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Tikka t3 lite
« on: December 25, 2013, 09:05:08 AM »
I think I have decided on a tikka t3 lite in stainless, but I have a few questions.

How is the trigger? Is it adjustable or should I think about replacing it

Does it come with rings or is that something I need to buy.

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Re: Tikka t3 lite
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2013, 09:09:21 AM »
What caliber???

I want one in 300 WSM..
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Re: Tikka t3 lite
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2013, 09:15:17 AM »
My sons tika came with .33mm rings.
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Re: Tikka t3 lite
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2013, 09:20:58 AM »
Mine came with rings too.  The rings were stainless in color to match the barrel.  As far as trigger is concerned I find the stock trigger very acceptable but it is always fun to upgrade.  Good choice of rifle btw.
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Re: Tikka t3 lite
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2013, 09:24:11 AM »
no need to adjust or upgrade the trigger,do trigger work on all my guns,found nothing I would change about it.good choice on the tikka  :tup:

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Re: Tikka t3 lite
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2013, 09:28:16 AM »
I think it may be adjustable from 2-4 lbs but not as simple as some, maybe Scout can chime in on that as well.
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Re: Tikka t3 lite
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2013, 09:29:09 AM »
Thanks, it's going to be a 300, it's my dream gun I'm putting together so I want to do it right.
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Re: Tikka t3 lite
« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2013, 09:48:21 AM »
Very easily user adjustable trigger down to 2 pounds. No need to replace it.
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Re: Tikka t3 lite
« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2013, 09:49:02 AM »
Tikka 3  triggers are awesome. I have been able to adjust mine as low as 1/2 pound. I don't leave it there but I took measurements that low.

I have a .338, .300wsm, and a .243 in Tikka T3 lite. Mine are not stainless.
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Re: Tikka t3 lite
« Reply #9 on: December 25, 2013, 09:49:12 AM »
 :) not simple to adjust the trigger????HUH, could not be easier. a hole in the stock at the trigger guard, put the allen wrench in the hole turn it lighter, (looser), left, adjusts from 2-4 lbs. very crisp. great guns. The factory rings are fine, I have several up to 300WM, for several years, the stock rings are fine.
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Re: Tikka t3 lite
« Reply #10 on: December 25, 2013, 10:09:32 AM »
:) not simple to adjust the trigger????HUH, could not be easier. a hole in the stock at the trigger guard, put the allen wrench in the hole turn it lighter, (looser), left, adjusts from 2-4 lbs. very crisp. great guns. The factory rings are fine, I have several up to 300WM, for several years, the stock rings are fine.
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Good to know.  For some reason I was under the impression there was more to it.  Heck I will now play with that and get it down some.
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Re: Tikka t3 lite
« Reply #11 on: December 25, 2013, 10:16:30 AM »
Awesome choice I had the lite in 300 win mag. I miss that gun terribly!

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Re: Tikka t3 lite
« Reply #12 on: December 25, 2013, 12:19:48 PM »
Thanks, good to hear the trigger is adjustable.  The only complaints I've heard are the plastic magazine and trigger guard. Are these issues or not really?
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Re: Tikka t3 lite
« Reply #13 on: December 25, 2013, 12:33:23 PM »
Thanks, good to hear the trigger is adjustable.  The only complaints I've heard are the plastic magazine and trigger guard. Are these issues or not really?

People don't like the feeling of the magazine or trigger guard and worry about breaking them but I have never heard of it happening to anyone. I have beat the snot  of mine with nothing more than scratches to show for it, very accurate too.
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Re: Tikka t3 lite
« Reply #14 on: December 25, 2013, 02:40:52 PM »
 If you unload the magazine at the end of each day you will save the spring on them as they have a tendency to get weak quickly. When they get weak they seem to rattle a bit. Everything else on the gun I really like. Almost all I shoot from Aug 1- end of any elk and deer tags I may draw.

 


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