DougD
Member
I have already done a lot of searching (both here and other places) about this rifle. Let's talk about the Tikka T3 Varmint model:
Click HERE for the pdf spec sheet on it.
It looks interesting to me. I have never actually shot a Tikka in .308 but I have handled a friend's Tikka T3 in .223. The bolt on that rifle was super smooth and the T3 rifle appears to be a good compromise between the "tactical" and "carrying" ends of the spectrum. Topped off with a good scope and rings, it looks like it would be a 10 1/2 pound rig.
This rifle is reported to be super accurate for a factory rifle, not too heavy, and priced right. The complaints I have read about it are the plastic magazine and plastic trigger guard.
If you have any real word experience with the Tikka T3 Varmint rifle, can you please share what you know? Please tell us about:
- accuracy
- handling
- availability of spare parts and accessories
- problems or successes with mounting optics
- the bolt throw
- the ammo it likes
- etc.
Gimme all you got! Thanks.
Click HERE for the pdf spec sheet on it.
It looks interesting to me. I have never actually shot a Tikka in .308 but I have handled a friend's Tikka T3 in .223. The bolt on that rifle was super smooth and the T3 rifle appears to be a good compromise between the "tactical" and "carrying" ends of the spectrum. Topped off with a good scope and rings, it looks like it would be a 10 1/2 pound rig.
This rifle is reported to be super accurate for a factory rifle, not too heavy, and priced right. The complaints I have read about it are the plastic magazine and plastic trigger guard.
If you have any real word experience with the Tikka T3 Varmint rifle, can you please share what you know? Please tell us about:
- accuracy
- handling
- availability of spare parts and accessories
- problems or successes with mounting optics
- the bolt throw
- the ammo it likes
- etc.
Gimme all you got! Thanks.