T3 tactical.

The 223 and 308 versions are extremely accurate. the 300 should be, but it kicks like hell on such a light gun.

Most accurate cartridge is the 6PPC. 6BR is a close second and it's accurate to 1000+ yards... PPC is good to about 200 - 300 in perfect conditions.
 
Personally, I wouldn't spend the extra on the 'Tactical' version. The Varmint version is essentially the same, except for the rail (aftermarket available if you want one), the muzzle brake and shorter barrel (you can get a smith to do that) and the adjustable cheekrest (not a big deal - the non-adjustable varmint one is plenty good - I have a 56mm scope and it's perfect height).

If you're doing competition work - I'd go .308. If you're just plinking for yourself (and doing some gopher shooting), go .223. Much cheaper to shoot, and less recoil.
 
"...most accurate calibre listed..." There is no one most accurate cartridge. What do you intend doing with the rifle? Like canucklehead says, .223 ammo is relatively inexpensive. Match grade .308 ammo isn't. If you're planning on hunting with it, you'll have to decide what you'll hunt, then buy a rifle chambered in a suitable cartridge.
If you don't reload, you'll have to try a box of as many brands as you can to find the ammo your rifle shoots best.
The term 'tactical' is a marketing thing and nothing more.
 
A gun is what you make of it. Yes some cals shoot better than others at long distances. You also have to take into consideration proper breathing, trigger pull, type of rest you are shooting from, weather conditions etc. I own a T3 Lite and absolutely love it. Would never waste my money on a Tik Tac, just way too over priced! You can build yourself a custom 700 for the same price or even less and have it exactly the way you want it.
 
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"...most accurate calibre listed..." There is no one most accurate cartridge. What do you intend doing with the rifle? Like canucklehead says, .223 ammo is relatively inexpensive. Match grade .308 ammo isn't. If you're planning on hunting with it, you'll have to decide what you'll hunt, then buy a rifle chambered in a suitable cartridge.
If you don't reload, you'll have to try a box of as many brands as you can to find the ammo your rifle shoots best.
The term 'tactical' is a marketing thing and nothing more.
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I was only asking the accuracy of the bullets not my breathing, expense etc. I would like a larger caliber to bag deer across gullies at 500 laying in a prone position. I have a 700. I want another toy for myself and my nephew so that we have 2. Is a 300 more accurate at a longer distance than a .308 eg less trajectory?
 
Quackhead said:
A gun is what you make of it. Yes some cals shoot better than others at long distances. You also have to take into consideration proper breathing, trigger pull, type of rest you are shooting from, weather conditions etc. I own a T3 Lite and absolutely love it. Would never waste my money on a Tik Tac, just way too over priced! You can build yourself a custom 700 for the same price or even less and have it exactly the way you want it.
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Can you tell me which calibers?
 
"...deer across gullies at 500..." The bullets will be accurate, but can you hit a 9" pie plate, every time, at 500 yards? If you can't, don't be taking 500 yard shots.
With like 180 grain bullets in Remington factory ammo, the .300 Win Mag has an edge in both energy(300 ft/lbs more) and bullet drop(both drop quickly past 300, but the .300 drops 22" less) out at 500 yards. It shoots flatter too. The downside is heavier felt recoil.
 
canucklehead said:
Personally, I wouldn't spend the extra on the 'Tactical' version. The Varmint version is essentially the same, except for the rail (aftermarket available if you want one), the muzzle brake and shorter barrel (you can get a smith to do that) and the adjustable cheekrest (not a big deal - the non-adjustable varmint one is plenty good - I have a 56mm scope and it's perfect height).

If you're doing competition work - I'd go .308. If you're just plinking for yourself (and doing some gopher shooting), go .223. Much cheaper to shoot, and less recoil.
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canucklehead,

You say the Varmint version is essentially the same as the Tactical version. My question is, the Varmint does it come with the Bull Barrel or is it only on the Tactical?

Thanks.
 
Varmint has the bull barrel - it's the main reason I went with it over the T3 Lite.

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Bottom line from a cartridge standpoint, at 500 yards the .300WM will deliver the same(or heavier) projectile faster and with less drop than a .308 Win. with similar accuracy. Also consider the bullet. What is the terminal velocity at the distance you are hunting game and is that within the manufacturers recommended impact velocity, IE min. 1800fps, for Nosler Partition and Accubonds for instance.
 
