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I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« on: August 30, 2020, 09:47:02 PM »
I needed something to replace my aging Ruger M77 MKII 300wm that I’ve been hunting with since 2006. I wanted to build a lighter weight rifle and just haven’t had time. So I ended up buying a Tikka T3x Superlite in 300wm to fill the void for a while.
I ordered a Mountain Tactical 20moa rail and a set of MDT Elite scope rings.

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Re: I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2020, 10:15:34 PM »
I had a Tikka T3 lite in 300wm, loved that gun. Kicked like a mule, but was extremely accurate with factory ammo. I don’t think you’ll regret the purchase.

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Re: I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2020, 11:15:54 PM »
Geez nooo!!  Just because its light, affordable, and accurate?   Cmon we’re better than that!  :-)  :chuckle:

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Re: I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2020, 06:08:36 PM »
You will not regret your decision, welcome to the club!

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Re: I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2020, 06:40:37 PM »
I looked at one last week i just can’t get passed the stock.
nuke the gray whales for jesus!

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Re: I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2020, 07:56:18 PM »
I needed something to replace my aging Ruger M77 MKII 300wm that I’ve been hunting with since 2006. I wanted to build a lighter weight rifle and just haven’t had time. So I ended up buying a Tikka T3x Superlite in 300wm to fill the void for a while.
I ordered a Mountain Tactical 20moa rail and a set of MDT Elite scope rings.

I have the same one and another in 30-06. Never considered myself to be a dark side type person but if that’s the word, I’m very ok with it.  I run factory stocks on both but purchased an aftermarket bell and Carlson(I think) for a 243 awhile back and it was damn nice. Unfortunately I sold it to a brown Toyota Tundra driving west side member years back so he could hunt the bigger forest grouse over here.
Not sure how faired or liked it  :dunno:

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Re: I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2020, 08:06:30 PM »
Can’t go wrong with a tikka.  :tup:
I bought my first one back in 2005. Loved it so much I’ve bought a couple more over the last few years. Been happy with all of em. The super light model I have shoots exceptionally well.  I’ve talked quite a few people into getting them and everybody has been happy with them

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Re: I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2020, 08:15:59 PM »
I will eventually buy a new stock for it. Looking at the Mesa Precision Altitude stock.

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Re: I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2020, 08:27:03 PM »
I love my tikka in 338 Winchester mag. Put a limb saver recoil pad on. Makes recoil feel like 30-06

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Re: I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2020, 08:32:58 PM »
I will eventually buy a new stock for it. Looking at the Mesa Precision Altitude stock.

Nice! Those look like awesome stocks. I put a bell and Carlson on my super light. It’s a little on the heavy side but I like the feel of it. Looks pretty good too

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Re: I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2020, 09:52:01 PM »
I love my tikka in 338 Winchester mag. Put a limb saver recoil pad on. Makes recoil feel like 30-06
:yeah: Have one on my Tikka t3 lite 300wsm and it's real nice to shoot.

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Re: I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2020, 09:54:22 PM »
I will eventually buy a new stock for it. Looking at the Mesa Precision Altitude stock.
$600 for a stock, dayum!

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Re: I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2020, 08:20:25 AM »
Geez nooo!!  Just because its light, affordable, and accurate?   Cmon we’re better than that!  :-)  :chuckle:

Add butter smooth bolt :)

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Re: I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2020, 08:35:59 AM »
I looked at one last week i just can’t get passed the stock.

They’re ugly but I feel they’re one of the better factory poly stocks

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Re: I Joined The Dark Side - Bought a Tikka
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2020, 09:21:52 AM »
I looked at one last week i just can’t get passed the stock.

They’re ugly but I feel they’re one of the better factory poly stocks
I agree, the factory Tikka stock is stiffer in the fore end than most factory plastic stocks.

 


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