Tikka T3 Lite Stainless 300 WM

[Elkfever]

I am close to buying the Tikka T3 Lite 300 win mag, stainless steel/synthetic stock.  I have been doing a lot of research on this rifle and seems to be the best bang for the buck for what I want/need.  This is my first rifle that I will have bought.  My grandpa's 30-06 pump action has done well for me filling deer/elk tags but with an eastern oregon elk hunt coming up, I want more fire power to reach beyond 200 yards effectively.  This will be my go-to rifle for years to come I am hoping.  I have seen the other posts on here but am needing a little confidence boost to "add to cart."      Accuracy out to 300-400 yards?  I hear the recoil on the 300 can be stiff but with an aftermarket recoil pad does wonders- can you confirm this?  I finally held the gun in my hand at the store today and loved the weight, balance and bolt action smoothness as well as the price.  The stock seemed very "plasticy" but I can get over that as long as it wont scratch and holds up to hard use.  Any first hand knowledge would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks. 

[Bob33]

I think you'll find recoil on the unpleasant side of the scale. If you're intent on a .30 caliber magnum you might want to shift your focus to the 300 WSM; the recoil should be a bit less.

[Bigtine96]

Have the same exact gun, And cannot say a single bad thing about it! I will own this gun until the day I die. The recoil is not bad at all, I can shoot it all day long and not be to sore. the first buck I killed with the gun was at 550 yards and hit true and he went 40 yards and piled up dead. The bolt is simply awesome you barely lift it up and the whole bolt slides back. You can really send the rounds down range with this gun.

I would never think twise about buying the same gun again, and I personally love the 300, flat shooter and packes one hell of a knock down.

Go for it you will not regret it

[dc]

I can attest to the tika T3 300 wsm as being a tack driving light weight rifle.  And when you add a Sims recoil pad it is a *censored* cat to shoot.  It should also fit all your needs without question. 

[elkhunter00]

300 wsm in the same setup. promise you will love it. Light, doesn't kick with a recoil pad, and will kill an elk as far away as you would want to shoot one.

[CAMPMEAT]

I bought a Tikka 300 WSM a couple months ago. First one in that brand, nice, light gun. I put a 3x9x40 Leupold on it. Seems like a good rig even though some don't like them. I do.

[Elkfever]

I have not shot either the 300 wm or 300 wsm.  Biggest caliber is my 30-06, a pretty lightweight rifle with an 18" barrel.  But I have nothing to compare recoil to.  I'm trying to read up on the answer to my question but to you guys, why does the wsm recoil less than the win mag?  Newbie to rifles/ammo, I know.

Thanks for the help so far, I appreciate it.

[CAMPMEAT]

I have not shot either the 300 wm or 300 wsm.  Biggest caliber is my 30-06, a pretty lightweight rifle with an 18" barrel.  But I have nothing to compare recoil to.  I'm trying to read up on the answer to my question but to you guys, why does the wsm recoil less than the win mag?  Newbie to rifles/ammo, I know.

Thanks for the help so far, I appreciate it.

Powder capacity and bullet weight.

[3nails]

 I'm going to have to agree with others on the wsm. My boy has been shooting one since he was 12 and loves it. No recoil pad either.

[snowninja]

I have the same rifle but in .308 super light and super accurate. Pared with my 3-9x40 leupold its awesome.

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[Elkfever]

Ok, what bullet are you guys putting through your 300 wsm for elk?  I currently shoot Federal Premium 180 grain nosler partition in my 30-06 for both deer and elk.  It has done well for me but I'd like to know what has worked with that particular rifle and caliber.   

[CAMPMEAT]

I bought Winchester 150 grn Ballistic Silvertip for my 300 WSM. I wouldn't hesitate to use them on elk. Some might say the wouldn't, but I don't go by what others say.

[KFhunter]

[Bigtine96]

With my 300 Wm, I shoot federal 180 grain power shok I believe.its the blue package with the whitetail buck in the fog on the cover if that helps.    And the wsm is just a smaller casing with less powder and a bigger price tag I believe.

[3nails]

 Tikkas notoriously love Barnes TSX in 180.