Tikka laminated T3 vs T3x.

[YukonBrett]

What are the differences in the two laminated stocks. Stippling looks different between them...and I see the T3x version has a small circle of sorts in the area below where the front scope base is.... What's that? Thanks!

 

[double gun]

Crossbolt

 

[YukonBrett]

What's that do? Thank you.

 

[double gun]

It's supposed to prevent the stock from splitting by reinforcing the area behind the lug.

 

[YukonBrett]

As far as laminated stocks go, would you suggest the original version or the newer version? Original seems a bit better looking...

 

[double gun]

Personal preference. Go with whichever one you like better.

 

[Camp Cook]

I thought the main difference was the action lug was aluminum on the T3's and steel on the T3X.

 

[Ditchdogger]

I thought the main difference was the action lug was aluminum on the T3's and steel on the T3X.

That as well the t3x got a larger ejection port , which does not interfere with the stock shape or fit , as well the t3x got a metal bolt shroud instead of plastic.

 

[PSE]

As far as accuracy and weight are there differences between the two? Would the T3x be considered an upgrade?

 

[rascal1]

T3X also has a new stock, adjustable pistol grip on some and a foam insert to get rid of the hollow sound from the synthetic stock.

 

[dmcdam]

As far as accuracy and weight are there differences between the two? Would the T3x be considered an upgrade?

Not sure about weight difference but I'd be hard pressed to get much more accurate than my T3 LS in .270. It shoots about 1/2 MOA with Federal Fusion 130gr. The key differences are the steel recoil lug, larger ejection port, and steel bolt shroud all added to the T3x. Just decide how much those things mean to you.