Hunting Washington Forum

Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: scottfrick on November 18, 2011, 07:59:56 PM

Title: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: scottfrick on November 18, 2011, 07:59:56 PM: Thinking about getting one of these for xmas in a 270 cal. What does everything think of these rifles?? I went to sportsmans warehouse and held on of these and its crazy how light it was. I'm looking for a light rifle to pack mainly for long hikes for deer hunting.
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: 400out on November 18, 2011, 08:09:19 PM: depends on what cal. ur shooting!
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on November 18, 2011, 11:13:54 PM: They shoot amazingly well, triggers are really crisp/nice, and they are about a lb lighter then normal weight guns. Negative is that they have some cheap parts, mag's are expensive to buy, and the stock rings should be replaced with a base/ring set.
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 19, 2011, 12:45:24 AM: Great guns!!! There is tons of info on this site about them, I have a couple and they have been flawless. One has traveled close to halfway around the world and never a glitch :tup:
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: birdwacker on November 19, 2011, 08:26:57 AM: Love mine just get a sims recoil pad and some deadnutz or talley rings.
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: JohnVH on November 21, 2011, 11:08:08 AM: I have one in 7mm mag, love it, shoots 3/4" groups with box ammo.
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: KillBilly on November 21, 2011, 12:00:10 PM: I have 3 T-3 Lites, .243, .300WSM, & .338WM. all three are excellent. I don't buy into the fact that the rings are no good. I do however use Picatinny style bases with Leupold rings because they allow me more eye relief adjustment. That is the only reason. And yes, the mags are expensive but they hold three rounds. The first round is for your kill and the second and third is for your buddy after he empties his mag. :chuckle: :chuckle:

Expect very tight groups out of the box and enjoy the light weight and the crisp adjustable trigger. You won't be sorry
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: FC on November 22, 2011, 07:18:26 AM: Quote from: Wanttohuntmore on November 18, 2011, 11:13:54 PM
the stock rings should be replaced with a base/ring set.

Why is that?
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: JohnVH on November 22, 2011, 08:43:46 AM: The stock rings are said to be 'not so great' and that upgraded rings will improve accuracy. I replaced mine with the Warne ones when I was having an issue with accuracy, but found it to be that the previous owner didnt put the action in the stock correctly.
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: Miles on November 22, 2011, 08:46:23 AM: Quote from: JohnVH on November 22, 2011, 08:43:46 AM
The stock rings are said to be 'not so great' and that upgraded rings will improve accuracy. I replaced mine with the Warne ones when I was having an issue with accuracy, but found it to be that the previous owner didnt put the action in the stock correctly.

Just curious...how did the previous owner install the action? Was it not lined up with the groove?
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: Bofire on November 22, 2011, 03:34:21 PM: :) I have seen used Tikkas with the recoil lug not reseated after disassembly. It looks like the barrel is "free floated" about 3/8 to 1/2 inch at the fore end. The little lug can be sorta hard to get into the slot in the barrel.
Carl
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 22, 2011, 03:40:54 PM: .270 all the way baby !!! :chuckle: :tup:
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: TopOfTheFoodChain on November 22, 2011, 04:39:16 PM: Have one in .308, wish it was stainless. I love it. Shooting hand loads. Worked up to a good load and getting 1/2" groups at 200 yards. Very easy to pack around from dawn til' dark. :tup:
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: FC on November 22, 2011, 06:41:49 PM: Quote from: scottfrick on November 18, 2011, 07:59:56 PM
Thinking about getting one of these for xmas in a 270 cal. What does everything think of these rifles?? I went to sportsmans warehouse and held on of these and its crazy how light it was. I'm looking for a light rifle to pack mainly for long hikes for deer hunting.

I bought one in 270 myself this year and I can't say enough good things about it, it's incredibly accurate, easy to shoot and LIGHT!
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: Bob33 on November 22, 2011, 06:45:32 PM: I never had a problem with the factory rings on my Tikka.
Title: Re: Tikka T3 lite Stainless barrel
Post by: Miles on November 22, 2011, 10:10:38 PM: Quote from: Bofire on November 22, 2011, 03:34:21 PM
:) I have seen used Tikkas with the recoil lug not reseated after disassembly. It looks like the barrel is "free floated" about 3/8 to 1/2 inch at the fore end. The little lug can be sorta hard to get into the slot in the barrel.
Carl

That's what I was thinking when he said his was not put together correctly.

Quite the free float...Why use a dollar bill when a whole pad of construction paper will fit down there. :chuckle: