T3x vs T3 superlite

[kipper09]

I wanted to see if anybody knew the exact differences between these two rifles? I know the superlite has a fluted barrel, anything else much different? Weights are close to the same? I can’t see much difference and I’m gonna be buying one and putting an ag composite alpine hunter on it. Thanks


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[Desk Jockey]

There is regular, light and super lite. Lite has a slimmer barrel contour Than regular. Lite and super lite difference is flutes. The acron and stock are the same.

if you are trying to build something light weight, go with a lite or super lite.

 

[Northman.]

Want to use a suppressor later.. Lite would let you cut barrel shorter compared to superlite.

 

[Ridge Ghost]

Want to use a suppressor later.. Lite would let you cut barrel shorter compared to superlite.

I chose the lite over the superlite for this exact reason. The flutes on the superlite would not have allowed me to chop the barrel down to 20".

 

[kipper09]

Is the weight close? Lite can superlite?


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[Formidilosus]

Want to use a suppressor later.. Lite would let you cut barrel shorter compared to superlite.

I chose the lite over the superlite for this exact reason. The flutes on the superlite would not have allowed me to chop the barrel down to 20".

They can easily be cut into the flutes and threaded.

 

[Formidilosus]

There is regular, light and super lite. Lite has a slimmer barrel contour Than regular. Lite and super lite difference is flutes. The acron and stock are the same.

if you are trying to build something light weight, go with a lite or super lite.

Which T3’s have “regular” barrels that are thicker then lites?

 

[fmyth]

They can easily be cut into the flutes and threaded.

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What threads/length of barrel?

 

[Formidilosus]

What threads/length of barrel?

That is 20”, 1/2x28.

 

[fmyth]

That is 20”, 1/2x28.

Thanks. Going to order a can for my Tikka 6.5C soon and want to cut it to 20".

 

[Yellowknife]

I chose the lite over the superlite for this exact reason. The flutes on the superlite would not have allowed me to chop the barrel down to 20".

I've seen them threaded into the flutes also. No issues noted on a .300 WM cut to 20"

 

[Formidilosus]

Thanks. Going to order a can for my Tikka 6.5C soon and want to cut it to 20".

Yellowknife has it correct. I have used 30cals and under cut into the flutes and threaded with cans.

 

[Northman.]

They can easily be cut into the flutes and threaded.

Of course... but looks like shit.

 

[KU_Geo]

I’ve weighed a stainless lite and a stainless superlight barrel, and there was a 3.6oz difference due to the fluting. This was comparing identical chambered barrels

 

[kipper09]

I’ve weighed a stainless lite and a stainless superlight barrel, and there was a 3.6oz difference due to the fluting. This was comparing identical chambered barrels

Ok man I appreciate that. I’m strongly considering a superlite I found in 7-08. Slapping a ag composite stock and Swfa 3-9 on it. Should be a decent all around setup


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[Lxhuntinpa]

Ok man I appreciate that. I’m strongly considering a superlite I found in 7-08. Slapping a ag composite stock and Swfa 3-9 on it. Should be a decent all around setup


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Too bad you couldn’t find yourself a Barrett Fieldcraft in 7mm-08...

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Of course... but looks like shit.

I have two superlites cut down and threaded, if "looks" are your concern you're doing it wrong. Function is perfect.

 

[Tahoe1305]

My superlite 6.5C just got chopped and threaded. Picking up this week. Should be about 21” now shouldered 1/2” out of the flutes. It’s a good compromise and “should” still look/function well.

I’ll post picts when I get it. 1/2-28” btw.

Main difference between lite and superlite due to flutes is 4-6oz.

Adding. The stockys CF stock for $500 isn’t too shabby either. 21.5oz with a decent recoil pad. May not be as good as AG or others but it’s a tad cheaper and typically a bit lighter.

 

[KU_Geo]

Here’s a 6.5 creedmoor I chopped to just in front of flutes. Took off just short of ~2.5-3”. Barrel measures 21.5-21.75”. Threaded 1/2-28 and barrel diameter is .645” just behind the threads. Not sure on weight loss due to the chop, it was a takeoff barrel I had cut and put on at the same time, so no before/after weights. Pretty much what Tahoe is talking about doing.

 

[Maverick1]

Ok man I appreciate that. I’m strongly considering a superlite I found in 7-08. Slapping a ag composite stock and Swfa 3-9 on it. Should be a decent all around setup


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If you are set on the stainless, this is a good way to go. You could also consider one of the compact (aka “youth”) models. Come with a 20” barrel, in that caliber. A bit heavier than the superlite, but come with a 12.5” LOP, and with the 20” barrel are actually nicer to handle - to me - than the superlite, especially in the longer length barrels. Something to consider.