First look. New Tikka T3 TAC A1. Tikkas response to the RPR.

[J996]

No info in English as of yet, hope you guys can read Italian

Tikka presenta al salone di Villepinte la nuova versione “light sniper weapon” del noto bolt action T3: pensato per il settore Law enforcement, è in calibro .308 Winchester/7,62x51 e ha chassis modulare in alluminio. Il calcio scheletrato è regolabile e ribaltabile, ma oltre alla versione proprietaria, può montare qualsiasi altra calciatura Ar 15 compatibile. Identico discorso per l’astina anteriore e l’impugnatura: entrambe sostituibili con la comune accessoristica per i Black rifle.

Al momento le versioni disponibili sono due: una con canna da 16 pollici e una con canna da 20 pollici del peso rispettivamente di 4.950 grammi e 5.100 grammi; il caricatore metallico amovibile ha capacità di 10 colpi, lo scatto è monostadio con peso di scatto regolabile tra i 1.000 e 2.000 grammi. La versione più compatta con canna da 16 pollici misura 645 millimetri con calcio ribaltato, mentre la versione con canna da 20 pollici, misura complessivamente 1.011 millimetri con calcio aperto. La precisione dell’arma secondo l’azienda, è inferiore al Moa con impiego di munizioni Match. (Claudio Bigatti)

 

[teknition]

Tikka submit to the Villepinte hall the new version "light sniper weapon" of the famous bolt action T3 : thought for the sector Law enforcement is in .308 Winchester / 7,62x51 and modular aluminum chassis. The skeletonized football is adjustable and folding, but in addition to the proprietary version, can be fitted with any other butt Ar 15 compatible. Same goes for the front rod and the handle: both replaceable with common accessories for Black rifle.
At the moment are two versions available: one with a 16-inch barrel and a 20-inch barrel of the weight respectively of 4,950 grams and 5,100 grams; the detachable wired charger has capacity of 10 shots, shooting is single stage with adjustable weight snap between 1,000 and 2,000 grams. The more compact version with 16-inch barrel measuring 645 mm with folded football, while the version with 20-inch barrel, size of 1011 mm with an open football. The accuracy of the weapon according to the company, is less than the Moa with employment of munitions Match. (Claudio Bigatti)

 

[Brian46]

too heavy for my taste unfortunately. If they offer light weight accessories and barrels in future that got it down to the 6-7lb range they would have a winner. 16" barrel is perfect length for BC hunting

Need to convince stoeger to bring in set trigger versions as well.

 

[marcoman]

too heavy for my taste unfortunately. If they offer light weight accessories and barrels in future that got it down to the 6-7lb range they would have a winner. 16" barrel is perfect length for BC hunting

Need to convince stoeger to bring in set trigger versions as well.

Hunting in British Columbia was probably pretty low on the list of design considerations and FYI set triggers suck. They have no practical advantage over a well set up single stage and more than a few disadvantages.

 

[supernova]

Skeletonized folding footballs. Yes.

 

[teknition]

Skeletonized folding footballs. Yes.

Lol.... google translate, not perfect but close enough.

 

[TDizzle]

Skeletonized folding footballs. Yes.

I need to get me some of those!!

 

[Shabazz]

Underwhelming is about the nicest thing I can say. Hope it's a prototype.

 

[langbanger]

Looks like the worst of both worlds between an rpr front and MDT lss rear.

 

[Brian46]

Hunting in British Columbia was probably pretty low on the list of design considerations and FYI set triggers suck. They have no practical advantage over a well set up single stage and more than a few disadvantages.

I have yet to experience the disadvantages you speak of

 

[Tikka223]

Very interesting!

But there's a problem ... I see lots of Sako parts which means it'll probably carry a Sako price tag.

 

[Brian46]

Very interesting!

But there's a problem ... I see lots of Sako parts which means it'll probably carry a Sako price tag.

only one I see is the brake, what else is sako proprietary?

 

[Robbs]

Looks much heavier than the current TikTac. A platform to market more dodads to sell you to put on your rifle (e.g. rails etc.).

 

[BioPace]

Is that another Samson handguard? Whoever is in charge of OEM sales at Samson is doing good business!

 

[Tikka223]

only one I see is the brake, what else is sako proprietary?

The butt pad is from a TRG-22, as is the muzzle brake as well as the mag (granted they now go for 150$ USD instead of 250$ USD).
Considering that the pre-orders for the new Ranger rifle are 2500$+ I can't see this rifle being any cheaper. Too bad though.

 

[Denka]

like the buttstock, how easy to get such one or it is one of those, hard to get and pay a lot?

 

[scott_r]

I think Id personally go with a T3 Varmint in a Cadex if I wanted a chassis but that's a sweet looking rifle.

 

[marzo2]

Looks good. It give buyer another option for that type of rifle. The biggest minus for me would be the caliber choice... 308 is good, but its outdated. Something in 6.5 (6.5-47, 260 or 6.5 Creedmoor) would be interesting

 

[mebiuspower]

The biggest minus for me would be the caliber choice... 308 is good, but its outdated. Something in 6.5 (6.5-47, 260 or 6.5 Creedmoor) would be interesting

That's what they said about 9mm 10 years ago.

 

[jugi16]

too heavy for my taste unfortunately. If they offer light weight accessories and barrels in future that got it down to the 6-7lb range they would have a winner. 16" barrel is perfect length for BC hunting

Need to convince stoeger to bring in set trigger versions as well.

Maybe they will come out in Mossy Oak as well.........