9.3x62 in a tikka t3 or t3x?

I had a Battue T3 it was a dream to carry and hunt with, but recoil was severe, so I eventually sold it.
 
Don't have one in 9.3 but have one in 300wm with the tupperware stock and I have to admit the felt recoil appears much sharper than my friend's (same caliper in 300wm) in laminated stock.

I am no recoil shy person but I rather hunt with my 416 Ruger (Alaskan in synthetic stock as well) than my Tikka 300 wm go figure.
 
I'm thinking of rebarreling mine to 7x57, as I have a Ruger #1 in 9.3 as well.
There is just more merit in a light 7mm than in a light 9.3
I don't live in bear country though.
 
7mag said:
My T3 recoil isnt too bad. Mind you, when I used it most, it was in a B&C stock. Very accurate rifle.
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yes i remember our exchange.

Spcamno said:
Don't have one in 9.3 but have one in 300wm with the tupperware stock and I have to admit the felt recoil appears much sharper than my friend's (same caliper in 300wm) in laminated stock.

I am no recoil shy person but I rather hunt with my 416 Ruger (Alaskan in synthetic stock as well) than my Tikka 300 wm go figure.
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try full load of 450 grains in the 416 ruger and it may change your recoil perception ... but always good to hear some comparison.

dgradinaru said:
Recoil was very sharp on the one I had, could easily shake the fillings out of your teeth. Sold it pretty quickly.
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was it wood or synthetic sotck?

bunny said:
I had a Battue T3 it was a dream to carry and hunt with, but recoil was severe, so I eventually sold it.
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same question for you: was it wood or synthetic sotck?


jeff270 said:
I'm thinking of rebarreling mine to 7x57, as I have a Ruger #1 in 9.3 as well.
There is just more merit in a light 7mm than in a light 9.3
I don't live in bear country though.
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what load are you using in yours?




i shot different t3s in 300 wm and wsm and once the recoil pad was changed it helped to tame the recoil.
i shot one with a bc stock and i find it too more stiff than the regular tikka stock so it helped to manage the recoil of a 300 win mag and i helped a local guy to install his bc on his 300 win mag t3 as well but never shot that one.

i may go with a laminate boyds stock.


thank you for all your replies.
 
Great rifle - Mines' a T3 Hunter model, recoil is like a 3006 with max loaded 286gr Partition (2480fps) and 250gr ABs (2690fps).

I also had a CZ550 manlicher carbine but got rid of it - liked the T3 way way better.
 
I love mine, Recoil isnt bad, similar to a 30-06. Very accurate with factory ammo. Mine shoots lapua and hornady factory 286gr to the exact same poi at 100 yards so I can use both factory loads without re-zeroing. The trigger is great, mine has a single set trigger. Love having open sights as a back up. I may put it in a wild cat stock in the future. The only thing I dont like about it is the plastic stock.
 
Hello. I have a Tikka T3 Hunter in 9.3x62. Like others I agree that recoil is similar to a 30-06. Less with a Limbsaver. Best factory loads in my rifle are Norma Oryx 285grain and Barnes Vortex 286gr TSX FB.
 
9.3 Hunter said:
Great rifle - Mines' a T3 Hunter model, recoil is like a 3006 with max loaded 286gr Partition (2480fps) and 250gr ABs (2690fps).

I also had a CZ550 manlicher carbine but got rid of it - liked the T3 way way better.
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What is the weight of your rifle, and do you have a recoil pad? My HVA 98 Mauser in 9.3 x 62 has way more recoil than any 30-06 I have ever fired; it is a fairly sharp recoil. I have a recoil pad coming for it. I would say about 2.5 x mor than my 6.5 x 55 and at least 1.5 times more than a 30.06.
 
medvedqc said:
if you really want one it is always possible even with long delays. i ordered one from an approved cgn dealer and in left hand version with open sights: 6 to 12 months wait to get it.
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Not interested in waiting as I don't want it bad enough. If one shows up for the right price I'll pounce.
 
medvedqc said:
yes i remember our exchange.


try full load of 450 grains in the 416 ruger and it may change your recoil perception ... but always good to hear some comparison.


was it wood or synthetic sotck?


same question for you: was it wood or synthetic sotck?




what load are you using in yours?




i shot different t3s in 300 wm and wsm and once the recoil pad was changed it helped to tame the recoil.
i shot one with a bc stock and i find it too more stiff than the regular tikka stock so it helped to manage the recoil of a 300 win mag and i helped a local guy to install his bc on his 300 win mag t3 as well but never shot that one.

i may go with a laminate boyds stock.


thank you for all your replies.
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My Battue had a synthetic stock
 
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