Tikka T3 lite which caliber...

I have a Nikon Monarch 3 that's super clear and you can get it in 3-12, 4-16, or 5-20x42. They also make it with a 50mm objective lens. I have the 4-16x42 and it's more than enough scope for my 7mm mag. Its the best scope I've had thus far. Way more scope than my Leupold VX-1 and Redfield revolution scopes ( both are high value buget scopes and the cheapest scopes I'd buy). The monarch 3 is twice the money though. $450-$550ish for the monarch 3.

And a vote for .308

Boomer
 
jmr40 had it right. What cartridge you use isn't that important. So pick a cartridge thats either easy on the wallet or easy on the shoulder.

Since the former no longer exists it makes the picking easier.
 
It is a long action, you may as well use it and go with something that requires a long-action.

That said, I got a used .308 and love it.
 
I have a blued, left-hand T3 in .30-06 and use it for everything from caribou to bears. Oh yeah....... I whacked a wild beef cow on one of the nearby islands with it last year too.

T3s really do live up to their reputation from the sweet trigger to accuracy, the smooth bolt and light weight. Extra mags are a bit spendy and although I don't have first hand experience on this, Beretta CS is like dealing with the mob.

I mounted a Leupold FX-II fixed 4x on it which is the best balance for where and what I hunt, is compact and tends to minimize additional weight added to a lightweight rifle.

The year after I got it I swapped out the OEM scope rings for a set of Warne Perma Mounts as they attach to the receiver in the same manner as the OEM rings. Talley also makes rings and mounts specific to the Tikka. I also replaced the hard rubber pad with a Limbsaver which makes all the difference in the world when shooting Federal HE or developing loads that mimic them.
 
I have a blue, T3 in .243 Win and it's a Win-ner! (Got an extra 5-shot magazine for it.)

Shoots like a dream, carries great; what's not to like? Now if I can find that original magazine I misplaced. :eek:
 
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