Thoughts on the Tikka T3x CTR?
- Thread starter Nate Dogg
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Pointdexter
CGN Regular
- Location
- Lower Mainland
I've got the 20" in 308 and it's been by far the best rifle i have ever owned. Its been in and out of different chassis and now back in the original stock and still shoots sub moa after 2k rounds.
Great rifles and you can use MDT polymer AICS magazines in place of the CTR mags if you choose, just need a slight amount of filing on the magazine and they fit right in and function.
Lots of aftermarket available too if you want to modify it later on, great rifles.
Lots of aftermarket available too if you want to modify it later on, great rifles.
tikka ctr is as close as you'll get to the universal do everything swiss army rifle. all I did to mine was install a yodave trigger spring for a lighter trigger pull. I've never heard of one that doesn't deliver under MOA, and they really perform even better with decent handloads. buy with confidence.
There are quite a few of those rifles in our club up here, and everyone that owns one is very happy with them.
Very accurate rifles on the whole.
I think most of the ones I have seen are either in 6.5 Creedmoor or 308 Winchester.
Cat
Very accurate rifles on the whole.
I think most of the ones I have seen are either in 6.5 Creedmoor or 308 Winchester.
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Chuckbuster
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I picked up one last year. Been out with it a few times. I haven’t yet found a load I can say it really likes as accuracy has yet to be sub MOA, or as good as my 700V. Nevertheless, I like the rifle, and while I like the oversized bolt knob, I find it a bit obtrusive in use. Once the weather gets better, I want to get out with it more and try to find a hand load it likes.
I have a CTR in 308 and for 3 years it stayed in it's factory stock. I found 168gr Sierra Match Kings shot lights out in the thing. It is the least picky rifle I've ever shot! Loads are all within a few 10ths of a grain, no problem. All about the same seating depth, works fine! Last year I bought an MDT stock on black friday. Haven't had it out more than a few times since then, but I think it just compliments the handling nicely. Factory triggers are adjustable and super nice IMO. A great rifle that I would buy again without hesitation
I currently own 4 CTR and have owned one in 308 years ago
223 Left hand in a McMillan Game Warden 2.0
Right hand 223 for my son
6.5 Creedmoor in a McMillan A3/5
6.5 PRC in McMillan A6
All of them share one trait - very accurate
223 Left hand in a McMillan Game Warden 2.0
Right hand 223 for my son
6.5 Creedmoor in a McMillan A3/5
6.5 PRC in McMillan A6
All of them share one trait - very accurate
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brenden270
CGN Regular
- Location
- Kootenays BC
CTRs changed the game. Universally known to be sub .5 MOA guns. I’ve had 3 and set up about 6 more for guys. Same results every time. .3-.5 moa.
I have one in 6.5CM and I have used it for hunting and bench shooting. As noted above, pretty much the swiss army knife of rifles. Its a bit heavy for hunting but it is such a great shooter I take it anyway. I believe I have taken close to 10 deer or antelope with it.
Chuckbuster
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
For those of you with CTRs in .308, what are you feeding them? I’ve tried a few loads with 175SMKs and RL15 with just okay results. I’m out of SMKs and am about to try Hornady 178 Match bullets, again with RL15.
Only downside to the T3x CTR is the exorbitant cost of the 10 round magazines (with tax, north of $200 per magazine). I did find a place in Alberta that 3D prints CTR mags (which also apply to the TACT A1) and for under $40, it's not bad. The Tikka mags are all metal (they better be for that price).
Action on the bolt smooth as butter.
