The tikka t3x sporter rifle is built to be capable of performing at the highest level of competition while simultaneously functioning as a hunting rifle. Tikka has started to import its new t3 sporter, which features an ergonomic, laminated stock, detachable magazine, adjustable cheekpiece and a nice, stiff action with integral dovetail and side boltrelease. Expected accuracy at 100 yds for t3 sporter tikka shooters. Tikka t3 reloading recipes firearms talk the community. The tikka s stock is also much better than that on the savage. The new tikka t3x line includes innovative modular features that offer versatility to the end user. Tikka t3 sporter weapon tikka t3 model sporter manufacturer sako ltd. This ultimate target rifle was developed in cooperation with tikka and the finnish hunting and sporting association. The tikka rifle how to set it up, break it in and shoot. The tikka stock is a lightweight polymer sporter that weighs around 28oz.
Kimber hunter vs tikka t3x stainless in 7mm08 24hourcampfire. I am considering the sporter t3 tikka or the sako trg as the solution. He wanted to adjust the trigger so he had to remove the stock the trigger adjusting screws can be reached only with the action removed from the stock. The t3 hunter offers an extensive caliber selection for hunting and sportshooting purposes. This particular tikka seemed to shoot somewhat more consistent groups. Hi guys i have recently bought a tikka t3 sporter in 223. As most of you know, al quast is a regular contributor here at tikkashooters and we are always interested in what hes up to with his rifle modifications. Discussion in main message board started by xswanted, may 15, 2017. The tikka t3 forest with rollover comb to suit large objective scope use. I was looking to get a tikka t3 lite stainless in 308 for deer stalking, my local dealer has one in stock and it feels just right.
Browse through our great selection of tikka hunting rifles. Tikka is able to meet the requirements of modern hunters by combining traditional gunsmith knowhow with advanced technology. Ive shot this gun to 1,000 yards on 24in steel plates. The tikka t3 sporter is practical, purposeoriented and provides you with the same performance and accuracy of all tikka t3 rifles. Buy a ctr dbm and mag takeoff from the hide for cheap. The base gun is a t3 hunting rifle with a sporter stock chambered in 22250, it was literally the. All tikka rifles are engineered and manufactured by sako, in finland.
Beretta was kind enough to ship us one early to play with and to make sure our aftermarket components would fit. If you are gunsavy and have a barrel vise, a 38 square drive torque wrench, crows foot barrel nut wrench and barrel nut as well as the corresponding chambers go gauge, you have everything you need to correctly install a barrel for your tikka t3 rifle. Tikka t3 lite 223 rem, lapua scenar 77gr, 300, 1, 5, 1011, 3. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. As one might imagine, both rifles performed well at the range. The minefield is the t3 requires me to get smart on options that work and on that, i am seeking to gain insights from any of you who have experience with either. These are tikka factory made replacement magazines made in the same factory as the magazines that came with the gun using the same materials and manufacturing processes.
The main purpose of this purchase is to do long distance shooting 500 upto yards. The tikka t3 hunter boltaction rifle is a slim, trim, innovative hunting rifle, that handles effortlessly and shoots accurately. The forend is 2 longer than the sporter varmint style stock and has a flat bottom for supporting against bags or rests. It shows the brands commitment to offer advanced firearms at a fair price. Ive been lugging my tikka whitetail hunter 300 wm around for the last 15 years or so, and im ready to upgrade to something a little lighter.
I want to use it shooting foxes, roos but also some long distance shooting. The tikka rifle how to set it up, break it in and shoot it straight. Tikkakoski also developed a long action rifle based on the m55, called tikka m65. The tikka t3 sporter left hand suited for target or longrange hunting. I have a submoa ar15, but its so filthy to shoot with my suppressor, that i havent shot suppressed in years. Like the tikka m55, the m65 was imported to the united states by ithaca gun company. Sako tikka t3 extended rifle magazine 33% off free shipping. The lacquer finish on the stock had worn and flaked off in multiple areas.
Give your tikka t3 rifle an upgrade with a variety of stocks from tikka. Known for its short throw twolug bolt and crisp trigger, the tikka offers shooters a strong entry level option. Ive not owned a savage or modern production browning, but have a tikka ctr in 6. Ive read that that the loaded ammo with heavy, longer bullets will not fit the factory magazine and it will be difficult to load the rifle single shot.
