Tikka t3 or browning x bolt?

[Hitzy]

$100 mail in rebate on the Xbolts now too.

 

[CZ-ER]

I’ve had 4 x-bolts, still own 11 t3x’s

 

[remington jim]

I think he means because he likes it so much he will never have to buy another 308.

Ah as I re read that I think u could be correct . RJ

 

[rascal1]

You could file down the screw head to get it backed out a bit more.

Ya I was thinkingfor doing just that. Got a hunting rifle, 2-2.5 lbs is fine really.

 

[medvedqc]

Sounds like exactly the sort of problem they would be looking to figure out and fix with a pre- production trial run.

I used to hunt with a guy who used an xbolt and that was in the wet ass conditions of coastal BC, if he ever had issues with rust he never mentioned it.

how many people are cleaning their trigger group and remove the stock to check?

 

[woodlotowner]

I think he means because he likes it so much he will never have to buy another 308.

Yes, LOL.

 

[tipper]

Ton of great info here! Really appreciate all the replys everyone.

 

[tipper]

if you don't care about stainless, it's going to be hard to beat this deal from Italian Sporting Goods which has a 100$ mail in rebate on top of it.

Thanks for that link! I think I may just have to order this. Is stainless really worth the extra money??

 

[Suther]

how many people are cleaning their trigger group and remove the stock to check?

Good question. I don't know. I know I pull my action from the stock on a regular basis, but I hunt on the BC Coast where if its not raining right now it either just was or is just about to start, and I'm always concerned about rust under the stock where I can't see it. I'm not sure if I'm the exception or the rule with regards to that.

But the fact these Browning employees SWITCHED RIFLES shows me they were not satisfied with the X-bolts they were carrying. I can't imagine they would NOT look into fixing the issue given the circumstances, thats kinda the whole point of taking pre-production guns afield isn't it?

 

[huntingfamily]

Thanks for that link! I think I may just have to order this. Is stainless really worth the extra money??

Stainless is nice to have, but it's not essential. If I was a coastal hunter I would choose the stainless option. A little rifle maintenance can go a long ways.
Good luck. You'll be very happy with an x-bolt!

 

[doctor_meltdown]

I prefer stainless being on the coast but for that price I could live without it. You're looking at probably 400 extra to get stainless, not worth it IMO. Today is the last day of their sale and browning's mail-in rebate. Let us know what you end up with !

 

[tipper]

Stainless is nice to have, but it's not essential. If I was a coastal hunter I would choose the stainless option. A little rifle maintenance can go a long ways.
Good luck. You'll be very happy with an x-bolt!

Thank you. I'm interior BC so probably fine without the stainless option.

 

[tipper]

if you don't care about stainless, it's going to be hard to beat this deal from Italian Sporting Goods which has a 100$ mail in rebate on top of it.

Well shoot, i tried to order that one that shows in stock but no go unfortunately. Says not available for some reason?

 

[doctor_meltdown]

Weird, where does it say not available ?
I can get all the way to the final payment confirmation screen.

 

[medvedqc]

Good question. I don't know. I know I pull my action from the stock on a regular basis, but I hunt on the BC Coast where if its not raining right now it either just was or is just about to start, and I'm always concerned about rust under the stock where I can't see it. I'm not sure if I'm the exception or the rule with regards to that.

But the fact these Browning employees SWITCHED RIFLES shows me they were not satisfied with the X-bolts they were carrying. I can't imagine they would NOT look into fixing the issue given the circumstances, thats kinda the whole point of taking pre-production guns afield isn't it?

you re putting too much faith in companies ... the best will be to ask the xbolts owners of your area how is the trigger group and see by yourself.

 

[tipper]

Weird, where does it say not available ?
I can get all the way to the final payment confirmation screen.

Damn I must have been too late I guess. Looks like it's back to regular price now.