Alternative to Tikka Varmint .223?

[Pharmseller]

I took my son in law to the range yesterday to sight in a couple of his rifles. I brought my stainless T3 (not X) Varmint .223 just for fun.




Well, now my SIL wants one but it seems as if the T3X Varmint, stainless or otherwise, is no longer produced. He’s not interested in paying $1,600 for a Super Varmint.

Which factory option most closely resembles the characteristics of the Varmint? Varmint contour and length, heavy stock, smooth bolt travel, proven accuracy? I’m woefully ignorant of other manufacturers.

And yes, I posted a WTB ad, but folks seem to hold on to their Varmints.




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[tikkashooter88]

Is he set on the 24in bull barrel?

The 16 roughtech ranch is a pretty sweet rig...

 

[Brucebarker024]

Would the 223 ctr be a good substitute?

Or a regular t3x 223 and the super varmint stock that just popped up in the classifieds!