Like and/or dislikes Tikka t3x?

[Catskills]

Count me a fan. Love the triggers and smooth action. 4 of the 5 (22-250, 270, 270WSM and 30-06) are great shooters and the easiest guns I've ever found to load for without even messing with COAL. All will regularly shoot 1/2" groups. #5 has been a challenge and I need to swap scopes to rule that out (3-4" horizontal stringing notwithstanding 4 different COALs). When things warm up, I'll swap scopes and retest. Rifles are a law unto them self as experienced handloaders know. My favorite of the bunch, a 270WSM, hit pressure at starting load levels. Another, a 30-06, takes 2 grains more powder to hit expected velocities. The other two don't suffer from these issue. Granted both rifles have <100 rounds through them.

I find the stocks completely satisfactory. They fit me well and are adequately stiff. Although a world class rationalizer, I have not been able to justify spending the coin for an aftermarket stock. If I was going to buy a 300win or WSM, I would definitely want a heavier stock as recoil is lively in standard calibers.

if you haven't shot lighter weight rifles, IMO, they take additional concentration to shoot to their ability. Just my 0.02.

 

[bomberodevil]

My only dislike is I do not have one yet.

The last two new rifles I went to purchase, I planned on getting a Tikka. Then I found a smoking deal on a CA Mesa and a Savage Proof Carbon Ultralight. But my next will be a Tikka for sure.

 

[Lee7588]

Count me a fan. Love the triggers and smooth action. 4 of the 5 (22-250, 270, 270WSM and 30-06) are great shooters and the easiest guns I've ever found to load for without even messing with COAL. All will regularly shoot 1/2" groups. #5 has been a challenge and I need to swap scopes to rule that out (3-4" horizontal stringing notwithstanding 4 different COALs). When things warm up, I'll swap scopes and retest. Rifles are a law unto them self as experienced handloaders know. My favorite of the bunch, a 270WSM, hit pressure at starting load levels. Another, a 30-06, takes 2 grains more powder to hit expected velocities. The other two don't suffer from these issue. Granted both rifles have <100 rounds through them.

I find the stocks completely satisfactory. They fit me well and are adequately stiff. Although a world class rationalizer, I have not been able to justify spending the coin for an aftermarket stock. If I was going to buy a 300win or WSM, I would definitely want a heavier stock as recoil is lively in standard calibers.

if you haven't shot lighter weight rifles, IMO, they take additional concentration to shoot to their ability. Just my 0.02.

I agree that light weights do require a little bit more, my recent build is 6 lbs and change plus scope. Not sure what caliber I would end up buying still trying to decide on that.

 

[ShtrRdy]

The only downside to a Tikka these days is their customer service sucks.

 

[Aloeus]

I don't see them mentioned much, but the roughtech models and a few others have a heavier contoured barrel with fluting that makes a nice middle ground between a varmint barrel and their lite barrels. They come threaded too. I only wish they had a faster twist rate for my 270 wsm. When I do get a new barrel I'll replicate the roughtech (D18) contour if I can. I'll change out the stock at some point but decided its good enough for now. Recoil pad upgrade is mandatory though.
I do wish the safety didn't lock down the bolt, or rather I wish there was a 3rd position that made it safe but didn't lock down the bolt.

 

[General RE LEE]

I own 3 Tikkas and they are my favorite production rifle. I see some people swap the barrel but the Tikka barrels are hand lapped and excellent. Some people just feel the need to modify something.

In regards to the stock, I think it's a fully functional, stiff platform. Tikka offers a more vertical grip and wide fore end upgrades as well. I did the grip and fore end mods and the stock fits perfectly for my needs.

Euro Optic has some black stock, blued barrel Tikkas for $650. I own 2 of these versions and they are an excellent value.

 

[laker]

My only complaint is anything over the saum or wsm case the magazine is a little short

 

[MachV]

Like and use the three T3s (6.5x55, 30-06 & 338 Fed), great lightweight hunting rifles. Super smooth actions, good hunting triggers and easy to carry.
The cons. Poor customer service and long action and mag is a little short for magnums.

 

[Lee7588]

Like and use the three T3s (6.5x55, 30-06 & 338 Fed), great lightweight hunting rifles. Super smooth actions, good hunting triggers and easy to carry.
The cons. Poor customer service and long action and mag is a little short for magnums.

How short for magnums? With your experience what is the heaviest projectile you have gotten in?

 

[tahoe1305]

My only complaint is anything over the saum or wsm case the magazine is a little short

The PRC mag is over 3" (can't recall but I think closer to 3.1"). So far works for my wsm. Does require LA bolt stop.

 

[laker]

The PRC mag is over 3" (can't recall but I think closer to 3.1"). So far works for my wsm. Does require LA bolt stop.

Right. I meant like your 7mm Remington and longer cases

 

[BillLarson]

I like them...for the money unbeatable...
I own a 300 wsm chrome moly,7-08,2-243,308 all s.s......all bone stock,plastic stocks.all sub moa guns....one of the 243 will agg. .300 moa... bought all used for around 400$....

 

[North Idaho Hunter]

LOVE the tikka platform, we've got all kinds of great rifles built on them.

Here's a little-known fact that we see nearly every day:

Tikka fluted action with trigger, magazine, trigger guard assembly & Screws: 34 ounces
Defiance Anti with hawkins oberndorf bdl bottom, Triggertech trigger and wyatt's magazine kit: 30.2 Ounces

Magazine length restrictions do leave a little to be desired with the big magnums - however, we have built MANY 7mm rem mags & 300 win mags that hammer at factory COAL of 3.340.

 

[David_h]

LOVE the tikka platform, we've got all kinds of great rifles built on them.

Here's a little-known fact that we see nearly every day:

Tikka fluted action with trigger, magazine, trigger guard assembly & Screws: 34 ounces
Defiance Anti with hawkins oberndorf bdl bottom, Triggertech trigger and wyatt's magazine kit: 30.2 Ounces

Magazine length restrictions do leave a little to be desired with the big magnums - however, we have built MANY 7mm rem mags & 300 win mags that hammer at factory COAL of 3.340.

Is there anyplace that sells just the Tikka action if a fellows wants to add a faster twist barrel and carbon stock?