Gadgetman Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Have been looking for a new rifle for my 16 year old son and have kind of settled on a Tikka T3 hunter, wood stock with stainless barrel in .270 I dont know anybody that has a tikka but it appears to be a pretty sweet gun and hits about the right price point for what I am willing to spend. Any reason to shy away from this gun? any thoughts on it will be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloc004 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I have the synthetic black with stainless steel barrel in .270 and love it. It is very easy to carry (light). There has been alot of praise throughout this site on these guns, I havent heard a bad thing yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishuhalik Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 same here. haven't shot one myself but hear nothing but praise about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye365 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 different caliber but that will be the next gun i buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code-Man Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 We have the 25-06 Tikka T3 and love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWiser Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I have a Tikka T3 Lite Stainless in 270 WSM. I absolutely LOVE the gun. Its very light, feels great in my hands, and is a tack-driver. The action is smooth as silk, and it has a great trigger. My dad shot mine a couple times the day after I got mine, and had one for himself a week later. His 742 hasn't left the safe since. That was 4 or 5 years ago and we still rave about them when hunting together. You won't regret it. The ONLY (and I mean only) thing I don't especially like about it is the safety. It seems kind of easy to bump off of safe, but is not a big deal as long as you are aware of it. When I'm walking with it I tend to keep one finger on it to hold it on safe.....same as I do with a shotgun. I honestly don't ever plan on buying another rifle again. This one should do everything I need it to. It does kick a little though. I threw a limbsaver recoil pad on it which helped a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggertrav Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 another one for love the tikka - just wish they wouldn't have quit making the laminate, then i would own two tikka's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatLong Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Another Tikka fan here. I have the T3 stainless in .30-06. I love it. It's light and accurate with a very good trigger. Another bonus is that it comes with ring mounts. There are two things that aren't really issues but I would like to see changed. There should be a bolt release like Sako has..so you could open the bolt with the safety on and I wish extra magazines weren't so pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creepworm Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I have the T3 stainless in a 25-06. It is an absolutely amazing gun. Very accurate, light, and a great gun for the price. Its nothing fancy, but it is just a good useful gun. I agree with LatLong, a new clip is $90 for my gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggertrav Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 i did find an after market clip that was extremely reasonable. got it at a little shop up by new york mills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrooks Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I have 243 synthetic stock stainless steel barrel. Awesome gun. Can't beat the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Awesome gun with an awesome price tag.You cant go wrong.Tikka is a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxworm Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 my brother shot his first elk with a Tikka T3 .270 at 250 yards a couple years ago. Cost him $90 extra because it went through the cow and killed a calf as well. It definately is a killer. (PS the the colorado dnr comended him for calling it in) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borch Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I picked up a Tikka T3 in .30-06 last winter and it has performed very well for me to this point. The gun is light but doesn't hurt to shoot. The adjustable trigger is smooth and breaks cleanly. One of the best triggers I've ever used. It also shoots some very nice tight groups.I like the gun so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cabin Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 You may have trouble finding a T3 wood, stainless. I looked for that a couple years ago, and ended up buying one in blued & wood, one in stainless & composite then switching the stocks. .270 win. both shoot very tight groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip_Ripper Guy Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I have the T3 in stainless/synthetic 270wsm. It is a great gun. I've taken 4 deer in 3 years, and none have gone more than a couple steps. It's lightweight, solidly built and shot sub 1" groups at 100 yards right out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetman Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Well after all the good reviews I pulled the triggger and got him a wood, stainless .270 Scheels in St. Cloud was able to find me one at one of their stores in Montana, last one they had. Now I just gotta figure out the scope situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky5555 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I had a Tikka .30-06 and loved it, but traded it for a Tikka T3 .300 Win Mag and love it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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