Basic Tikka T3x priced rifles

The basic Tikkas are awesome hunting rifles, sure they don’t look fancy, flashy or have the looks that makes it scream “buy me” instead of the other guns on the shelf. For a hunting set-up it has alot of things going for it they are accurate, triggers are great, lightweight without that cheaply made feel, smooth bolt, bluing is a good job, it feels like a quality rifle, and price. I’d say once you get up to the higher end tikka like veil or roughtech your paying for that flashy-ness but for $1600 there could be other guns to consider. Under $1000 tikkas are hard to beat I think I paid $700? For my first tikka t3. I am biased tho as we have 3 tikkas but we also have other rifles that none are doubles of if
 
Ive tried all the sub $1500 rifles and Tikkas have always been the best shooters and light to carry in the field. Plus the after market support now is awesome. The Xbolts come in a close second for me.
 
I’m going to add one more rifle as now it seems a basic blued Tikka T3x. a Weatherby Vanguard Series 2. What about a Ruger American I think they fall into that price range ?

Okay I don’t want to put much more into the mix as then it gets ,well ,complicated ,and as this is going to be his first new rifle purchase in awhile ... I have been getting the feeling he wants to spend $1500.00 all in rifle and scope .
Thanks Fellas!
Leavenworth
 
Hitzy said:
Not the American... horrible cheap stock, terrible machining, lousy mags.
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That was my one and only experience with a ruger american. I have owned a lot of rifles over the years and that ruger american was without a doubt the worst rifle I had ever owned or shot.
 
I have a Ruger American In 308 it shoots 1” groups but that’s all it’s good at lol.. it’s a pretty low quality gun Everything about it says they cut costs everywhere I even cut my finger on the bolt cleaning it they left a sharp edge or burr on it, for the couple hundred price difference stay with the tikka it’s worth the Extra $200 or $300
 
Cz makes a good rifle, I own 3 tikkas and when I bought every tikka it was always a cz or tikka debate I don’t think you can go wrong with a cz they do have great reviews and feedback
 
Okay decision made ! He shouldered a few and liked the Tikka T3x Hunter 30.06 22.4 inch tube so he came home with that and it is topped with Leopold VX 3i 3.5 - 10 40mm scope . I started another thread on what Factory Ammo would it like so if any of you would like to comment please feel as to what would be you choices first time to the range to see what it likes best .
Thanks
Leavenworth
 
Leavenworth said:
Okay decision made ! He shouldered a few and liked the Tikka T3x Hunter 30.06 22.4 inch tube so he came home with that and it is topped with Leopold VX 3i 3.5 - 10 40mm scope . I started another thread on what Factory Ammo would it like so if any of you would like to comment please feel as to what would be you choices first time to the range to see what it likes best .
Thanks
Leavenworth
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I've owned at least half a dozen or T3's and T3x' over the past few years (to be honest I've lost count of how many have come and gone) and they are my preferred hunting rifle. None have disappointed me in the accuracy department. I'm down to 1 T3x 30-06 (a Battue model which is my primary rifle) and it's preffered fodder is Sako 180 grain Super Hammerhead ammo. It consistently shoots sub-moa with this load and is affordable for hunting ammo.
 
I started reading the first sentence and thought oh no you have had nothing but trouble , LOL. Glad you have been happy with them !
Leavenworth
Dorian Gray said:
I've owned at least half a dozen or T3's and T3x' over the past few years (to be honest I've lost count of how many have come and gone) and they are my preferred hunting rifle. None have disappointed me in the accuracy department. I'm down to 1 T3x 30-06 (a Battue model which is my primary rifle) and it's preffered fodder is Sako 180 grain Super Hammerhead ammo. It consistently shoots sub-moa with this load and is affordable for hunting ammo.
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I've recently owned both and think you made the right decision for the right reason. I loved both rifles equally, but I have to say that the Weatherby just felt a hair better for me when shouldering. That's just my preference. The Tikka was also outstanding. It's splitting hairs, really......and completely subjective. In my opinion, though, that's something very important and could be used to break a tie so to speak......assuming one exists. If you can close your eyes, shoulder it and even track with it a bit and just feel how it fits\sits. Does it feel forward heavy? Clumsy? LOP feel right? Check weld feels good? Does it shoulder quickly and comfortably? In all honesty I don't believe you can go wrong with either. I've also got a few Mark V's, though, so maybe that helps with the Vanguards for me, too? Either way. Congrats to your friend on a great purchase and kudos to you for giving him a hand with it as well!

Mine was chambered in 30-06 and didn't shoot anything poorly. Shot CoreLokt, Fusions, SuperX all to around 1 inch. It did, however, especially really like anything by Nosler and Sierra. Game Kings, Nosler Ballistic Tip and Accubond in 165. Those were all very easily under MOA and on a calm day and me shooting at my best I could get 3 shot groups with very close to 3 holes touching. Outstanding for a factory rifle with factory ammo. It was boringly consistent with those rounds. Never tried anything heavier in those. If it were me, and if I was breaking the rifle and sighting it in, I'd start with either Federal Blue Box or Hornady American Hunter. They're cheap and who knows? One of those could also surprise you. Once you're done sighting-in the first 2 boxes of factory ammo that I would personally try are Game Kings and Ballistic Tips (or Accubonds if you're wanting\needing it). That's just my $0.02
 
I was over there the other day and it is just a very fine looking rifle and for him and myself handles like a dream ! I hope it shoots well !
Will find out next week going to go out and do some shooting .
Any recommendation for factory ammo RJ . He will be using for both moose and deer . I don’t think he will want to change out for different species !
P S. You and I are acquainted ! LOL !


remington jim said:
Excellent Choice your friend Made ! RJ
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Thank You lots of information !
Leavenworth
Bleat said:
I've recently owned both and think you made the right decision for the right reason. I loved both rifles equally, but I have to say that the Weatherby just felt a hair better for me when shouldering. That's just my preference. The Tikka was also outstanding. It's splitting hairs, really......and completely subjective. In my opinion, though, that's something very important and could be used to break a tie so to speak......assuming one exists. If you can close your eyes, shoulder it and even track with it a bit and just feel how it fits\sits. Does it feel forward heavy? Clumsy? LOP feel right? Check weld feels good? Does it shoulder quickly and comfortably? In all honesty I don't believe you can go wrong with either. I've also got a few Mark V's, though, so maybe that helps with the Vanguards for me, too? Either way. Congrats to your friend on a great purchase and kudos to you for giving him a hand with it as well!

Mine was chambered in 30-06 and didn't shoot anything poorly. Shot CoreLokt, Fusions, SuperX all to around 1 inch. It did, however, especially really like anything by Nosler and Sierra. Game Kings, Nosler Ballistic Tip and Accubond in 165. Those were all very easily under MOA and on a calm day and me shooting at my best I could get 3 shot groups with very close to 3 holes touching. Outstanding for a factory rifle with factory ammo. It was boringly consistent with those rounds. Never tried anything heavier in those. If it were me, and if I was breaking the rifle and sighting it in, I'd start with either Federal Blue Box or Hornady American Hunter. They're cheap and who knows? One of those could also surprise you. Once you're done sighting-in the first 2 boxes of factory ammo that I would personally try are Game Kings and Ballistic Tips (or Accubonds if you're wanting\needing it). That's just my $0.02
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