Tikka T3X

[xpert66]

Just purchased a Tikka T3X in Alpine Veil 30-06. Been a browning guy for years but heard good things about Tikka. Anyone have any experience with this rifle in this caliber?

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Yes. What information are you looking for?

 

[NVUplandHunter]

I have an older T3 in 30-06 and they are shooters. i will say the 1:11 twist isnt ideal but you'll not want to shoot the heavier bullets in the 06 anyway. if you want a lighter trigger pick up a spring from Unknown or mountain tactical. They are great rifles!

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I love my tikka 30-06, it’s pretty much all I use now. Mine has had the barrel cut and and a few other small changes made but nothing crazy.

I know that 5 shot groups don’t tell the whole story but I pulled that gun out the other day after not shooting it since September, and it stacked all 5 180g partitions into one hole.

I wish it was a bit lighter as it’s right around 8lbs but it shoots so well that I really don’t care too much.

 

[xpert66]

I have an older T3 in 30-06 and they are shooters. i will say the 1:11 twist isnt ideal but you'll not want to shoot the heavier bullets in the 06 anyway. if you want a lighter trigger pick up a spring from Unknown or mountain tactical. They are great rifles!

What grain are you considering a heavy bullet? I've always shot 180 out of my Browning Safari. Awesome accuracy. And I'm planning to shoot 180s with the new Tikka

 

[xpert66]

Yes. What information are you looking for?

Basically if anyone has the same rifle how they feel about it, etc. Also what grains work the best? I'm planning on shooting 180s

 

[Snowhunter11]

Not to be rude.. however it looks like you have made up your mind. You bought the rifle and the ammo you intend to use. I realize you are just confirming your purchase. I have found myself in this boat on various things. I think you already know what you are looking for.. find a few bullets that “kill efficiently”send it and see which one flies the way you like. If you are worried about “wallop factor” your gun should be more than adequate

178 eldx, or 168 eldm is where I would start personally. Not an expert but that’s my 2c.
Best of luck

 

[xpert66]

Not to be rude.. however it looks like you have made up your mind. You bought the rifle and the ammo you intend to use. I realize you are just confirming your purchase. I have found myself in this boat on various things. I think you already know what you are looking for.. find a few bullets that “kill efficiently”send it and see which one flies the way you like. If you are worried about “wallop factor” your gun should be more than adequate

178 eldx, or 168 eldm is where I would start personally. Not an expert but that’s my 2c.
Best of luck

Of course I made up my mind. Just asking if anyone had experience with it that's all. I guess I will have to just shoot and figure it out myself

 

[03mossy]

I have the same rifle. Love it! It’s not fussy with loads at all. First worked up a load with 165 accubonds. Then the following year worked up a 178 ELDX. Haven’t got the groups as good as the accubonds yet but still fine tuning it.

You’re going to enjoy that rifle.

 

[xpert66]

I have the same rifle. Love it! It’s not fussy with loads at all. First worked up a load with 165 accubonds. Then the following year worked up a 178 ELDX. Haven’t got the groups as good as the accubonds yet but still fine tuning it.

You’re going to enjoy that rifle.

Awesome Thanks!

 

[AZ_Hunter]

I have a different model but a Tikka 30-06 with a 1/11 twist that I chopped to 20”. It preferred the 180 class bullets a press the board. It really likes the 178 ELDM