Tikka T3

[northspear]

just wondering if anyone out there shoots a tikka and what there thoughts of the gun are. im looking at buying one this year. i am looking at getting it in either a .300 WSM or a 7mm Rem mag. Any thoughts and comments would be a big help in buying. Thanks

[Borch]

The adjustable trigger is smooth and breaks cleanly. It's all I have so far as I pickerd one up this winter and haven't shot it yet. I've heard nothing but good stuff about them.

[jeffreyd]

it is made by berretta so it is not a bad gun. i thought about buying one a couple years ago but decided on a different model. you would not be sorry to get one, put a decent scope on it and have a good time

[mrklean]

i have looked into them and my next rifle will be a T3 have heard nothing but great things about them

[Red Cabin]

I have two of them in .270 win. very good gun for the money!

[tunrevir]

I have a Tikka .300 wsw and have used it for elk and deer hunting. Great gun! You may want to compare ammo costs between the .300 and 7mm and that may help you make a decision. My dad liked my .300 so well he bought a .223 and has knocked down a hog and a red deer with it so far.

Tunrevir~

[bikeoutback]

it is made by berretta so it is not a bad gun.

Sorta made by Beretta, it's made by Sako a Finland company and always has been. In 2000 they became a part of Beretta Holdings but the factories are still in Finland.

I bought a Tikka T3 Lite 30-06 last year. It's my first rifle so I don't have much to compare to previously however my research said that they are extremely reliable and accurate firearms. I lucked into it as I'm a left handed shot and wanted an inexpensive rifle and found this one used and in my price range. I sighted it in at a range in Rosemount with the help of the gun club out there and even new to shooting I can get a 1 inch grouping at 100 yards once I had it sighted in. The T3 Lite is also a very light gun at least compared to the other in my hunting group. Kicks pretty good but I'm very satisfied with it... now to figure out how to position myself to fire at something in the woods

[northspear]

thanks for the help and i will be getting a tikka. all ive been reading is good comments and that helps. i got a buddy thats going to be selling me a Lepould VX2. and the size i will get im guessing will be a .270 or 7mm. any more tips or comments will still help. Thanks again.

[northspear]

and one more thing to add. Blued and Stainless would it be a big deal if i got a blued barrel. i guess if people could do some pros and cons that would be great.

[Code-Man]

I just got the Tikka T3 Stainless Lite for the girlfriend 25-06 caliber. She loves it and now just looking for a load to get her ready for fall hunting. Love the gun wish clips would be cheaper but for the same price as Ruger's and a lot lighter.

[WalleyeGod]

nspear:

No big deal. You would just take care of that like any other gun. Using oil I mean. Not sure if that answers your question?

I have a blued Tikka myself. Love it.

WG

[Fish&Fowl]

I have a Tikka T3 in .22-250. I absolutely love the gun, I'm getting 1.5" groups at 300 yards. I also love their carbon-fiber clip...overall a very nice gun especially for the price.

[northspear]

hey thanks for the comments again. i think ill just get the blued barrel. im pretty good at keeping my guns clean and oiled.

[jdkeehl]

My father and i both have T3 270wsm and LOVE them.

[mrklean]

i like that you can get the laminated stock

[harvey lee]

Great gun for the money.

There is a post in this forum asking about the value of this gun with a SS barrell. Scoped with a Leupold.

Might be something of interest to you.

[CodyDawg]

My dad has a Tikka in 300 WSM, i opted for the Sako A7 in 300WSM because the Sako has a bolt release lever that allows you to unlead the gun with the safety in the "on" position. On Tikka's, you have to take the safety off in order to work the bolt. So simply from the safety standpoint, I got the Sako. It wasnt much more money either.

[lakeshoremunster]

There is another thread on tikkas on the gun fourm.

but what is up with the questions on tikkas lately, it seems like there is a new posting on tikkas once a week.

But I love my tikka, got a 308 in synt. stainless, my brother has one in synt. blue, and a brother in law has one in a wood, blued.

[Code-Man]

Well I don't know if Tikka kept there price the same and everyone else jumped but it was cheaper for me to buy a Tikka then a Ruger which I didn't think made sense but we are excited.