Tikka T3X

[Rio]

I am going to buy a Tikka T3X in 6.5 prc. I would like to buy the upgraded Super varmit but it weighs over 8 lbs. Add a scope, rings, strap, bipod and it's over 10. Im 64 years old and 5-9. That's starting to get a little on the heavy side. The Roughtech model is over a pound lighter at 7 lbs but has a pencil barrel . The superlite is 6.4 pounds.
I am a spot and stalk hunter so I walk a lot and like to carry my gun so I can have access to it immediately, Tough to do with a ten pound gun. An extra pound or 2 on the shoulder starts to add up after 3 or more miles.
I thought about buying the superlite and buying a better barrel to increase accuracy but they are about 6.5 pounds.

Ideas? I really like the Tikka T3X

 

[WeiserBucks]

Buy a lighter one and enjoy.

 

[EastHumboldt]

You won’t notice a difference in accuracy out to 400 yards. All my Tikkas are lite or XL. If you wanna save some weight, skip the 24” barrel and get something with a 22”, like a .243 or a 7-08. (My personal favorite)

Edit: They all have a 22” barrel and come in around 7.5 lbs with a 50mm scope, sling, and a loaded 5 round magazine.