Tikka T3

[nidahunter]

Does anyone own this rifle? Possibly looking into a new one, reviews are good but it is always good to hear first hand experiences. Thanks for any information or advice! Thinking about a 7mm08.

 

[Missoulaz28]

My T3 in 270 is my go to gun. Very light and balances well. The feel is a little different than most guns, not bad just different. Accuracy is amazingly consistent right around a half inch.

The only thing to consider is that they only use one length of action, a long one, so unless you want the 7-08 I might consider a long action caliber to take full advantage of the room.

 

[nidahunter]

Would there be a detriment to having a short action caliber with the long action in this gun? How would that even work?

 

[Missoulaz28]

There is nothing bad about having a short action caliber in the long action, just wasted space. they put a spacer in the back of the magazine and a stop for the bolt so it only goes back far enough to get to the back of the rounds.

 

[BiggWimm]

I own the Tikka T3 Lite in a .300 WSM and it is one of my favorite guns. I have owned it for 8 years now (I think) and the only problem I have had is the trigger itself rusted a little. I am originally from Alaska and it has been exposed to some inclement weather. I have one shot moose, caribou, elk, and black bears with it. Out of the box this gun shot exceptional and I really have no complaints.

 

[hornart]

I bought the wife a tikka t3 in 308 caliber and she loves it,,amazingly accurate, Great rifle for the money

 

[mlbuck84]

I have the Tikka T3 in the 7MM Rem Mag and like the guys above said, it's extremely accurate and i was very impressed with how well the bolt slides.

 

[afullerton]

I have a Tikka T3 lite in 300 wsm. I love the gun. It's accurate and lite to carry. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

 

[DWarcher]

I have a T3 Lite in .270 and a standard T3 in .270 WSM...I absolutely love mine!

 

[nidahunter]

Thanks, guys. I appreciate all the info!

 

[THWAK1]

A few years ago I bought a Tikka T3 in 30.06 for my son and a Tikka T3 in .270 for my daughter. They love them, as do I (because they shoot them well, they are accurate and easy to load for). Between the two of them, they have taken antelope, muledeer, whitetail, elk and a black bear with their Tikkas. I don't think you could go wrong with one! Good luck.

 

[Muley Crazy]

wife shoots the T3 in a 300 win and LOVES it !!

 

[6speed]

If you like the Tikka and want a short action look into the Sako A7s. Basically the upgraded version of the T3 in a short action.

 

[T Bone]

I made a deal with my son that if he got his Eagle scout, a rifle would be his reward. He picked a Tikka Stainless/Synthetic in 270 WSM. Out of the box it shoots better than any of my rifles.

I always thought they looked/felt flimsy. I'm reconsidering my opinion.

 

[putm2sleep]

Encouraged my neighbor to purchase one. He did in 30.06 Well, he liked the gun and shooting so much that he got his ffl, is a dealer with his own business. (It shoots very well right out of the box, just like they claim. )

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

I have had one in 7mm Remington for seven years and love it. I did replace the plastic stock with a Bell and Carlson Medalist, and it really improved the feel.

Highly reccomend the T3.

 

[jryoung]

The only complaint I have ever heard from them want the "cheap" magazines.....which sounds like a personal preference issue. Never seen a bad word uttered about their performance, they drive tacks.

 

[mlbuck84]

Jryoung is right. Cheap Mag's for sure. Nida- have you decided on getting one?

 

[mlbuck84]

Also like minnesotahunter said the b&c stocks are awesome

 

[dainer]

My uncle is buying a Tikka T3 lite in 7mm Rem mag. What do you guys think are the best ring's & bases? I was checking out the DNZ dednutz. Kinda like the solid 1 piece design, and since it uses a magazine, it shouldn't be an issue???