Tikka T3 Varmint?
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I should have mentioned as well, the T3X stock is a pretty good improvement over the last one. While people complain that it’s plastic, it is very rigid and the new interchangeable grips are a good idea. If you want to shoot long range from prone or the bench AND hunt, it will tick all the boxes.
I shot a PRS match last summer in Valcartier out to 900m with a bone stock t3x varmint in 308. They are very accurate rifles (about 0.5MOA with 175gr GMM) and when you reload you can get even better results.
I find that the barrel weight is sufficient for shooting fast 10-12 strings in a PRS stage without effecting accuracy.
Only down side are the factory magazines are expensive to buy. If you change the bottom metal to take aics mags or buy a chasis then that will help if thats a need that you have.
I find that the barrel weight is sufficient for shooting fast 10-12 strings in a PRS stage without effecting accuracy.
Only down side are the factory magazines are expensive to buy. If you change the bottom metal to take aics mags or buy a chasis then that will help if thats a need that you have.
That Sako green one looks awesome! Budget TRG 22!! I just bought a tac A1 and will no doubt be looking at another Tikka later on. The stocks really where the main thing keeping me from the Tikka. I loved the Robertson stocks that were here for a short while, but once you added up the cost it was getting up there. These KRG Bravo ones look pretty good.
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I miss my TRG’s trigger / safety but that’s about it. The Bravo stock is far superior. Similar in design with the full length aluminum bedding rail. The accessories for it are what make it so superior. The TRG has sling swivels and an Anchutz rail. The KRG has MLOC and they sell all kinds of interchangeable fore-ends as well as Arca rail add ons. I also really like the feel of the Bravo. It fits me very well.
That's great info! Not many have first hand experience with both. Thank you.
If I see a good deal on a Tikka T3X CTR then I will likely snag it with the idea of putting it into one of those Sako Green Bravo stocks.
The only issue right now is that the Tikka T3X CTR is running around $1300. Add in the kRG Bravo at $625 and you are at $1925. Which isn't bad. However.. a few stores have the Tikka T3X tactical A1 for sale at $2377.77 (Dante sports ) and $2399 (Al Flaherty). Both include shipping. That's pretty much US pricing once you convert our dollar. So... That's a 452.77 difference for the Aluminum folding chassis. If comparing against the Tikka T3X tactical at $2130 it's only about $248 dollars more for the Chassis system. The A1 includes the SAko muzzle brake. At this moment due to the sales the A1 is the one to get.
That being said, I may likely get the KRG Bravo in a bit and just wait for a sale or a good deal on the EE for the CTR. Once that happens in it goes to the KRG Bravo stock. Maybe take off the Sako brake from the A1 and get the spigot attachment for the KRG so I can put my Steyre HS50 bipod on it for photos!!
. Give it that complete TRG clone look. These stocks do make the Tikka rifles a lot more interesting to me. A buddy used to own the Tactical and I liked everything about it, except the stock. The stock really kept me from trying out a Tikka. The cost of the TRG along with accessories has kept me from trying one of them as well. So this does open up options.
I hear you. Owning a few chassis rifles, I know they aren't light. That's why I went for the 24" barrel option with the A1 as it will be a tactical/target rifle and the weight doesn't bother me for that style of rifle. When I go for the KRG Bravo, I will be going with a 20" version to keep it lighter/more portable. This is how I can justify to myself buying another one!!
I’ve never tried them, but I guess the guys in Australia use them.
ctr stock and bottom and other than tikka mag maybe your answer ...
Bone stock Tikka T3 Varmint in 6.5x55.
3 shot group at 580y. Under 2" center to center. X is a tear.
Mags are not short for this cartridge, my 147elds are loaded to seat the base of boat tail at the neck/shoulder junction and I get 20 thou jump with room to spare in the mag.
3 shot group at 580y. Under 2" center to center. X is a tear.
Mags are not short for this cartridge, my 147elds are loaded to seat the base of boat tail at the neck/shoulder junction and I get 20 thou jump with room to spare in the mag.
FWIW I have the T3x lite version it is perfectly balanced - I handled the Varmint version and to me it felt top heavy - just my two cents
I also chose T3x Superlight 223 over a varmint for the reason.
It shoots incredibly accurately and got 1.25" 5 shots groups at 200 yards with Winchester 40gr Varmint-X ammo this afternoon!
This is very impressive since it normally prefers heavier 68 to 77gr match ammo.
I also own a very accurate T3x 308 and am planning a third one. (Maybe 270 WSM or 6.5 CM)
I think that most shooters are better off with the lighter T3x.
I ONLY Varmint-hunt with my rifles, and while the varmints are muzzle-heavy (I blame the stock ) I find I need the extra weight for stability reasons when shooting in the field. (prone/bipod 99% of the time) I've never owned a Tikka, but have shot one (CTR, .308) and have shot a SAKO 85 Varmint as well. (.223) Pretty sure my next varmint gun will be a T3x Varmint in .204R...but there is 1 gun ahead of it on my priority list.
As much as I like the Tikka overall, I think I've settled on the varmint in that caliber because of some feedback I got about that model liking the particular bullet I want to lob at ground squirrels. I'm confident I could get it to shoot a few bullets well...but if it shoots the nastiest one the best, it has my attention. lol I'll be honest, I don't like Tikka stocks at all but I look at them like I looked at the Savage .223 when I bought it=ugly as a bag of hammers, but if it can shoot..I'll get over it.
) I find I need the extra weight for stability reasons when shooting in the field. (prone/bipod 99% of the time) I've never owned a Tikka, but have shot one (CTR, .308) and have shot a SAKO 85 Varmint as well. (.223) Pretty sure my next varmint gun will be a T3x Varmint in .204R...but there is 1 gun ahead of it on my priority list.As much as I like the Tikka overall, I think I've settled on the varmint in that caliber because of some feedback I got about that model liking the particular bullet I want to lob at ground squirrels. I'm confident I could get it to shoot a few bullets well...but if it shoots the nastiest one the best, it has my attention. lol I'll be honest, I don't like Tikka stocks at all but I look at them like I looked at the Savage .223 when I bought it=ugly as a bag of hammers, but if it can shoot..I'll get over it.
