Tikka T3?

[wisconsinteacher]

Can you guys educate me and my father on the T3? He likes the action a lot and is getting closer to picking out his new retirement rifle. He is thinking a T3 25-06 SS then getting a walnut Boyd's stock to put it in. We are looking for any an all info you have.

The one thing I found online is that some people don't care for the recoil lug.

How difficult is it to bed this action with the recoil lug?

 

[wildgene]

...the Tikka "recoil lug" is more like a mortis/ tenon, w/ a key bedded in the stock & a groove in the receiver. I've shot a number of T3's, & it appears to me the system works fine. If you got a decent gunshop you might consider this option...

http://www.tikka.fi/t3models.php?hunterss

...I've got a shop in town here that will look for what you want, when he finds one he calls you & quotes a price (which is 15% above his cost) & asks if you want to order it. The Hunters I've seen haven't been fancy, but there nice. If your dad is looking @ heirloom quality he might be more interested in a Sako (T3's a basically "plain Jane Sakos)...

 

[wisconsinteacher]

I have called a few shops about the Hunter SS and from what I understand, Tikka does not ship them to the US. That is why he is going to order a different stock. I maybe wrong and if I am I hope someone can help me find a Hunter SS for my dad.

 

[gerry]

If you can't find exactly what you want these guys look to have a lot of aftermarket Tikka stuff including stocks.

https://tikkaperformance.com/index.php? ... =156_59_62

 

[Vince]

If you can't find exactly what you want these guys look to have a lot of aftermarket Tikka stuff including stocks.

https://tikkaperformance.com/index.php? ... =156_59_62

Thank you Gerry.

I saved the link in case I end up with a Tikka and I just might for a varmint rifle. They seem to have some left handed versions that are favorable. As much as I like the model 70 it appears to be a thing of the past unless I come up with a used one.

The prices I've seen on used left handed model 70's have precluded me from buying any so far. The one I recently found in .338 WM was priced very fair. I'm accustomed to seeing a $1,000 price tag on them, used left hand model 70, but the one I found was $650. Needless to say I snagged it up right quick with no debate.

I'm beginning to feel like a red headed step-child in the rifle world. It's a good thing some folks like redheads. :grin:

 

[rjm158]

+1 to what wildgene said.

I have/have had well over a dozen of the T3's including two Varmints and two Big Boars. All of them have been shooters with the exception of a 338 Federal that would have made Dr Mike curse like a sailor. For a short time I had a laminated stock stainless 25-06 that my wife thought she wanted and it was a half inch or better gun all day long.

I know the merits of the T3's have been debated on this forum as well as others and it comes down to a matter of personal taste. For the most part, however, I haven't seen many posts anywhere that pertained to them being inaccurate. Prior to the advent of the Marlin X-7 series I thought the T3's were the best value for the money on the market.

Just my .02.

Ron

 

[cloverleaf]

Have a Boyds Stock which I like and for me they are almost a home town company. They will get my business again If I can. However, I did a quick search and I did not see a walnut stock for a T3. Double check tht they have what you want before you make a decision. CL

 

[DrMike]

I have/have had well over a dozen of the T3's including two Varmints and two Big Boars. All of them have been shooters with the exception of a 338 Federal that would have made Dr Mike curse like a sailor.

Ron

:shock: That sounds like a bad 'un! :shock:

 

[rjm158]

Bought brand new off Gunbroker, tried virtually every bullet/powder/factory ammo combination I could find. BEST group at 100 was 3 inches and usually bigger than that. Yet, at 50 it would shoot thumbnail sized groups.

Checked every screw on it, changed scopes, changed shooters, changed rests, changed OAL's, etc. E-mailed Beretta, they suggested I try one of their service centers; service centers suggested I contact Beretta directly since they had no way to diagnose the problem.

End result was it went over the hill after I surrendered. I did, however, develop new curse word combinations that I didn't know I had in me. Had I known then what I know now, I would have explored the possibility of rechambering/rebarreling to a .35 Whelen, but I hadn't experienced the utopia that cartridge offers.

On the other hand, EVERY other T3 I've had shot well immediately with anything that would fit in the chamber, regardless of caliber.

Ron

 

[wisconsinteacher]

The walnut stock is a $35 up grade option.

 

[Mighty Peace]

Maybe look into a laminate stainless T3. They are a great looking rifle, if looking for a wood stock.

Either way, it will be a great shooter!!

 

[wisconsinteacher]

Well, dad just called and said the rifle is ordered and will be here in a few days. Now time to hunt for a scope, and some brass. I hope to find some 110 ABs soon from SPS. I am going to push for a 4-12 Leupold VX-II.

 

[Vince]

Well, dad just called and said the rifle is ordered and will be here in a few days. Now time to hunt for a scope, and some brass. I hope to find some 110 ABs soon from SPS. I am going to push for a 4-12 Leupold VX-II.

That's a good scope choice.
Congrats to Pops!

Vince