Tikka T3 Super Varmint vs. Tikka T3 Tac

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Looking at purchasing either one of these rifles and was wondering if I could get some insight on either one...is there much of a difference between the two?...Pros and cons of both would be great. Looking to use it mainly for coyote.

Anything helps and is much appreciated.

Thanx guys!
 
Neither one is 'worth it' in my opinion over and above the Varmint.

Action is the same on ALL versions (lite, Varmint, Tac, SuperVarmint) and the only different is stock, rail, brake (and 'light' barrel on the 'lite'. ;)). You'd be better off buying a Varmint, adding a rail/brake/cheekrest on your own. Much cheaper.
 
That sounds like a good idea will look into that for sure thanx!! Any experience with the Sako A7 to the Tikka T3?

canucklehead said:
Neither one is 'worth it' in my opinion over and above the Varmint.

Action is the same on ALL versions (lite, Varmint, Tac, SuperVarmint) and the only different is stock, rail, brake (and 'light' barrel on the 'lite'. ;)). You'd be better off buying a Varmint, adding a rail/brake/cheekrest on your own. Much cheaper.
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I recently did the same analysis between the t3 varmint stainless and the t3 super varmint (which is also stainless steel). The price difference was about $700. The only differences between the two rifles are that the t3 super varmint includes a picatinny rail and an adjustable cheek riser on the stock. Definiely not worth the $700 price difference.
 
Milson Wilson said:
I recently did the same analysis between the t3 varmint stainless and the t3 super varmint (which is also stainless steel). The price difference was about $700. The only differences between the two rifles are that the t3 super varmint includes a picatinny rail and an adjustable cheek riser on the stock. Definiely not worth the $700 price difference.
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What about the barrel? Perhaps, the extra $700 pays for a Sako grade barrel.
 
All Tikka T3 barrels are now made by Sako, which owns Tikka. I have not seen anything in Tikka brochures or on Internet forums to suggest that the varmint stainless and super varmint barrel contours are different. In fact, an Australian forum indicated their price difference between the two models was much smaller than our price difference.

The Tikka T3 is basically a poor man's Sako. They cut manufacturing costs by only producing a long action, even for short action calibers, cheaper stocks, and some plastic gun parts. The parts that matter are high quality and you can upgrade the stock and plastic parts with aftermarket metal parts if desired.
 
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If you keep an eye on the EE, you can usually find a T-3 Tactical for well under list price. I purchased mine NIB for $1200. Personally, I prefer the Super Varmint, because it is stainless, but they aren't easy to find.
 
I compared the Varmint and Super Varmint a while back and settled on the Stainless Varmint in 223 for target shooting and coyotes. It shoots 1/2 to 3/4 all day long.

It is heavier than the T3 especially when you have a high power scope on it. If you use it for hunting only I suggest you to consider the T3 and save another $400+.
 
I found my T3 lite stainless for $900 with a Leupold optic on it in pristine condition. The action is beautiful, and it was previously a coyote rifle with no complaints from the original owner. My only issue (and it's purely MY issue) is you cannot use surplus ammo with it reliably. Was hoping for cheap plinking but the loads are too hot and the primers too hard.
 
$900 for a stainless T3 with a Leupold scope is pretty good.

Factory ammo, surplus or not, are not accurate.

Handloading is the way to get the best out of your rifle.
 
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