Tikka T3 and T3x recoil pad - "night and day"

[buckchaser]

I had the first opportunity to shoot my 7mm-08 Tikka T3 "side by side" with my new 308 Tikka Battue T3x. The recoil difference was very noticeable. Even though the 308 T3x had no mounts, scope, etc. to add weight, it was significantly more comfortable to shoot than the 7mm-08 T3 (with additional weight in the form of a NEAR rail and an Aimpoint Micro).

Definitely impressed by the new recoil pad and it should make the larger calibers chambered in the T3x much more manageable from a recoil comfort point of view.

 

[SuperCub]

You can buy a pre-fit Limbsaver for your 1st gen. T3.

 

[scott_r]

You can buy a pre-fit Limbsaver for your 1st gen. T3.

I put on a Limbsaver on my 300 mag T3 and it made a huge difference. No problem shooting it now,, feels like my 12 gauge with 3" shells.

 

[bcsteve]

I put on a Limbsaver on my 300 mag T3 and it made a huge difference. No problem shooting it now,, feels like my 12 gauge with 3" shells.

And that's a good thing!?!? That T3 must have been quite the kicker before.

 

[Rembo]

I have Limbsaver pads on two different Sako 75's here that I would gladly trade for factory pads........they were on there when I got the rifles, I wouldn't screw such an ugly accessory on to a Sako,....or a Tikka.

 

[SuperCub]

I wouldn't screw such an ugly accessory on to a Sako,....or a Tikka.

Not sure about which SAKO you're referring to, but the T3 really isn't a thing of beauty so the pad I screwed on mine didn't make a diff either way.

 

[Rembo]

I'm shocked Paul

What shoulder crunching magnum is your T3 chambered to?

I don't recall seeing one on your 375 Taylor

Are T3 pads the same profile as a 75 SS ?

 

[SuperCub]

I'm shocked Paul

What shoulder crunching magnum is your T3 chambered to?

I don't recall seeing one on your 375 Taylor

Are T3 pads the same profile as a 75 SS ?

There is nary a belted magnum anywhere in this house. The 375 went to live out west and it did have a Decelerator attached. Not saying I'd not ever own another magnum, but I find I like shoot std cartridges a lot more.

For the record, my T3 is in 270Win. No shoulder cruncher, but I wanted a rifle my daughter could shoot if she got a moose tag, thus the Limbsaver. Call me a nancyboy, but I like it too.

Not sure how the T3 pads fit on the 75s.

 

[scott_r]

And that's a good thing!?!? That T3 must have been quite the kicker before.

I don't even mess around with the cheap factory ones. Limbsavers go on before I even shoot. My sons hockey pucks are softer then the recoil pads i took off my T3s lol. Guess thats why the new T3's have a better recoil pad.