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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: curlewkiller on March 13, 2015, 09:18:55 PM

Title: Tikka T3 Lite
Post by: curlewkiller 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.
Title: Re: Tikka T3 Lite
Post by: mountainman on March 13, 2015, 09:31:13 PM: With a 50mm objective, you probably will
Title: Re: Tikka T3 Lite
Post by: curlewkiller on March 13, 2015, 09:41:00 PM: Quote from: mountainman on March 13, 2015, 09:31:13 PM
With a 50mm objective, you probably will

Will want aftermarket rings or will work? thanks
Title: Re: Tikka T3 Lite
Post by: mountainman on March 13, 2015, 10:07:38 PM: Aftermarket. Factory ring usually will fit no larger than 44mm
Title: Re: Tikka T3 Lite
Post by: curlewkiller on March 13, 2015, 10:10:12 PM: thanks
Title: Re: Tikka T3 Lite
Post by: coachcw on March 14, 2015, 09:18:19 AM: Should be a good combo . Try running the 165 a .
Title: Re: Tikka T3 Lite
Post by: thinkingman 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.
Title: Re: Tikka T3 Lite
Post by: curlewkiller on March 15, 2015, 12:07:05 AM: Quote from: thinkingman 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.

I like these and I think they look better than the factory or Warne. Thanks for the suggestion
Title: Re: Tikka T3 Lite
Post by: slm9s 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
Title: Re: Tikka T3 Lite
Post by: magnumb on March 29, 2015, 04:29:38 PM: Quote from: slm9s 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

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.
Title: Re: Tikka T3 Lite
Post by: cardinalguns 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.
Title: Re: Tikka T3 Lite
Post by: curlewkiller 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..