Tikka T3 Lite

[halflife65]

I've always shot plastic pointed bullets so never had the problem.  However, the clip only holds 3 rounds so I bought an extra one to have in my pocket when I was hunting and the bullets moving around in them did click when I was walking around - really annoying.  That was about the only downside to the rifle...everyhing else has been great and when you spin the clip to have the bullets pointing either up or down (don't remember which now) they stopped sliding and clicking in the clip.

[WA Redneck]

I had one in 270WSM and even after putting a limb saver on it, it still kicked to hard for me.  I have a Tikka 6.5x55 right now that is an absolute joy to shoot.  Hardly any recoil and it shoots consistently 3/4-1" groups.  I really like the gun, light easy to shoot, easy on your shoulder and accurate what more could you ask for!!

[Thenewguy]

I had a Tikka T3 Lite stainless in 300wsm and it was a friggin tack driver.  I handloaded for it and put at least 2000 rounds through it. I have made some outstanding shots on critters with it over the years. The only problem I had with it is that the top bullet in the plastic clip slid back and forth as I carried it and would bend the tips of partitions over.  I mean really bent them.  Has anyone else had this problem?  I emailed Berretta and told them about it and their only answer was to switch to plastic tip bullets.  I checked out the Sako A7 a few months ago and I see they corrected that problem on it. They put a steel feed lip in the plastic clip to eliminate sliding bullets. Along with some other attractive features, I was convinced to upgrade to the A7 in 300wsm.  I gave the Tikka to my son that has had a broken back and he doesn't mind the recoil and loves carrying a lite rifle for a change.  As far as recoil of the Tikka's, don't worry about it.  I had a limbsaver on mine too and never noticed it when shooting critters.  You pack the rifle longer than you squeeze the trigger, lite is good.

I have to say, the A7 is the way to go. I have found them for less then $700 and the extra upgrades you get make a big difference. I have one in 7mm-08 and it has made me a significantly better shooter. I can now shoot very similar groupings with my A7 offhand that I was able to do with my Winchester on a bench (at 100yds). I tried stepping it up to 300yds and struggled to find the black with my Winchester but was consistent from the 1st shot with the A7. The feel of the gun is great, the action smooth and the trigger perfect. The better clip is just one of the few benefits in my opinion.

Question, Where would one find a good "limbsaver pad"? is it easy to install? I would like to add a couple inchs to the length on my gun and I have heard this is a good way to do it

[Buckblaster]

I got my Limbsaver thru Cabelas. The one thats made for the Sako 75 fits perfectly on the A7.  Just unscrew the rubber butt pad it came with and screw the new one on. You will have to moisten the screwdriver tip with water to lubricate it enough to turn the screws in the pad. Very simple.

[chrisb]

Still waiting on my Model 70 to sell so i can go get one! argh!

[Caretaker]

Had a T3 in 270WSM, misfired with both factory and reloads, Sportsman's mailed it back to Beretta who did three test firings and a 12 point check, next trip to the range she misfires, manager at store gave me store credit so I purchased a Browning 300WSM.  Later Sako released the A7,, thought I"d give them a try again and this weekend the stock split on me, look for "beretta suck" thread.  I also had the T3 in a 30.06 which occasionally misfired so I sold it.

Why me   

[carpsniperg2]

man that is bad i have never heard of any problem with the guns. some of the first mags were brittle and heard of a few breaking but first bad thing i have heard about them. i love the one i bought for my wife/brother to shoot i would trust that gun to save my life. and traveled to new zealand and all and never one hicup with hundreds of rounds put threw it.