New Member - New Tikka Owner

[gjw]

Hey all, New member here and glad to be here. I've learned a lot from you all and hope I can contribute as well.

I just got a Tikka T3x compact in 7mm-08

I did modify it a bit, here's what I did

Got the aftermarket vertical grip

Added A Backstop recoil pad (came highly recommended by a friend)

Replaced the plastic floorplate with the an aluminum one from High Desert Rifle Works

Going to keep the factory stock.

I'm going to top it with a Leupold VX III 1.75 X 6 X 32mm using lightweight Talley base and rings

Again, glad to be here!

Greg

 

[ShakoMako]

Welcome, Greg. 7mm-08 tikka with the vertical grip is a great setup.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

If you haven't bought a scope yet, hop on over to the scope eval sub forum

 

[gjw]

Hello, I do have have several scopes. The one I'm going to use is the Leupold I mentioned above.

Thanks!

 

[Brontosaurus]

Hello, I do have have several scopes. The one I'm going to use is the Leupold I mentioned above.

Thanks!

Id follow researchinstuffs advice. Just peruse the evals, before committing to slapping that leupy on there.

 

[RazinKane69]

Good choice. All of my Tikkas are laser beams!

 

[Maverick1]

Welcome to the site! Glad to have you. Enjoy!

 

[Ope]

Welcome to the slide. Enjoy that Tikka it might be your first one but it won't be your last. I also agree with the comment from ResearchinStuff to check out the scope evaluations. It's an eye opener for sure.

 

[rclouse79]

Nice choice sir! If your scope ever gives you a hard time, SWFA seems to be a bullet proof and economical option. I just set up two new Tikkas with 3-15 SWFAs and couldn’t be happier. I am sure I will get a wild hair up my butt at some point, but as for now I am planning to roll with these setups until it is time for my dirt nap.

 

[nm.otter]

Yer off to a good start

Stick around, and try not to lose your sense of humor.

 

[gjw]

Thank you all for your warm welcome! Very much appreciated.

I'm always open to suggestions, so I'll check out the scope evaluation

Stay well all!

Greg