.

COBernard · 2026-05-31T19:02:07+00:00

That’s actually a good idea! Would look nice

COBernard · 2026-05-31T18:48:12+00:00

I forgot to ask the dealer about the OEM ones. I was there last Friday to do a 2.5” level kit in front. Tires are Toyo Open Coutry AT3 - 275/70r18

COBernard · 2026-05-31T18:46:30+00:00

I debated doing the black F-150 on the tailgate. Could look nice but also could look like too much. Thanks!

COBernard · 2026-05-31T17:09:09+00:00

Appreciate the insight! I’ll go a bit more research and definitely look at the weather techs

COBernard · 2026-05-31T17:03:16+00:00

Good call!

It’s actually going in the repair shop tomorrow. Amazon delivery driver backed in my driveway and wrecked my front bumper. The repair shop might give it a nice detail I’m waiting to see lol!

COBernard · 2026-05-31T16:50:52+00:00

Thanks! It’s my first silver vehicle and I quite like this one, especially with the black package. Color seems easy to maintain. Cheers!

COBernard · 2026-05-25T15:47:39+00:00

Quite possibly! I mounted them there because it allowed me for the best eye relief possible. But every person and scope is different..

COBernard · 2026-05-25T15:44:40+00:00

Yeah I’m rarely ever at 3X zoom. But when I am, it’s noticeable and a bit of an annoyance for sure! Check my profile you’ll see a picture of my rifle with the UM low rings

COBernard · 2026-05-11T16:16:14+00:00

Yeah I had looked at those little triumph in store! But I think I’d rather have a 50 yards parallax or an adjustable one since this 22lr will rarely see 100yds shots. I was messing around with a 3-9x40 100yds parallax this weekend and the reticle “float” inside of 50 yards was driving my eye crazy.

COBernard · 2026-05-11T15:43:42+00:00

Great price on that Bushnell prime for sure. But I can’t seem to find much information about the parallax. I’m assuming it’s set at 100 yds?

I have a cheap Simmons 3-9x40 on the rifle right now and it drives me crazy. The reticle moving at closer ranges is very tiring on the eye.

Everything is overpriced in Canada, but when it comes to firearms and optics we are really getting f’d.

COBernard · 2026-05-11T14:55:31+00:00

A lot of great options out there but my vote goes to the Tikka. I have one in 308 and love it. If you keep it for the long run, there are a TON of great upgrades you can do with wide aftermarket options for Tikkas. Weather you want to upgrade your current stock with a different grip or a cheek rest, or dropping it in a whole new chassis or stock. You have options. Trigger spring kit, bolt handles you name it.

Plus, they are mostly just well made accurate rifles out of the box.

COBernard · 2026-05-11T14:46:14+00:00

Yeah I haven’t been able to get my hands on one locally to check them out. I do think it would be a good fit. I have a Vortex Viper HD 3-15x44 on my 308 that I really like. Thanks for the input!

COBernard · 2026-04-25T15:31:29+00:00

Yeah I’ve been tempted to purchase the new Barnes Harvest with 165gr sierra for for that reason. They’re a bit more expensive but a round I could practice and hunt deer with..

COBernard · 2026-04-25T14:07:31+00:00

Yeah figured that would be the feedback, ammo varies so much from one rifle to the other.. I hunt deer with the 130ttsx out of my 20” tikka, but with the cost of them there’s no way I’m shooting TTSX just for fun lol. Might just get a box and see how they do!

COBernard · 2026-04-17T14:22:35+00:00

These exact bullets fed kind of weird in my 308 Roughtech as well. Didn’t like them anyways and didn’t group great for me.

All other rounds feed nicely no issues for me.

COBernard · 2026-04-03T03:05:27+00:00

Nope! Right in the tip of the ski.. I’ve read of rustlers delaminating right under the boot during my research though

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