Considering getting a Tikka T3X…

[Iukamedic]

T3x in 308 "Roughtech Ranch" with a 16inch barrel here, going to get a lightweight can soon but have a Sandman on it for now and its a tack driver at 300yrds. Great gun highly recommend. It loves some Seirra match kings and gets about 2450fps at the muzzle on a Athlon Rangecraft. Love the shorter barrels for whitetail.

If you haven’t already try some of those 168 tmks and 8208. That combo made me smile.

 

[rclouse79]

Nice, I just found a box of those on my bench a couple days ago. I no longer have anything in .257. I actually have a fair amount of 25-06 stuff. Pm me if you have any interest. I'll cut you a sweet deal.

Nice, headed out for the archery elk opener right now. I will touch base with you when I get back.

 

[rclouse79]

What twist rate? My new 1:8” 25-06 barrel is getting thread right now. Super excited to try 134-grain ELDMs in it.


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24 inch threaded Xcaliber with a 1 in 9 twist.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Nice, headed out for the archery elk opener right now. I will touch base with you when I get back.

Happy hunting!


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[Citrus]

I don’t need it, but I am thinking about getting a Tikka T3X as a new deer rifle. I’ll be hunting on my farm in SW Virginia. While longer shots are possible, most shots will be under 200 yards. I’m an experienced hunter and this won’t be my first rifle. I already have several bolt action hunting rifles (including .243, .257 Roberts, .25-06, 6.5 Grendel, .270, .30-06, and 8x57). If I like the Tikka enough, I might thin the herd a bit, but I’ll probably just get another gun safe.

I want the wooden stock, so I am currently only looking at the Hunter or Forester. I haven’t handled either of these models yet, because the LGS doesn’t have them in stock. I will almost certainly try to get hands on one or both models before I make a decision. Anything hidden I might need to know?

I understand that the action is the same length, but the bolt stop and magazine follower are different lengths. Is there anything else I need to know about the Tikka T3X that isn’t obvious?

I am trying to decide between 6.5x55, 7mm-08, 6.5 CM, and .308. Those are listed in order of current preference. I reload. I don’t care about the availability of factory ammo.

Whichever one I get, I intend to get it cut down to 20” and threaded for a suppressor. I already have a Scythe Ti for it (yes, I read the threads about the failures with the Scythe Ti).

The alternatives I am considering to the T3X are a CZ 550 FS, BRNO 22, and Sako L579 Forester in something like 6.5x55, 7x57, or .308. As those are not new rifles, they would require a bit more shopping.


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Stick with the Tikka. I have a .243, .308, and a 6.5 PRC, all in Tikka T3 Superlight and Lite and they all are tack drivers.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Stick with the Tikka. I have a .243, .308, and a 6.5 PRC, all in Tikka T3 Superlight and Lite and they all are tack drivers.

Yes, I bought the Tikka over 9 months ago.


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[Citrus]

Yes, I bought the Tikka over 9 months ago.


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Was I right?

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Was I right?

Yes, it is one of my favorite rifles.

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[Citrus]

Yes, it is one of my favorite rifles.

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It looks great!