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Tikka T3 Lite
« on: March 31, 2010, 10:15:11 AM »
Thinking about getting one in 30-06 so....

Who has one and what are your thoughts? I'd like to hear  the good the bad or the indifferent

What should i expect to get in accuracy from one? I only plan on hunting with it not shooting 1000 yd matches so i'd say 300yds is max shot

How much should i expect to pay? Cabelas is 600 sports authority is 620 are these average prices?

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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2010, 11:01:54 AM »
Those are average prices and you will LOVE how that Tikka shoots and the light weight.
I have several.
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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2010, 11:02:40 AM »
I have one in 30-06.  It is one of about 20 rifles that I own. I love it. It is my "go to" rifle for much of my hunting because it is light, dependable, and accurate.

Accuracy is dependent primary on (a) ammunition, and (b) shooter.  With the right ammunition you should expect three shot groups right around an inch at 100 yards, and not worse than 1.5".  Even 1.5 inches is plenty good enough for big game hunting out to 400 yards.  Make the first shot count.

The 30-06 is tough to beat.  You might also consider the 270 WSM: smaller, faster bullets.  Either would serve you extremely well, in my opinion.
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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2010, 11:04:22 AM »
Depends on if you want a blue or stainless setup. I remember seeing the blue barrel ones at wholesale sports for $499 and the stainless for $599.

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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2010, 11:10:09 AM »
$499 purchased in Missoula a few weeks back.
Non-shelf item ordered from Tikka was $549

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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2010, 12:21:59 PM »
I have one in 30-06.  It is one of about 20 rifles that I own. I love it. It is my "go to" rifle for much of my hunting because it is light, dependable, and accurate.

Accuracy is dependent primary on (a) ammunition, and (b) shooter.  With the right ammunition you should expect three shot groups right around an inch at 100 yards, and not worse than 1.5".  Even 1.5 inches is plenty good enough for big game hunting out to 400 yards.  Make the first shot count.

The 30-06 is tough to beat.  You might also consider the 270 WSM: smaller, faster bullets.  Either would serve you extremely well, in my opinion.

Bob how bad is the felt recoil with as light as this gun is in 30-06? I'm not really sensitive to recoil but I'd like to be able to know that I'll enjoy shooting it when i take it to the range.

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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2010, 12:28:50 PM »
I have one in 30-06.  It is one of about 20 rifles that I own. I love it. It is my "go to" rifle for much of my hunting because it is light, dependable, and accurate.

Accuracy is dependent primary on (a) ammunition, and (b) shooter.  With the right ammunition you should expect three shot groups right around an inch at 100 yards, and not worse than 1.5".  Even 1.5 inches is plenty good enough for big game hunting out to 400 yards.  Make the first shot count.

The 30-06 is tough to beat.  You might also consider the 270 WSM: smaller, faster bullets.  Either would serve you extremely well, in my opinion.

Bob how bad is the felt recoil with as light as this gun is in 30-06? I'm not really sensitive to recoil but I'd like to be able to know that I'll enjoy shooting it when i take it to the range.
I put a limb saver on mine. Recoil is hardly noticeable. I have two T3s and love both.

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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2010, 12:52:47 PM »
Bob how bad is the felt recoil with as light as this gun is in 30-06? I'm not really sensitive to recoil but I'd like to be able to know that I'll enjoy shooting it when i take it to the range.
I can't say how someone else reacts to recoil.  I am recoil sensitive and have to consciously pay attention to avoid flinching.  Make no mistake: a light gun like the Tikka will generate more felt recoil than a heavier rifle - the laws of physics at work.   I can handle the recoil; that's about the best I can tell you.  If it does bother you, you can always put a heavier scope on or use milder ammunition.  Remember too that you may haul a rifle around for about 12 hours a day, and shoot it for about a second...
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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2010, 01:01:59 PM »
Depends on if you want a blue or stainless setup. I remember seeing the blue barrel ones at wholesale sports for $499 and the stainless for $599.

 :yeah:

Same prices that I'm seeing in the Spokane area.
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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2010, 03:11:12 PM »
Cool thanks for the info guys.

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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2010, 03:21:41 PM »
For what it's worth, dissatisfied Tikka T3 owners are extremely rare.  I've never known one but have heard some exist.
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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2010, 03:26:26 PM »
I love my 300.

-Accurate
-Light
-removable clip (yes it is plastic and i was doubtfull of it at first but its actually not that bad)


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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2010, 05:18:03 PM »


Bob how bad is the felt recoil with as light as this gun is in 30-06? I'm not really sensitive to recoil but I'd like to be able to know that I'll enjoy shooting it when i take it to the range.

I bought a T3 30-06 last fall. I'm not sensitive to recoil and its not real fun to shoot. It feels like more recoil than my .300WSM

I'd rather shoot my .300WSM or my .338 over the T3.

As far as accuracy goes,the couple T3s I've been around have been very accurate and not picky about what they shoot. I ended up shooting 165gr Accubonds out of mine.





 

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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2010, 05:36:22 PM »
Love mine in 270wsm. Mark

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Re: Tikka T3 Lite
« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2010, 06:32:56 PM »
 :)OK I confess. T3lite .223, 22-250, 243, 270, 308, 30/06 (wood stock beauty),300WM. and 223 tactical, 223 varmit, 22-250 varmit.
I have shot many others, I have never owned factory guns that consistantly shot like these, with any ammo you shove in them.
I have shot rifles for over 50 years, have owned many, many many. Actually shot a 7mm Mag Rem 700 until the freebore was  about an inch and then the rifling sucked! LOL. Sometimes I can hear? what?
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