Tikka T3?
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...drumroll please...!!
I haven't heard much good about the Howa's, but have never shot one. How are they?
never shot one either 
but the synthetic versions sell for right around $540 or so, and guarantee to shoot 1.5" @ 100 (most test targets Ive seen are in the 1" or less range). They have nicer features and fit/finish than the Stevens 200s also, although one could argue that the Stevens gives the best value for the $ ($330). Remington SPS come in @ $580-600 and are also a great value. Savage 11/111 another good value @ $580 or so.
an extra $140 for a T3 over the Vanguard...for a hunting rifle IMO it gives better value. As a target rifle, probably not so much Id rather have the better trigger of the T3.
but the synthetic versions sell for right around $540 or so, and guarantee to shoot 1.5" @ 100 (most test targets Ive seen are in the 1" or less range). They have nicer features and fit/finish than the Stevens 200s also, although one could argue that the Stevens gives the best value for the $ ($330). Remington SPS come in @ $580-600 and are also a great value. Savage 11/111 another good value @ $580 or so.an extra $140 for a T3 over the Vanguard...for a hunting rifle IMO it gives better value. As a target rifle, probably not so much Id rather have the better trigger of the T3.
I have two and absolutely love them. I ahve owned Winchesters, Parker hales, Brownings, Rugers and I have handled a few Remingtons and I love the Tikka hands down. Even if the Tikkas were priced higher than the above mentioned rifles, I would still buy one.
I have a 22-250 Stainless Synthetic and a 7mm-08 blued synthetic. I have never adjusted or modified a thing on them. The 22-250 shoots cheapo Winchester ammo at sub MOA and myhandloads at about 3/8" @100. My 7mm-08 shoots factory ammo right around MOA and my handloads at about 1/2" @100. (haven't shot it much yet but got a nice 1.5" group at 300)
Both are scoped with Busnell Elite series, they are very light and can be carried all day.
If the hollow plastic sound bothers you, well than just remember they are made of hollow plastic! They are tough and you can always dump some spray foam down the stock.
I am considering putting a recoil reducer in my 7mm-08 just so my two rifles will feel exactly the same (recoil is very tolerable in the 7mm) and if I do, I will be spray foaming the stock.
Anyway, I woudn't hesitate to buy one and if you do and are not happy with one, it would be no trouble to sell it on here for a very small loss.
I have a 22-250 Stainless Synthetic and a 7mm-08 blued synthetic. I have never adjusted or modified a thing on them. The 22-250 shoots cheapo Winchester ammo at sub MOA and myhandloads at about 3/8" @100. My 7mm-08 shoots factory ammo right around MOA and my handloads at about 1/2" @100. (haven't shot it much yet but got a nice 1.5" group at 300)
Both are scoped with Busnell Elite series, they are very light and can be carried all day.
If the hollow plastic sound bothers you, well than just remember they are made of hollow plastic! They are tough and you can always dump some spray foam down the stock.
I am considering putting a recoil reducer in my 7mm-08 just so my two rifles will feel exactly the same (recoil is very tolerable in the 7mm) and if I do, I will be spray foaming the stock.
Anyway, I woudn't hesitate to buy one and if you do and are not happy with one, it would be no trouble to sell it on here for a very small loss.
I have both Tikka's and the Vanguard. Both are excellent, but two different beasts. The Tikka has a better trigger, 1.25lbs lighter, feeds smoother and has a mag. The Vanguard is a little heavier, has a more solid feel, looks nicer IMO. So its a matter of which fits your better and you prefer. Both are equal when it comes to accuracy. I would recommend either rifle.
- Location
- Brandon, Manitoba
My Tikka in 22 250 will heat up in 3-4 shots, so expect 308 to do same or quicker. Funny thing is that I tried 10 shots once and zero never changed as it overheated.
Question for the "experts": My Tikka Lite has 2 pressure points on the stock a few inches ahead of the reciever. Would I be wise to remove these and glass-bed the action or should I leave it alone?
Question for the "experts": My Tikka Lite has 2 pressure points on the stock a few inches ahead of the reciever. Would I be wise to remove these and glass-bed the action or should I leave it alone?
I'd leave them. Tikka wood models are free floating, synthetics are not, (at least when they leave the factory). My Hunter .300WM was free floating and both my .308 SS and the .300WM SS were not free floated. All had the same accuracy.
- Location
- Lakes District BC
ask foxer how accurate the T3 is
My two are synthetics and free floated from the factory.
This statement contradicts Tikka literature.
My LH .223 SS is floated from the chamber area forward.
But who cares, they still shot sub-moa...
And that's that.
Good thing they shoot, cause they is homely. IMO.
