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Tikka T3 Lite
« on: March 13, 2015, 09:18:55 PM »
I just purchase a t3 in 308.  I have never owned a 308 and have passed my trusty 270 down to my 12 year old.  I also bought a Vortex Crossfire II 4-12x50mm with BDC.  I have heard mixed reviews on the rings that come with the tikka.  Will they work fine with a guy that just sights in his gun and hunts?  Thanks.
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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2015, 09:31:13 PM »
With a 50mm objective, you probably will
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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2015, 09:41:00 PM »
With a 50mm objective, you probably will

Will want aftermarket rings or will work?  thanks
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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2015, 10:07:38 PM »
Aftermarket. Factory ring usually will fit no larger than 44mm
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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2015, 10:10:12 PM »
thanks
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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2015, 09:18:19 AM »
Should be a good combo . Try running the 165 a .

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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2015, 02:38:54 PM »
I used a Deadnutz Gamereaper low for a 44mm bell.
You'd want medium.
Really the best mount out there.
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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2015, 12:07:05 AM »
I used a Deadnutz Gamereaper low for a 44mm bell.
You'd want medium.
Really the best mount out there.

I like these and I think they look better than the factory or Warne.  Thanks for the suggestion
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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2015, 09:36:05 PM »
When you get a T3 lite:

1. Put on a limbsaver recoil pad, unless its a small cartridge
2. Buy Talley lightweights in the appropriate height
3. Back out the trigger weight screw all the way
4. Go kill stuff

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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2015, 04:29:38 PM »
When you get a T3 lite:

1. Put on a limbsaver recoil pad, unless its a small cartridge
2. Buy Talley lightweights in the appropriate height
3. Back out the trigger weight screw all the way
4. Go kill stuff

Pretty much where I stand, except:  small or large cartridge, the LS pads allows for a very secure shoulder to rifle butt connection, I found the Talley steel base and rings much more secure (my Zeiss is a 44mm bell) and the trigger screw (after being set for what weight pull you're comfortable with), should have a drop or so of nail polish applied over the screw head to help minimize any subsequent movement of the trigger screw.

BTW - great choice in rifles.  The T3, since it's inception, has replaced all other brands except one Rem. 300 Ultra Mag in my modest collection, to include a Sako 75 in 25-06 for a 25-06 in the T3.  I would have switched out the 300 Ultra Mag, as well, but last I looked, Tikka doesn't offer the 300 Ultra Mag.  When and if they do, so will I.

Good luck and enjoy.
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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2015, 11:09:41 AM »
Winchester Model 70 with a Lilja barrel, B&L 1.5x-6x scope, Ram-Line stock, chambered to .358 Norma Magnum.  Shoots 250 grain bullets as fast as the 30-06 throws 180's.

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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2015, 07:21:24 PM »
Well I went with the DNZ game reaper and I have to say when I was sighting it in the scope did move a bit, but it was installer error.  It was a bit loose.  Tighten it up and it was awesome.  Thanks all..
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