Tikka T3/T3X

Also a larger ejection port to make it easier to feed single rounds from the top. The T3x synthetic stock is modular, with interchangeable pistol grips.
 
From Beretta Australia website:

The Tikka T3x is an improvement over the Tikka T3 due to the following changes:

• Modular stock

T3x has a new modular synthetic stock that has interchangeable pistol grips, making it possible to modify the angle of the grip. This allows for multiple shooting positions. Additional grips are sold separately. The T3x synthetic stock also has an additional attachment point which allows you to change the width of the stock’s fore-end.

• Improved grip

A grip that never slips. The T3x synthetic stock has a new asymmetrical grip pattern and shape that has been specifically designed to give a solid grip in all conditions.

• New recoil pad

T3x models come with a new recoil pad technology that reduces the impact of recoil on the shooter. The new robust pad allows you to fully concentrate on the accuracy of your shots.

• Stock noise reduction

T3x synthetic stocks now have a foam insert within the interior of the rear stock – this lowers the stock-generated noise and can help you keep your target in sight. (Not available for models with an adjustable cheek piece.)

• Redesigned ejection port

The new T3x receiver introduces a widened angular ejection port that makes it easier to feed one cartridge at a time.

• Improved rail attachment

Always keep the target in your sight. The T3x models have extra screw placements on top of the receiver so that you can robustly attach a Picatinny rail – even when using larger scopes.

• Metallic bolt shroud

Robustness and quality go hand in hand. Metallic bolt shroud covers and shields the rear of the bolt body and the firing pin.

• Steel recoil lug

This extra-strong lug has minimal deformation – even with larger calibers. Compared to aluminium, the steel lug doesn't have strong imprinting qualities that would cause deformation when larger calibers are used.
 
Think the main reason for the larger ejection port was so that Spuhr's mounts can be fitted directly on the Tikka dove tail rail. Possibly one of the strongest mounting systems. T3 actions needed to be milled out by 2.5mm? to achieve the same.
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T3 is slightly lighter than T3x probably because of the steel recoil lug vs aluminum lug and it has a stiffer action due to the smaller ejection port.
Both are good guns with a proven track record.
 
Everything said is right.

That being said, if you have a T3 for a good price, and wonder if it’s as good as a t3x, answer is 99% yes...

For a couple boxes of ammo per year, no noticeable difference.
 
Own both and to an untrained eye there is no noticeable difference , that being said the updated recoil is nice for anything 270 and up , but if you have a t3 you can buy the recoil lug seperate and the one stand out to me is the improved grip design over the t3
 
has anyone found any retailers selling the MT series rifles (20" barrel)? Looking at Cabelas and a couple others online, it looks like everyone is only selling the T3x Laminated Stainless model TFTT31VM103 which is the 22.4" barrel. I'm looking for the TFTT31VM103MT which is the 20" barrel.
 
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