Tikka is located in finland and has been in the firearms business since 1918. Im about to buy a tikka t3 hunter stainless fluted in. The t3 uses a 2lug bolt with a 75 lift that cycles smooth as silk. In 1981 they partnered with sako to work on a complete firearm. Since that time, sako has been using tikka as its economy line. The tikka m65 originally tikka lsa65 is a finnish rifle designed by a finnish firearms company tikkakoski in 1969. I went to hand it right back and said i was looking for a tack driver, not a sporter. These stocks feature standard polymer design or different wood grain patterns and provide you. The laminated wood allows to the stock to not flex nearly as much due to weather and other factors such.
Watch the video below for an overview of the t3 sporter. My wife shot couple fclass matches with 223 cal rifles. He said hold on, and went in the back room, came back with a handful of targets all of them with ragged one hole groups. Read any of the shooting websites and you will see a steady stream of praise for the t3. The tikka t3 sporter was developed in cooperation with finnish hunting and sport shooting organizations. Lets see your semicustom tikka builds rokslide forum. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. Tikka t3 tac bolt action sniper rifle beretta defense. Will these rifle shoot 120, or 140 grain bullets best. World record attempt open sight shot 2240 yards ernest jimenez unmodified k31 swiss 7.
Jun 25, 2016 tikka t3 sporter 222 shot 110 yards fa tal. Note, sako is owned by beretta, an italian company for those of you keeping score both italy and finland allied themselves with the axis powers during wwii. Shot show 2011 exclusive tikka t3 sporter rifle youtube. I have a quad range in a grs sportervarmint stock at the moment and it. She loves tikka sporter and so she will get one for this upcoming christmas. The tikka s checkering is slightly smooth and is divided into several small patches, but its ergonomic. The next generation of firearms makes its way from the t3 line with a number of added attributes. The two rifles im considering are a tikka t3 lite or savage in. Brass, primers, powdergr and brand and what type of bullet and brand. Technical specification tikka t3 sporter weapon tikka t3 model sporter manufacturer sako ltd. The tikka t3x lineup brings together wellestablished gunsmith expertise with experiences of tikka hunters and sport shooters from across the world.
While developing the t3x sporter, tikka opted to choose laminated wood over the standard walnut wood. The bergara trigger is decent, but my understanding is that it is not quite as nice as the tikka, and many folks upgrade them. Ive had the rifle for almost 6 years and it has definitely been used and abused. Its a beautiful combination with my bead blasted stainless steel barrel. It was designed as a long action rifle on the basis of the short action tikka m55 rifle, however its action differs much from the m55. The reason the company originally chose the name tikka was because a woodpecker pecks the same hole in a tree every time, an analogy to the way a bullet hits the same spot when fired out of a tikka rifle. The t3 could allow me to tailor the rifle build to be ideal to my tastes and the trg is good to go out of the box. Please check our frequently asked questions for our current lead times. It is built with traditional principles and modern innovation, providing you with a new level of accuracy, reliability, and enjoyment. A rifle that is capable of performing at the highest level of competition while simultaneously functioning as a hunting rifle. We first saw the new tikka t3 sporter in january, at the shot show media day. The t3 hunter has an oilfinished, walnut stock, and a blued barrel and receiver.
The tikka m55 originally tikka m76 and also tikka lsa55 is a finnish rifle designed by a finnish firearms company tikkakoski in 19671968. The design principles have been set to give the shooter or hunter a rifle that performs in competition, but can also be used for hunting purposes. The rifle features a laminated stock with a fourway adjustable cheek piece for optimal scope alignment, and an adjustable recoil pad to accommodate each. Fortunately, im still responsible for its food, cleaning and maintenance. I decided to put good glass on it so i picked out a nightforce shv 520x56 with the moar reticle and exposed top turret. I have a tikka t3 stainless in 3006 that is a tack driver and im extremely pleased with it to say the least. The sako hunter is a copy of the factory original hunter design stock. Tikka rifles are both innovative and durable, but most importantly, they can be. The tikka t3 is a series of boltaction rifles manufactured by sako under their tikka brand in riihimaki, finland since 2003. The series is available in a wide variety of different sight, calibre and stock configurations as well as several barrel lengths. The blueing on the barrel and action was getting pretty. The tikka t3 and t3x have developed a strong following in the us rifle market. I have a t3 sssyn 7 mag, it is the most accurate rifle i own, the others are 2 sakos and 2 pre 6470s, if that tells you anything. Here is a pic of the first trip to the range with several test loads of h4831sc loaded.