Wild_Thing said:
Bottom line from a cartridge standpoint, at 500 yards the .300WM will deliver the same(or heavier) projectile faster and with less drop than a .308 Win. with similar accuracy. Also consider the bullet. What is the terminal velocity at the distance you are hunting game and is that within the manufacturers recommended impact velocity, IE min. 1800fps, for Nosler Partition and Accubonds for instance.
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TY :)
 
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sunray said:
"...deer across gullies at 500..." The bullets will be accurate, but can you hit a 9" pie plate, every time, at 500 yards? If you can't, don't be taking 500 yard shots.
With like 180 grain bullets in Remington factory ammo, the .300 Win Mag has an edge in both energy(300 ft/lbs more) and bullet drop(both drop quickly past 300, but the .300 drops 22" less) out at 500 yards. It shoots flatter too. The downside is heavier felt recoil.
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Obviously we would be practicing first:slap:
 
Bah! If you have the money to spend I say go for the Tactical! It looks way more bad ass than the varmint. I have the varmint because I didn't have the extra $700 to spend, but if price wasn't a concern believe you me, I would have bought the tactical.
If you have a good shoulder, get the 300 WM too. Can't go too wrong with that IMO. Nice big cartridges that are easy to load... sure, why not!
 
The TikTac is a nice rifle but as other have been saying it is over priced considering you can get a varmint version and a EGW 25moa rail from Allen Gun Works (site sponsor!) and have essentially the same result with the exception of the stock with the adjustable cheek riser and the muzzle brake. If the muzzle brake is important you could always take the rifle to a smith. Not to mention you can get the varmint version in more calibers (6.5x55 being the coolest of them all :D)
 
Bah! If you have the money to spend I say go for the Tactical! It looks way more bad ass than the varmint.
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And THAT is why Beretta is selling these things at such a ridiculous price. They're banking on all the posers,wanna-be's, and mall-ninjas to be "tacticool".

The advice here has been solid. Save your money and buy the Varmint model. If you hate the stock, as some do, then buy a high quailty, fully adjustable stock from Ian Robertson who has one available for the T3. You'll have the "tacticool" (God, I hate that word) factor covered, feel good knoowing that you've spent the same amount of money as buying a T3, and you'll be able to impress the Hell out of your range buddies.
 
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And THAT is why Beretta is selling these things at such a ridiculous price. They're banking on all the posers,wanna-be's, and mall-ninjas to be "tacticool".

The advice here has been solid. Save your money and buy the Varmint model. If you hate the stock, as some do, then buy a high quailty, fully adjustable stock from Ian Robertson who has one available for the T3. You'll have the "tacticool" (God, I hate that word) factor covered, feel good knoowing that you've spent the same amount of money as buying a T3, and you'll be able to impress the Hell out of your range buddies.
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Why all the garbage advice based on false assumptions. I have no range buddies. I have hunted for 37 years. The Tikka comes all fitted out and it is easy to not have to jerk around with a new stock. The varmint model may make sense but there is no easily fitted muzzle brake. The tactical would be one stop shopping rather than having to receive a lecture from some lil man with limited education who uses words like tacticool.
 
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DaveMachine said:
The TikTac is a nice rifle but as other have been saying it is over priced considering you can get a varmint version and a EGW 25moa rail from Allen Gun Works (site sponsor!) and have essentially the same result with the exception of the stock with the adjustable cheek riser and the muzzle brake. If the muzzle brake is important you could always take the rifle to a smith. Not to mention you can get the varmint version in more calibers (6.5x55 being the coolest of them all :D)
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I can make 1200 a day in my private practice. I pulled in 2700 last weekend.:dancingbanana: Why would I jerk around with a gunsmith 200 miles away? One stop shopping.
 
proonur said:
Bah! If you have the money to spend I say go for the Tactical! It looks way more bad ass than the varmint. I have the varmint because I didn't have the extra $700 to spend, but if price wasn't a concern believe you me, I would have bought the tactical.
If you have a good shoulder, get the 300 WM too. Can't go too wrong with that IMO. Nice big cartridges that are easy to load... sure, why not!
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Thanks! A voice of reason. Its one stop shopping. Im no sniper and hunt with close friends or relations with no military pretensions.
 
mackillan said:
I can make 1200 a day in my private practice. I pulled in 2700 last weekend.:dancingbanana: Why would I jerk around with a gunsmith 200 miles away? One stop shopping.
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Very nice! Go for it man! In fact it sounds like you should even take a look at the Sako TRG-42 if you are that comfortable with spending a bit to get what you want. The Sako has everything the tactical does and more IMO and comes in 338 Lapua or 300 WM. If you can't find one locally, there is one for sale at The Shooting Edge that I have been fondling for the past while--- don't worry the drool marks will polish right off. Here's a link:
http://www.sako.fi/sakotrgmodels.php?trg42

I would say the only negative about the Tikkas whether we're talking tactical or varmint, super varmint etc is that they aren't balanced very well. Shooting them off hand is very hard because all the weight is in the barrel and the stock has nothing for weight. That's why I would go for the TRG-42 if price REALLY wasn't a problem. A guy I work with has a TRG and loves it for hunting.
 
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