I have 2 Vanguards and 2 T3's. Both are excellent rifles for the price. Here is what I have found. Both are equally accurate with handloads, the Vanguard is heavier and you will notice the recoil less. The tikka has a poor recoil pad from the factory and will need to be replaced with a...
I shot my T3 in 300 WSM for the first time on Friday, the first five shots through the barrel were all touching. These were with handloads and accubonds. The 300WSM feeds the smoothest through the Tikkas and I have tried a few. Winchesters, Kimbers, Savages, Remingtons and nothing compares...
I have used it on a 270 Weatherby that had slight throat errosion. It helped clean it up a little. I would use it again. It does not take a lot of metal off. I would not use it on a match barrel, but would use it on any standard barrel.
It will not fix a worn out barrel, but will make...