I am thinking about buying a bolt action rifle and need a left hand model. Tikka developed this ultimate target rifle in cooperation with the finnish hunting and sporting association. A few stock changes, a larger ejection port, foam filled stock, scope mount options. Looks like tikka is changing the popular t3 to a t3x in finland by a few physical differences. It started as a t3x lite, but i put on a bell and carlson stock about a year ago and it went from a good shooting rifle, to a great shooting rifle. The tikka m55 was imported to the united states by ithaca gun.
Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. So are there any significant differences in these two guns. The t3 action showed its quality to the serious user by the enthusiasm custom rifle builders afforded it. I bore that in mind when gmk sent me a tikka t3 varmint blue in. We take pride in our products and deliver what we promise. The tikka t3x line features 12 different rifle options for hunters and tactical shooters. The tikka t3 hunter is designed for the shooter who wants a rifle with both top performance as well as a classic style and feel. Standard with all tikka t3 rifles, the sporter features incredible accuracy and precision especially in long range situations. These stocks are right handed and come in either a laminate, lite or sporter style configuration. The rifle features a laminated stock with a fourway adjustable cheek piece for optimal scope alignment, and an adjustable recoil pad to accommodate each shooters preferred length of pull.
The tikka is going to have some plastic parts, and although the stock ergonomics fit me well, others find the hmr style a much better fit. Tikka officially launched the new t3x line of rifles at the 2016 nra annual meetings. The tikka t3 hunter fluted and fluted stainless for rapid barrel cooling and 3. It should serve as an example to remington as to what can be accomplished if you try. What i meant is that there will, most probably, be any new model. The new t3 sporter is an adjustable laminatestocked boltaction rifle with a dovetailed receiver for. Ive owned the gun for a couple of years and it shoots great. I was just wondering if any of you tikka owners could suggest a good load. Every tikka rifle has to go through accuracy testing to prove the rifle can perform under 1 m. Tikka t3,3006 blued barrel, black synthetic stock also has leupold dd 30mm rings and bases, black hawk 9 bi pod and padded sling.
Sako tikka t3 flush rifle magazine up to 40% off 5 star. Find the best deals and receive great advice from our hunting enthusiasts. Am i better off buying a new tikka t3x lite in ss, or just making upgrades to my current gun. Getting the rifle out of the box, it was easy to see why this rifle has become so popular. The stock has a small v shaped mark on the left side of the. T3 sporter has all stock adjustments that a serious shooter could hope for. Tikka excells in making target and match rifles, but we have to say, this one is damn pretty. I personally own a sako 85 and have been a fan of finnish gunmaking for a long time. Set up, barrel break in and test shoot of factory rifle this video including vital aspects of technique in order to obtain accurate test results. Guns international advertising policy this sites purpose is to bring gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together by advertising guns or gun related items and services for sale online.
Mcmillan sako hunter, tikka t3, howa 1500 fiberglass stock. M55 was the first centerfire rifle action designed by tikkakoski, and it was manufactured from 1968 to 1989. The design principles has been set to give the shooter or hunter a rifle that performs in competition, but can also be used for hunting purposes. My tikka t3x lite showed a sporter weight barrel with a neat crown and crisp 14x1 muzzle threads on the 17mm. I guy i hunt with has the savage, sorry the tikka is in a different league. If i kept the current gun, a new stock would cost almost as. Beyond those two minor issues, i like what this rifle offers, even aside from its association with the canadian rangers. But after a look through the tikka website i see they do a varmint stainless model but its nearly 2lbs heavier. The longer forend also provides a better mounting position for bipods and aids in balancing long and heavy barrels. This rifle is built to be capable of performing at the highest level of competition while simultaneously functioning as a hunting rifle. The rifle features a laminated stock with an adjustable cheek piece for optimal scope alignment, and an adjustable recoil pad to accommodate each shooters personal style and ergonomics.