Anyone ever fire a Tikka rifle?

I have fired and own a Tikka T3 Lite. Its in .270 Winchester it punishes on both ends. Recoil is pretty "sharp" I added a slip-on recoil pad and its much more comfortable to shoot. 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards.
 
I have one in SS in 260 caliber. Shoots great and not much recoil. If you are asking yourself if you should acquire one, yes...it's money well spent. I'll say that it's just about the best rifle you can get at that price level, though the Savage guys might take offense at that statement.
 
I've always liked tikka's. They're known for their accuracy and exceptionally smooth action. Their light weight can cut both ways. As "carjunkie" implied, good for a hunting rifle which will be carried all day, but not so good as a range toy if chambered for a more powerful cartridge.

This may not be an objection to some people, but it's always been a downside for me. Last time I checked, tikka's only come in one action length: long. It seems a waste for the shorter cartridges. All the other rifle makers offer actions to match the cartridge length. Why can't tikka do the same?

I've never been a fan of the plastic magazine, which seems a little flimsy and expensive, although I've never heard of one breaking. Again, because of the single, long action length, a .223 magazine is hugely disproportionate and drastically blocked.

All that being said, a few years ago, a fellow shooter had a wood stocked, hunter model tikka for sale. It was chambered for 6.5x55mm. After wavering for a bit, I turned it down. Than decision quickly became one which I've always regretted.
 
I have a 223 in tikka lite. When you find ammo that the gun likes, 1/4" groups are common. Good trigger, and good all around gun.
 
Yep, had a T3 Lite in .270 win. Good shooter. My boss is running one in .243 and loves it. Sub MOA, best factory trigger that I've used in a sub 1k rifle, super smooth action.
 
The T3 Tac is a real tack driver and one of the smoothest factory actions I've ever owned. Butter smooth, in fact.

I massaged my .308 T3 Tac a bit with a custom bolt handle, metal striker shroud, steel recoil lug and different trigger guard assembly that allows me to use AI magazines. I also recut the European threads at the muzzle to allow the installation of my can. Although the factory trigger is excellent, with a little modification it is adjusted to my 24oz preference, crisp and positive.

Initially I was going to dump the stock, feeling it was kind of ugly and cheap. After shooting it I decided it was a keeper. Very comfortable and durable. I spent an afternoon recently slapping prairie dogs in Colorado with it. Although the rifle is light, it is not punishing.

Lopti, if you're around the Houston area, you're welcome to give mine a whirl.

 
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Buddy has a T3 LH in .243. Very accurate and a joy to shoot. I took it to the range for him this year to make sure it was on target as he was busy getting married. He gets back Friday and has a Pronghorn tag on Saturday. I am debating about trying to find in in .260 or just go with a Remington Model 7.
 
Ouch !!

Yes, a 300 WinMag that a friend of mine asked me to scope and check out. Gave me a box of shells to use and found all to be well after six rounds. .... : ;)

Very smooth, very accurate and rough on the shoulder. ... :eek:

Be Safe !!!
 
I am now the owner of 3 tikkas,

and love em. 223, 308 and 9,3x62

GRS rifle stocks on all of them


thinking of trading the 223 and 308 for a 6,5x55 to do the same job and buy a nicer scope for that
 
Thanks for sharing the pic Trigger, that is a gun to show off for sure. If I were in that area I would take you up on that offer.

Last night I went to Cabellas and held a couple of Tikkas and I do have to say you guys are right about the slide. I held a Remington 700 and slid the slide then did the same with a Tikka right after and I now have zero desire to hold the Remington again haha.

I am looking around for a price on a 24" threaded barrel version of the Tikka T3 Sporter http://www.tikka.fi/t3models.php?sporter it is in my opinion a very sexy gun and just looks like a gun I would not mind carrying around in the mountains.
 
i had the Tikka T3 heavy stainless barrel varmint model in .223, and it's the only gun I ever traded away. In hindsight, idiotic. Highly accurate even with cheap ammo, and the action was the smoothest bolt I've ever experienced. I miss it. Rats!
 
I have a T3 Lite in .243 Win and it's a great rifle, especially carrying in the woods and fields.

It's very accurate (sub 1/2 min with handloads), and the action is as smooth as I've used. I bought it primarily for the older grandkids to hunt deer with, but I've used it on coyotes, woodchucks, and crows also.
 
I've been wanting one of the CTR"s for some time now.
Then the latest gun mag i pick up has one on the front cover, and takes great joy in telling all how accurate it is. Again for a gun scribe to get sub MOA is really good.

Last month they were proclaiming how the Ruger Scout with it's 2"+ groups was the gun to have...:confused:
 
My friend has a T3 Tac. in .308 that I shoot about once a month. I can't say I really 'enjoy' shooting it, but I do get 3-leaf clovers at 100 yds.
 
Ever fire a Tikka?

Every year since I bought my T3 Lite .308 about 10 years ago...
It's my go-to hunting rifle. Not a joy to shoot from the bench, although the Limbsaver recoil pad helps, but it gets shot and carried every year around this time through Dec...

Smoothest bolt, excellent trigger, and accurate!
 
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