Brian in Montana
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Every time I shoot my T3X in .308 I go away wondering why I mess with anything else.
Tikka .308
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Every time I shoot my T3X in .308 I go away wondering why I mess with anything else.
sbhooper
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A .308 is good, for sure. I have a RA that is a tack driver with Hornady 150 Interlocks.
VikingsGuy
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Similar here - my .308 Tikka is spot-on, yet I still bought a Bergara Highlander in 280AI. An unnecessary but hopefully fun purchase.
Just curious to you guys with the Tikkas, are you getting this performance from the factory (stock, bedding)? I love my 700s and can get good grouping but they normally require a little work. Apologies to the op, don’t want to hijack anything!
I have two tikka rifles 6.5 and 22-250 both shoot great have shot them as they came from factory. Both consistently shoot half moa or better with handloads.
Brian in Montana
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Both my Tikkas have their factory stock and trigger. The only modifications I've made is to put the vertical grip on them. Actually my .308 does tend to string vertically a little if I let the barrel heat up. I suspect there is a point of contact in the forend that's not supposed to be there, but I haven't taken the time to look for it yet. They are good shooters.
Only thing I change on mine is to Talley rings
SG25
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Great shooting. I have a Tikka .25-06 which I’ve been pretty impressed with. Maybe one of these days I’ll add more Tikka to my collection.
p_ham
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My wife has a Tikka T3 stainless in .308 and I am very jealous. It sits in a Boyds laminate stock because I had to shorten the LOP quite a bit.
50bowhunter
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I have two Tikka's, a 7mm-08 and 270 wsm. Both shot great out of the box and only got better after being broke in.
VikingsGuy
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I have three Tikka t3x in B&C stocks and devcon bedded. My son-in-law has two tikkas in factory stocks no tweaking. All 5 shoot sub MOA but mine shoot a little tighter groups.
Walkathon
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Nice group. I have a Tikka T3 / stainless in 7mm Rem mag that tends to string vertically as well- looks just like what you posted. Maybe I'm not letting the barrel cool long enough between shots.
ImBillT
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Increase or decrease your velocity and you’ll get that vertical to go away.
It could be gun handling compounded by your rest, stock, and/or rear support, but most likely you’re on a scatter node.
It could be gun handling compounded by your rest, stock, and/or rear support, but most likely you’re on a scatter node.
MT_Fin
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I have the same question regarding my T3 308. Why do I mess with anything else? I keep thinking “I should by “x” to hunt with”........ it then I come back to the realization that my plain Jane blued/syn T3 does everything I want and it fits me perfect, it’s a joy to carry, and is a straight up killer.
VikingsGuy
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Stainless steel in a B&C stock looks great (but I agree the factory stock is a little off for my taste)
How much difference in weight is there between b&c stock to the factory stock
VikingsGuy
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Good question. I would guess 1 lb, but that is just a guess - I am not an ultralight rifle guy so didn’t bother to weigh either stock. When I get back from traveling I will weigh and post.
