ArchStanton
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- Feb 21, 2021
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I've been reading a lot of the positive posts on this forum regarding Tikka rifles, and a friend has one it's a tack driver. I looked at a few Tikka TX3 Superlite, Lite, and Roughtech rifles. The Superlite I was going to buy made a popping sound coming from the recoil pad when shouldering the rifle. When you press the middle of the recoil pad it makes a sound. This sound is noticeable that it can be heard from a few feet away, so I imagine the deer and elk can easily hear it in the field. None of the other Tikka rifles made that sound. I called the manufacturer and was told that the recoil pad noise sound was not unusual and was within factory specifications, but they would be happy to inspect the action, stock, recoil pad, etc. I could just buy a Limbsaver pad and hope it solves the problem. There was a blued TX3 Lite available that the salesman offered me that I may consider. I was almost tempted to buy a Bergara but am looking for a lightweight rifle. Any opinions from Tikka owners would be appreciate.