Tikka t3x Lite

[easternoregonballistics]

Im looking at a new light weight elk hunting rifle. Im looking at a Tikka t3x lite in 7PRC. The one with a black barrel and plain black stock. 22 inch barrel. Thoughts? Wanting to run the 170 terminal ascent ammo in it for a year or two before handloading for it. Thought? Will it shoot that ammo decent? Different guns that are better in the same price ranhe (800ish)? Thanks

 

[Q_Sertorius]

My only suggestion would be to get the 6.5 PRC instead. I personally think it is more than enough for elk out to well past any range at which I would shoot one. My friend's son got the T3X lite in 6.5 PRC for his elk rifle and it was shooting very nice groups with Hornady 143-grain ELDX.

As far as 7PRC is concerned, I think the only thing you gain is more recoil. Additionally, there were a few guys looking for very specific factory ammunition for the 7PRC last fall (they said their rifles were very picky - and no, they weren't all Tikkas) and they seemed to have a devil of a time getting it.

If I was you, I would also consider the Sauer 100 in 6.5 PRC. EuroOptic has some really good deals on those rifles. They punch way above their price range.

 

[easternoregonballistics]

My only suggestion would be to get the 6.5 PRC instead. I personally think it is more than enough for elk out to well past any range at which I would shoot one. My friend's son got the T3X lite in 6.5 PRC for his elk rifle and it was shooting very nice groups with Hornady 143-grain ELDX.

As far as 7PRC is concerned, I think the only thing you gain is more recoil. Additionally, there were a few guys looking for very specific factory ammunition for the 7PRC last fall (they said their rifles were very picky - and no, they weren't all Tikkas) and they seemed to have a devil of a time getting it.

If I was you, I would also consider the Sauer 100 in 6.5 PRC. EuroOptic has some really good deals on those rifles. They punch way above their price range.

Id have no problem with the 6.5 prc. I actually have one but I like just a bit more weight for big bulls, especially since bonded bullets and monos often dont hit the heavy weights for caliber (with the exception of the 150 ABLR). I really like that 160 grain range for bulls. I do like the look of those rifles though

 

[Taudisio]

Id have no problem with the 6.5 prc. I actually have one but I like just a bit more weight for big bulls, especially since bonded bullets and monos often dont hit the heavy weights for caliber (with the exception of the 150 ABLR). I really like that 160 grain range for bulls. I do like the look of those rifles though

How come you like more weight? Do you have evidence of the 10 extra grains making a difference?

 

[flyfisher117]

Aww

Id have no problem with the 6.5 prc. I actually have one but I like just a bit more weight for big bulls, especially since bonded bullets and monos often dont hit the heavy weights for caliber (with the exception of the 150 ABLR). I really like that 160 grain range for bulls. I do like the look of those rifles though

if you want more weight and dead set on the 7 PRC then why not step up to the 180 eldm? Though I’m not sure I’d even bother shooting factory ammo since they have had issues getting proper velocity out of a bunch of 7 PRC offerings.

It’s definitely a fun round though. Local shop has a Tikka i keep thinking about but two PRCs is too much. Ha.

 

[easternoregonballistics]

How come you like more weight? Do you have evidence of the 10 extra grains making a difference?

The difference is in bullet construction. The heaviest, tough, bullet i can get in a 6.5 is the 140 accubond. I can get a 170 TA or hammer bullet in the 7 prc.

 

[easternoregonballistics]

Aww

if you want more weight and dead set on the 7 PRC then why not step up to the 180 eldm? Though I’m not sure I’d even bother shooting factory ammo since they have had issues getting proper velocity out of a bunch of 7 PRC offerings.

It’s definitely a fun round though. Local shop has a Tikka i keep thinking about but two PRCs is too much. Ha.

I dont love the eld-m. Ive used it and the bergers on game. Im moving to a tougher bullet that will hold together in the future. Hence the move to a 7 prc instead of using my 6.5