Need Some Info on Tikka T3 Lite

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I've come across a NIB Tikka T3 LIte in 270 WSM at my local dealer at a really good price. It isn't the new T3X variant, I assume it's last year's leftover..Anyway, I've always heard about the recoil lug on the T3-lites bending with the heavier cartridges, and was wondering if this was something in the early production that has been fixed in newer rifles, or is it a concern at all? I can get the rifle for $500..
 
There isn’t much of a recoil lug to speak of on a t3. Luckily there are a lot of good after market parts now. I wouldn’t be worried about it at that price.


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$500 for a T3 Lite in 270WSM?

I'd jump on that one. Both of mine- previously a 300WSM and currently a 270WIN shoot ridiculously good. There's little wrong with the T3 out of the box, but the aftermarket has really come into its own for these.

270WSM is a fantastic cartridge as well.
 
hodgeman":24xfk6kh said:
$500 for a T3 Lite in 270WSM?

I'd jump on that one. Both of mine- previously a 300WSM and currently a 270WIN shoot ridiculously good. There's little wrong with the T3 out of the box, but the aftermarket has really come into its own for these.

270WSM is a fantastic cartridge as well.
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Yep..It says $579 on the tag, but talking to him he said its been there over a year and the WSM's don't sell too well around here, and that he'd make me a deal on it...I noticed there's a spot on the barrel about 1/2" x 1" where the finish is a little rubbed down and the business end of the recoil pad is kind of scuffed. I assume these are due to being pulled on and off the rack for 18 months..I showed him these issues and offered $500 and he said he'd take it.
 
I have a stainless version of this exact rifle. It has been a great shooter and I've killed a few deer with it. For that price, I'd buy it. I truly doubt you will be disappointed. If I may, I would put a Limbsaver pad on it and some steel scope mounts.

I own a bunch of Tikkas, and all are great rifles. I recently acquired a T3x CTR in 6.5 Creedmoor (24 in barrel) and a T3 Compact in 7mm-08 for my wife. The accuracy from both is standard Tikka, excellent.

Ron
 
rjm158":3jrcoasi said:
I have a stainless version of this exact rifle. It has been a great shooter and I've killed a few deer with it. For that price, I'd buy it. I truly doubt you will be disappointed. If I may, I would put a Limbsaver pad on it and some steel scope mounts.

I own a bunch of Tikkas, and all are great rifles. I recently acquired a T3x CTR in 6.5 Creedmoor (24 in barrel) and a T3 Compact in 7mm-08 for my wife. The accuracy from both is standard Tikka, excellent.

Ron
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Thanks for the advice..I've had Talley One Piece light weight alloy rings on my Savage 16 325 WSM and 280 M70 featherweight for 4 years, and they've held up great too.
 
That's a good price on that Tikka. Steel or titanium replacement lugs can be had for $30 or so. Check out eBay and Tikka performance.com
 
Just want to thank all you enablers! Just got home with it! 8) Fit and function is A+, the minor cosmetic blems don't concern me for the price.
 
Congratulations on a great gun that I have no doubt will shoot lights out. I'm kicking myself for not being able to swing a deal on a LH version of the same rifle in 270 WSM last winter too, it was $599 CAD NIB too but I just couldn't do it and now it's gone. You just got a lot of gun for the money and I'll be watching to see how it does for you.
 
You got a good deal. I have a LH T3 light stainless synthetic .308 with a Zeiss 3X9. I bought the rifle in 2007 and when I carry a centerfire I carry this one.
 
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